Attorney Santiago Cueto shares the biggest legal mistakes real estate investors make and how to protect yourself from fraud, bad partners, and hidden risks.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Santiago Cueto, Miami-based attorney, international law expert, and author of Winning Lawsuits in Florida, to discuss the most common legal pitfalls investors face — and how to avoid them before it’s too late.

Santiago shares lessons from his high-stakes legal career, stories of bad partnerships gone wrong, and real-world strategies for conducting due diligence, drafting airtight contracts, and vetting joint-venture partners.

From preventing lawsuits to leveraging arbitration clauses, Santiago breaks down how smart investors can protect their assets, their reputation, and their peace of mind.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The most common legal mistakes real estate investors make
• How to properly vet joint-venture partners before you sign
• Why “free” online contracts can cost you millions
• The importance of arbitration, mediation, and jurisdiction clauses
• How to identify red flags using public records and WHOIS searches
• What investors can do when dealing with large corporate partners
• How small investors can use flexibility as an advantage
• The dangers of downloading generic contracts from the internet
• Why hiring a top attorney is an investment, not an expense
• How to read “boilerplate” legal language like a pro
• The truth about ChatGPT in law — and why human expertise still wins
• Florida’s “sunny place for shady people” and what to watch out for

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00:00 – Why every deal starts or ends with an uncomfortable conversation

01:00 – How Santiago transitioned from business to real estate law

03:00 – The #1 mistake investors make in Miami’s booming market

04:00 – The “prenup principle” for real estate partnerships

06:00 – Why cheap online contracts can be the most expensive mistake

08:00 – How small investors can outsmart big corporate partners

09:00 – Due diligence hacks: lawsuits, liens, and property records

10:00 – Spotting fake companies & frauds using WHOIS and Google Earth

11:00 – “A sunny place for shady people”: Florida’s fraud capital warning

12:00 – ChatGPT in law: useful tool or dangerous shortcut?

14:00 – Lessons from a deal that failed due to lack of transparency

16:00 – Why honesty is your best legal defense

17:00 – Hiring top performers vs cheap talent: real ROI

19:00 – Why legal work is an investment, not an expense

20:00 – When to file first — and why it gives you the upper hand

22:00 – Legal reform and the Surfside condo aftermath

24:00 – Trends to avoid: aggressive condo buyouts & bad PR

25:00 – Florida’s “Live Local Act” and affordable housing impact

27:00 – The future of property taxes & real estate law in Florida

29:00 – Rapid Fire: lies, lessons, books & tech tools

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Dave Riess explains how commercial property owners can turn rooftops into revenue using WonderPower’s solar systems to increase NOI and hedge energy costs.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Dave Riess, CEO and co-founder of WonderPower (WunderPower.com), to discuss how commercial real estate owners can generate new income and protect against rising electricity costs using rooftop solar.

Dave shares his journey from electrical engineer to energy entrepreneur and breaks down why commercial solar is one of the most underutilized opportunities in real estate. He explains how WonderPower helps landlords lease unused roof space, install solar systems at no cost, and collect steady lease payments — all while future-proofing their properties.

You’ll also hear about the latest trends in electricity demand, what’s driving record utility costs, and how data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and AI are reshaping the energy landscape.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How WonderPower leases rooftop space to create new revenue streams
• Why solar is now cost-effective in most U.S. markets
• The impact of AI, data centers & manufacturing reshoring on energy prices
• How solar acts as a “physical hedge” against rising utility costs
• The financial benefits of distributed generation for real estate owners
• How federal solar incentives are changing (and when they expire)
• Why landlords in the Northeast & California see the highest returns
• How NOI increases through renewable energy adoption
• What property types qualify: logistics, warehousing, storage & medical office
• The minimal maintenance required and long-term reliability of solar assets

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00:00 – The shift in U.S. electricity demand and why it matters

