Flipping houses isn’t the real challenge—building a business that creates long-term wealth is.

Brandon Rickman is a veteran real estate investor, licensed general contractor, and co-founder of Simply Sold Atlanta. With 20+ years in the business and over 500 flips completed, he’s mastered the art of finding deals, funding projects, and scaling a profitable investment operation.

In this episode, you’ll discover the real skills required to build a successful flipping business—from finding quality deals to raising capital and building a trustworthy team. Brandon breaks down the realities of scaling from your first flip to running a high-volume operation and why long-term assets like self-storage are the path to true legacy building. You’ll walk away with practical, repeatable steps to grow sustainably, even in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways

• 0:03 — Why finding money is easier today Brandon explains why raising capital has changed—and why funding is no longer the biggest obstacle for new investors.

• 0:08 — Why finding good properties is more challenging Depending on your market, inventory and competition shape how difficult it is to uncover profitable deals.

• 03:30 — Brandon’s background: 500+ flips & a lifetime in constructionFrom growing up learning how to build houses by hand to teaching others how to find, fund, and flip.

• 06:05 — The “Find” phase: where deals really come fromBrandon breaks down what new investors should focus on first, starting with building relationships with agents.

• 07:19 — Their first flip: a DIY story with lessons learnedHow he and his wife bought their first deal from a neighbor, renovated it nights and weekends, and sold it for a profit.

• 08:27 — Should you invest locally or expand?Why Brandon recommends flipping in your own market—especially when school districts can drastically change property values.

• 09:07 — The first step to consistent deal flowCall five agents a day for four weeks—Brandon’s simple but powerful method to get deals coming to you.

• 10:05 — Real estate investing is WORKBrandon and Corwyn debunk the myth that flipping is easy money—entrepreneurship takes commitment.

• 10:53 — Doing one flip a year vs. building a real businessWhy Brandon encourages investors to start small but build toward independence, freedom, and long-term stability.

• 11:46 — Moving from flipping to true wealth-buildingThe conversation transitions into funding strategies and how investors can secure capital for their deals.

“It’s not about the flip—it’s about the foundation you’re laying for the generation coming after you.”

Connect with Brandon:

• Website: simplysoldatlanta.com

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-rickman-9885a22/

• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy Homes

Do you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.

Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like,  seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.

Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.

Tired of feeling like your money controls you instead of the other way around?

Morgan E. Nichols, CEO of Life Branch Wealth Partners and founder of Motivated by Morgan, is a nationally recognized speaker and financial educator who specializes in youth empowerment and values-driven financial planning for families.

Morgan breaks down how parents and teens can build stronger money habits through mindset, responsibility, and intentional financial education. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to introduce financial discipline, create healthy savings behaviors, and build long-term stability rooted in your family’s core values.

Get ready to transform your financial future, empower the next generation, and discover how financial literacy is about far more than just numbers—it's about dreaming bigger and reaching higher!

Key Takeaways:

• 1:51 Financial Literacy: More Than Just Numbers Morgan emphasizes that financial literacy is about empowering future generations to dream big and seize opportunities.

• 5:14 Connecting Your Values to Your Finances Morgan highlights the importance of understanding your personal values and aligning them with your financial game plan for true success.

• 8:19 Teaching Youth Financial Responsibility Learn practical advice on how to guide children towards financial ownership, using examples like paying for cell phones and discretionary expenses.

• 13:43 The Importance of an Emergency Fund Morgan stresses the critical need for a cash reserve covering three to six months of essential expenses to provide peace of mind.

• 15:43 The Power of Accountability Discover why working with a financial advisor is like having a personal trainer for your finances, providing the guidance and accountability needed for significant progress.

• 17:48 Life Branch Wealth Partners: Your Full-Picture Financial Guide Morgan details how Life Branch Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, managing investments, and fostering generational impact.

• 20:30 Legacy Starts Younger Than You Think Morgan challenges the traditional view of legacy, explaining that it begins in your 30s or even younger, encompassing not just money but also the lessons and values you impart.

