Make Your Portfolio Recession-Proof with Patrick Grimes

Want to recession-proof your portfolio? Today on the show, I have the pleasure of welcoming back an absolute legend in the world of alternative investing, Patrick Grimes. Patrick is the founder of Passive Investing Mastery, an Amazon best-selling author, Forbes Councils contributor, and a former robotics engineer turned investment guru. In this episode, Patrick shows us what it really means to diversify beyond the usual stocks and real estate. We dive deep into private credit, litigation funding, medical receivables, and commercial real estate. If you want to protect your portfolio before the next crash, this episode is for you. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Patrick’s background 02:46 Patrick’s investment journey and diversification strategy 05:47 The best alternative investment opportunities right now 07:49 Alternative investments and risk management 17:58 Biggest investing lesson Patrick learned 26:58 Future outlook and investing tips 30:19 Top 5 investing tips 33:15 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Patrick Grimes:• Website: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

Is multifamily finally back after the market crash?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of welcoming back a true mad scientist of multifamily, Neal Bawa. Neal is a technologist, data guru, process freak, outsourcing expert, and one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate right now. He is widely known for his uncanny ability to spot trends before anyone else. In this episode, Neal breaks down the state of the syndication industry after the deep market corrections of the last few years, why 2025 marked the bottom of the multifamily market, and what to expect in 2026 as supply tightens and rents start to grow again. We also explore the crazy world of data center land banking, AI-driven investing, and how Neal is finding massive opportunities in this new era of investing. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:51 The great correction in the syndication industry 07:29 Banks' role in market adjustments 14:41 Have we hit the bottom? 16:36 Future outlook, rent growth, and market trends 25:59 How to identify red flags in real estate deals 28:24 The AI power crisis and investment opportunities 42:16 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Neal Bawa:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-bawa ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

What if you could pitch and fund your next real estate deal in as little as a day? Today on the show, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Richard Wilson. Richard is the founder of the world’s largest investor network, the Family Office Club, a platform connecting over 1,500 family offices, ultra-wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Richard has built an unmatched ecosystem for capital raising, deal-making, and investor education. He also runs Billionaires.com, where he interviews top-tier billionaires and shares their insights.He’s here today to share his incredible knowledge on raising capital so that you can fund your deals faster and more efficiently. We also dive into the explosive growth of AI and how Richard’s suite of tools is helping investors analyze deals, generate one-liners, and pitch smarter.Tune in!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:32 What happened in the last 10 years03:52 The evolution of the family office industry 05:50 Advice for raising capital07:43 Investing opportunities in AI 09:44 How the Family Office Club is utilizing AI 12:41 Family office investment strategies 17:28 AI and the growing power crisis 19:52 The end goal of the Family Office Club 23:24 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Richard Wilson: • Website: https://familyoffices.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singlefamilyoffice/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

Choosing the right real estate sponsor can be the difference between success and failure in your investments. But how do you know if a sponsor is truly worth your trust?In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Brian Burke, a veteran in the real estate space with over 30 years of experience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Praxis Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment company he founded in 2001, and has acquired more than a billion dollars in real estate across multiple cycles. He’s also the author of The Hands-Off Investor, the go-to guide for passive investors.We break down the key things you need to look for when evaluating a sponsor and how to avoid the costly mistakes that many investors make. We talk about the right questions to ask, the sponsor’s track record you should focus on, and why their debt strategy could make or break your returns.Tune in to learn how to properly vet a real estate sponsor and make smarter investment decisions!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 05:18 Chase sponsors, not deals 08:04 Market trends and making sense of demographics 13:49 How to properly vet a sponsor16:44 The harsh truth about ROI19:42 Sponsor due diligence and red flags 22:38 Three crucial questions to ask a sponsor 27:01 Fees, waterfalls, and underwriting 42:21 Debt and maturity dates 45:09 Advice for aspiring investors 46:34 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Check out Brian Burke: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorbrianburke/  • Website: https://praxcap.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

What if a market crash isn’t a setback… but your biggest opportunity yet?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of chatting with a good friend of mine, Bruce Fraser. Bruce serves as Managing Partner at Elkhorn Capital Partners, with over 20 years of experience and close to $1 billion in assets under management. He brings a fresh, disciplined, and macro-driven perspective to real estate investing that’s rare to come by these days. He shares his story of navigating the 2008 crash by getting out before things got ugly and reentering with a focus on distressed acquisitions and value-add multifamily strategies. He explains how the same macro principles are guiding his investment strategy today. We also talk about what’s really driving inflation, why government debt is pushing us toward long-term currency debasement, and how Bruce is staying ahead of the curve by focusing on distressed multifamily assets in Oklahoma. He’s got a seriously disciplined approach and breaks down why being well-capitalized and hyper-local can make or break you in a tight market.Curious how top investors are positioning themselves for what’s coming next and how to win big even when the market’s crashing? This episode is for you!Let’s jump right in.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Bruce’s background05:37 Similarities between the current market and 200809:23 Banks are in trouble12:54 Inflation and economic outlook 25:03 The future of multifamily real estate30:46 Top 5 investing tips 35:00 Recap and outroAdditional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Bruce Fraser: • Website: https://elkhornpartners.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-fraser-304120/➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

