In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown talks with Boris Sanchez, a Houston-based investor who went from flipping houses to building wealth through commercial properties. Boris shares how he turned his first eight-unit “crack house” into a major payday, created his own “KISS Method,” and scaled to thousands of units. He also reveals his contrarian takes on BRRRR, forced appreciation, and surviving market downturns while building long-term wealth in real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🖋 Boris Sanchez – Commercial Real Estate Investor | Educator

⭐ Guest Bio:Boris C. Sanchez, MBA, is the Founder and President of Sanmore Investments, LLC, a Houston-based commercial real estate investment firm. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he has successfully brokered and lent over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions and personally owned more than 1,500 multifamily units. Sanchez's expertise spans various property types, including industrial, land, office, retail, and multifamily, with a specialization in multifamily valuation and finance. He holds an MBA in Finance from London and a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate from the University of Houston

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ First 8-unit deal that changed everything

✔️ Forced appreciation vs. cash flow

✔️ The KISS Method for scaling

✔️ Why BRRRR is too limiting

✔️ Surviving downturns through diversification

📇 Connect with Boris Sanchez:

🌐 Website → https://www.sanmore.com/

📷 Instagram → https://instagram.com/bsanmore1

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On this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown chats with investor and coach Holly Haws about building a real estate portfolio from the ground up. Holly shares her journey from teaching to selling homes, to owning over 40 doors—many managed long-distance. She reveals her strategies for scaling with less cash, the power of midterm rentals, and how real estate provided her the freedom to design life on her own terms.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🖋 Holly Haws – Real Estate Investor | Coach | Founder, HollyHaws.com

⭐ Guest Bio:Holly Haws is a top-tier investor, advisor, and coach who has helped real estate agents rapidly build wealth—one client scaled from zero to 150 doors in just two years. With over 6,000 hours of coaching experience and a background as a top-5% MAPS coach, she specializes in turning agents into successful investors. Holly built her own portfolio to $10K/month in passive income in under five years and uses her signature “9 Pillars” framework to simplify investing strategies into clear, actionable steps.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Starting real estate investing with less than $100k

✔️ Scaling to 40+ doors while raising a family

✔️ Long-distance investing systems that work

✔️ Midterm rentals vs. long-term rentals

✔️ Building freedom through real estate mindset

📇 Connect with Holly Haws:

🌐 Website → https://www.hollyhaws.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/holly.haws.5

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hollyhaws_/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-haws/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown sits down with Glenn Shelhamer to discuss creative approaches to real estate, from buy-and-hold strategies to disrupting the senior living transition process. Glenn shares insights on building long-term wealth, serving clients with empathy, and finding hidden opportunities in any market cycle. Whether you’re an agent, investor, or entrepreneur, this conversation will expand how you think about leads, service, and sustainable success.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Glenn Shelhamer – Real Estate Broker | Founder of Blue Jay Cares

⭐ Guest Bio:Glenn Shelhamer is the founder and Broker of Record at The Shelhamer Real Estate Group, a top-producing firm based in Los Angeles. Ranked among the top 5% of brokers nationwide, Glenn is recognized for his expertise in navigating complex transactions, including development projects, escrows, and tax-deferred exchanges. As a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), he is dedicated to assisting older adults with seamless transitions into suitable living environments. Beyond his professional endeavors, Glenn is deeply involved in community advocacy and local government initiatives, reflecting his commitment to both his clients and the broader Los Angeles community.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Creative deal structures for long-term success

✔️ Finding overlooked lead sources in your market

✔️ Serving families during senior living moves

✔️ Building a business around your “big why”

✔️ Avoiding burnout while growing wealth

📇 Connect with Glenn Shelhamer:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theshelhamergroup

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennshelhamer

🏢 Website → https://shelhamergroup.com/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, Lou Brown interviews investor and fund manager Fuquan Bilal about building wealth through creative strategies—from distressed debt to ground-up construction. Fuquan shares how he transitioned from fix-and-flips to note buying and large-scale multifamily, and how he structures investments to support both community impact and strong returns. Learn what it takes to raise capital, manage risk, and grow with purpose in today’s market.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Fuquan Bilal – CEO & Fund Manager | NNG Capital Fund

⭐ Guest Bio:Fuquan Bilal is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate. He is the founder and CEO of NNG Capital Fund, established in 2012, which focuses on alternative real estate investments, including mortgage notes, fix-and-flips, and multifamily properties. Bilal's innovative investment strategies have enabled him to acquire underperforming assets at significant discounts, enhancing their value and providing solid passive income flows for investors. His commitment to community development is evident in his efforts to revitalize low-income neighborhoods, create job opportunities for ex-offenders, and provide quality housing solutions. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Bilal continues to impact the real estate industry through his leadership at NNG Capital Fund and his dedication to building generational wealth. ​ 

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Note investing vs. multifamily vs. flips

✔️ Structuring deals with risk-adjusted returns

✔️ Raising capital through trust, track record, and relationships

✔️ Investing with impact and building affordable housing

✔️ Creating scalable real estate systems and teams

📇 Connect with Fuquan Bilal:

🌐 Website → https://nngcapitalfund.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fuquanbilal/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/fuquan.bilal.5

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuquanbilal/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown talks with Dr. Allen Lomax about transforming adversity into opportunity. From losing everything in 2008 to rebuilding through multifamily investing, Dr. Lomax shares how his background in psychology helped him align passion, purpose, and passive income. Learn how he now helps busy professionals invest with confidence—and impact—through secure real estate partnerships.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Dr. Allen Lomax – Psychologist, Capital Raiser, Impact-Driven Investor

