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David Christensen shares how storytelling, mindset, and authenticity helped him sell 400+ homes, including the Breaking Bad house, and rebuild his life.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with David Christensen (DavidChristensen.com) to discuss his extraordinary journey—from managing platinum-selling musicians and even working on Titanic research dives, to becoming a nationally recognized luxury real estate agent.

David opens up about his path through addiction and recovery, and how mindset, authenticity, and service-first leadership transformed his career. He explains how storytelling is the secret weapon in real estate, why emotions drive home buying decisions, and how he landed the iconic Breaking Bad house listing in Albuquerque.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why buyers rarely purchase the home that matches their “must-have” list
• How emotions and storytelling drive real estate decisions
• Lessons from selling 400+ homes & building trust over transactions
• The Breaking Bad house listing: marketing, buzz & investor playbook
• How sobriety and mindset shifts created long-term success
• Scaling challenges: selling 65 homes in a year without systems
• Why AI is like an “Iron Man suit” for agents—not a replacement
• Tips for authenticity, organization, and delegation in real estate
• Why it’s never too late to start investing or rebuild your life

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00:00 – Storytelling vs selling features in real estate

02:00 – From music industry & Titanic dives to luxury real estate

04:00 – Addiction, recovery & mindset shift

06:00 – Why emotions matter more than granite countertops

08:00 – Blind spots in marketing: selling to the wrong audience

10:00 – Buyers’ lists vs the homes they actually buy

12:00 – Building trust & authentic client relationships

14:00 – Life events behind almost every home purchase

15:00 – Listing the Breaking Bad house

17:00 – Marketing iconic properties vs starter homes

18:00 – Advice for closing more deals: systems & delegation

20:00 – Why authenticity is the ultimate differentiator

21:00 – AI as the “Iron Man suit” for real estate agents

22:00 – Scaling challenges: 65 homes sold in 2021

24:00 – Time audits & internal accountability for growth

25:00 – Financial freedom as time freedom

26:00 – Hope, mindset & rebuilding after dark times

28:00 – Why service-first leadership creates long-term rewards

29:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & tools

#RealEstateInvesting #LuxuryRealEstate #BreakingBadHouse #StorytellingInRealEstate #RealDealChat #DavidChristensen #MindsetMatters #Authenticity #RealEstateMarketing #ResidentialRealEstate #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #RealEstateSales #AIForAgents #GenerationalWealth

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Gideon Spencer shares how he scaled from a cash-flowing fourplex to $6M in boutique hotels using automation, creative financing, and the mentor flywheel.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Gideon Spencer, real estate investor and founder of a new boutique hotel community, to discuss how he scaled from a fourplex short-term rental to multi-million-dollar boutique hotels in just two years.

Gideon shares his origin story in tech, the family health crisis that fueled his drive for automated wealth, and how he uses systems, teams, and creative financing to scale fast. He also explains his “mentor flywheel” strategy for networking and deal flow—responsible for acquiring $6.5M in real estate.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• How to turn a fourplex into a cash-printing short-term rental business
• The tech automations that make boutique hotels nearly hands-off
• What defines a boutique hotel & why travelers prefer them
• How to find asymmetric return markets (better in bad times)
• The baby boomer “silver tsunami” fueling hotel opportunities
• Why mom-and-pop hotel owners are the best sellers
• Case studies: $300 water valve fix = $600K in value
• The most expensive lesson: permitting delays in California
• Why “never pay someone to do what you could do yourself” is bad advice
• The mentor flywheel: building relationships that lead to deals
• Why creative financing (seller financing, sub-to, private money) is key

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00:00 – From tech to real estate: Gideon’s fourplex short-term rental

02:00 – Family health crisis & motivation for automated wealth

04:00 – Pivot to boutique hotels & scaling with systems

06:00 – Automating hotels: check-in, cleaning, guest codes & more

08:00 – What makes a hotel “boutique”?

