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n this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, host Matty A. sits down with Sam Morris, a partner at LSC Real Estate. Sam shares his incredible journey of transitioning from an 18-year career in corporate banking to building a massive portfolio of nearly 6,000 units across Texas. With over $800 million in real estate transactions under his belt, Sam unpacks how to underwrite deals like a bank and the importance of maintaining strict leverage at 65% for heavy risk mitigation.They also dive into the nuances of raising capital using 1031 exchanges and how Sam managed to survive a massive setback when a hurricane destroyed his very first 100% leased property down to 12% overnight. If you're looking to understand the current multifamily real estate cycle and how to protect your capital in today's unpredictable market, this episode delivers a masterclass in smart investing.Sam Morris’s ResourcesWebsite: lscre.com Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

In this episode of the Wise Investor Segment, host Matty A breaks down the silent killer that destroys more wealth than bad deals and bad markets combined: ego.Through the tale of two contrasting investors during the 2008 financial crash, Matty A reveals why the individuals who survived and thrived weren't necessarily the smartest or most well-connected. The true survivors were those willing to check their egos at the door, downsize their lifestyle, cut overhead, and get liquid early before they were forced to do so .What We Cover:The 2008 Reality Check: The story of "Mike and Dave" and how the inability to downsize an identity led to bankruptcy for flashier investors .Hidden Wealth: Insights from Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money on why spending money to show people how much you have is the fastest way to have less money .The Danger of Stubbornness: Why intelligent and successful people often hold onto losing investments for too long because selling at a loss feels like admitting a mistake.Strategic Defense: Why shifting strategies, getting lean, and quietly shoring up positions is the key to playing the long game and being ready to strike when others are fearful .Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

Money Moves is back as Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell cut through the noise of a chaotic week in the markets. From historic trillion-dollar market swings triggered by a single headline to the SEC's groundbreaking approval of tokenized stocks, the guys break down what is actually real and what is just media fear-mongering. Plus, Ryan grades Jerome Powell's legacy and explains why the housing market is finally showing signs of a healthy correction.Episode HighlightsJerome Powell's Legacy: Ryan grades Powell's tenure as Fed Chair a "B-", citing his handling of inflation and political pressures across different administrations. Despite his hawkish tone and a second consecutive pause on rate cuts, Ryan still predicts a cut by July. The Fed's latest projections indicate one rate cut in 2026 and one in 2027, with the PCE inflation forecast revised to 2.7%.The $3 Trillion Headline Swing: Matty highlights the extreme market volatility driven by geopolitical news, pointing to a recent 56-minute window where a tweet about US-Iran talks added $2 trillion in S&P 500 market cap, only to erase $1 trillion when the claims were denied.NASDAQ's Tokenization Milestone: The SEC's approval of a NASDAQ rule for tokenized stock trading marks a revolutionary shift. Ryan compares this to the advent of the internet or ETFs, noting it could lead to 24-hour trading, eliminate dark pools, and radically increase market transparency.Housing Cracks and Rental Relief: Rents are dropping significantly across the country, with Austin seeing a 22% cut, Fort Myers nearly 20%, and Atlanta 11.4%. Meanwhile, new home sales plummeted 17.6% month-over-month as mortgage rates jumped back to 7%.Crypto vs. Banks: Bitcoin continues to face wild volatility, crashing 3% following geopolitical threats, which Ryan argues highlights its lack of real-world utility compared to Ethereum or Solana. Additionally, stablecoin issuer Circle crashed 18% after a leaked bill suggested banks are successfully lobbying to remove yield on stablecoins.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

In this episode of the Wise Investor Segment, host Matty A dives into a sleeping giant that is beginning to rear its ugly head in the economy. While most people are focused on mainstream economic indicators, a massive $1.7 to $1.8 trillion bubble has rapidly formed in the private credit market.What We Cover:The Private Credit Explosion: The injection of liquidity following the events of 2020 led to a massive boom in private credit , which consists of loans made by non-bank lenders.The Dominoes Falling: Major institutions like JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Blackstone are pumping the brakes, capping payouts, and halting fund redemptions.The Stagflation Threat: Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil shocks , which can keep inflation and interest rates elevated while defaults continue to rise.Real Estate Impacts: Cap rates are currently under pressure, margins are compressing , and refinancing windows are closing for commercial real estate and bridge loan borrowers.The Golden Opportunity: Investors who maintain liquidity and have dry powder will be well-positioned to capitalize on emerging distressed assets and motivated sellers.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

Welcome back to another episode of Money Moves. This week, hosts Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell unpack a wild week of market data, geopolitical tension, and shifting economic policies.Episode HighlightsOil & Geopolitics: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices swinging from $85 up to $106. Ryan shares why a conflict resolution could drive energy costs down and push the S&P 500 to new highs.Economic Realities: PPI landed around 2.4% while GDP dipped to 0.7%. We also examine the staggering 104 million Americans currently outside the labor force.Powell’s Farewell: Ahead of Jerome Powell’s final FOMC speech before his May exit, the guys discuss the likelihood of a rate pause and what it means for the market.Crypto Momentum: Bitcoin saw a 10% relief rally, pushing it near $74.5k. Plus, a look at the delayed Clarity Act and what it means for the future of bank and crypto integration.The Real Estate Squeeze: With the income required to buy a median home hitting $111,000, renting is now significantly cheaper. The episode also covers a new Senate bill aimed at banning investors from buying single-family homes.Commercial Debt Wall: Over $875 billion in commercial mortgages are maturing this year, signaling major potential headwinds ahead.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