Dr. Allen Lomax is the founder of Steed Talker, where he leads efforts to help professionals invest in passive real estate for financial growth. With years of experience in real estate, Dr. Lomax shifted from hands-on property management to syndication to focus on his calling while generating reliable income. His commitment to transparency and empowering others to achieve financial stability through real estate is central to his vision.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Multifamily vs. single-family investing

✔️ Passive investing for professionals

✔️ Capital raising the right way

✔️ Emotional intelligence in real estate

✔️ Real examples of high-performing investments

📇 Connect with Dr. Allen Lomax:

🌎 Website → https://steedtalker.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/allen.lomax/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/steedtalkercapital/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlomax/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown talks with Memphis-based investor and agent Tyler Tapley about how he consistently closes over 300 deals per year—without spending a dime on advertising. Tyler shares how he built a powerhouse business using video walkthroughs, agent referrals, distressed listings, and strategic partnerships with HOAs and investors. This episode is packed with practical insights for agents, investors, and wholesalers ready to grow their business through service and systems—not fluff.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Tyler Tapley – Investor, Agent, Broker | Memphis, TN

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How Tyler gets leads from HOAs and agents

✔️ Building a deal machine without a marketing budget

✔️ Using private video walkthroughs for transparency and speed

✔️ Structuring legal reverse wholesale deals

✔️ Working with out-of-state investors effectively

📇 Connect with Tyler Tapley:

🌐 Website → https://tyler.crye-leike.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tylertapleyteam/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-tapley-4779832a8/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown welcomes seasoned investor Adam Denny and  John Campbell. to reveal how door-knocking, subject-to deals, and seller-financing can create consistent profits—even in today’s market. Adam shares how he scaled from courthouse steps to managing 32 vacation rentals across six cities, using virtual assistants, zero-equity deals, and buyer demand to his advantage. Learn how to get paid to buy properties, sell them creatively, and earn four ways from every deal.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Adam Denny – Real Estate Investor & Door-Knocking Expert

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Buying upside-down homes subject-to

✔️ Managing dozens of rentals with virtual teams

✔️ Why wholesaler partnerships are a goldmine

✔️ The script that gets sellers to say “yes”

✔️ How to build a deal with four profit centers

📇 Connect with Adam Denny:

📘 Facebook → https://lnk.ink/haeji

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-denney-984b1b36a

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada, host Lou Brown chats with real estate investor and educator Patrick Riddle. Patrick shares his journey from struggling college student to building financial freedom through creative financing strategies. Discover how he helps others escape the 9-to-5 grind and generate long-term passive income through smart, ethical investing.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:

🏡 Patrick Riddle – Real Estate Investor, Coach, Founder of Creative Real Estate Authority

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Creative strategies for real estate deals

✔️ Systems that scale without burnout

✔️ Passive income and financial freedom

✔️ Mindset shifts for long-term success

✔️ Helping others build wealth ethically

📇 Connect with Patrick Riddle:

🌐 Website → https://patrickriddle.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/patrick.riddle/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-riddle-8b41a21/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown talks with Dusty Keefe about his journey from real estate newcomer to successful investor. Dusty shares insights into the power of creative financing, building relationships, and his experience with mobile home parks. They discuss how real estate can transform communities by providing affordable housing and how Dusty uses his business to support deserving families.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Dusty Keefe – Real Estate Investor and Developer

Dusty Keefe is a seasoned real estate investor and coach based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in mobile home communities, multifamily properties, and residential investments. As the owner of Charleston Property Solutions, LLC, and co-founder of Clear Vision Coaching, Dusty offers expert guidance on creative real estate strategies, including owner financing and "subject-to" deals. With over 20 years of experience, he is dedicated to helping investors grow their portfolios through education and mentorship.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Creative financing strategies for getting started in real estate

✔️ Why mobile home parks are a solid investment

✔️ How real estate can create affordable housing

✔️ Building meaningful relationships with clients

✔️ Scaling your real estate business for long-term success

📇 Connect with Dusty Keefe:

🌐 Website → https://clearvisionmastermind.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusty-keefe-7b4b012a/

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In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, Lou Brown interviews Jake Clopton, founder of Clopton Capital, about his journey in real estate. Jake shares how he transitioned from financial markets to commercial real estate, explaining the complexities of financing deals. He emphasizes the importance of presentation in securing commercial loans and how a simple mistake in presentation can make or break a deal. Jake also discusses his approach to helping clients navigate complex transactions.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🏡 Jake Clopton – Founder | Clopton Capital

⭐ Guest Bio:Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist specializing in commercial real estate finance. As the Founder and President of Clopton Capital, he has facilitated billions in real estate loans since 2010, earning a reputation for innovative deal-making and market expertise. With a background in financial trading, Jake applies his deep understanding of interest rates to structuring complex loan solutions. A recognized thought leader, he contributes to industry publications and has appeared on platforms like Good Morning Chicago and The Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid. He is also the author of Commercial Real Estate Investing, which offers insights into modern real estate markets. 

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Jake’s career shift from financial markets to real estate

✔️ The role of presentation in commercial loan approval

✔️ Common mistakes in financing real estate deals

✔️ How commercial lending differs from residential lending

✔️ Tips for securing financing from financial institutions

📇 Connect with Jake Clopton:

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jake.clopton/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1

🌎 Website → https://cloptoncapital.com/

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