Episodes

March 23, 2023

76. The Rise of Co-Living: Redefining Rental Real Estate feat. Johnny Wolff

Tune in as Jim Maffuccio and Ben Fraser interview Johnny Wolff, the CEO and Founder of HomeRoom. They delve into the co-living movement - why more tenants are choosing to live with roommates, and how landlords are able to gen...

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March 16, 2023

75. Top Money-Making Investments for 2023: Economic Megatrends for Investors - Part 2

This episode is part 2 from Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser's presentation "Top Money-Making Investments for 2023: Economic Megatrends for Investors". Find out how you can leverage global demographics, energy, inflation, and intere...

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March 13, 2023

74. Top of Mind: Breaking Down Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse and the Contagion Effect

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they break down the factors that led to Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and analyze the potential ripple effects on the market. You'll learn the answers to these top of mind questions...

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March 9, 2023

73. Top Money-Making Investments for 2023: Economic Megatrends for Investors - Part 1

This episode is part 1 from Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser's presentation "Top Money-Making Investments for 2023: Economic Megatrends for Investors". They provide valuable insights including the evolution of stimulus packages, the...

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Feb. 23, 2023

72. Inflation, Recession, Jobs: Discussion with Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser in their insightful conversation with Dr. Chris Kuehl, a reputable economist and founder of a corporate intelligence business based in Kansas City. In this episode, they delve into a ra...

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Feb. 16, 2023

71. Wholesaling: Getting Started in Real Estate with Minimal Capital feat. Josiah Grimes

In this episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser sit down with wholesaling expert Josiah Grimes to discuss the ins and outs of wholesaling. For those getting started on their wealth building journey or wanting a more activ...

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Feb. 9, 2023

70. Top of Mind: Are We Heading Into Recession?

Tune in to this episode (PLUS a webinar announcement) as co-hosts, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser, dig into the data and talk about recession risks, inflation, historical stimulus, unemployment, interest rates. What does the stimu...

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Feb. 2, 2023

69. A Unique Take on Venture Investing feat. Robert Cote

Traditional Venture Capital investing historically has focused on software-driven technology, leaving a gap for hardware-driven companies. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interview Robert Cote who s...

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Jan. 26, 2023

68. Spotting Red Flags in Syndication Documents feat. Dugan Kelley

Have you ever received the legal documents for a syndication and been unsure of what to look for? The legal documents are a foundational component of syndications, but understanding them and being able to spot red flags are c...

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Jan. 19, 2023

67. Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis feat. Mark Khuri

With a massive shortage of homes, the United States faces a housing affordability crisis. In this week’s episode, co-hosts Bob and Ben Fraser are joined by Mark Khuri, the Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management to discuss how h...

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Jan. 12, 2023

66. Passive Investor Spotlight #7: Active to Passive Real Estate Investing feat. Eric Barnett

Join Ben Fraser and guest host Ben Brundage as they explore the journey of a passive investor, Eric Barnett. Hear his story of how he was able to build an active real estate portfolio while still working a full-time W2. And h...

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Jan. 5, 2023

65. Real Estate Tax Shelters for Passive Investors feat. Erik Oliver

Every investor knows there are amazing tax benefits to directly owning real estate. And one of those tools to amplify the benefits is cost segregation. In this week's episode, co-hosts Ben Fraser & Jim Maffuccio talk with cos...

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Dec. 22, 2022

64. Investing Like a Family Office feat. Josh McCallen

How do family offices invest differently than the average investor? And what concepts can you apply to your own investing strategy? This week, join Bob and Ben Fraser in their conversation with Josh McCallen, CEO of Accountab...

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Dec. 15, 2022

63. Revisiting Neighborhood Retail Real Estate feat. Parker Webb

If you’ve listened to o ur other podcasts on retail real estate, you probably don’t believe that retail is dead, despite what the media headlines purport. In this week's episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interview returning ...

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Dec. 8, 2022

62. Investing in Art feat. Allen Sukholitsky

Investing in art offers a dynamic way to diversify and grow your wealth. Don't miss this week's episode of Bob Fraser & Ben Fraser, where they explore the world of art investments with Masterworks' Chief Investment Officer, A...

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Dec. 1, 2022

61. Passive Investor Spotlight #6: Getting Started in Passive Real Estate Investing feat. Josh Haslem

In this passive investor spotlight segment, we talk with successful passive investors about their experiences with private alternative investments. Join Ben Fraser and guest host Ben Brundage as they interview passive investo...

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Nov. 24, 2022

60. Economic Panel w/ Neal Bawa (Best Ever Conference) - Part 2

This week's episode is the second and final part of the economic panel with Bob Fraser and data-driven economist known as the "Mad Scientist of Multifamily, Neil Bawa. at a virtual event for passive investors hosted by the Be...

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Nov. 17, 2022

59. Economic Panel w/ Neal Bawa (Best Ever Conference) - Part 1

Bob Fraser spoke at a virtual event for passive investors hosted by the Best Ever Conference as part of the economic panel with Neal Bawa. Neal is a data-driven economist and has claimed the title "Mad Scientist of Multifamil...

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Nov. 10, 2022

58. Finding Opportunities in Industrial Real Estate feat. Brent Peterson

Finding good opportunities in real estate can be challenging, especially now. In this episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interview a top Midwest industrial real estate broker, Brent Peterson, about why he believes no...

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Nov. 3, 2022

57. Investing in Turnkey Rentals feat. Ali Boone

What's the best way to start investing in real estate? For many investors, turnkey rentals seem to be a great place to start. However, with home prices appreciating, does this strategy still make sense? In this episode, co-ho...

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Oct. 27, 2022

56. Top of Mind: Interest Rates, Recession, and Finding Opportunities

With interest rates rising and recession looming, successfully navigating bumpy waters can be challenging. But, the best opportunities always occur when the economic landscape is shifting. In this episode of the Top of Mind s...

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Oct. 20, 2022

55. Navigating the Debt Markets to Find Opportunities in Multifamily feat. Jorge Abreu

For decades, multifamily properties have been a popular investment choice for both small and large investors. Recently, we've been talking about several trends happening in the sector and how interest rates & the debt markets...

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Oct. 13, 2022

54. Top of Mind: Is Multifamily Still a Good Investment?

Multifamily real estate has been an incredible investment for the past decade, but with interest rates rising, many investors are asking if it’s still a good place to invest. In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser talk ab...

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Oct. 6, 2022

53. Warren Buffett’s Giving Strategies feat. Evan Lange

“Give like a Billionaire.” Many times when you are so focused on growing our wealth, it’s easy to lose sight of your “why”. And for many, that “why” is to leave a legacy. In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser bring on Ev...

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