10:00 – Tech lessons from startups applied to real estate

12:00 – Selecting markets with asymmetric returns

14:00 – Value-add opportunities: pricing, OTAs, small fixes

16:00 – Building the right team & interviewing for high-leverage roles

18:00 – Creative financing: seller finance, sub-to, private money

20:00 – Market outlook: baby boomers, silver tsunami & Airbnb regulation

23:00 – Most expensive lesson: permitting delays in CA

25:00 – Biggest ROI from $300 fixes to pricing changes

28:00 – Bad advice: “never pay someone to do what you can do”

29:00 – Networking strategies: meetups, social, communities

31:00 – The mentor flywheel explained

33:00 – Future plans: stabilizing portfolio & community acquisitions

35:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & tools

#RealEstateInvesting #BoutiqueHotels #ShortTermRentals #HotelInvesting #CreativeFinancing #PassiveIncome #Automation #MicroResorts #RealDealChat #GideonSpencer #MentorFlywheel #AsymmetricReturns #RecessionResistant #VacationRentals #SilverTsunami

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 brings powerful AI agents, coding tools, and automation upgrades—here’s how real estate investors can use them to save time.

In this episode of RealDealCast, Jack Hoss breaks down Anthropic’s release of Claude Sonnet 4.5 and what it means for real estate professionals.

From AI agents that can run tasks for 30+ hours straight to improved coding, automation, and Chrome extensions, this update is a game-changer. Jack explains how these tools compare to ChatGPT and Gemini, and more importantly, how investors can use them to cut busy work and focus on building wealth.

You’ll learn:

• What’s new in Claude Sonnet 4.5 and why it matters
• How AI agents are replacing some virtual assistant tasks
• Why coding and automation upgrades mean faster workflows
• How investors can use these tools for marketing, analysis, and operations
• Why this is the best time to adopt AI for real estate investing

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00:00 – Intro: Claude Sonnet 4.5 announcement

01:00 – Key upgrades: coding, checkpoints, VS Code plugin

02:00 – New features: memory, context editing, Chrome extension

03:00 – Claude Apps: code execution, file creation, spreadsheets, docs

04:00 – Pricing, API details, and developer tools

05:00 – Real-world impact: AI agents running for 30+ hours

06:00 – Benchmarks and performance gains vs previous models

07:00 – How Claude compares to ChatGPT and Gemini

09:00 – What this means for real estate professionals

11:00 – Replacing repetitive VA tasks with AI

12:00 – Why agents work best when focused on one strategy

13:00 – Closing thoughts & RealDealCrew CTA

#RealEstateInvesting #AIForInvestors #Claude45 #RealEstateTechnology #AutomationForInvestors #RealDealCast #RealDealCrew #TimeSavingTools #AIForRealEstate #ClaudeSonnet #RealEstateAutomation #InvestorProductivity #AnthropicClaude #AIInBusiness #JackHoss

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Mark Ainley shares his journey from BRRRRs to running GC Realty, scaling property management in Chicago, and lessons from 20+ years in real estate.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Mark Ainley, co-founder of GC Realty & Development, co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, and long-time property manager and investor.

Mark shares how he transitioned from house hacking and BRRRR deals to running one of Chicago’s largest property management firms. He explains why property management is often overlooked, how to avoid common investor mistakes, and why focus and systems (like EOS) have been crucial for scaling.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• How a condo house hack sparked Mark’s real estate career
• The story of founding GC Realty & continuing after tragedy
• Lessons from doing 482 BRRRR deals between 2008–2010
• Why focus beats chasing shiny objects in real estate
• Critical mistakes: not hiring fast enough, skipping processes
• The role of property management in investor success
• Why alignment between landlords & managers matters
• Chicago-specific challenges: red tape, property taxes, regulations
• Why C/D class investing creates 9x more “touches” than A/B class
• The growth of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast & power of community

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Timestamps

00:00 – Mark’s “aha moment” with house hacking

01:00 – Founding GC Realty & continuing after tragedy

03:00 – Early challenges scaling a brokerage & management business

05:00 – Lessons on focus vs spreading too thin

07:00 – 482 BRRRRs between 2008–2010

08:00 – Transitioning to property management as core business

10:00 – Why most investors overlook property management

12:00 – Hiring mistakes, automation & EOS implementation

15:00 – Scaling GC Realty from $2.5M to $11M revenue

17:00 – Aligning landlord & property manager interests

18:00 – Why newer investors should self-manage at first

20:00 – Chicago real estate challenges: laws, taxes, red tape

22:00 – The rise of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast

25:00 – Podcast as community builder & lead source

27:00 – Investor mistakes: bad tenant screening & buying wrong

28:00 – Property management as critical to long-term success

29:00 – Market opportunities: Midwest housing shortages

30:00 – Lessons from C/D vs A/B class investing

33:00 – Final advice: don’t underestimate focus & compounding

36:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & tools

#RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #ChicagoRealEstate #BRRRRStrategy #StraightUpChicagoInvestor #GCRealty #MarkAinley #RealDealChat #MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncome #ValueAddRealEstate #RealEstateSystems #EntrepreneurialOperatingSystem #PropertyManagementTips #GenerationalWealth

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Shawn Griffith of Kraft Capital explains why no investor should ever be passive, how to underwrite risk, and why multifamily is a long-term wealth game.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Shawn Griffith, managing partner at Kraft Capital Investments, to discuss the reality of multifamily investing, the dangers of being a “passive investor,” and why risk management is the cornerstone of long-term success.