• 21:12 "Intentional Legacy" Book for Deeper Dive Morgan introduces her co-authored book, "Intentional Legacy," which offers stories and concepts for anyone looking to understand comprehensive financial advising.

• 25:48 Financial Literacy Found Me Morgan shares her inspiring personal journey, illustrating how unexpected turns in life can lead to fulfilling passions and purpose.

“Legacy isn’t just measured in wealth — it’s measured in the confidence and wisdom we equip our children with.”

Connect with Morgan:

• Email Address: [email protected]

• Website: LifeBranchWealth.com

• Contact Number: (817) 488-0905

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganenichols/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifebranchwealthpartners

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.

Think of a DST like owning a small piece of a big, professionally managed apartment building—you get the income and tax benefits without ever having to answer a tenant’s phone call.

This week on Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette is joined by special guest Ben Carmona, Managing Partner with Perch Wealth, to reveal a powerful, little-known strategy that allows real estate investors to defer taxes, eliminate the "three T's" (Tenants, Termites, Traffic), and significantly increase passive income. Ben dives deep into the mechanism of the 1031 Exchange and how the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) structure provides the perfect, hands-off solution for those looking to exit active management and still grow their wealth. Get ready to take notes—this is legacy-building information!

 Key Takeaways:

• (5:10) What is a 1031 Exchange? — Learn how this powerful IRS provision allows you to sell investment property and defer paying taxes when reinvesting in another “like-kind” property.

• (9:28) Real-Life Example: Discover how one investor turned a $200K mobile home park into $3 million—and how a 1031 Exchange saved him over $1 million in taxes.

• (12:13) Understanding Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): Why these trusts relieve investors from property management while keeping their income flowing.

• (14:16) How DSTs Work: Ben explains how DSTs allow fractional ownership in large institutional properties—making it accessible for mom-and-pop investors.

• (17:21) Passive Income and Tax Deferral Combined: How retirees can diversify across multiple properties, increase their income, and pass down wealth tax-efficiently.

• (18:52) The Mission of Perch Wealth: Ben’s journey from syndication to founding a firm focused on helping investors make informed, objective real estate decisions.

Connect with Ben:

• Contact Number: (818) 269-4972

• Website: www.perchwealth.com

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencarmona/

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy Homes

Do you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.

Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like,  seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.

Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.

In the crucial Part 2 of our conversation with Mike Russell, founder of Hope for Hardship, we move beyond the hardship story and give you the specific legal blueprint for fighting foreclosure. Host Corwyn J. Melette and Mike dissect the entire process, revealing the critical deadlines, the dangers of filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and the precise moment you must act to save your home. Stop hiding from your creditors and start learning the law today!

Key Takeaways

• 0:27 The Right to Cure: Mike explains the crucial period (typically 90 days) granted to consumers to "cure the debt" after falling into default before the bank can proceed with formal foreclosure.

• 1:07 The Foreclosure Timeline: Learn the approximate 150-day period from the last payment until the bank is ready to file a Notice of Intent to Foreclose (1:46).

• 2:40 The Court Date Misconception: Mike clarifies the common mistake of confusing the Service Members Act court notice (2:01) with a required court date for non-military homeowners.

• 4:09 The Woodwork Warning: The moment the foreclosure becomes public record, leading to a barrage of calls and solicitations from people seeking to "capitalize on the perceived misfortune of others."

• 5:57 The Chapter 13 Trap: Mike, drawing from his experience, warns against filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy simply to get a temporary stay on an auction (6:35), explaining how this often fails and leaves the consumer with both a bankruptcy and a foreclosure on their record.

• 9:44 A Triumph Story (The Soft Landing): Mike shares a powerful success story of helping a family execute a short sale (11:05), rebuild their credit, and eventually buy the rental property they moved into (11:56).

• 12:25 Struggle is a Chapter: Mike offers his philosophy: "Struggle is just a chapter unless you make it permanent," emphasizing that a crisis is not the end of one's existence.

