The Owner Meeting

This episode breaks down Brandon Turner’s syndication failure in Katy, Texas — a deal that lost roughly $15 million after being bought at a sub-4% cap and burdened with short-term debt. Hosts analyze where the underwriting failed, how strong operations couldn’t save an overpaid asset, and why access to large audiences can enable risky deals.

Key takeaways: underwrite like a GP even as an LP, prioritize cash flow to hold for appreciation, beware of scaling beyond your core strengths, and understand the reputational risks of raising capital through brand power.

Join Christian Osgood and Michael Zuber, a Texas multifamily investor and one of Brandon Turner's prior coworkers, as they discuss what really went down with this deal and what else is about to happen for Brandon Turner. 

Host Christian interviews Leo Young, founder of Cornell Communities, about investing in mobile home parks and RV parks as a cash-flow-focused, recession-resistant niche of multifamily. They discuss why these assets work for entry-level housing, the operational differences from traditional multifamily, and the benefits of tenant-owned homes.

The episode covers deal sourcing and financing trends, converting park-owned homes to resident-owned, creative structuring options, and practical challenges like infrastructure and septic. Leo also shares his growth story—how he scaled to several hundred pads in a few years—and key lessons for new investors, including underwriting discipline and the value of keeping steady income while scaling.

Host Christian sits down with Russell, who shares his personal story of overcoming dyslexia and the research-backed system he developed to teach reading and writing. They discuss practical strategies—focus on a person’s specialty, move from specific to general, and use word analysis plus articulation—to help dyslexic and ADHD learners succeed, plus how AI can scale the approach.

The episode includes real examples, dramatic results from Russell’s studies, and resources for follow-up (Skool.com). Listeners will learn actionable techniques to improve writing, reading, and business communication for neurodiverse minds.

Host Christian Osgood interviews Ian Noble about his journey from running a family dry-cleaning business to building a diverse buy-and-hold real estate portfolio. They discuss active vs. passive investing, asset classes Ian favors (single-family, triple-net retail, mobile home parks, RV and self-storage), and how treating real estate like a business drives consistent returns.

Key takeaways: prioritize day-one cash flow, vet operators thoroughly before investing, balance kindness with firm policies as a landlord, and consider passive partnerships and private lending for scale and capital preservation.

Christian Osgood interviews Jesse Sells about his transition from military intelligence to commercial real estate and impact investing, covering mobile home parks, multifamily turnarounds, and a move into data centers.

The episode shares practical examples (moving a bus stop, reinstating community events), lessons on team-building and scaling, and concrete advice on raising capital from family offices and private investors.

Hosts Christian and Cody Davis explore creative finance, seller financing, self-management, and development as Cody shares how he scaled a multifamily portfolio through dozens of seller-financed deals.

They discuss management strategies, partnership pitfalls, using AI for legal and deal strategy, and practical tips for making offers, contingency planning, and closing transactions.

In this episode, Christian interviews Sally Gimon about her journey from wholesaling bank-owned properties to building a diversified real estate portfolio using beneficial trusts, seller financing, and notes. She explains how wealthy investors legally reduce taxes, protect assets from lawsuits, and structure deals for long-term, generational wealth.

Sally shares practical examples, common mistakes to avoid (especially bad partnerships), and directs listeners to free resources and a masterclass to learn trust-based tax and asset protection strategies.

This episode walks through how Abi Asija built a high-volume land business, covering acquisition strategies (tax auctions, direct mail, social media), owner-financing sales, and scaling from side hustle to seven-figure company. Key lessons include reinvesting profits, speed-to-lead sales tactics, making multiple offers per customer to boost LTV, and building goodwill through consistent content and customer relationships.

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In this episode, Ryan Barone of Rentredi shares his journey from a small-town background to building a revolutionary all-in-one property management platform. Discover how Rent Ready addresses the needs of DIY landlords, the importance of starting small, and the lessons learned along the way. 

Key Topics:

The origin story of Rent Redi and its mission

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Host Christian interviews Mark Stern about transforming digital businesses with high-impact physical products. They discuss CustomBoxAgency’s approach to customer journey design, the 57 Hats card deck for role clarity, gamification and milestone-driven retention, creative design processes, AI’s role in education and experiences, and lessons learned from costly operational mistakes. Practical advice on building memorable, results-driven experiences rounds out the episode.

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