October 2025 brought scandal, scams, and seismic shifts. From Vegas Ponzi schemes to Baltimore fraud and a nationwide rent freeze, TMIREI unpacks the chaos and the hidden opportunities driving the new investor reality.

This month's news items:

• Phony NYC Broker Runs $25K Rental Scam
• Texas Couple Busted for $1.6M Deed Fraud
• $19M Wire Fraud Exposes Mortgage Cyber Weakness
• Gov’t Shutdown Adds Uncertainty to Housing Market
• Billionaire’s Son Busted in $2M “Man Cave” Scam
• Investors Now One-Third of Homebuyers
• Nantucket Broker Fights Short-Term Rental Limits
• Memphis Women Claim Investor Took Their Money
• Baltimore’s $100M Fraud Ring Uncovered
• Vegas Lawyer Beasley’s $500M Ponzi Collapse
• Office-to-Co-Living Conversions in Phoenix
• Rent Growth Falls to 15-Year Low Nationwide
• Dave Ramsey Slams Millennials & Gen Z

Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

• Dave Foster, https://www.the1031investor.com/
• Patrick Grimes, https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/
• Fred Moskowitz, https://www.fredmoskowitz.com/

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September 2025 unleashes a storm of scams, lawsuits, billionaire empires, and bold reinvention across the industry. From fraud and title pirates to mega investors and rent control battles, this month’s TMIREI covers it all.

This month's news items:

• Indiana Men Sentenced Marfa Wire Fraud  
• Mega Investors Snapping Up Properties  
• Floral Park Attorney Guilty $1.7M Theft  
• Calvin Harris $22.5M Fraud Accusation  
• Title Pirates Targeting Vacant Properties  
• NAR Antitrust Suit “Bled Realtors Dry”  
• “Wolf of West Virginia” Fraud Sentencing  
• Venice Woman Posed as Agent Scammed Couple  
• AutoZone Repurposing Big Box Retailers  
• Six Flags Real Estate Monetization Push  
• Rent Control Debate Amid Housing Crisis  
• Richest Billionaires in Real Estate 

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Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

James Michener: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrmichener/

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August 2025 delivers one of the most dramatic months yet; executive shootings, fraud schemes, lawsuits, deregulation, and collapsing confidence. TMIREI unpacks the chaos, showing how every headline shakes investor trust and reshapes tomorrow!

This month's news items:

- Texas Senate Approves Deed Fraud Bill

- Blackstone Exec Shot, Fund Fallout

- Milwaukee Businessman Charged With Investor Fraud

- U.S. Sues Developer Over Native Artifacts

- Energy Star Program Axed, CRE Fallout

- Trump Order Opens 401(k)s to Crypto & Real Estate

- Viral Agent Rant Blames Investors for Housing Crisis

- San Francisco Office Vacancies Drop, ‘Gold Rush’ Returns

- Shohei Ohtani, Agent Sued in Hawaii Project Dispute

- Ray Dalio Warns Against Real Estate in Current Economy

- Trump Revokes Biden Antitrust Order, Shifts Competition Policy

- DOGE Lease Cancellations Hit CRE Market Hard

- 11 Things You Shouldn't Use ChatGPT for, and Why You'll Regret It

(01:59) - James Brown Opens the Show and Introduces Guests

(03:53) - Dave Foster Shares Background and 1031 Exchange Focus

(05:00) - Scott Royal Smith Shares Legal and Investing Background

(06:16) - Texas Senate Approves Deed Fraud Bill

(10:33) - Manhattan Blackstone Executive Shooting Fallout

(20:27) - Milwaukee Investor Fraud Case Uncovered

(28:08) - U.S. Government Lawsuit Over Native American Artifacts

(33:58) - Accelerated Capital Advertising Break

(35:20) - Energy Star Program Elimination Debate

(48:10) - Trump Order Opens 401(k)s to Crypto and Property

(55:55) - Viral Agent Housing Crisis Rant Discussion

(1:14:35) - San Francisco Commercial Rebound and AI Surge

(1:27:49) - Shohei Ohtani Hawaii Development Lawsuit

(1:29:13) - Ray Dalio Warns Against Property Investing

(1:36:09) - Trump Revokes Biden Antitrust Order

(1:44:31) - DOGE Lease Cancellations Hit CRE Market

(1:52:06) - Fun News: 11 Things Not to Use ChatGPT For

(1:56:29) - Closing Remarks, Sponsor Thanks, and Guest Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