01:30 – Dave’s journey from electrical engineer to energy entrepreneur

03:00 – What WonderPower does for commercial property owners

05:00 – Why commercial solar is the biggest untapped opportunity in CRE

07:00 – The data center boom and AI’s impact on electricity usage

09:00 – Rising energy costs and the “physical hedge” of rooftop solar

10:00 – Ideal markets: Northeast, California, and Illinois

12:00 – Partnering with landlords & asset managers nationwide

14:00 – Why rooftop solar creates more value than ground-mount systems

16:00 – From lender to developer: how WonderPower evolved

18:00 – Customer experience & repeat business through transparency

19:00 – How solar costs dropped 70% over the past decade

21:00 – Understanding federal solar incentives & the 2026 deadline

23:00 – Why property owners should act now before subsidies expire

25:00 – ROI thresholds: when solar makes the most sense

27:00 – Maintenance, weather, and long-term system durability

29:00 – Rapid Fire: Lies, advice, books & tools Dave recommends

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Jack Hoss reveals his new plan to rebuild his real estate websites using funnels, automation, and smarter SEO to save time and close more deals.

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In this episode of RealDealCast, Jack Hoss breaks down his complete plan to rebuild and streamline his real estate web presence for better lead generation and automation.

After seeing a drop in search rankings, Jack realized that traditional SEO and cookie-cutter real estate sites no longer work. Instead, he’s shifting to a three-part strategy that focuses on authority, funnels, and full integration with his deal flow system.

You’ll learn:

• Why duplicate real estate website content is killing SEO performance
• How to replace slow, bloated websites with targeted one-page funnels
• The role of authority sites in building trust and credibility
• How to fully integrate lead funnels with your CRM and automation tools
• Why modern SEO is about validity and engagement, not just keywords
• How community partnerships and local links boost visibility
• The importance of reducing manual work and automating follow-up

Jack also shares his upcoming plan to document this entire process through videos and a (temporarily) free Skool community, where he’ll post prompts, tools, and templates to help investors do the same.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: The problem with my current real estate websites

00:40 – Why duplicate content destroyed organic rankings

01:30 – How AI & search changes are killing traditional SEO

02:15 – My new 3-site plan (funnel + authority + buyer site)

03:00 – Turning the house-buying site into a one-page funnel

03:45 – Building an authority site that boosts credibility

04:30 – Replacing the cash-buyer site with a focused funnel

05:15 – Why I’m dropping blogs & focusing on validity + links

06:00 – Integrating everything with deal-flow automation

07:00 – Buying back time through AI and hands-off systems

07:45 – Join my Skool community & follow the build

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Robin Kencel shares powerful negotiation strategies from her luxury real estate career, teaching how mindset, rhythm, and empathy drive better deals.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Robin Kencel, top Greenwich, CT real estate agent, ballroom dancer, and negotiation coach, to explore what it takes to master negotiation — in business, relationships, and life.

Robin shares insights from her decades in high-end real estate and reveals how emotional intelligence, observation, and consistency can transform even the most difficult deals. She discusses the psychology of luxury clients, the importance of communication tempo, and how everyday mindfulness can sharpen your negotiation skills.

You’ll also hear how she balances a high-performing career with ballroom dancing and acting, plus practical lessons anyone can apply — whether you’re negotiating a multimillion-dollar home or your next business deal.

What you’ll learn:

• The biggest mistake people make when approaching negotiation
• How to read personalities and adapt your communication style
• Why “keeping the rhythm” is critical to getting deals done
• How mutual respect and empathy create better outcomes
• The difference between analytical vs intuitive clients
• What luxury clients really want from agents and advisors
• How to set boundaries & expectations through communication
• Using improv and observation to improve emotional awareness
• Why a positive mindset often determines negotiation success
• Simple exercises to become a better listener & observer

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00:00 – Negotiation is not conflict — it’s communication

01:00 – Robin Kencel’s real estate background and daily routine

03:00 – Time management: using your calendar as a power tool

05:00 – Organization, rituals, and systems for high performance

06:00 – The psychology behind high-end real estate clients

08:00 – Analytical vs intuitive decision-making in negotiation

09:00 – The key to understanding your client’s communication style

10:00 – Why frequent communication builds trust and momentum

11:00 – How pricing becomes its own negotiation

13:00 – The importance of staging and professional photography

16:00 – Real-life negotiation story: rhythm, patience & mutual respect

18:00 – Managing negotiation tempo and preventing “deal fatigue”

20:00 – Everyday negotiation: from family to ballroom dancing

22:00 – Practical tips to sharpen observation and listening skills

23:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & time-saving tools

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Alec McElhhiny shares how he scaled from house hacking a duplex to developing high-profit flex spaces through LandPlay.com and creative land deals.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Alec McElhhiny, founder of LandPlay.com, to discuss how he went from an actuary crunching numbers to a real estate developer building niche flex space projects across Texas.