• 14:39 Direct Contact & Resources: Mike shares his cell phone and website for anyone seeking immediate guidance.

Connect with Mike:

• Contact Number: (508) 728-6465

• Website: Help4hardship.org

• Email Address: [email protected]

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-russell-3395baa/

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.

What happens when life throws you a curveball that threatens your home, your finances, and your future? This week, join your host Corwyn J. Melette as he dives deep into the story of survival, perseverance, and success with this week's guest, Mike Russell, founder of Hope 4 Hardship and Certified Distressed Property Expert. Mike shares his raw experience of corporate and personal bankruptcy, foreclosure, and family disputes, and reveals the critical steps to take before crisis hits. 

Whether you're navigating the aftermath of COVID-related payment struggles or just looking for a financial safety net, this two-part episode offers invaluable, tangible advice on controlling your reaction and securing your future.

Key Takeaways:

• 2:35 Mike Russell’s Background: Mike shares his 30-year journey in real estate, including his personal experience with foreclosure, divorce, and multiple bankruptcies, which led him to start his non-profit.

• 7:26 Control Your Reaction: The pivotal lesson: you have no control over how entities react, but you have control over how you react to their reaction. Mike admits his failure to do this led him to bury his head in the sand and ignore creditors.

• 9:45 You Are in Sales Mode with the Bank: Mike outlines the need to put together an "outstanding application for assistance" to convince the lender you are a "viable bet" to resume normal payments.

• 12:03 The Partial Claim Mortgage (FHA Loans): Mike details the "gold standard" retention option where HUD pays the arrearage and holds it as a 0% interest, silent second mortgage, allowing the consumer to keep their original, low-interest loan terms.

• 14:49 Hardship Must Be Proven Over: Mike emphasizes that to be considered for assistance, you must not only prove hardship but, more importantly, prove that the financial hardship is over and your income is sufficient.

• 17:58 The Frivolous Spending Warning: Mike stresses that if bank statements show frivolous spending (like trips while claiming hardship), the bank will not deem the applicant responsible, and the assistance application will likely be denied.

Tune in next week for Part 2 as Corwyn J. Melette and Mike Russell continue the conversation, diving deeper into specific strategies and how to effectively navigate the retention and non-retention options offered by lenders. Mike will walk you step-by-step through the legal timeline and pitfalls of foreclosure.

Connect with Mike:

• Contact Number: (508) 728-6465

• Website: Help4hardship.org

• Email Address: [email protected]

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-russell-3395baa/

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy Homes

Do you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.

Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like,  seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.

Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.

Is your vacation home investment now a financial burden? 

With short-term rental regulations tightening across South Carolina, many owners are scrambling for solutions. 

This week, we welcome Doug Rich, CEO of Plum Co-ownership, to discuss an innovative answer: fractional home ownership. Learn how you can protect your investment, keep the family memories, and continue building a generational legacy, even in a changing market.

Doug Rich is the CEO of Plum Co-ownership, a pioneering company that helps vacation homeowners and investors navigate South Carolina’s evolving short-term rental landscape. With a focus on fractional ownership, Doug helps clients buy, sell, and manage vacation properties, making real estate investment more accessible and profitable.

Key Takeaways:

• 0:04 – Buyers’ perspective: Fractional ownership is not a timeshare. Buyers truly own a share of the property, which can appreciate in value over time. Fees and maintenance are fully transparent.
  

• 0:42 – Sellers’ perspective: Owners can access equity from their vacation home while preserving family memories. Fractional ownership allows them to keep a portion of the property.
  

• 4:09 – How Plum Co-ownership helps: Assists clients in buying, selling, and managing fractional properties, including LLC setup, scheduling, finances, and communications—a turnkey solution.
  

• 7:01 – Fractional ownership as a crowdfunding model: Multiple investors pool resources to buy higher-value properties, making premium vacation homes more accessible. Example: $3.5M Holden Beach property shared among eight owners.
  