Dave Foster: https://www.the1031investor.com/

Scott Royal Smith: https://royallegalsolutions.com/

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TMIREI dives into July’s seismic market events, from tax victories and broker defiance to massive fraud, floods, and innovation. Discover how investors can pivot fast to stay ahead and turn chaos into opportunity.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/this-month-in-real-estate-investing-july-2025-power-exodus-scandal-survival-and-scams/

(00:00) - Show Introduction and Opening Remarks

(00:32) - USREI Commercial Segment

(01:26) - UMN Audio Branding Segment

(01:40) - Host Introduction and Episode Overview

(03:25) - Guest Introduction: Paul Anderson

(04:00) - Guest Introduction: James Wang

(05:22) - News Discussion: Senate Tax Bill Wins

(10:58) - Debate Over NAR and Clear Cooperation

(21:56) - Detroit Lawsuit Against Blockchain Rental Firm

(30:24) - Regulation and Education in Crowdfunding

(33:51) - NYC Mayoral Candidate Promotes Communal Living

(41:02) - Policy Versus Politics Debate

(46:11) - Accelerated Capital Commercial Segment

(47:34) - California Exodus and Relocation Trends

(54:45) - Impact of Migration on Local Economies

(56:09) - Ponzi Scheme Charges for Flipping NJ

(01:00:31) - Jake Paul’s $39 Million Ranch Purchase

(01:06:55) - Universe Media Publishing Commercial Segment

(01:07:23) - Massachusetts Senior Housing Fire Risks

(01:15:48) - Devastating Texas Floods and Market Fallout

(01:23:44) - New Hampshire Developer Fraud Case

(01:28:03) - Fraud Impacts on Investor Confidence

(01:30:34) - Humanoid Robots Performing Medical Procedures

(01:37:02) - Robotics in Construction and Housing

(01:42:15) - Solutions for Housing Shortages and Affordability

(01:42:56) - Show Wrap-Up, Guest Contact Info, and Closing

This month's news items:- Senate Passes Tax Bill With Major Wins- Compass Refuses Clear Cooperation Rule- Detroit Sues Blockchain Rental Giant- NYC Candidate Pushes Communal Living- California Exodus Accelerates- Moguls Rally Behind Adams Amid Threats- NJ Investor Indicted in Multi-Million Scam- Jake Paul Buys Massive Georgia Ranch- Massachusetts Senior Housing Fire- Texas Floods Destroy Homes, Raise Risk- NH Developer Admits to Fraud, Abandons Projects- Robot Performs Medical Procedures Remotely

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

Paul Anderson: https://verticalfundingcapital.com/

James Wang: https://reai.co/

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TMIREI June 2025 pulls back the curtain on mansion taxes, wholesaler regulations, blockchain fraud, and explosive lawsuits shaking the investing world.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/this-month-in-real-estate-investing-june-2025-mansion-mayhem-wholesale-wars-and-blockchain-betrayals/

• New Jersey Mansion Tax Hike Backlash
• NH Warns of Quit Claim Deed Fraud
• Florida Rental Scam Exposes Deepfakes
• Co-Living Rises as Global Trend
• Ohio Senate Passes Wholesaling Bill
• Cardone Slams Fed Over Housing Market
• California Sues Tycoon for Tenant Abuse
• NAR Fees Challenged in New Lawsuit
• Small Investors Dominate 59 Percent of Market
• Opendoor Settles $39M AI Misrepresentation Case
• Miami Woman Steals $1.6M in Fake Investment Scam
• Crypto Scams Shake Blockchain Housing Market
• FOPO Labeled Hidden Mental Epidemic

When Chaos Meets Capital: The Unfiltered Reality of June’s Market Shocks

This month, This Month In Real Estate Investing (TMIREI) delivers a scorching review of America’s investment battlefield.

