What’s the real strategy behind going from house hacking as a college student to landing a Netflix deal as a film producer and owning multi-state real estate portfolios?

 

In this episode of The Academy Presents: Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel Williams speaks with Brian Baniqued—a true serial entrepreneur whose journey spans real estate, finance, development, and film production. From closing real estate deals before graduating high school to building vertically integrated companies across real estate, mortgage, and property management, Brian breaks down the systems and mindset that helped him scale. He also shares how his investing background translated into producing a feature film and cutting a deal with Netflix. This conversation offers insights into how business fundamentals apply across industries and the long-term benefits of asset ownership, tax strategy, and leveraging networks.

 

 

[00:01 - 04:50] Starting Early: Real Estate at 18

• How Brian got his real estate license while still in high school
• Why he chose fourplexes as his entry into wealth building
• The significance of using FHA financing creatively for house hacking

 

[04:51 - 09:20] Building a Brokerage and Vertical Integration

• What led Brian to launch his own real estate brokerage at 25
• How and why he built out mortgage and property management arms
• The importance of vertical integration in real estate businesses

 

[09:21 - 13:45] The 1031 Exchange Game and Out-of-State Investing

• Why Brian used 1031 exchanges to trade up his fourplexes
• The significance of reinvesting in different states with better cap rates
• How accelerated depreciation played into his long-term wealth plan

 

[13:46 - 17:45] SBA Loans and Business Ownership

• How he guided clients to purchase commercial space with 10% down
• Why separating operating and holding entities creates tax advantages
• The importance of mentorship in helping entrepreneurs scale strategically

 

[17:46 - 24:26] Producing Films as Intellectual Property

• The unexpected path to producing a feature film with a hedge fund manager
• What similarities exist between property development and film production
• The significance of tax credits and IP ownership in creative projects

 

 

Connect with Brian:

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-baniqued-83637530/

 

 

 

Key Quotes:

 

“Producing a film isn't that different from real estate development—at the end, you still have an asset, just a different kind.” - Brian Baniqued

 

“Every business I’ve ever built came from listening closely, asking the right questions, and offering a real solution.” - Brian Baniqued

 

 

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