• 9:03 – Navigating short-term rental regulations: Fractional ownership helps investors comply with new South Carolina short-term rental rules while still generating rental income and maintaining property use.
  

• 15:09 – Best markets and legacy benefits: Islands like Kiawah, Hilton Head, and Pawleys Island have favorable short-term rental markets. Co-ownership lets families enjoy vacation homes for generations without full ownership costs.
  

• 23:00 – Common questions answered: Buyers want assurance they truly own something; sellers want to take equity out while keeping access. Co-ownership fosters community and well-managed properties.
  

• 25:36 – Action takeaway: Regulations may change, but your legacy doesn’t have to. Explore creative ownership strategies to protect investments and secure generational wealth.

Connect with Doug:

• Website: https://www.plumcoownership.com/

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlumCoOwnership

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumcoownership/

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.

Is your vacation home investment now a financial burden? 

With short-term rental regulations tightening across South Carolina, many owners are scrambling for solutions. 

This week, we welcome Doug Rich, CEO of Plum Co-ownership, to discuss an innovative answer: fractional home ownership. Learn how you can protect your investment, keep the family memories, and continue building a generational legacy, even in a changing market.

Doug Rich is the CEO of Plum Co-ownership, a pioneering company that helps vacation homeowners and investors navigate South Carolina’s evolving short-term rental landscape. With a focus on fractional ownership, Doug helps clients buy, sell, and manage vacation properties, making real estate investment more accessible and profitable.

Key Takeaways:

• 0:04 – Buyers’ perspective: Fractional ownership is not a timeshare. Buyers truly own a share of the property, which can appreciate in value over time. Fees and maintenance are fully transparent.
  

• 0:42 – Sellers’ perspective: Owners can access equity from their vacation home while preserving family memories. Fractional ownership allows them to keep a portion of the property.
  

• 4:09 – How Plum Co-ownership helps: Assists clients in buying, selling, and managing fractional properties, including LLC setup, scheduling, finances, and communications—a turnkey solution.
  

• 7:01 – Fractional ownership as a crowdfunding model: Multiple investors pool resources to buy higher-value properties, making premium vacation homes more accessible. Example: $3.5M Holden Beach property shared among eight owners.
  

• 9:03 – Navigating short-term rental regulations: Fractional ownership helps investors comply with new South Carolina short-term rental rules while still generating rental income and maintaining property use.
  

• 15:09 – Best markets and legacy benefits: Islands like Kiawah, Hilton Head, and Pawleys Island have favorable short-term rental markets. Co-ownership lets families enjoy vacation homes for generations without full ownership costs.
  

• 23:00 – Common questions answered: Buyers want assurance they truly own something; sellers want to take equity out while keeping access. Co-ownership fosters community and well-managed properties.
  

• 25:36 – Action takeaway: Regulations may change, but your legacy doesn’t have to. Explore creative ownership strategies to protect investments and secure generational wealth.

Connect with Doug:

• Website: https://www.plumcoownership.com/

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlumCoOwnership

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumcoownership/

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy Homes

Do you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.

Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like,  seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.

Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.

Legacy isn’t just about what you leave behind — it’s about the opportunities you create today. 

This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette talks with George Ellison, co-founder of Propbee and former CEO of two publicly traded real estate companies, about how families can use technology to start building real estate legacies that last for generations.

Propbee uses the same AI, data, and math that major institutional investors use — but makes it accessible to first-time and small investors. From finding, financing, inspecting, and insuring properties to managing and tracking your investment online, Propbee simplifies the entire process so you can focus on what matters most: building your legacy.

Key Takeaways:

• 05:00 – The truth about real estate investing: Despite what many believe, 95% of rental homes are owned by small, independent landlords — not big institutions.

• 06:03 – Flipping the script: Propbee “gives away” the same powerful tools, algorithms, and processes once reserved for Wall Street, helping families buy and manage homes with ease.

• 07:45 – A seamless investing experience: From mortgage to inspection to insurance, everything happens within one site — you never have to leave the platform.

• 09:06 – Why focus on first-time investors: George shares his personal mission to help families move from fear into action through education and technology.

• 10:21 – The size of the opportunity: There are over 17 million single-family rental homes in the U.S.—and most are owned by individuals just like you.

• 13:01 – Step-by-step process: How investors can search, analyze, finance, inspect, and close on a home—all in one place with Prop B.

• 17:04 – Debunking the myth: Why the idea that “Wall Street owns all the homes” is exaggerated—and how this market remains a mom-and-pop opportunity.

• 20:02 – Leveling the playing field: Propbee gives small investors the same data-driven insights used by major real estate firms to set rent, analyze markets, and grow wealth.

Learn how to utilize data, technology, and professional tools typically reserved for institutional investors to build wealth and legacy through real estate.

Connect with George:

• Website: https://www.propbee.com/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ellison-171643373

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy Homes

Do you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.

Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like,  seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.

Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.

This month we’ve explored modular construction from the ground up — financing, DIY systems, community scale, and stigma-busting. But in this episode, we step into the human soul of modular housing.

Architect-engineer Charles Bloszies brings a fresh, humanitarian lens to offsite construction. He doesn’t just build units—he designs legacies. Chuck’s work in transitional, interim housing and his hybrid modular / prefabricated approach reveal how design, context, and care can distinguish mere shelter from a sanctuary.

What makes this episode different:

• We explore how modular can restore dignity, especially in homelessness response.
  

• Rather than technology-first, we center mission-first design philosophy.
  

• We talk about coordination risk, vendor realities, and hybrid systems — not just ideal scenarios.
  

• We consider architecture as a contributor to community fabric, legacy, and calm environments.
  

Key Takeaways:

• 4:12 — The philosophical shift: modular as a tool for dignity, not just efficiency.
  

• 7:43 — Collaboration is essential: architects, vendors, planners, community all at the table.
  

• 10:09 — The origin story: how Chuck’s wife’s hospital work sparked his social housing focus.
  

• 13:02 — The Redwood City modular project: a 240-bed modular housing campus and lessons from the field.
  

• 17:01 — The horizon: hybrid systems and mass timber as modular tools of the future.
  

• 21:03 — Micro touches that matter: “mean design” vs. nurturing materials, corner windows in small units.

Connect with Charles:

• Website: https://archengine.com/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-bloszies-3956748

• Email Address: [email protected] 

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.

The single biggest need in our industry is housing—globally, worldwide. But what if the solution to this massive crisis could be built faster, smarter, and still be beautiful?

Join host Corwyn J. Melette as he dives deep into the world of industrialized construction with special guest Rommel Sulit, Founding Principal and COO of Forge Craft Architecture and Design. Rommel is a 25-year veteran who's spent half his career pushing the boundaries of modular architecture to prove that quality and affordability can, and should, go hand-in-hand. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate, community development, or the future of housing!

Key Takeaways:

• Attainable Housing at Every Level (0:06) — Why the housing gap isn’t just a low-income issue, but a challenge affecting every socioeconomic group.

• Beyond the Stigma (9:20) — Clearing up misconceptions between modular housing, HUD homes, and container builds.

• Speed + Scale (13:01) — Modular builds entire apartment complexes in months instead of years.

• Case Study: San Marcos Project (14:44) — How a 143-unit, 245-bed student housing complex came together in just four months.

• Designing Within Constraints (18:01) — How architects use modular systems to unlock creativity, efficiency, and beauty in attainable housing.

Modular isn't just about building homes faster; it's about building smarter. We're not just solving today's challenges—we're building legacies that last.

Reference Mentioned:

• Cheatham Street Flats (Student Housing)

• Stella Domo (Modular Home Concept)

Connect with Rommel:

• Website: https://forgexcraft.com/firm/team/rommel-sulit/

• Email Address: [email protected]

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

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