From sleeping on subways to closing massive real estate deals, Eli the House Guy drops his ultimate blueprint for wholesaling success. In this episode of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, hosts Arvin Garcia and Eric Cussimonio sit down with Bakersfield real estate investor Eli to discuss how he transitioned from commission sales to business owner.
About This Episode:
If you want to master real estate wholesaling, scale a lean team, or leverage technology in your business, this episode is a must-watch! Eli shares his powerful journey as a first-generation Canadian immigrant overcoming homelessness to build a thriving real estate portfolio in Southern California and nationwide.
Discover the concept of "meritocracy," why proximity to the right rooms is power, and how Eli stripped back a massive, non-functional office overhead to build a high-efficiency "Seal Team Six" squad—powered by human rockstars and advanced AI agents.

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In this episode, we sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Brian Hoff to break down how he built true financial freedom through real estate investing.

Brian has flipped hundreds of homes, owns multifamily apartment buildings, holds a portfolio of more than 30 single family rental properties, and has created what many investors are chasing: passive income through private money lending. Today, he has over 50 private money loans actively working for him, generating returns while allowing him to focus on family, travel, and living life on his terms.

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ Private Money Lending and Passive Income

✅ How to Make Money While You Sleep Through Real Estate Investing

✅ Building Wealth Through Rental Properties

✅ Multifamily Apartment Investing

✅ Single Family Buy and Hold Strategies

✅ House Flipping for Profit

✅ Wholesaling Real Estate

✅ Hard Money Lending

✅ Real Estate Entrepreneurship

✅ Financial Freedom and Cash Flow

✅ Being a Great Landlord and Property Owner

✅ Stewardship, Leadership, and Long-Term Wealth Building

✅ The Importance of Mindset and Discipline

✅ Why Travel Has Been One of Brian’s Greatest Investments

✅ Lessons Learned From Hundreds of Real Estate Transactions

✅ Creating Multiple Streams of Income Through Real Estate

Whether you’re a new investor looking to buy your first rental property, an experienced flipper wanting to scale your business, a wholesaler looking for the next level, or someone interested in private lending and passive income, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world experience.

At Real Estate Sports, we believe real estate is a sport. Every guest is an athlete in their game, and Brian Hoff is no exception. His journey offers valuable lessons on building wealth, creating freedom, managing risk, and designing a life that isn’t dependent on trading time for money.

If you’re interested in:

• Real Estate Investing

• Passive Income

• Financial Freedom

• Rental Properties

• Multifamily Investing

• Apartment Buildings

• House Flipping

• Wholesaling Houses

• Private Money Lending

• Hard Money Lending

• Cash Flow Investing

• Buy and Hold Real Estate

• Landlord Tips

• Wealth Building

• Entrepreneurship

• Real Estate Business Growth

• Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio

• Real Estate Finance

• Creating Generational Wealth

then this episode is for you.

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What does it truly take to build a massive business from the ground up? In this episode of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, hosts Eric Cussimanio and Arvin Garcia sit down with media agency powerhouse Bobby Coronado to break down the mindsets, tactical sacrifices, and continuous hustle behind building a booming real estate media company.
Bobby didn’t just work hard—he risked everything, making the calculated decision to sell his house and use the equity to fund his gear and chase his business goals. Today, his agency generates over $30,000 a month, capturing everything from everyday properties to staggering $55 million luxury estates.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Sacrifice: The true story behind Bobby and his wife selling their home to fully fund his media equipment and scale the business from scratch.
Building a Winning Team: The vital role of delegation, building a true team environment with his right-hand man Fernando, and why involving his wife Erica transformed their entire backend operation.
Shifting from Grinding to Automating: How Bobby balances the fast-paced nature of a media agency while putting automated systems in place to build long-term time freedom.
A Tactical Blueprint for Media Creators: Actionable advice on how new creators can leverage Instagram to gain clients, why you need high-quality content over "free work," and the exact software stack to look into (CapCut, Captions, and Final Cut Pro).
Mindset & Vulnerability in Business: Why letting go of perfectionism, embracing your true background, and leading with a giving mindset is the ultimate hack for connecting with clients.
"You only have one chance at life. And if you don't take it, then you wasted everything... It's possible to make it out." — Bobby Coronado
Connect & Learn More:
Don't miss Bobby’s upcoming real estate media workshop on March 21st from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, breaking down the volume, hybrid, and retainer business models!
Follow Bobby on Instagram: @bobbyxcoronado
Check out the agency: @coronadoxmedia
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How do you build a real estate empire when the world says you’re "not the right fit"? In this episode, Arvin Garcia sits down with his business partner and powerhouse investor, Eric Cussimonio. At just 28 years old, Eric has scaled a portfolio of over 25 doors and built a vertical real estate ecosystem—owning a mega-team (Rise Real Estate), an escrow company, and a mortgage brokerage.

But it wasn’t always multi-million dollar deals. Eric opens up about the 2008 market crash that took his family from abundance to nothing, his father’s time in prison, and the "hungry" mindset he developed while moving from private school to the streets of Antelope Valley.

Inside this episode:

The "Nothing to 25" Blueprint: How Eric transitioned from wholesaling and flipping to a long-term buy-and-hold strategy.

Building an Ecosystem: Why Eric owns the escrow and mortgage side of the deal to "control the gold".

The Power of Mentorship: The story of the interview Eric "failed" and why Arvin told him to keep showing up anyway.

Fatherhood & Legacy: How being a father of three changed Eric’s definition of success from "hustling" to building something that outlives him.

The Broke-Day Strategy: If Eric lost it all tomorrow, here is exactly what he would do to get back into the game.

"The opposite of success isn’t failure—it’s conformity." Eric is here to show you how to burn the boats and build a life of abundance.

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS (Essential for YouTube SEO):

0:00 – Intro: Who is Eric Cussimonio?

2:30 – The 2008 Crash: From Private School to Public School

5:15 – Developing a "Different Type of Why"

10:45 – Why Real Estate? (The 90% Rule)

14:20 – The Failed Interview: How Eric & Arvin Met

21:10 – Scaling "Rise Real Estate" & Building an Ecosystem

25:40 – Why Ownership Matters: Escrow & Mortgage

30:15 – How Fatherhood Changes the Investment Game

35:50 – Being Present: The "Gymnastics" vs. The "Doors"

42:10 – The Hall of Fame: Eric’s Biggest Influences

47:30 – The "Broke Strategy": What to do with $0 in your pocket

Connect with us:
👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into the mindset of high-performers.
📸 Follow Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericcussimonio/
📸 Follow Arvin: https://www.instagram.com/arvintheagent/

Welcome back to the Real Estate Sports Podcast, where we dive deep into the mindset, tactics, and mastery required to win in the real estate game.

In this episode, host Eric Cusimano sits down with his business partner and one of California’s top producers, Arvin Garcia. Arvin leads Rise Real Estate, a powerhouse team of 94 agents in Los Angeles County that has closed over 1,500 transactions.

Arvin shares his raw and inspiring journey—from the pain of watching his mother lose her home in 2008 to "burning the boats" with no Plan B and becoming a dominant force in wholesaling, fix-and-flips, and multi-unit investments.

Welcome to the Real Estate Sports Podcast!

We are so excited to bring you new episodes every week interviewing the MVP's in the industry, and bringing you free game on how they are succeeding week in and week out. Follow along, drop a comment, subscribe on all platforms, and be ready to hear from the best!