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German Buendia, a retiring U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with 18 years of service, and Oscar, a former U.S. Air Force Captain with a decade of leadership experience, are applying military discipline and operational clarity to multifamily real estate. As Managing Partners of GoodDay Capital, they’ve built a portfolio exceeding $1.5 million across 20+ multifamily units. Backed by academic credentials in communications and business, their transition into real estate reflects a structured approach to asset management, capital strategy, and investor alignment. This episode examines how they evaluate opportunities, mitigate risk, and scale within a competitive market—underscoring the long-term principles behind durable income and equity growth.

George O’Brien, CEO of the YMCA of Greensburg, shares how he and his wife Angela built a real estate portfolio from the ground up—scaling to 158 units across Western Pennsylvania while maintaining full-time leadership roles and raising four children. Through Progressive Property Investments, the O’Briens manage both their own assets and those of other investors, employing a disciplined, operationally focused approach. This conversation explores their strategic entry into multifamily, portfolio management at scale, and the realities of running a vertically integrated firm outside of a major metro. Listeners gain perspective on how long-term vision, responsible leverage, and disciplined execution can drive durable wealth creation.

Gary Lipsky, Managing Partner at APT Capital Group, brings over three decades of business leadership and a disciplined investment track record to the multifamily sector. With involvement in more than 1,700 units across B and C class properties, Gary focuses on value-oriented acquisitions and institutional-grade asset management. A certified expert in Real Estate Financial Modeling, he combines operational rigor with data-driven strategy to drive performance. He also co-hosts Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate and leads the annual Asset Management Summit, both of which highlight best practices in optimizing returns and operational efficiency. In this episode, Gary shares the principles guiding his approach to scaling portfolios, the metrics that matter, and what sophisticated investors should prioritize in today’s environment.

Garrett Sutton—founder of Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center, longtime advisor to the Rich Dad organization, and bestselling author—joins the conversation to examine how business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs can protect their holdings through thoughtful legal structuring. Drawing from decades of experience, Sutton outlines the legal vulnerabilities many overlook, the role of corporate entities in mitigating risk, and the rise in deceptive practices that threaten financial stability. He shares insights from his latest publication Scam-Proof Your Assets and provides guidance on building a durable foundation for long-term growth and protection.

Frank Patalano brings over a decade of multifamily investment experience, scaling from a full-time educator to a real estate investor with direct or passive stakes in approximately 950 units across six U.S. markets. His diversified portfolio spans residential, commercial, new development, and private lending. Beyond property acquisition, Frank has built complementary ventures, including a virtual staffing firm for agents and a real estate education platform through “The CashFlow Kings” podcast. This conversation examines disciplined capital deployment, market selection, and the operational insights that shape scalable real estate ventures in today’s competitive environment.

Flint Jamison brings two decades of aerospace engineering and large-scale program leadership to the investment world. Best known for his work designing the wing structure of the Boeing 787 and overseeing a $120 million military aircraft program, Flint transitioned from aviation to real estate in 2018. He now leads Vestus Capital, a firm focused on helping professionals build financial resilience through passive investment in multifamily properties. In this episode, Flint shares how technical discipline, operational rigor, and long-term thinking inform his investment approach—and how other professionals can translate their own experience into durable income strategies beyond the W-2.

Evie Brooks brings over two decades of international real estate and agricultural investment experience to this conversation, with a sharp focus on the expanding opportunities in Panama. As a former advanced trainer with the Rich Dad Poor Dad program and founder of My Panama Vacation Realty, Brooks has advised thousands of investors across 30 U.S. states and more than a dozen countries. In this episode, she outlines the structural factors driving demand for sustainable agricultural assets, the strategic rationale behind Panama as a capital destination, and what institutional and individual investors should consider when evaluating offshore real estate. Her perspective combines hands-on experience with disciplined financial analysis, offering a clear lens into a growing yet underappreciated segment of global investment strategy.

Evan Holladay, Founder of the Monumental podcast and a driving force behind LDG Development, brings a focused perspective to the intersection of mission-driven development and disciplined real estate execution. Under his leadership, the firm has delivered more than $176 million in ground-up construction, translating to over 1,000 units across mixed-income and mixed-use communities. In this conversation, Holladay outlines his approach to structuring projects that meet both financial and social objectives, his criteria for scaling a team aligned with long-term vision, and the mindset required to operate in one of the most capital-intensive sectors of real estate.

Ethan Lieber, CEO and co-founder of Latchel, brings a strategic perspective on building efficiency and value in residential property operations. Backed by Y Combinator, Latchel offers a specialized platform designed to support property managers in elevating service standards while improving unit-level profitability. Prior to founding Latchel, Ethan led product management at a national home services firm, where he developed systems to connect skilled tradespeople with homeowners at scale. In this episode, Lieber outlines how evolving resident expectations and operational cost pressures are reshaping the property management function—and where forward-looking operators should focus next.

Eric M. Wohlwend is an experienced investor, author, and entrepreneur with a portfolio spanning hundreds of residential and commercial units. Alongside his family, he has co-authored multiple best-selling books and leads a range of business ventures. Known for his disciplined approach to real estate and his commitment to multi-generational wealth structuring, Eric shares how strategic planning, clear operational principles, and shared values have shaped both his business and family legacy. In this episode, he offers a thoughtful look into long-term asset stewardship, balancing growth with stability, and why legacy-building is as much about mindset as it is about capital.