Shawn shares his journey from his first LP deal that tripled investor money, to building Kraft Capital with partners and launching a new flex fund. He also explains why setting goals that scare you matters, why underwriting risk is more important than chasing returns, and how investors can protect themselves in today’s market.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why “passive investor” is the most dangerous mindset in real estate
• How to vet sponsors and do your homework before wiring money
• The three types of distress in multifamily: physical, financial & operational
• Why fixed-rate debt beats floating-rate in today’s environment
• How Kraft Capital underwrites and screens 100+ deals a year
• Market trends: flat rent growth, rising insurance, taxes & payroll costs
• Why Dallas-Fort Worth and the Mid-Cities area remain strong markets
• How EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) helps scale their firm
• Why partnerships and transparency are critical for investor trust
• Actionable advice: how to evaluate risk vs reward before investing

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00:00 – Why goals should scare you

01:00 – Shawn’s journey: LP investor → GP syndicator → Kraft Capital

03:00 – Building a firm with partners & scaling with EOS

05:00 – Core principles: never run out of money

06:00 – Why “passive investor” is a dangerous myth

08:00 – Case study: losing 91% equity & lessons learned

10:00 – PPMs explained: risk sections investors must read

11:00 – Kraft Capital’s deal screening process

13:00 – Why most sellers today are distressed

14:00 – The three types of distress in multifamily

15:00 – Market trends: rent growth flat, expenses rising

16:00 – Insurance, taxes & payroll as biggest expense drivers

17:00 – Risks in heavy value-add rehabs

18:00 – Importance of transparency with investors

20:00 – Favorite success story: first 64-unit deal with 3.5x return

21:00 – Advice to new investors: start now, real estate is a long game

22:00 – How to decide how much to invest (risk tolerance test)

23:00 – Why doing what the 99% don’t is the path to wealth

24:00 – Current projects: flex fund, triple net & alternative assets

25:00 – Risk vs reward: how to evaluate opportunity cost

27:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & tools

#RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncomeMyth #KraftCapital #ShawnGriffith #SyndicationInvesting #RealDealChat #RiskManagement #DFWRealEstate #ValueAddInvesting #PassiveInvestorTips #FinancialFreedom #AlternativeInvestments #EntrepreneurialOperatingSystem #RealEstateFunds

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Discover time-saving AI tools and tech tips for real estate investors in this episode of RealDealCast. From enhancing thumbnails to generating professional headshots, Jack Hoss explores Google’s Nano Banana AI and other automation tools that can save investors valuable time.

In this solo session, Jack shares real-world use cases—improving podcast thumbnails, designing hero banners, cleaning up headshots, and testing AI-generated graphics. You’ll see where AI shines, where it struggles, and how investors can leverage these tools to focus on growing their business instead of getting stuck in busy work.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, you’ll walk away with practical strategies for using tech to streamline your real estate investing operations.

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00:00 – Intro: Why real estate investors need time-saving tools

00:30 – Google’s Nano Banana AI explained

01:00 – Fixing low-quality thumbnails & podcast images

02:00 – Testing AI hero banners for websites

03:00 – When AI image upscales go wrong

04:00 – Before & after: AI saves a pixelated guest headshot

05:00 – AI headshots for LinkedIn & branding

06:00 – Colorizing old black & white photos

07:00 – AI-generated thumbnails: fun but imperfect

08:00 – Can AI replace your graphic designer?

08:30 – Where automation really pays off in real estate

09:00 – Closing thoughts & how to leverage AI for time freedom

#RealEstateInvesting #AIForInvestors #RealEstateTechnology #NanoBananaAI #TimeFreedom #AutomationTools #RealDealChat #RealDealCast #RealDealCrew #InvestorTips #GoogleGemini #HeadshotAI #AIThumbnails #InvestingAutomation #SaveTimeGrowWealth

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Henry Yoshida of Rocket Dollar explains how to use IRAs for real estate, crypto, and private deals—unlocking $18T in retirement funds for alternatives.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Henry Yoshida, co-founder & CEO of Rocket Dollar (a subsidiary of Retired.com), to explore how investors can unlock the power of retirement accounts for real estate, crypto, and private investments.

