This week, Candice and Malessa sit down with Pace Morby, known as the Creative Finance Guy, who built a national portfolio by acquiring properties without traditional bank financing. From his start as a contractor to founding the SubTo community, Pace breaks down how subject-to deals work, the risks investors overlook, and why creative financing can open the door for people with limited capital or credit.

Plus, the hosts unpack a growing market shift, the rise of all-cash buyers. With nearly one in three purchases happening without a mortgage, they explore how cash is reshaping competition, pricing, and access to homeownership and what it signals about the future of the housing market.

Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens.

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Hosts:

Candice Milano | @candicemilano

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Malessa Rambarran | @malessa_innyc

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Guest:

Pace Morby | @pacemorby

Sponsor:

Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

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This week, Candice and Malessa sit down with Brian Burke, President and CEO of Praxis Capital and author of The Hands-Off Investor. After more than 30 years in real estate, Brian shares how he scaled from flipping single-family homes to managing over $500 million in multifamily assets, and why syndications became the key to growing while reducing day-to-day involvement. He breaks down what makes a deal trustworthy, how to evaluate sponsors, and the mindset required to invest through multiple market cycles.

Plus, the hosts unpack a bold move shaking the commercial market: SL Green's $730 million office acquisition. Is this the signal that the office sector has bottomed out, or just an early bet on New York's recovery? They explore what renewed institutional confidence could mean for financing, pricing, and the future of commercial real estate.

Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens.

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Malessa Rambarran | @malessa_innyc

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran

Guest:

Brian Burke

Sponsor:

Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

This week, Candice and Malessa sit down with Andrew Freed, a Massachusetts-based real estate investor and licensed agent who turned a single condo into a growing multifamily portfolio. Andrew breaks down how leveraging HELOCs, refinancing, and capital recycling helped him acquire properties faster than traditional saving ever could—and why building systems and delegating early was the key to scaling without burnout.

Plus, the hosts unpack a major shift reshaping New York City: the surge in office-to-residential conversions. Are these projects the solution to the housing shortage, or just luxury units in disguise? They explore how adaptive reuse could redefine neighborhoods—and what it means for the future of urban living.

Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens.

Guest:

Andrew Freed

Sponsor:

Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/

Hosts:

Candice Milano | @candicemilano

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano

Malessa Rambarran | @malessa_innyc

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran

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Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

In this special season finale, Malessa and Candice reflect on the most powerful insights, boldest moves, and behind-the-scenes takeaways from The Build Up Season 3. From blockchain investing and syndications to mindset shifts and small-but-mighty portfolios, this recap covers it all.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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In this episode of The Build Up, Malessa and Candice sit down with Antoinette Munroe, a real estate investor and educator who left corporate life to design a freedom-focused portfolio. With just four rental properties, Antoinette reached financial independence through intentional investing strategies like house hacking, BRRRR, and assisted living facilities.

Plus, hosts Candice and Malessa break down how changing tax policy, specifically the possible return of SALT deductions, could shake up buyer behavior in high-tax states.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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In this episode of The Build Up, Malessa and Candice sit down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, partner at PassiveInvesting.com and a nationally recognized expert in real estate syndications. Whitney shares how a failed live-in flip became the unexpected turning point that launched her career in real estate. Today, she helps manage a portfolio of over $800 million and educates investors on how to build wealth through passive strategies. She unpacks the mindset shifts needed to go from active to passive investing, how to vet syndication deals, and why education is the most powerful tool investors can leverage.

Plus, the hosts reflect on the current shift in buyer preferences—from post-pandemic suburban demand to the renewed appeal of urban walkability—and what it means for anyone navigating today's real estate landscape.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

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In this episode of The Build Up, Malessa and Candice sit down with Aleksey Chernobelskiy, founder of GP-LP Match and former institutional investor who once managed a $10 billion portfolio. Aleksey shares how his journey from Moscow to Wall Street led him to launch a platform that helps everyday investors access the syndication space with confidence.

He breaks down how GP-LP Match works, what passive investors should look for in a deal, and how intentional platforms and smarter structures are changing the investing landscape. Plus, the hosts explore a shift in the buyer mindset and what today's most selective homebuyers are really looking for.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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In this episode of The Build Up, Malessa and Candice sit down with Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors and former financial advisor, to explore how a single rental property shifted his entire approach to wealth building.

Jim shares how he went from traditional investing to leading a community focused on passive real estate syndications. He breaks down how to vet deals, build a strong portfolio, and avoid common pitfalls. Plus, the hosts unpack why low housing inventory continues to shape today's market—and how investors can adapt.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

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In this episode of The Build Up, Candice and Malessa sit down with Dr. Benjamin Aaker, an emergency medicine physician, TEDx speaker, and real estate investor, to explore how he has built a multifaceted career. From life in the ER to scaling a real estate portfolio, Dr. Aaker shares how mindset, systems, and strategy have helped him navigate both fields. He opens up about becoming an "accidental landlord," the shift into larger multifamily investments, and the lessons he now teaches other professionals who want to diversify their careers.

Plus, the hosts break down a timely headline: rents are dropping across the U.S., but Manhattan is still on the rise. They explore why the borough continues to defy the national trend and what this means for renters and investors alike.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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https://benjaminaaker.com/

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

In this episode, Malessa and Candice sit down with Rich Perello, a former high school teacher turned luxury spec developer in the Hamptons. From his first multifamily flip to building $15 million homes, Rich shares how smart risk-taking, strong partnerships, and great design can transform your real estate career. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of bold pivots and big payoffs. Plus, the hosts dive into how high prices are putting Baby Boomers back on top in the housing market.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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Connect with Malessa Rambarran:

https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

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