Two of the biggest names in real estate just announced they're quitting.

Ryan Pineda is shutting down his flipping and wholesaling business. Graham Stephan is selling his Los Angeles rental portfolio.

So... do they know something the rest of us don't?

I got Cam Cathcart, Ben Humble, and Michael Miller together to talk about what's REALLY happening in real estate right now. And then, in the middle of the conversation, I decided to call Ryan Pineda himself.

And he actually picked up.

In this episode:

- Why Ryan Pineda is walking away from flipping and wholesaling after nearly 1,000 deals

- What Graham Stephan's decision to sell his rentals says about today's market

- How real estate teaches you skills that can make you successful in almost ANY business

- Why hiring cheap talent could be costing you millions

- The difference between making active income and building long-term wealth

- Who should (and shouldn't) be getting into real estate right now

Drop a comment: Are Ryan and Graham making the right move, or would you be buying MORE real estate right now?

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00:00 – A $12,000 Rental Car Deposit?!

03:20 – Ryan Pineda and Graham Stephan Are Quitting Real Estate?

06:02 – Why Ryan Is Walking Away From Flipping

11:26 – Is Real Estate the Best Way to Learn Business?

16:35 – The Hiring Mistake That Could Cost You Millions

20:39 – Why Graham Stephan Is Selling His Rentals

23:04 – Ryan Pineda Calls Into the Podcast!

29:17 – Inside Ryan's $10 Million Golf Mastermind

35:36 – Ryan's Advice for New Real Estate Investors

41:25 – Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Start Investing

50:00 – Should You Chase Cash Flow or Long-Term Wealth?

01:05:59 – Who Should NOT Invest in Real Estate Right Now?

🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I?

My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!

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❌ DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.

Networking sucks.

At least, that's what my buddy Omni Casey and I think. But here's the problem... some of the biggest opportunities I've ever had in real estate came from the PEOPLE I knew.

Not the properties. Not the money. The relationships.

So I brought Omni on the podcast to talk about how to actually build a network of successful investors, mentors, and friends WITHOUT being that weird guy handing out business cards and asking to "pick your brain."

In this episode:

🞄 How Omni went from selling surfboards to building a massive real estate portfolio

🞄 The right (and wrong) way to approach successful people for mentorship

🞄 8 strategies for building relationships that can change your business

🞄 Why the people you surround yourself with determine how far you'll go

🞄 How to turn a room full of strangers into actual friendships and opportunities

🞄 Why Omni and I are teaming up to bring free real estate investing communities across America

Here's the thing: you don't need to know a thousand people.

You need to build genuine relationships with the RIGHT people. And sometimes, one conversation can change the entire direction of your life.

Drop a comment: What's the most valuable relationship you've built through real estate investing?

🏠 FIND A LOCAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING COMMUNITY:

Omni and I are teaming up to expand the Cash Flow Breakfast Club! These are FREE local meetups designed to help investors learn, connect, and actually build relationships.

Want to attend a club or help launch one in your area?

https://beardybrandon.com/launch

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00:00 – Why Networking Actually Matters

02:18 – From Selling Surfboards to Real Estate

06:29 – How to Find a Mentor (Without Being Weird)

08:56 – Is Paying to Get in the Room Worth It?

12:38 – Strategy #1

15:31 – Introducing the Cash Flow Breakfast Club

25:41 – Strategy #2

29:42 – Strategy #3

34:04 – Strategy #4

39:44 – Strategy #5

43:11 – Strategy #6

47:11 – Strategy #7

49:50 – Strategy #8

🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I?

My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!

💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN?

https://betterliferef.com/

🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/

📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS

http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc

❌ DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.

Real estate has changed.

Strategies that felt almost impossible to screw up five years ago are getting investors crushed today... while other corners of the market are quietly producing some incredible opportunities.

So Cam, Ben, Michael, and I sat down and asked a simple question:

What real estate strategies would we ACTUALLY bet on going into 2026 and 2027?

In this episode:

🞄 The real estate strategies we're actively avoiding right now

🞄 Why simply buying a rental and waiting might not cut it anymore

🞄 10 strategies we believe can still work extremely well in today's market

🞄 Why operations are becoming more important than the asset itself

🞄 The strategies we're personally buying, watching, and staying away from

🞄 Why the “best” strategy still comes with problems you'll have to solve

Here's the biggest takeaway: there is no easy strategy.

Every one of these has problems. The opportunity is finding a problem YOU are willing to become world-class at solving.

Pick your thing. Go all in. Get good at it.

Drop a comment: Which strategy would YOU bet on for 2026-2027?

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00:00 – The Strategies We're AVOIDING

11:03 – The Problem With Subject To

26:05 – Our Top 10 Strategies for 2026

26:17 – Strategy #10

29:15 – Strategy #9

31:09 – Strategy #8

38:04 – Strategy #7

41:08 – Strategy #6

48:47 – Strategy #5

1:10:53 – Strategy #4

1:11:56 – Strategy #3

1:15:19 – Strategy #2

1:17:31 – Strategy #1

🏠 WANT TO FIND THE BEST REAL ESTATE DEAL OF YOUR LIFE?

Ben and I are hosting a 75-day challenge to help you find, negotiate, and buy an incredible real estate deal.

Join us here for just $13:

https://beardybrandon.com/bestever

🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I?

My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!

💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN?

https://betterliferef.com/

🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/

📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS

http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc

❌ DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.