What does it take to go from zero real estate experience to closing over 130 wholesale deals in just two years? Welcome back to the Real Estate Sports Podcast with Arvin Garcia and Eric Cusamano! In Episode 10, we are taking you straight into the trenches with our good friend and acquisitions killer, Alfredo. At just 26 years old, Alfredo has built an absolute powerhouse of a wholesaling business, currently managing a massive pipeline with 12 active escrows worth roughly $350,000 in gross fees.
But this isn't just another overnight success story. Alfredo opens up about his incredible journey of overcoming severe adversity—including being bedridden and paralyzed for over a year and a half due to a severe spinal injury. He shares exactly how that dark period forced a massive mindset shift that fueled his relentless drive and "killer" sales instincts today.
Whether you are a complete beginner trying to lock up your first wholesale deal or an active investor looking to scale your acquisitions team, this episode is an absolute masterclass in grit, negotiation, and real estate tactics.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The Blueprint for Beginners: How Alfredo locked up his very first deal in just 4 weeks with zero prior experience.
Overcoming Adversity: The mindset shift of going from a bedridden medical nightmare to a top-tier real estate closer.
Abundance vs. Scarcity: Why adopting a "killer" mindset and ditching the scarcity mentality is mandatory for surviving in sales.
Finding Cash Buyers: The exact grassroots tactics Alfredo used to find his first cash buyers (including Facebook groups and skip tracing).
Building a Savage Acquisitions Team: How to transition from a solo operator to managing an 11-person team across acquisitions and dispositions.
The Reality of Wholesaling: Why you don't need a real estate license to wholesale, how assignment fees actually work, and why being a transparent communicator beats any sales script.

Want to know the exact blueprint for scaling a real estate wholesaling business to 400 deals in just two years? In Episode 9 of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, host Eric Cusamano sits down with Rudy Gomez and Miguel Rivera, the powerhouse founders of Acquired. Rudy and Miguel pull back the curtain on how they transitioned from traditional real estate roles into building a massively profitable wholesale and fix-and-flip operation across California.

Whether you are a brand-new agent, an active real estate investor, or an entrepreneur looking to scale your operations, this episode is packed with actionable tactics and high-level mindset shifts to help you step out of the daily grind and become a true business owner.

In this episode, we break down:

• Building a Winning Culture: Why hiring absolute beginners with no real estate experience is their ultimate cheat code for building a loyal, 28-person powerhouse team.
• The "Double Close" Strategy: A step-by-step breakdown of their A-to-B / B-to-C transactional funding model to secure deals legally and safely.
• Massive ROI: The story behind their biggest win—a staggering $560,000 gross fee on a single San Diego wholesale deal.
• Tracking KPIs: How to weed out underperformers, implement strict systems, and run high-accountability weekly meetings.
• California Market Domination: Their exact approach to expanding across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and San Diego.

If you are ready to transition from being a solo high-performer to running a sustainable, system-driven real estate business, you cannot afford to miss this masterclass!

Is the traditional real estate brokerage DEAD? 🚨

In this episode of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, hosts Arvin Garcia and Eric Kusamano sit down with the ultimate heavy hitter: Sunny Narang.

Sunny shares his incredible journey from being a broke Uber driver to building Rise—a real estate empire with over 600 agents across 7 states, on track to be the #1 team in the nation. He pulls no punches as he breaks down why the traditional brokerage model is failing, why team leaders are taking over the industry, and what it truly takes to scale a real estate business without burning out.

Whether you are a brand-new agent trying to get your first deal, a top producer looking to build a team, or a team leader wanting to partner with a winning ecosystem, this episode is a masterclass in real estate growth.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Origin Story: How Sunny went from 0 to 16 deals his first year, straight to mega-producer status.
• The Death of the Brokerage: Why the traditional split model is broken and why cloud-based ecosystems (like Real) are the future.
• Systems to Scale: Why top producers fail when building teams and the exact systems you need to step out of production.
• Master Recruiting: The exact questions the #1 recruiter in the nation asks to bring top-tier agents into his organization.

••Mindset & Grit: The reality of grinding through the first 6 months, answering the phone in 7 seconds, and dropping your ego to learn from the GOATs.

Ever wondered how to break out of the single-family "fix and flip" grind and scale into massive commercial real estate portfolios?
In this episode of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, we sit down with Jaime Sanchez—a UCLA MBA and Cal Poly SLO engineering graduate who has built a $40M+ multi-family real estate empire right in his hometown of Los Angeles. Jaime pulls back the curtain on how he scaled to over 100+ doors in just three years by shifting his mindset, mastering the apartment syndication model, and executing genius value-add plays.
If you are a wholesaler, house flipper, or agent looking to play a bigger game in real estate, this episode is your masterclass.

From sleeping on subways to closing massive real estate deals, Eli the House Guy drops his ultimate blueprint for wholesaling success. In this episode of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, hosts Arvin Garcia and Eric Cussimonio sit down with Bakersfield real estate investor Eli to discuss how he transitioned from commission sales to business owner.
About This Episode:
If you want to master real estate wholesaling, scale a lean team, or leverage technology in your business, this episode is a must-watch! Eli shares his powerful journey as a first-generation Canadian immigrant overcoming homelessness to build a thriving real estate portfolio in Southern California and nationwide.
Discover the concept of "meritocracy," why proximity to the right rooms is power, and how Eli stripped back a massive, non-functional office overhead to build a high-efficiency "Seal Team Six" squad—powered by human rockstars and advanced AI agents.

Welcome back to the Real Estate Sports Podcast!

In this episode, we sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Brian Hoff to break down how he built true financial freedom through real estate investing.

