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Passionate Living Through Passive Investing

Passionate Living Through Passive Investing

By: George Gordon Roberts III Ph.D.
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Welcome to the Passionate Investing community where we focus as much on living large as we do on building passive income. This is a podcast not just about wealth building, but about living your best life while doing it!


Join us as we explore alternative asset classes with the same zest that we apply to life itself! Journey with me, George Roberts, The Data Scientist of Real Estate as I interview some of the greatest minds and most colorful personalities in the world of alternative assets.

Whether you're investing interests include private equity, real estate syndication, private lending, early stage companies (angel investing), operating companies, and more, this show is committed to helping you grow your passive wealth while you live the life of your dreams. More importantly, we want to see that you start living that life today, not someday!

Take care listeners, and make sure that you are living life larger each day!

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Episodes
  • AI and Real Estate: The Coming Disruption - Neal Bawa (Eps- 200 Part II)
    Aug 27 2025

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    In this episode, Neal Bawa—known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily”—shares his 2025 real estate predictions, the best U.S. cities to invest in, and how AI + robotics are transforming real estate investing.

    Discover why Indianapolis may be the #1 market.

    #NealBawa #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate2025 #BestCitiesToInvest #AIinRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #IndianapolisRealEstate #RenoRealEstate #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #Entrepreneurship

    Chapters:

    00:00 – How will robotics reshape real estate investing?
    01:15 – Can authenticity + AI build your brand faster?
    04:15 – Why focus on hyperlocal—not just local—markets?
    05:30 – What is Manus and how does it automate reporting?
    07:20 – What does U-Haul’s Indiana surge mean for investors?
    07:40 – Is Indianapolis the best city to invest in 2025?
    08:45 – KC vs Indy: Which market wins in 2025?
    09:45 – Why is Reno the most underrated U.S. real estate market?
    11:35 – What are the biggest lessons from early retirement?
    14:30 – What went wrong with a Chicago property near Obama Library?
    15:25 – Why relying on tailwinds can hurt your investment strategy?
    16:50 – How did Neal scale GroCapitus successfully?
    16:55 – How much do luck & timing really matter in success?
    17:25 – Why should you track everything in business & investing?
    18:10 – What leadership secrets (and Taylor Swift!) can energize your team?
    19:25 – How can AI training transform your business?
    20:04 – Which top book can structure your life for success?

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    22 mins
  • 2025 Real Estate Trends with Neal Bawa. (Eps- 200)
    Aug 13 2025

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    From AI to Immigration: Neal Bawa’s Bold Predictions for Real Estate

    In this power-packed episode, 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚 — the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily” — dives into the trends, tools, and tactics shaping real estate’s future. From AI’s game-changing role to surprising demographic shifts, Neal shares data-driven insights every investor needs to hear.


    𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
    "The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.”


    𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
    It’s not the meek that inherited the earth, it’s the geek.”


    𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚:

    • Grocapitus Website – https://www.grocapitus.com
    • Free eBook: Location Magic – https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/
    • Join Our Investor Club – https://multifamilyu.com/club
    • LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/grocapitus-investments/
    • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@MultifamilyU



    𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts
    Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com


    Chapters:
    00:01 – From Tech to Real Estate: Investor's Unique Journey
    01:55 – Apartment Boom: Why Renters Are on the Rise
    06:05 – Developer Shortage & Rent Growth Predictions
    07:20 – Creative Real Estate Investing: Winning Strategies & Finance
    10:15 – Immigration’s Surprising Impact on Real Estate
    12:15 – Labor Shortage: Impact on Construction Costs & Rents
    13:00 – AI's Impact & Fact-Based Newsletters: Insights & Trends
    13:35 – AI’s Role in Real Estate: Game-Changer #2
    13:40 – AI’s Role in Real Estate: Game-Changer #3
    14:00 – AI Domination: Revolutionizing Business with Cutting-Edge AI Tools
    16:00 – Marketing List Secrets: Quality Check Strategy Revealed
    17:45 – The Truth About Market Trends
    19:40 – US Birth Rate Plummets: What This Means for Housing
    21:10 – No Shortage of Houses by 2040
    21:35 – Start a Company with $500 & AI: My Strategy
    22:40 – AI's Impact: Job Automation & The Future of Work


    Neal’s mantra is simple but powerful: “We can only manage what we can measure” and “Data beats gut feel by a million miles.” Discover how these principles — plus a $660M multifamily portfolio — are driving the next wave of real estate success.


    #Real estate #Syndication #multifamily #passive income

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    24 mins
  • Why Mobile Home Parks and Parking Lots Are Smart Investments? - 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩 (Eps-199)- 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩 (Eps-199)
    Jul 30 2025

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    This week, we're joined by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, In this insightful episode, we explore niche real estate assets like mobile home parks and parking structures, dive deep into passive investing, and uncover powerful lessons from Kevin’s entrepreneurial journey. Learn what metrics matter, how to make faster money beyond real estate, and why market selection trumps the property itself. Don’t miss this value-rich installment in The Seven Series, where we compare Commercial vs. Residential investing with someone who’s done it all.


    𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:

    "The Go-Giver - John David Mann.”


    𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩:

    linkedin.com/in/kevinbupp

    KevinBupp.com

    SunriseCapitalInvestors.com


    𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts

    Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com


    𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

    01:00 – Mobile Home Parks & Parking Assets

    01:30 – Why Parking Assets?

    04:50 – Parking Structure vs. Surface Lot: Cost & Maintenance

    07:15 – Passive Investing: Audiobook & Podcast Rebrand!

    08:05 – Consistent Returns: Multifamily Investments in 2025

    09:20 – 24 Quarters of Consistent Revenue

    12:00 – Parking Garage Stability

    14:00 – Real Estate: From Crisis to Mobile Home Park Success

    17:40 – Probability in Rental Market

    19:00 – Early Work: The Foundation of My Money Mindset

    21:00 – An Entrepreneurial Journey

    23:00 – Key Metrics Beyond the Numbers

    24:40 – Increase Occupancy and Maximize Returns

    25:20 – Why Market Matters MORE Than the Property!

    30:21 – Faster Ways to Make Money: Beyond Real Estate

    32:50 – Empowering Your Team: Great Decisions Under Pressure

    37:50 – Early Financial Struggles: A Teenager's Reality

    42:48 – The Seven Series: Commercial vs. Residential with Kevin Bupp.


    #Real estate #Syndication #multifamily #passive income



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    49 mins
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