Henry shares his journey from financial advisor to wealth-tech entrepreneur, building platforms that custody over $12B in assets. He explains why traditional advisors rarely mention self-directed IRAs, how Rocket Dollar makes alternative investing as simple as wiring money, and what rules you must follow to stay compliant.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why 98% of IRA money is still stuck in public stocks & bonds
• The truth about “self-directed IRAs” and how they actually work
• The only two things you cannot invest in with IRA dollars
• How to buy real estate (single family, syndications, funds) inside an IRA
• Rules around prohibited transactions & why sweat equity is risky
• How Rocket Dollar integrates bank accounts with IRAs for easy investing
• Crypto, private equity, and unusual investments allowed in IRAs
• Market trends: why investors are seeking alternatives beyond the S&P 500
• The $35 trillion opportunity in retirement funds waiting to be unlocked
• Key tax advantages of using retirement dollars for real estate

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00:00 – Surprise: Crypto & real estate are allowed in IRAs

01:00 – Henry Yoshida’s background in wealth-tech & financial services

03:00 – Why advisors don’t talk about self-directed IRAs

05:00 – Retired.com, Rocket Dollar & $12B in custody assets

07:00 – What you can and can’t invest in (life insurance & collectibles only)

09:00 – Why investors are moving beyond public markets

11:00 – How Rocket Dollar accounts are structured & funded

13:00 – Benefits of unlocking retirement dollars for alternatives

15:00 – Step-by-step: setting up & funding your Rocket Dollar account

18:00 – Making investments: ACH, wires & account titling

19:00 – Performance examples: real estate in 2020, private credit funds

21:00 – Rules: prohibited transactions, Airbnb, sweat equity limits

23:00 – Property management & compliance tips

25:00 – Market trends & incumbents moving into alternatives

27:00 – Advice for younger investors: start small, be consistent

30:00 – Book picks & personal tools Henry uses

33:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, quotes & time savers

#SelfDirectedIRA #RealEstateInvesting #RetirementFunds #PassiveIncome #RocketDollar #HenryYoshida #CryptoIRA #AlternativeInvestments #GenerationalWealth #RealDealChat #TaxAdvantagedInvesting #RetirementPlanning #InvestingInRealEstate #FinancialFreedom #PrivateEquity

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Patrick Pychynski reveals how to access $50K–$250K in 0% business credit, avoid high-interest traps, and become bankable for long-term success.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Patrick Pychynski, founder of StackingSuccess.com, to discuss how entrepreneurs and real estate investors can unlock business funding the right way.

Patrick shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to building businesses, struggling with cash flow, and ultimately mastering the art of business credit. He explains how his team helps investors access 0% interest funding while building a truly “bankable” business that attracts long-term financing.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why most small businesses get denied for loans (and how to fix it)
• The difference between transactional funding and becoming bankable
• How to access $50K–$250K in 0% interest capital
• Why 0% business credit cards don’t report to personal credit
• The 3 Cs of funding: credit, cashflow, collateral
• The “four legs of the table” every business needs to get bank financing
• Why vendor accounts and trade lines matter more than you think
• How to avoid shady funding companies that push high-interest debt
• Real investor case studies: $400K+ unlocked with the right plan
• Why building relationships with big banks is critical for scaling

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00:00 – Intro: Why most business funding advice is broken

01:00 – From Marine to entrepreneur & funding expert

02:00 – Early lessons: $2M revenue but no credit = constant cash flow pain

03:00 – How the Success Scan works & what it reveals

04:00 – Unlocking $50K–$250K in 0% interest business credit

06:00 – Real example: rolling 0% offers for 24 months

07:00 – Why being “bankable” matters more than a one-time loan

10:00 – The 3 Cs of funding: credit, cashflow, collateral

12:00 – The four legs of becoming bankable explained

15:00 – Trade lines & compliance: why little details get you denied

17:00 – Tools: Nav.com, FairFigure, eCredable to start building

19:00 – Creating comparable credit with secured loans & CDs

21:00 – Common mistakes real estate investors make with credit

23:00 – Turning credit into cash (without cash advance fees)

24:00 – The personal credit profile of a “golden file”