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

(00:00) - Show Introduction and Housekeeping

(01:26) - Platform Sponsorship Message

(01:41) - TMIREI Episode Kickoff and Guest Overview

(09:59) - New Jersey Mansion Tax Debate

(17:23) - Quit Claim Deed Fraud in New Hampshire

(20:42) - Deepfake Rental Scam in Florida

(31:17) - Co-Living as an Affordable Housing Solution

(39:57) - Wholesaling Legislation and Market Ethics

(46:33) - High Interest Rates and Market Impact

(50:50) - Lawsuit Targets Southern California Landlord

(58:00) - NAR Membership Lawsuit and Fee Controversy

(1:03:06) - Rise of Small Investors Nationwide

(1:10:40) - Opendoor Settles $39M AI Lawsuit

(1:17:00) - $1.6M Miami Real Estate Scam

(1:21:00) - Blockchain Failures and Crypto Scams in Housing

(1:32:45) - FOPO: The Fear That Paralyzes Progress

(1:36:45) - Show Wrap-Up and Guest Resources

Hosted by James A. Brown with guests Amresh Singh, Curt Moore, and Joel Miller

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From explosive fraud cases to billion-dollar developments and a looming recession, May’s TMIREI episode breaks down everything shaking the investor world, plus dramatic headlines from Missouri, Miami, Los Angeles, and beyond.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/this-month-in-real-estate-investing-may-2025-dominance-collapse-fraud-firestorms-powerplays/

(00:00) - Accelerated Capital Ad Read

(01:29) - TMIREI Intro Begins

(01:44) - Crystal Stranger Kicks Off as Guest Host

(04:34) - Tapan Trivedi Introduced and Shares Data Insights

(08:32) - Dave Seymour Discusses Transition From TV to Private Equity

(14:51) - News Item 1: Recession Red Alert Discussion

(23:56) - Market Fundamentals and Regional Recession Impact

(28:24) - Inflation, Risk, and Long-Term Investing Strategies

(34:47) - Mutual Funds, Retirement Planning, and Financial Education

(44:20) - News Item 2: Alexander Brothers Face New Charges

(46:47) - Dark Side of Wealth and Influence in Real Estate

(53:46) - News Item 3: Developer Admits $13M Investment Fraud

(58:53) - News Item 4: Missouri Eliminates Capital Gains Tax

(01:03:20) - Break: Accelerated Capital Ad

(01:04:43) - Insurance Prices and Market Affordability Issues

(01:12:29) - Localized Insurance Costs and Microdata Insights

(01:15:42) - News Item 5: Deed Fraud Scam Surges Nationwide

(01:22:04) - Real Estate Fraud Horror Stories Shared

(01:27:06) - News Item 6: LA Freezes Evictions and Rent Collections

(01:33:26) - Natural Disasters and Opportunistic Investing

(01:34:57) - News Item 7: $18M Oregon Fraud Case

(01:37:02) - News Item 8: Worst Places to Live in Florida in 2025

(01:41:38) - Break: Universe Media Publishing Ad

(01:42:40) - News Item 9: Miami’s $1.3B Saudi Mega-Project

(01:50:04) - News Item 10: New Law Targets Foreign Land Buyers

(01:58:39) - Final Thoughts and Guest Contact Info

(02:01:04) - Show Close and Financial Freedom Sign-Off

Hosted by Crystal Stranger with guests Dave Seymour and Tapan Trivedi

⁠Crystal Stranger⁠ — https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-stranger-jd-ea-ntpi-fellow-a574547/

⁠Dave Seymour — https://www.freedomventure.com/

Tapan Trivedi — https://wheretoinvest.io/

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This Month in Real Estate Investing, April 2025: This explosive April recap breaks down soaring tariffs, market collapses, fraud scandals, and hidden opportunities. If you're an investor who craves truth and timing, this month’s TMIREI delivers your survival guide.

This month's news items:

• Seattle Market Awakens with Spring Surge

• Trump Tariffs Threaten Housing Costs

• Broker Busted in $3M Fake Listings Scheme

• Co-Living Collapse Shakes Shared Housing

• FSBO Sellers Face Mixed Results

• FBI Warns of Rising Title Fraud

• Nate Paul Sentenced in Bank Fraud Case

• Florida Housing Market Crashes Hard

• U.S. Homes Sit Longest in Six Years

• Bloomington Targets Co-Living Zoning

• KC Realtor Indicted in $800K Scam

• Naftali Buys Manhattan Tower for $800M

• AI Study Reveals Claude's Moral Code

Hosted by James A. Brown with guests Atticus LeBlanc, Nathan Miller, Damarcus Mabery

James — https://linktr.ee/partnerwithjamesbrown

Atticus LeBlanc — https://www.padsplit.com

Nathan Miller — https://rentecdirect.com/

Damarcus Mabery — https://www.rocketflippingacademy.com/landing-page

#USREI #TMIREI #JamesABrown #AtticusLeBlanc #NathanMiller #DamarcusMabery

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From tax hikes to billionaire warnings and nationwide scandals, March 2025 was wild for the market. This TMIREI episode breaks down all the drama, danger, and opportunity shaping your investing decisions right now.