Brian has flipped hundreds of homes, owns multifamily apartment buildings, holds a portfolio of more than 30 single family rental properties, and has created what many investors are chasing: passive income through private money lending. Today, he has over 50 private money loans actively working for him, generating returns while allowing him to focus on family, travel, and living life on his terms.

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ Private Money Lending and Passive Income

✅ How to Make Money While You Sleep Through Real Estate Investing

✅ Building Wealth Through Rental Properties

✅ Multifamily Apartment Investing

✅ Single Family Buy and Hold Strategies

✅ House Flipping for Profit

✅ Wholesaling Real Estate

✅ Hard Money Lending

✅ Real Estate Entrepreneurship

✅ Financial Freedom and Cash Flow

✅ Being a Great Landlord and Property Owner

✅ Stewardship, Leadership, and Long-Term Wealth Building

✅ The Importance of Mindset and Discipline

✅ Why Travel Has Been One of Brian’s Greatest Investments

✅ Lessons Learned From Hundreds of Real Estate Transactions

✅ Creating Multiple Streams of Income Through Real Estate

Whether you’re a new investor looking to buy your first rental property, an experienced flipper wanting to scale your business, a wholesaler looking for the next level, or someone interested in private lending and passive income, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world experience.

At Real Estate Sports, we believe real estate is a sport. Every guest is an athlete in their game, and Brian Hoff is no exception. His journey offers valuable lessons on building wealth, creating freedom, managing risk, and designing a life that isn’t dependent on trading time for money.

If you’re interested in:

• Real Estate Investing

• Passive Income

• Financial Freedom

• Rental Properties

• Multifamily Investing

• Apartment Buildings

• House Flipping

• Wholesaling Houses

• Private Money Lending

• Hard Money Lending

• Cash Flow Investing

• Buy and Hold Real Estate

• Landlord Tips

• Wealth Building

• Entrepreneurship

• Real Estate Business Growth

• Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio

• Real Estate Finance

• Creating Generational Wealth

then this episode is for you.

Subscribe for more conversations with top investors, agents, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are dominating their game and building extraordinary businesses through real estate.

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R.E.A.L. Sports. It’s in the game. 🏀🎙️

What does it truly take to build a massive business from the ground up? In this episode of the Real Estate Sports Podcast, hosts Eric Cussimanio and Arvin Garcia sit down with media agency powerhouse Bobby Coronado to break down the mindsets, tactical sacrifices, and continuous hustle behind building a booming real estate media company.
Bobby didn’t just work hard—he risked everything, making the calculated decision to sell his house and use the equity to fund his gear and chase his business goals. Today, his agency generates over $30,000 a month, capturing everything from everyday properties to staggering $55 million luxury estates.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Sacrifice: The true story behind Bobby and his wife selling their home to fully fund his media equipment and scale the business from scratch.
Building a Winning Team: The vital role of delegation, building a true team environment with his right-hand man Fernando, and why involving his wife Erica transformed their entire backend operation.
Shifting from Grinding to Automating: How Bobby balances the fast-paced nature of a media agency while putting automated systems in place to build long-term time freedom.
A Tactical Blueprint for Media Creators: Actionable advice on how new creators can leverage Instagram to gain clients, why you need high-quality content over "free work," and the exact software stack to look into (CapCut, Captions, and Final Cut Pro).
Mindset & Vulnerability in Business: Why letting go of perfectionism, embracing your true background, and leading with a giving mindset is the ultimate hack for connecting with clients.
"You only have one chance at life. And if you don't take it, then you wasted everything... It's possible to make it out." — Bobby Coronado
Connect & Learn More:
Don't miss Bobby’s upcoming real estate media workshop on March 21st from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, breaking down the volume, hybrid, and retainer business models!
Follow Bobby on Instagram: @bobbyxcoronado
Check out the agency: @coronadoxmedia
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How do you build a real estate empire when the world says you’re "not the right fit"? In this episode, Arvin Garcia sits down with his business partner and powerhouse investor, Eric Cussimonio. At just 28 years old, Eric has scaled a portfolio of over 25 doors and built a vertical real estate ecosystem—owning a mega-team (Rise Real Estate), an escrow company, and a mortgage brokerage.

But it wasn’t always multi-million dollar deals. Eric opens up about the 2008 market crash that took his family from abundance to nothing, his father’s time in prison, and the "hungry" mindset he developed while moving from private school to the streets of Antelope Valley.

Inside this episode:

The "Nothing to 25" Blueprint: How Eric transitioned from wholesaling and flipping to a long-term buy-and-hold strategy.

Building an Ecosystem: Why Eric owns the escrow and mortgage side of the deal to "control the gold".

The Power of Mentorship: The story of the interview Eric "failed" and why Arvin told him to keep showing up anyway.

Fatherhood & Legacy: How being a father of three changed Eric’s definition of success from "hustling" to building something that outlives him.

The Broke-Day Strategy: If Eric lost it all tomorrow, here is exactly what he would do to get back into the game.

"The opposite of success isn’t failure—it’s conformity." Eric is here to show you how to burn the boats and build a life of abundance.

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS (Essential for YouTube SEO):

0:00 – Intro: Who is Eric Cussimonio?

2:30 – The 2008 Crash: From Private School to Public School

5:15 – Developing a "Different Type of Why"

10:45 – Why Real Estate? (The 90% Rule)

14:20 – The Failed Interview: How Eric & Arvin Met

21:10 – Scaling "Rise Real Estate" & Building an Ecosystem

25:40 – Why Ownership Matters: Escrow & Mortgage

30:15 – How Fatherhood Changes the Investment Game

35:50 – Being Present: The "Gymnastics" vs. The "Doors"

42:10 – The Hall of Fame: Eric’s Biggest Influences

47:30 – The "Broke Strategy": What to do with $0 in your pocket

Connect with us:
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