How do you come back after losing $50 million — and build it all back stronger?

In this episode, Rod Khleif, multifamily investor, mentor to thousands, and host of one of the world's top real estate podcasts, joins Brian Hamrick to share the mindset, systems, and focus that made his comeback possible.

Rod opens up about:

• His journey from immigrant beginnings to owning thousands of units

• The $50 million crash during 2008 and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild

• How to create unshakable goals and "burn the ships" commitment

• Why fear of regret is more dangerous than fear of failure

• What today's economic uncertainty and AI revolution mean for investors

• The biggest wealth-transfer opportunities emerging in 2025-2026

• How to pivot into new asset classes like senior housing and mobile home parks

• Why focus, peer groups, and playing to your strengths drive lasting success

Rod also explains how he's using AI to streamline his business and training systems, and why he believes this next decade will create more opportunity than any in history — for those willing to act.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• https://rodkhleif.com/links/
• Website: http://Rodkhleif.com
• LinkedIn: Rod Khleif - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/
• Twitter: @RodKhleif - https://twitter.com/RodKhleif
• Instagram: @Rod_Khleif - https://www.instagram.com/rod_khleif/
• Facebook: Rod Khleif Official - https://www.facebook.com/rodkhleifofficial/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RodKhleif
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodkhleif?lang=es

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

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And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits.

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Most real estate investors have never heard of surety bonds, yet these little-known financial tools can determine whether a project finishes on time—or falls apart.

In this episode, Brian Hamrick talks with Gary Eastman, attorney turned entrepreneur and founder of Axcess Surety and Swiftbonds, two of the nation's leading surety bond brokerages. After 17 years as General Counsel for Fortune 500 companies, Gary discovered how surety bonds quietly drive the $22 billion construction and development industry.

Gary explains why every developer, investor, and property owner should understand how surety bonds protect capital, guarantee performance, and keep projects moving even when contractors fail or materials run short.

You'll learn:

• What a surety bond actually is—and how it differs from insurance

• How surety bonds protect investors from contractor default, liens, and delays

• Real-world examples of bonds preventing multimillion-dollar losses

• Why material shortages and labor constraints are making bonds more essential than ever

• How lenders are beginning to require bonds for new development projects

• The cost-benefit math behind when to bond and when not to

• How Gary uses AI to analyze project data and identify emerging risks in real estate

If you're investing in multifamily, development, or rehab projects, this conversation will change how you think about risk management in real estate.

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Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Billions of dollars in office and retail buildings are trading at deep discounts right now. While most investors see risk, Scott Sherman, Founder and Principal of Torose Equities, sees opportunity.

Scott has built a $700M+ portfolio by buying, repositioning, and re-tenanting distressed commercial assets — from South Beach retail to Florida office towers. In this episode, he joins Brian Hamrick to break down:

• Why the best deals are hidden inside distressed office and retail

• How to spot management problems and operational inefficiencies that destroy value

• The strategy behind buying retail condos and mixed-use ground floors before they're built

• How to work with institutions and family offices to finance value-add projects

• Why office space isn't dead — it's just being repriced

• The 2026 outlook for commercial real estate, from Florida to national markets

Whether you're an investor, developer, or property owner, you'll learn how to turn distress into profit — and why the next wave of opportunity may already be here.

Find out more:

scott@toroseequities.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sherman-6019234/

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com