In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo interviews Joseph McCabe, a U.S. Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of The Surefire Group.

Joseph shares how he built a vertically integrated real estate business by helping brokerages and builders set up compliant joint ventures for mortgage, title, and insurance services. His strategy—modeled after top national brokerages like Keller Williams—allows local real estate businesses to retain more income per transaction, increase agent loyalty, and survive tighter profit margins in a post-NAR settlement world.

Listeners will learn:

How real estate brokerages can generate 3–5x income through ancillary service JVs

Why RESPA safe harbor compliance is critical for scaling partnerships

How to create “golden handcuffs” that retain top-producing agents

The difference between a gimmicky JV and a fully licensed, auditable entity

What metrics Joseph looks for in potential brokerage or builder partners

The logic behind owning vs. leasing commercial property for your business

How Joseph structures seller-financed and owner-occupied real estate deals

Why he believes wealth in real estate comes from holding for 10+ years, not flipping

The leadership mindset that helped him scale 60+ entities without burnout

Joseph also shares his personal journey from nearly becoming a cop to running multiple businesses across real estate, healthcare, and finance—all while staying focused through routines, hiring strategically, and delegating energy-draining tasks.

If you're a real estate investor, broker-owner, or entrepreneur looking to grow a scalable, resilient business, this episode is packed with insights you won't hear anywhere else.

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Should you manage your rental property yourself or hire a property manager?

You’ll learn:

Whether you're just starting your real estate journey or scaling into multiple markets, this episode will help you align your property management strategy with your business goals and personal freedom.

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What does it take to scale from buying single-family homes to managing over 1,500 multifamily units?

In this episode, Charles Carillo speaks with Gary Jonas, founder of The HOW Group—a Philadelphia-based real estate firm focused on urban revitalization and value-add development. Gary shares how he transitioned from the mortgage industry into full-time real estate, the pivotal moment Rich Dad Poor Dad changed his mindset, and how he built a resilient business through partnerships, vertical integration, and disciplined risk management.

You’ll learn:

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your real estate portfolio, this episode delivers tactical insights from someone who’s scaled the right way.

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LLCs provide significant benefits to real estate investors. In this episode, Charles discusses these advantages and why real estate investors should utilize LLCs in their investment strategy.

Morgan Ehrenzeller joins Charles Carillo to share how he built a 339-unit real estate portfolio using creative financing—without relying on traditional banks. From his first duplex at age 17 (with just $5,000 down) to acquiring apartment complexes with 0% interest seller financing, Morgan reveals exactly how he structures win-win deals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to buy real estate with little to no money down

The power of subject-to deals, seller financing, and lease options

What a performance deed is—and why it builds seller trust

How Morgan sources 50–100 off-market deals daily without cold outreach

His value-add multifamily strategy and capital stack structure

Why mobile home and RV parks are becoming critical in the affordable housing crisis

If you’re an investor looking to scale without syndication complexity—or if you're new to creative real estate investing—this episode is packed with real-world tactics and mindset shifts you can use right now.

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Most investors focus on how to buy real estate—but what truly separates amateurs from professionals is how they plan to exit.

In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo breaks down the critical role of exit strategies in real estate investing. From Buy & Hold to Refinance & Hold, 1031 Exchanges, and creative seller-financed deals, you’ll discover how exit planning drives returns, mitigates risk, and boosts investor confidence.

Charles also shares lessons from real-life multifamily deals—including why his team chose to sell early in 2022 after hitting target returns, avoiding the impact of rising interest rates.

You’ll learn:

If you're a GP, LP, or building your first real estate portfolio, this episode will show you how exit clarity leads to better deals—before you even close.

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Chris Long is the founder of Longyards, an industrial real estate investment company that acquires and develops adaptable and affordable industrial storage solutions tailored for contractors, small businesses, and large-scale operations. They currently have 10 locations throughout North America. Chris has been involved in the construction industry since he was 14 years old.

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Are small town rentals a smart strategy—or a ticking time bomb?

In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo breaks down the real pros and cons of investing in small town rental properties. While lower purchase prices and less competition may offer higher cash flow, there are also hidden risks that could impact your long-term returns.

Charles shares a data-backed framework for evaluating small towns using long-term job growth, population trends, and crime data—plus how to identify warning signs like employer dependence, limited liquidity, and false gentrification signals.

You’ll learn:

Why short-term market data often leads investors astray

How to use the “20-Year Rule” to analyze population and crime trends

What makes one small town a winner and another a long-term trap

How to balance renovation decisions with realistic rent potential

When small towns can outperform large cities—and when they won’t

Whether you're buying your first rental or expanding your multifamily portfolio, this episode will help you choose smarter, invest strategically, and avoid costly small-town mistakes.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to evaluate cash flow, risk, and long-term opportunity—without the hype.

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Can underperforming hotels be the solution to America’s affordable housing crisis?

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo speaks with Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group, a company that has successfully completed over 22 hotel-to-apartment conversion projects across U.S. growth markets.

Ryan explains how Sage identifies distressed hotel assets, secures change-of-use permits, manages complex renovations, and turns them into high-demand naturally affordable housing. From construction costs to lease-up strategies and financing structures, this episode is packed with real-world insights for real estate investors, syndicators, and developers.

Key Topics Covered:

Hotel acquisition and underwriting criteria

The economics of hotel-to-apartment conversions

CapEx costs (~$37K–$45K per unit) and infrastructure upgrades

City permitting and change-of-use strategies

Why studio apartments with amenities attract long-term tenants

How Sage structures debt and equity for each project

The growing need for workforce housing in high-growth markets

If you're exploring multifamily investing, adaptive reuse strategies, or ways to create impact while building returns, this episode is for you.

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The apartment construction slowdown in 2025 is reshaping the rental market — and many investors are missing the bigger picture.

You'll discover:

Why apartment deliveries are slowing in 2025 and 2026

How new construction impacts rent concessions and pricing power

What the multifamily housing market outlook 2025 means for investors

Real estate investing strategies to navigate the slowdown

If you want to stay ahead in real estate investing, this episode is a must-listen.

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