Alec breaks down the math behind wealth-building through real estate, why flex space is booming, and how to find undervalued land that performs in any market. He also explains the “riches in the niches” principle and why picking one strategy and executing it better than anyone else is the fastest path to seven-figure success.

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

• How Alec bought his first duplex with an FHA loan & scaled fast
• Why flex space is outperforming multifamily in 2025
• The difference between industrial flex and retail flex properties
• Why adding A/C or outdoor storage can add $2–3 per sq ft in rent
• How to find land under market value (and flip or develop it safely)
• Building vertically integrated systems for higher margins
• The benefits of blue-collar tenants and long-term cash flow
• Market trends in Austin, San Antonio, and the I-35 growth corridor
• How to raise private capital without institutional partners
• Why doing the opposite of the headlines often creates the best returns
• The “do it now” rule that saves time and multiplies productivity

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00:00 – From actuary to real estate investor

02:00 – How house hacking led to commercial deals

03:00 – What makes flex space so profitable

05:00 – Blue-collar tenants: reliable and recession-resistant

07:00 – Why the I-35 Texas corridor is a development goldmine

09:00 – Lessons from overpaying on the first deal

10:00 – Finding land under market value

12:00 – Ignoring the news & listening to the market

14:00 – Raising private money through relationships

16:00 – Why traditional flex is overbuilt & how to niche down

17:00 – Retail flex: combining visibility & industrial function

18:00 – Adding outdoor storage for higher returns

19:00 – AC in warehouses: the overlooked rent booster

21:00 – De-risking projects through shorter approval cycles

22:00 – “Riches in the niches” explained

23:00 – Books, mindset & the Think and Grow Rich principle

24:00 – The “do it now” mindset for investors

#RealEstateInvesting #FlexSpace #LandDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #AlecMcElhhiny #LandPlay #RealDealChat #PassiveIncome #TexasRealEstate #RealEstateDevelopment #RealEstateAutomation #IndustrialRealEstate #RetailFlex #RealEstateMindset #WealthBuilding

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Debbi DiMaggio shares her 35-year real-estate journey, mindset strategies, and how AI & authenticity help agents and investors thrive in any market.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Debbi DiMaggio — luxury real-estate icon, author, speaker, and coach at CoachWithDebbi.com — to unpack the habits, mindset, and authenticity that built her 35-year career.

Debbi reveals how she launched a brokerage during the 2009 recession, built lasting client relationships through transparency, and now teaches agents and investors how to create freedom using systems, collaboration, and AI.

You’ll learn why mindset beats the market, how to thrive through downturns, and why being yourself is the ultimate business advantage.

In this conversation:

• How Debbi turned a recession into opportunity (launching Highland Partners in 2009)
• What 35 years in real estate taught her about persistence & mindset
• How social media & collaboration create sustainable deal flow
• Her advice for working with flippers, investors & high-net-worth clients
• Why authenticity & storytelling beat any sales script
• How BNI & networking build referral pipelines
• Charity & community as real-world lead-generation tools
• AI’s role in writing listings, marketing, and even merchandise design
• Inside her upcoming book Mindset in Motion and Foundation for Success program

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00:00 – Debbi DiMaggio on authenticity & a 35-year career

01:00 – How she entered real estate & why mindset matters

03:00 – Lessons from recessions & turning negatives into positives

05:00 – Why mindset in motion creates momentum

07:00 – The most unique market in 35 years & how to adapt

10:00 – Coaching new and seasoned agents to collaborate not compete

12:00 – Networking through BNI & building trust through referrals

14:00 – Honesty and ethics when working with flippers and wholesalers

17:00 – Serving high-income clients with education & transparency

19:00 – Charity as a business and mindset builder

22:00 – Be your authentic self — how it changes everything

24:00 – Balancing work and life as a “work-from-anywhere” agent

26:00 – Helping seniors through workshops and downsizing seminars

29:00 – Coaching tips for confidence & authentic marketing

30:00 – Rapid fire: truths, books & AI as a game-changer

#RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateAgent #MindsetInMotion #DebbiDiMaggio #RealDealChat #AIForRealtors #RealEstateCoaching #Authenticity #RealEstateMindset #RealEstateMarketing #PassiveIncome #LuxuryRealEstate #Networking #BNI #RealEstateSuccess

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Jack Hoss compares the top AI vibe coding tools—V0, Bolt, Replit, and Lovable—to find the fastest, easiest way to build real estate funnels.