25:00 – Relationship banking with tier-one institutions

27:00 – Myths: EIN-only credit & predatory factor rates

29:00 – Investor case study: $415K unlocked in 30 days

31:00 – Costs: why his program charges a flat $7K consulting fee

34:00 – Final advice for new investors & entrepreneurs

36:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & AI tools

#BusinessCredit #RealEstateInvesting #Entrepreneurship #FundingTips #0PercentInterest #BecomeBankable #StackingSuccess #PatrickPychynski #RealDealChat #PassiveIncome #BusinessFunding #GenerationalWealth #AIForInvestors #CreditBuilding #RealEstateStrategy

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Michael Root shares how he builds value in Chicago multifamily, streamlines property management, and uses in-house contracting to boost efficiency.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Michael Root, co-founder of Root Property Group (RootPG.com), to discuss property management, multifamily acquisitions, and why Chicago remains both a challenging and rewarding market.

Michael shares how his team handles everything from general contracting to property management in-house, which helps reduce costs, improve communication, and streamline renovations.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• Why clear communication is the #1 challenge in property management
• How in-house contracting saves time & money vs outside vendors
• The efficiency of paying by the day vs per project
• Chicago’s red tape & permitting process compared to suburbs
• The value of mid-market multifamily (9–12 units) alongside 60+ unit developments
• Two types of value-add strategies: heavy vs light renovations
• Why Cook County property taxes are the biggest challenge in underwriting deals
• Technology adoption in property management & leasing tools like ShowMojo

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00:00 – Intro to Michael Root & Root Property Group

01:00 – From family business to multifamily investor

02:00 – Biggest challenge: clear communication in property management

03:00 – Why they brought contracting in-house

05:00 – Cost savings by paying crews daily

06:00 – Chicago market conditions & pricing challenges

07:00 – Target acquisitions: 9–12 units + ground-up 60 units

08:00 – Navigating Chicago’s red tape vs suburban permitting

09:00 – Technology adoption & efficiency tools

11:00 – RootPG’s buy box explained

12:00 – Value-add strategies: heavy vs light renovations

14:00 – Material choices & design trends over time

15:00 – Market challenges: Cook County property taxes

16:00 – Why Chicago remains a strong market if you know how to operate

17:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & tools

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Mikkel Thorup shares how he built an 8-figure global real estate portfolio, lives in 9 countries, and helps investors create offshore wealth strategies.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and founder of ExpatMoney.com

Mikkel shares his inspiring journey from being labeled with a “learning disability” and dropping out of school at 15, to traveling to 120+ countries, living in 9, and building an 8-figure international real estate portfolio.

We cover:

• How to invest in pre-construction projects overseas for 30–50% appreciation
• Why he prefers cash-based, expat-friendly markets like Panama & Paraguay
• The risks and rewards of investing in Africa vs Latin America
• How to negotiate bulk deals with developers for better terms
• Why Canada (and parts of the West) are “dumpster fires” for investors
• How to create a Plan B with offshore real estate, bank accounts & residencies
• Buying property 100% in Bitcoin (including Panama’s first BTC real estate deal)
• Why El Salvador, Paraguay & Argentina are emerging opportunities
• Scaling with a family office model & property management partners
• The Expat Money Summit: October 10–12, 8,000+ attendees worldwide

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Timestamps

00:00 – Mikkel Thorup’s story: dropout to global investor

02:00 – Living in 9 countries & traveling to 120+

03:00 – First investments & shift to international real estate

05:00 – Building an 8-figure global portfolio

07:00 – Pre-construction strategy explained

09:00 – Risks in overseas projects (Africa vs Panama)

11:00 – Why Paraguay & Panama are top opportunities

13:00 – Working with presidents & ministers in Latin America

15:00 – Why Canada is a “dumpster fire” for investors

17:00 – What it means to be an expatriate & creating a Plan B

20:00 – Offshore residencies, bank accounts & asset protection

22:00 – Buying & selling property 100% in Bitcoin

23:00 – El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment & safety transformation

25:00 – Latin America’s political & economic shift

27:00 – Scaling wealth with a family office model

29:00 – Expat Money Summit: what to expect

32:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & tools

#ExpatInvesting #GlobalRealEstate #OffshoreWealth #RealEstateInvesting #BitcoinRealEstate #ExpatMoney #MikkelThorup #InternationalLiving #FinancialFreedom #PlanBStrategy #PassiveIncome #AssetProtection #RealDealChat #ParaguayInvesting #PanamaRealEstate

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