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This Month’s News Items:

• Illinois Property Taxes Double In 2025
• Trump’s Canadian Tariffs
• Las Vegas Real Estate Mogul Federal Indictment
• Multifamily Compound At An Ugly Price
• Wells Fargo Sues JPMorgan Chase
• U.S. Real Estate Faces Nightmare Foreclosure Crisis
• Arizona Attorney General Sues Real Estate Operators
• Trump Return-to-Office Order Is Impacting the DC Real-Estate
• Billionaire Warns of Looming Real Estate ‘Catastrophe’
• Class Action Lawsuit Claims Kickback Scheme
• Larry Ellison Pours Millions Into Exclusive Palm Beach Enclave
• Real Estate World Fighting Over Secret Listings
• 11 Things Gen Z Thinks Are Status Symbols

Host: James A. Brown

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Guests: Crystal Stranger, Erik Oliver, and Mischa Zvegintzov

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Join us for another episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Month In Real Estate Investing⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosted by Denver, Colorado realtor and real estate investor James A. Brown with our revolving list of expert panelists in a monthly roundtable discussion about breaking news, technology, economics, culture, and strategy in the real estate investing industry.

This is definitely the REI show you don't want to miss!

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Real estate is spiraling—home sales plummet, fraud surges, and luxury buyers take over. From abductions to price-fixing, the housing market is more volatile than ever. Here’s what you need to know before making your next move.

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This Month’s News Items:

• U.S. Construction Hiring Hits 5-Year Low
• Real Estate Commissions Unchanged Post-NAR Rule Change
• Huntsville Realtor Abducted, 5 Arrest Warrants Issued
• D.C. Real Estate Hit by Federal Job Freeze, RTO Mandates
• Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Real Estate Empire
• Indianapolis Fraudster Sentenced for Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
• Senators Target Price-Setting Algorithms in New Bill
• Commercial Borrowing to Rise 16% in 2025
• Massive Home Delisting Surge Freezes Housing Market
• Woman Battles International Crime Ring Over Stolen Property
• Homebuilders Slash Prices Amid Sales Slump
• Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Booms as $10M+ Sales Soar
• 8 Morning Habits That Predict Lifelong Unhappiness

(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview

(03:40) - Guest Introductions and Backgrounds

(06:04) - US Construction Hiring and Market Dynamics

(09:21) - NAR Commission Rates and Flat Fee Models

(12:45) - Real Estate Agent Security and Safety Concerns

(23:50) - Federal Policies and Real Estate Market Impact

(35:08) - Kendrick Lamar’s Real Estate Portfolio

(46:47) - Real Estate Fraud and Scams

(55:44) - Algorithmic Collusion Act and Rent Control

(1:47:22) - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

This Month's Guests: Nathan Turner, Claude Diamond J.D., and Michael Stohler

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Join us for another episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Month In Real Estate Investing⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosted by Denver, Colorado realtor and real estate investor James A. Brown with our revolving list of expert panelists in a monthly roundtable discussion about breaking news, technology, economics, culture, and strategy in the real estate investing industry.

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Wildfires, skyrocketing rents, and Wall Street’s verdict on overpriced homes—January 2025’s real estate market is making waves. Don’t miss this deep dive into the month’s biggest stories and strategies!

Click here to see more on this episode.

This Month’s News Items

• Homeowners Have Death Grip On Properties With No Plans To Sell
• U.S. Rents Ended 2024 at Lowest Level in Three Years
• California Palisades Inferno
• 5-Year Real Estate Investing Forecast
• LA Renters Concerned Over Hikes As Wildfires Squeeze Market
• Newsom Cracks Down on Predatory Wildfire Investors
• Wall Street Thinks U.S. Homes Are Overpriced
• FTC Sues Greystar Over Falsely Advertised Rent Prices
• 6 Waterfront Cities That Are Becoming Unaffordable
• Elon Musk and Bret Baier Fueling the Hamptons-ification of DC
• Barron Trump Launching Luxury Real Estate Company
• Trump Issues Executive Order on Emergency Housing Price Relief
• 7 Phrases Self-Absorbed People Tend To Use

Guests: Frank Iglesias, Joseph Bodek, and Brian Rudderow

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Join us for another episode of ⁠⁠⁠This Month In Real Estate Investing⁠⁠⁠ hosted by Denver, Colorado realtor and real estate investor James A. Brown with our revolving list of expert panelists in a monthly roundtable discussion about breaking news, technology, economics, culture, and strategy in the real estate investing industry.

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