In this RealDealCast episode, Jack Hoss tests four of the most talked-about AI website-building platforms — V0, Bolt, Replit, and Lovable — to see which one actually delivers the best results.

He gives each platform the same prompt and compares the output, layout, and usability when creating a simple real estate funnel page. You’ll discover which AI coding tools save time, where they fall short, and how real estate investors can leverage them to create high-converting marketing pages.

You’ll learn:

• What “vibe coding” is and how it simplifies software creation
• The pros and cons of V0, Bolt, Replit, and Lovable
• Which AI builder produces the most usable website for investors
• Why Lovable stood out with the best real-world content
• How to use these tools to quickly test your real estate ideas

If you’re a real estate professional or investor looking to automate, market faster, or improve lead funnels, this episode gives you an inside look at the latest AI tools that can save hours of trial and error.

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00:00 – Intro: Testing AI “vibe coding” tools

00:30 – What vibe coding means for non-coders

01:00 – Setting up a real estate funnel example

01:30 – V0 results: clean but basic output

02:15 – Bolt results: modern look, solid FAQs

03:00 – Replit results: great content but slow load times

04:00 – Lovable results: strongest design & irresistible offer section

06:30 – Final thoughts: which tool wins for real estate investors

07:30 – RealDealCrew: using AI to build smarter investor workflows

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Attorney Luke Carlson explains how homeowners and investors can protect themselves from bad HOAs, understand their rights, and turn risk into opportunity.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Luke Carlson, founding attorney of LS Carlson Law and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Defending Against Bad HOAs, to uncover what every real estate investor and homeowner needs to know about HOA law.

Luke shares how he became one of the nation’s leading voices for homeowner rights, the psychology behind “bad boards,” and how to protect yourself when an HOA turns rogue. He also explains why most people misunderstand HOA power, and how smart investors can turn that complexity into opportunity.

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

• The biggest misconceptions homeowners have about HOAs
• How to identify “bad board” personalities before buying
• When and how to push back legally against an HOA
• The difference between fiduciary duty and selective enforcement
• Due diligence steps every investor should take before buying in an HOA
• How new legislation is limiting HOA fines and abuse in California
• Simple ways to assess HOA financial health and risk
• Why empathy and professionalism matter when dealing with conflict
• Stories of real homeowners who fought back and won
• How AI and automation are reshaping legal research and HOA law

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00:00 – Luke Carlson on writing The Homeowner’s Guide to Defending Against Bad HOAs

01:30 – How he became a homeowner rights attorney

03:00 – Why most attorneys avoid HOA law (and how he built a niche)

04:00 – Misconceptions homeowners have about HOA power

06:00 – Weaponized HOAs and selective enforcement

07:00 – The four types of bad board members

08:00 – How to protect yourself and assert homeowner rights

10:00 – The book launch & Amazon #1 bestseller success

11:00 – Due diligence tips for investors buying in HOA communities

13:00 – New laws curbing HOA fine abuse (California AB130)

15:00 – Working with lawmakers to reform HOA oversight

17:00 – How AI can assist homeowners researching HOA law

18:00 – Managing emotions when conflict turns personal

20:00 – Why professionalism beats passion in disputes

22:00 – The “parking cone” case: empathy in action

25:00 – How to vet HOAs before investing

27:00 – HOAs and real estate investors: hidden opportunities

29:00 – Why due diligence prevents lawsuits

30:00 – Luke’s advice: invest in AI, read Marcus Aurelius, and keep learning

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Cody Hofhine shares how to build a 7-figure wholesaling business, lead better teams, and buy back your time through delegation, systems, and mindset.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Cody Hofhine, co-founder of Joe Homebuyer and former leader of Wholesaling Inc., to talk about how to grow a real estate business that gives you time freedom — not just financial success.