What if a real estate downturn isn’t a threat... but your best shot at scaling?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of chatting with August Biniaz, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital, a cross-border real estate investment firm that helps Canadian and US investors access multifamily and build-to-rent opportunities in the US. With more than $225 million in transactions under his belt, August shares how he not only kept the lights on through one of the toughest real estate markets in recent memory, but actually expanded CPI’s footprint.We dissect how CPI navigated rising interest rates, frozen deal flow, and inflation by pivoting to the build-to-rent model and launching a unique Mutual Fund Trust structure for Canadian investors to use their retirement funds (tax-free) in US real estate. August also opens up about CPI’s capital-raising engine, building lean operations, and the lessons he’s learned while growing a firm in uncertain times.If you're wondering how to grow a real estate business while everyone else is pulling back, this one’s for you.Let’s get into the show.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Update on August and CPI Capital market strategy 07:07 BTR, multifamily, and opportunities in the real estate market13:17 Raising capital in challenging markets21:26 Are Canadian investors still interested in the US market?24:41 Biggest lesson August learned in the last years27:23 Top 5 investing tips 34:07 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about August Biniaz: • Website: https://cpicapital.ca/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/august-biniaz-23291460 ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

What if we could build homes the way we build cars?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Galiano Tiramani, the co-founder of Boxabl, who’s aiming to solve America’s housing crisis right at the assembly line. Galiano is a serial entrepreneur who previously ventured into Bitcoin and cannabis but has found his true calling in real estate. Now, he’s rethinking housing from the ground up, literally, and finding ways to build homes the same way we build cars: quick, affordable, and optimized.Together, we explore the logistics of factory-produced housing, the core problem of shipping, how to navigate outdated zoning laws and regulations, the lessons Galiano’s learned from failed modular builders, and why vertical integration might be the key to long-term success in this space.Tune in!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:07 Galiano’s background03:23 Challenges in prefab housing and regulatory hurdles07:09 Becoming your own developer10:06 Product offerings and market strategy 13:22 Design flexibility and customization 15:34 Future vision, shipping, and logistics17:42 Outro  Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Galiano and Boxabl:• Website: https://www.boxabl.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/box_pusher/?hl=en • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

What does it really take to build a fix-and-flip empire from the ground up?Today on the show, I’ve got the pleasure of chatting with Joe Arias, a distinguished real estate investor, entrepreneur, author, mentor, and public speaker who’s made a name for himself flipping houses, wholesaling properties, building rental portfolios, and diving into multifamily. Joe is the founder and CEO of RealSuccess, and what’s most incredible is how he went from arriving in the U.S. as a broke 19-year-old immigrant with zero financial background… to building a thriving real estate empire and training thousands of aspiring investors along the way.In this episode, Joe shares his journey, from his unlikely start as a child actor in Argentina to becoming a wedding photographer in LA, and how hitting a wall financially led him to discover the life-changing power of real estate. We explore how he systemized his fix-and-flip business, scaled multiple departments, and created tools and education that help others invest without burning out.Joe also opens up about the role of faith, storytelling, and fulfillment in his business, and why building community is the secret weapon behind long-term success in real estate.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to truly scale, not just flip a house or two, but build a scalable business, this episode is for you.Let’s jump right in.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:55 How Joe made his first dollar as a kid04:16 Chasing the Hollywood dream 05:48 How Joe got into flipping houses09:58 Joe’s real estate investing community15:30 The overarching goal 22:07 Adjusting to market conditions 24:41 Top 3 investing tips 30:41 Reflections and outroAdditional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Joe:• Website: https://ourrealsuccess.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeariasinvestor/?hl=en ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

It’s been a bloody tough ride for real estate investors in the past couple of years… But is the tide finally turning in multifamily real estate? After months of market volatility, interest rate hikes, and price discovery, we’re now seeing massive opportunities for savvy investors who are ready to act.In our FREE State of the Market Webinar, we break down the Q3 landscape—what’s happening behind the headlines, where the best deals are hiding, and why deep discounts could lead to outsized returns in the next 12–24 months.Is now the time to get back in the game? Tune in and find out. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:25 Who are we?03:33 The past webinars and current market conditions04:13 Record-breaking growth period ahead? 07:14 What’s happened in the past 6 months10:54 Where are we today? Distressed landscape and deal flow14:54 Supply and rent growth 18:47 Capital markets 25:49 How we are capitalizing on these opportunities28:59 Q&A session 48:07 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

💸 Invest passively in multifamily real estate: https://reedgoossens.com/ When deals slowed down, Robert Pereira didn’t wait around, instead, he built his own property management company.Robert is a former engineer turned real estate operator and the founder of ARC Multifamily Group, with over 2,500 units under management. In this episode, he shares with us how going in-house helped him cut costs, boost control, and build a stronger, more sustainable business.We talk about what it took to make that shift, who he hired, and how he’s using debt funds and development to keep growing, even in today’s tough market.If you’re thinking about taking more ownership of your operations, this episode’s for you.Tune in now!—Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro03:37 How Robert made his first ever dollar05:20 Making the shift07:49 Property management integration12:50 Why you need to bring property management in-house19:00 Using debt funds for growth21:19 Robert’s top three investing tips23:58 Outro—Additional resources: ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode!