In this episode of The Saucetown Investor Podcast, host Matt Cox sits down with Arie Van Gemeren, founder and CEO of Lombard Equities Group, to explore the evolution of money, investing, and real estate. Ari shares his contrarian investment strategies, his take on investing in blue states, and why he’s bullish on vintage properties.

They dive deep into a recent Seattle real estate deal, cap rate trends, and the current state of the market. Ari also unpacks the philosophical foundation of his brand "The Timeless Investor", reflecting on the Rothschild family's influence on modern finance, the role of financialization in society, and why Bitcoin might just be the next global reserve currency.

Whether you're a real estate investor, finance nerd, or crypto enthusiast, this episode offers a rare blend of historical context, market insight, and bold predictions about the future of wealth.

🎙 Topics Covered:

• Real estate vs. stocks: which wins long-term?

• The risks and rewards of contrarian investing

• Cap rates and conditions in Seattle’s market

• Why investing in blue states can be smart

• The Rothschild legacy & the future of the dollar

• Bitcoin's potential as a global currency

• Book recommendations and historical insights

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In this episode of The Saucetown Investor, host Matt Cox sits down with Trevor Howard — a seasoned real estate investor, developer, and the founder of Vesta Solutions. Trevor shares how he went from house hacking his first deal to owning and managing over 200 rental units.

You’ll hear about his journey through real estate development, how he structures creative financing, the hard lessons from the Seaside deal, and why partnerships and fixed-rate debt are key to long-term wealth.

Whether you're a new investor or scaling up your portfolio, this episode is packed with strategic insights and actionable advice from someone who’s lived it.

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Long before the 2008 financial collapse and the events depicted in The Big Short, there was a forgotten housing scandal that rocked East New York. In this powerful episode, we sit down with acclaimed author Stacy Horn to uncover the shocking truth about predatory lending, institutional corruption, and the mortgage fraud that devastated a Brooklyn community — decades before Wall Street imploded.➡️ Learn how early warning signs were ignored➡️ Discover how housing injustice shaped today's crisis➡️ Understand the hidden history Wall Street would rather you forget📚 Stacy Horn shares insights from her groundbreaking research, connecting past and present in one of the most revealing conversations you’ll hear about real estate, finance, and systemic exploitation.📖 Follow Stacy Horn: https://www.instagram.com/stacymhorn/Website: stacyhorn.com🎧 Subscribe for more real estate deep dives and untold financial stories.#MortgageCrisis #BigShort #EastNewYork #StacyHorn #RealEstateScandal #HousingCrisis #Podcast #RealEstatePodcast #FinancialHistory #predatorylending

"If John Wick slid into your DMs asking for house flipping advice, would you survive the deal?"

In this wild Mailbag Monday episode, we answer a listener’s question that hits harder than a roundhouse from Baba Yaga himself: What’s the craziest mistake you’ve made flipping a house — and how did you fix it? This episode is a must-listen if you’re learning the ropes of real estate investing or want to avoid the kind of mistakes that’ll make your flip go full action-thriller.

🎯 Real strategies. Brutal lessons. No fluff.
🔑 From battle-tested flips to near-financial shootouts, we break it all down.

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From skates to sales — how Greg Helbeck traded hockey dreams for real estate domination.

Greg Helbeck walked away from a future in hockey and built a 7-figure house flipping business from the ground up. In this episode of The Saucetown Investor, he shares the biggest house flipping mistakes to avoid, the critical lessons every real estate investor must learn, and how mindset and systems can turn chaos into cash.

Whether you're a beginner or scaling your flips, you'll walk away with real-world house flipping tips that can save you thousands. Don’t miss this deep dive into Greg’s journey and the strategies that made him a house flipping success story.

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Hidden things to check before accepting a house offer can make or break your profit—so don’t head to closing without these insider checkpoints. In this power‑packed episode, seasoned investor and host Matt Cox unpacks 10 silent deal‑killers you must spot early, blending smart real‑estate due diligence with practical home‑inspection tips to help you avoid buyer’s remorse before it starts. You’ll learn how to sniff out title snags, silent leaks, overlooked zoning quirks, and financing traps that erode ROI—and how to flip each red flag into negotiating leverage. Matt’s battle‑tested framework has guided hundreds of investors, from first‑time flippers to portfolio pros. Stick around for a sneak preview of Monday’s “Saucetown Deal Files,” where we dissect our latest off‑market acquisition. Love what you hear? Follow the show, share it with fellow investors, and turn on alerts so you never miss a money‑making move.

🎙️ Can skipping college actually fast-track your wealth through real estate?

In this episode of The Saucetown Investor, we reveal how ditching the traditional path doesn’t mean ditching success. Hear the raw, real story of how one young investor went from questioning college to closing real estate deals—and building a profitable investing business.

Whether you're a student wondering "Is college worth it?" or you're ready to make money your way, this episode unpacks how to create wealth on your own terms.

🔑 Listen now to learn:

• How to get started in real estate with no degree

• Building success from scratch as a young investor

• Lessons they don’t teach in school about money and mindset

• The exact steps to start your investing journey today

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Is AI taking over real estate investing? The shift is happening faster than anyone expected—and if you're not in, you might be out for good.

In this episode of The Saucetown Investor, we dive into how the AI revolution is impacting real estate, reshaping how deals are found, vetted, and closed. You’ll hear real-world applications, game-changing pros and risky cons, and what this means for the future of tech-driven real estate investing.

Whether you're curious about automation, machine learning, or simply want to stay ahead of the curve, this episode unpacks everything investors need to know about AI in the property world.

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What if selling your car could unlock real wealth? That’s exactly what I did.

In this episode, I break down why I quit cars and how that one decision led me to discover the real money in real estate investing. From avoiding bad tenants to mastering rental property management, this episode is packed with insights for landlords and aspiring investors. If you're chasing passive income and looking for actionable landlord tips, don’t miss this.

Hit play and find out how ditching your liabilities can unlock true cash flow.

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Thousands of dollars are slipping through your fingers—and it’s not your tenants’ fault. In this episode of The Saucetown Investor, I dive into the most commonly ignored tactic that could be turning your rentals into high-performing cash machines.

Whether you’re a beginner landlord or managing multiple doors, this one tweak will change how you operate forever.

🎙️ You’ll learn:

• The overlooked cash flow killer

• How to fix it fast and affordably

• A real-world example from one of our properties

New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday at 6:30 AM PST.
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🔥 Question for You:
What’s one thing you wish you knew earlier about managing rentals?

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