Are the markets ignoring the noise, or is a massive shift brewing beneath the surface? This week on Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down the chaotic surge in oil prices, the "proxy war" between Israel and Iran, and why the market remains less than 5% off all-time highs despite geopolitical turmoil.Inside This Episode:Geopolitical Chess: Why three major Gulf nations are threatening to withdraw $2 trillion in US investments and how Trump is navigating the Middle East.The Oil Rollercoaster: From $130 a barrel back down to $83—analyzing the "ping-pong" volatility and its impact on your portfolio.Labor Market Red Flags: Record unemployment for college graduates and the "Gen Z drag" on the economy.Crypto vs. The Banks: The growing tension over stablecoin regulation and why Americans now hold more Bitcoin than gold.Housing Market Unwind: Price declines are hitting Florida hard (up to 11% in some cities) as affordability reaches historic lows.The "Trump 18D Chess" Theory: A deep dive into the viral idea that Middle East strikes are actually a play for American financial supremacy 2.0 via crypto.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

In this episode, Matty A. sits down with 40-year veteran Dana Samuelson to break down the massive parabolic run in gold. Dana shares insights from his mentorship under Jim Blanchard—the man responsible for re-legalizing gold in the U.S.—and explains why central banks are hoarding gold at record rates.We dive deep into the impact of global debt, the rise of stablecoins, and the "digital gold" debate between Bitcoin and physical metals. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting to diversify, this masterclass provides a clear roadmap for navigating the precious metals market in today's volatile economy.Dana Samuelson’s ResourcesWebsite: amergold.comLinkedIn: Dana SamuelsonInstagram: @amgoldexFacebook: American Gold ExchangeYouTube: American Gold Exchange AustinX (Twitter): @AmGoldExEpisode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

Is the market actually crashing, or are we seeing a generational entry point? Hosts Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down the geopolitical shockwaves from the Middle East, the "Trump Conflict Playbook," and why smart money is buying the dip while everyone else panics.Key TakeawaysInstitutional Resilience: Despite headlines of a $1 trillion loss, major indices remained within normal volatility ranges. Institutional "smart money" bought back a majority of the midday pullback.Defense Sector Gains: Historically, wartime events involving US munitions and aerospace are positive for the domestic economy. Leading names like Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman are positioned for massive government contracts.Real Estate Distress: Commercial loans flagged for foreclosure in Texas topped $800 million for the fourth consecutive month. Roughly 70% of these properties are apartment complexes, signaling a major oversupply in previously "frothy" markets.Rate Cut Timeline: Goldman Sachs maintains that a June rate cut is the base case scenario. Current futures markets price in a 36% chance for June and a 43% chance for July.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

In this episode, Matty A. breaks down why artificial intelligence isn’t just a tech trend — it’s a systemic force reshaping markets. From warnings by leading financial figures about AI-driven instability to how rapid AI adoption could create market fragility, Matty explains the risks and signals that could precede a major economic disruption. At the same time, he shows why commercial real estate investors with a deep understanding of capital flows, credit cycles, and AI’s impact on markets can position themselves to profit while others panic.What You’ll Learn• The Risk Side:Leading financial voices are expressing concern that AI-driven trading, model herding, and leveraged bets could amplify market swings and structural instability.Research suggests AI-powered systems interacting with one another may make markets more fragile, potentially worsening downturns or creating rapid sell-offs.Warnings from regulators and economic surveys have highlighted that an AI investment bubble could trigger a broader financial shock under the right conditions.• The Opportunity Side:Investors who understand how AI influences credit, asset pricing, and market psychology can spot dislocations early.Smart CRE investors use disciplined underwriting, scenario planning, and risk management to protect emerging income streams and capitalize on distressed pricing while others retreat.Knowledge of AI’s systemic effects gives you an edge — not by joining every trend, but by preparing for volatility and allocating capital where value persists.Key TakeawaysAI’s explosion in finance and markets could introduce new vulnerabilities — not because of AI itself, but how the market adopts and amplifies it.A potential crisis doesn’t happen because of a single technology — it happens when leverage, optimism, and systemic exposure collide.Savvy CRE investors aren’t waiting for certainty — they’re watching signals, adjusting risk, and positioning for asymmetric outcomes.Final ThoughtUnderstanding how AI shapes credit, markets, and risk isn’t just academic — it’s a practical advantage that can protect your wealth and reveal powerful opportunities when others are reacting emotionally.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

In this episode of Money Moves, we break down the growing disconnect in today’s economy. Markets look stable. Stocks are climbing. But underneath the surface, uncertainty is hitting record highs, housing demand is weakening, and AI is reshaping the workforce faster than most people realize.Topics CoveredNvidia earnings and what they signal for market momentumGeopolitical tension, tariffs, and sector rotationRecord-low consumer optimismWhy Americans 55+ now drive nearly half of consumer spendingAI productivity vs. AI replacing incomeThe widening wealth gap and asset ownership shiftRecession probabilities vs. real dataGold volatility and reserve currency debatesHousing supply imbalance and rising delinquenciesWhere real opportunity may be formingIs this late-cycle euphoria… or early-cycle positioning?As always, we focus on data over headlines, contrarian thinking, and positioning yourself to win in a changing economy.If you’re serious about building wealth in uncertain times, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555