On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Chris Seveney. Chris breaks down how his firm buys non‑performing residential mortgage notes, works with borrowers to re‑age loans, and occasionally forecloses or sells re‑performing paper. He walks through the end‑to‑end diligence (the “three P’s”: person, property, predicament), state‑by‑state legal nuances, vendor management, and how experience refines the checklist. He also covers fund structure—Reg A access for non‑accredited investors, monthly income targets, four‑year lockup, and bonus‑share incentives—plus real‑world wins, losses, and risk controls.

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Current role: Managing Partner, Seveney Investments (7E)

Based in: Washington, DC

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On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Ira Zlotowitz. Ira explains GPARENCY’s fixed-fee “mortgage assurance” model—$4,500 to shop your deal, create real competition among lenders, and hand you the best term sheet without taking a closing commission. He contrasts this with traditional brokers (exclusives, success fees, misaligned incentives), and shows how owners can use lender data (via GPARENCY’s G‑Placer) to find active banks for niche assets and markets. They dig into term‑sheet timing, bridge‑loan speed, how to approach lenders with a crisp “teaser,” and Ira’s money‑back guarantee if a clearly better deal surfaces after his process.

Ira Zlotowitz

Current role: Founder & CEO, GPARENCY (Mortgage Assurance) and G‑Placer (lender data platform)

Based in: Howell, New Jersey

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Nick Jones, CEO & founder of Alakai Capital, about building long-term, tenant-first partnerships across retail and small-bay industrial in Florida. He walks through Orlando-area industrial rent growth—roughly doubling from ~$7–8 NNN to ~$15–17/SF since 2014—and how that reshapes buy/hold vs. sell decisions. Nick also shares his framework for recycling capital (cost seg + 1031s) and why he’s leaning into multi-tenant industrial while selectively developing for nationally branded QSRs. Finally, he explains how investor goals dictate exits, while steady cash flow and repeatable development programs drive scale.

Nick Jones

Current role: CEO & Founder, Alakai Capital.

Based in: Orlando, Florida

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On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Danny Gould about building a truly LP-first fund-of-funds: retail SPVs for diversified access paired with an institutional “capital desk” that connects standout sponsors with family offices. Danny traces his path from leading a top Silicon Valley real estate team to co-managing a $300M hospitality portfolio, then pivoting to a FoF model that solves investor problems first—income targets, depreciation needs, and risk profile—before picking deals. He breaks down avatar-driven marketing (Stanford execs, physicians, senior sales pros) and why family offices require a long-game relationship approach. They wrap with how he’s using HubSpot now—and AI soon—to scale high-touch nurturing without losing authenticity.

Current role: CEO at Gould Capital

Based in: Silicon Valley, CA.

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses June inflation data, why tariff impacts haven’t fully appeared in CPI yet, and how companies signal they’ll pass more costs to consumers. He breaks down a weakening labor market, the Fed’s dual mandate, and Wall Street’s high odds of near‑term rate cuts—while warning that cutting into oncoming tariff-driven inflation could force a policy U‑turn. John explores CRE implications across property types (apartments, retail, industrial, office), the role of the 10‑year Treasury, and how uncertainty—not just rates—is throttling hiring and investment. He closes with a medium‑term outlook: transaction velocity likely rises into 2025–26 as dry powder deploys, with localized cap rate compression despite policy opacity.

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On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Zach Winner, a former attorney turned full-time real estate investor who shares how he transitioned from single-family rentals to large-scale commercial real estate. Zach breaks down his "Value Add Plus" strategy, which focuses on buying newer properties from developers and increasing NOI through underutilized revenue streams and advantageous tax incentives, rather than heavy capex renovations. He emphasizes the importance of landlord-friendly markets and reveals some of the 25 metrics his team uses to vet markets—like the presence of STEM jobs and evolving tenant laws. The conversation also touches on 1031 exchanges, a little-known 1245 exchange tactic, and the steady returns found in Midwest markets.

Zach Winner

Current Role: Managing Partner at Prosperity CRE

Based in: Los Angeles, CA

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Kathy Fettke, co-founder of Real Wealth Network and host of The Real Wealth Show. Kathy shares her colorful journey from talent agency owner to newscaster, and eventually to full-time real estate investor and educator. She recounts how a cancer scare in her family spurred her pivot to learning about passive income and real estate, leading to the creation of one of the earliest turnkey investment models. Kathy and Matt also dive deep into current market conditions, discussing interest rates, multifamily opportunities, and why she's bullish on overlooked Midwest markets like Indianapolis and Milwaukee.

Kathy Fettke

Current role: Co-CEO, Real Wealth Network

Based in: Malibu, California

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On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Ryan Duff, a former mortgage broker who spent 14 years underwriting loans before transitioning into LP investing. Ryan shares how his front-row seat in the lending world gave him a unique edge in identifying quality sponsors and structuring successful deals. He discusses the three core pillars of underwriting—borrower credit, asset performance, and market fundamentals—and why sponsor quality trumps everything in investment decisions. Ryan also breaks down how lending standards have tightened post-2021, what LPs should really be asking for in due diligence (hint: request the REO schedule), and how market dislocation is creating powerful opportunities for plugged-in investors.

Ryan Duff

Current Role: Founder at Seaport Capital Advisors, capital advisor and LP investor

Based in: East Coast (primarily invests in Southeast and Midwest markets)

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On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Mike Kron, founder of Guardian Advisory, to discuss his launch of a $100 million private equity fund focused on single tenant net lease (STNL) retail assets. Mike shares why he believes now is a prime time to buy these Amazon-resistant properties due to the anticipated drop in interest rates and how his fund strategy leverages long lease terms, high-credit tenants, and minimal management overhead. He explains the 18% IRR projection, capital-raising tactics, and why he's prioritizing stability and investor-friendly structures over flashier value-add opportunities for Fund One. The conversation also touches on the future of retail, the return of bonus depreciation, and how institutional investors factor into his long-term exit strategy.

Mike Kron

Current role: Founder of Guardian Advisory

Based in: Los Angeles, CA

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews David Hrizak, CEO of Streamline Capital Group. David shares how a near-death experience inspired him to “unretire” and co-found a vertically integrated real estate company with a focus on passive investing. He breaks down his firm’s strategy of targeting medical and Class B office buildings in Phoenix for their economic resilience and value-add potential. David also dives into his team’s latest ground-up development project, a high-end 70,000-square-foot music venue, and explains how investor education, tax advantages like bonus depreciation, and smart pivoting during market cycles have shaped his 29-year career.

David Hrizak

Current Role: CEO of Streamline Capital Group

Based in: Phoenix, Arizona

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