EP.182: From Pizza to Property Development with Alan Underwood

EP.184: Pivoting from Medical Sales to Master Developer with Brandon Cobb

Brandon Cobb is the CEO and co-founder of HBG Capital. Brandon has carved out a niche in residential and commercial development, helping investors achieve outstanding returns through strategic real estate investments. Brandon’s journey is one of resilience and smart decision-making—after starting in medical sales, he transitioned into real estate and built a thriving business specializing in new construction, build-to-rent, and high-yield investment opportunities. DISCLAIMER: We are not giving any financial advice. (00:00 - 01:32) Introduction - Brandon is introduced as the guest host. (01:32 - 08:53) Brandon's Professional Journey - Brandon shares his professional journey (08:53 - 38:38) Pivoting from Medical Sales to Master Developer - Brandon shares about HBD capital - What is Brandon focused on, and what are his investment strategies - How Brandon identify a property - Brandon's specific criteria in identifying the parcels - How Brandon develop a land - What are Brandon's soft cost before he start developing the land - Brandon's strategy in approaching the home builders - What Brandon's leverage that he have over the big builders - His main strategy in raising capital to attract investors - What kind of fund models - At what point of time does Brandon return the money to the investor (38:38 - 43:17) Final Round - Brandon shares his best business or investment advice. - Brandon's best book that he recommend that made an impact to his business and life - How Brandon give's back - His main source to learn and grow (43:17 - 46:05) Closing segment - If you want to learn more about the podcast, just check out the link below.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80036754/admin/feed/posts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstreCapital/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AstreCapital IG:  https://www.instagram.com/astrecapital/

EP.183: Financial Advisor to Passive Investing Expert with Jim Pfeifer

Jim Pfeifer is a full-time passive investor, the founder and former President of Left Field Investors, and co-host of the PassivePockets podcast. With a passion for empowering investors through education and community networking, Jim has built a reputation for making alternative investing more accessible. He holds a degree in Finance & Marketing from the University of Oregon and a Master’s in Business Education from The Ohio State University. DISCLAIMER: We are not giving any financial advice. (00:00 - 01:46) Introduction - Jim is introduced as the guest host. (01:46 - 06:05) Jim's Professional Journey - Jim shares his professional journey (06:05 - 31:45) Financial Advisor to Passive Investing Expert - Jim shares what inspires him to switch to Real Estate - Jim shares his different suggestions getting into real estate - Jim's main assets he's focused on - Strategies and things that Jim do to evaluate the operator - Jim shares how he manage the funds of the investors - How big collaboration helped the passive pockets grow the community (31:45 - 34:28) Final Round - Jim shares his best business or investment advice. - Jim's best book that he recommend that made an impact to his business and life - How Jim give's back - His main source to learn and grow (34:28 - 36:10) Closing segment - If you want to learn more about the podcast, just check out the link below.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80036754/admin/feed/posts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstreCapital/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AstreCapital IG:  https://www.instagram.com/astrecapital/

EP.182: From Pizza to Property Development with Alan Underwood

Alan Underwood is a passionate pilot, entrepreneur, real estate developer, and investment fund manager with an incredible journey of success across multiple industries. From launching a thriving pizza restaurant chain at just 22 to building a multi-million-dollar car dealership, Alan’s business acumen is unmatched. Now, as a real estate investor, he’s leading high-yield projects in San Diego. DISCLAIMER: We are not giving any financial advice. (00:00 - 01:52) Introduction - Alan is introduced as the guest Hosts (01:52 - 07:40) Alan's Professional Journey - Alan shares his professional journey (07:40 - 33:17) From Pizza to Property Development - Alan shares the key lessons that he learned scaling the business - What made Alan transition to real estate - Alan also shares about the other part of his business - He also shares about one of his deals and how the whole process works - How Alan identifies the properties - How Alan's funding works and what his strategies are (33:17 - 38:44) Final Round - Alan shares his best business or investment advise - Alan's best book that he recommended that made an impact on his business and life - How Evan gives back - His main source to learn and grow (38:44 - 40:17) Closing segment - If you want to learn more about the podcast, just check out the link below.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80036754/admin/feed/posts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstreCapital/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AstreCapital IG:  https://www.instagram.com/astrecapital/

EP.181: Navigating Investor Relations and RV Park Investment with Evan Polaski

Evan Polaski is the Director of Investor Relations at Axia Partners, a diversified real estate fund operator focused on recession-resilient assets. With over 16 years of experience in real estate, Evan has seen it all—from acquisitions and operations to capital raising on both the equity and debt sides. In his role, he works closely with investors to understand their goals and help them navigate the evolving real estate landscape. DISCLAIMER: We are not giving any financial advice. (00:00 - 01:50) Introduction - Evan is introduced as the guest Hosts (01:50 - 03:17) Evan's Professional Journey - Evan shares his professional journey (03:17 - 33:45) Navigating Investor Relations and RV Park Investment - Evan shared more about Axia partners - Main factors that Evan consider while evaluating the properties - Evan shares about the normal turnaround of the visitors/ tenants - He explains the main difference of mobile home park between are we park? - How the investors expectations has changed in prior recent years especially in the current economic state - Evan shares what he do in AXIA - Evan shares his strategies in building relationship with investors - He also shared one of the worst situation he had (33:45 - 36:47) Final Round - Evan's shares his best business or investment advise - Evan's best book that he recommend that made an impact to his business and life - How Evan give's back - His main source to learn and grow (36:47 - 38:23) Closing segment - If you want to learn more about the podcast, just check out the link below.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80036754/admin/feed/posts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstreCapital/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AstreCapital IG:  https://www.instagram.com/astrecapital/

EP.180: Smart Money Moves and Financial Planning with Alan Franks

Alan Franks is a Certified Financial Planner (CPF) with a wealth of experience in helping individuals and businesses secure their financial future. With a keen eye for smart investments and a passion for guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, Alan brings insights that can transform the way you think about money. So, sit back, take notes, and get ready to elevate your financial game! DISCLAIMER: We are not giving any financial advice. (00:00 - 01:44) Introduction - Alan is introduced as the guest Hosts (01:44 - 04:18) Alan's Professional Journey - Alan shares his professional journey (04:18 - 36:04) Smart Money Moves and Financial Planning - One lesson that Alan learned over the years that shaped his approached to the financial advising - According to Alan how real estate fixing the oral financial planning - And how people can leverage their assets - What are the biggest financial mistakes that Alan have seen - Alan shares about the book that he wrote - Alan's advice to those just started their financial journey (36:04 - 39:39) Final Round - Alan's shares his best business or investment advise - Alan's best book that he recommend that made an impact to his business and life - How Alan give's back - His main source to learn and grow (39:39 - 42:00) Closing segment - If you want to learn more about the podcast, just check out the link below.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80036754/admin/feed/posts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstreCapital/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AstreCapital IG:  https://www.instagram.com/astrecapital/