Cody breaks down how leadership, mindset, and systems are the real multipliers in real estate. He reveals how he went from working 80-hour weeks to scaling a nationwide franchise, why most investors lose time as they make more money, and how to fix it through better delegation and hiring.

He also explains the difference between doing deals and building a business, how to find and train the right people, and how Joe Homebuyer helps investors turn six-figure hustle into seven-figure operations.

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

• Why most investors make more money but lose more time
• How leadership determines who you attract (A-players vs C-players)
• The “Buy Back Your Time” principle every entrepreneur should use
• How to delegate and build a self-managing real estate business
• When to hire, what to automate, and what to outsource
• How Cody built Joe Homebuyer into a nationwide franchise
• The difference between beginners and business builders
• Real-world wholesaling strategies and finding distressed sellers
• LOACC explained: the five key vitals every investor must track
• Why collaboration beats competition in real estate today

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00:00 – Building a business that buys back your time

02:00 – Leadership and attracting the right talent

05:00 – Why most entrepreneurs lose time, not gain it

07:00 – The key to delegation and trusting your team

09:00 – From Wholesaling Inc. to Joe Homebuyer

10:00 – Who Joe Homebuyer is for (and who it’s not)

12:00 – The truth about wholesaling: what it really is

15:00 – Breaking down the numbers: deals, spreads, and ARVs

16:00 – Free tool: track your KPIs with JoeTracker.com

18:00 – How to make data-driven decisions in your business

20:00 – Finding motivated sellers & building deal flow

22:00 – The power of imperfect action and learning through reps

25:00 – Contracts, title companies, and making assignments easy

27:00 – Common wholesaling pitfalls and how to avoid them

29:00 – Regulation and why it’s actually good for investors

31:00 – Scaling to 7 figures with Joe Homebuyer

33:00 – Real franchise success stories (Brent Daniels, etc.)

36:00 – Final advice: humility, hunger, and the power of mindset

38:00 – Rapid fire: lies, books, and the tools Cody swears by

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Max Emory shares how real estate investors can simplify bookkeeping, avoid IRS headaches, and create “decision-ready” financials to grow their profits.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Max Emory, founder of Time Capital Bookkeeping, to discuss how real estate investors can master their numbers, avoid tax-time chaos, and make smarter decisions using clean, actionable financials.

Max started as a real estate investor and Marine Corps officer, scaled to 25 units, and then built a bookkeeping firm focused exclusively on investors. His team helps clients eliminate messy books, create clear KPIs, and turn data into better deal decisions.

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

• Why most investors fail to track accurate deal performance
• How “decision-ready” financials help you grow faster and smarter
• The biggest bookkeeping mistakes investors make (and how to fix them)
• When creative financing & short-term rentals complicate accounting
• KPIs every flipper, landlord, and wholesaler should monitor
• How to make sense of your data to double profitability
• Why AI and automation are revolutionizing real estate bookkeeping
• The right way to use VAs—and when to hire a trained REI bookkeeper
• Simple systems to prepare for tax season without stress
• 50% off bookkeeping cleanup before year-end (details below)

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00:00 – Intro: Why bookkeeping matters more than you think

01:00 – From Marine to investor: Max’s real estate journey

03:00 – Why bookkeeping is the foundation of investor success

05:00 – The complexities of creative financing & STRs

06:00 – Creating KPIs that drive smarter flipping decisions

07:00 – What happens when you finally face your real numbers

09:00 – Using data to double profitability

11:00 – Why your books matter more than the economy

12:00 – Real-world example: decision-ready financials

14:00 – Co-mingling mistakes to stop immediately

16:00 – The sanity of organized books & easier taxes

17:00 – Investor trends across the country

18:00 – Development vs. flipping: market shifts

19:00 – How relationships & referrals drive growth

20:00 – AI tools transforming bookkeeping efficiency

22:00 – Automations for receipt sorting & categorization

23:00 – QuickBooks online vs. desktop (and why desktop is dying)

25:00 – Why throwing VAs at problems rarely works

27:00 – The complexity of REI bookkeeping explained

28:00 – Rapid Fire: lies, advice, books & time-saving tools

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