In this episode, Stephen Glover chats with architect and developer Walter Parks about his role in reshaping Richmond through more than 1,000 projects and 20,000+ apartments. Walter shares how growing up in historical cities like Athens and Izmir inspired his passion for architecture and historic tax credit redevelopments. He breaks down how his mind works when evaluating new sites, solving complex design puzzles, and balancing investor goals with community impact. It’s a fascinating look into the intersection of design, real estate investing, and urban stewardship.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with investor, entrepreneur, and former firefighter Robert Haggerty to unpack his relentless journey toward financial freedom. From surviving an unstable childhood and battling California wildfires on an elite Hotshot crew to navigating seven failed deals before closing his first wholesale property, Robert shares how sheer grit and resourcefulness paved his path to success. He pulls back the curtain on spending over $30,000 on Rich Dad Poor Dad training, joining their traveling sales team, and diversifying his investments across creative finance, sober-living homes, flips, Airbnbs, and commercial syndications.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with Mike Cobb, co-founder and CEO of ECI Development, who has spent nearly three decades building businesses and developing real estate across Latin America. Mike shares his journey from growing up in rural Pennsylvania and spending summers in Austria to becoming a top salesman at Radio Shack and building a massive computer manufacturing supplier for federal contractors. He reflects on how a surprise trip to Belize led to identifying a massive gap in overseas property financing, sparking the creation of his international mortgage and real estate development company. Tune in to discover how adopting a service-first mindset, striving to step outside standard competition, and delivering quality products can unlock extraordinary global investment opportunities.

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