The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

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Welcome to The Real Estate Espresso Podcast, your morning shot of what's new in the world of real estate investing. Join investor, syndicator, developer, and author Victor J. Menasce as he shares his daily real estate investment outlook. Our weekday episodes deliver 5 minutes of high-energy, high-impact content to fuel your success. Plus, don't miss our weekend editions featuring exclusive …

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Slow and Steady with John Casmon

<p>John Casmon is based in Cincinnati where he invests in multi-family apartments. On today's show we are talking about how their investment thesis has shifted to meet market conditions. </p><p>To …

Apr 05, 2026 · 13m

California Infill with Jared Jones

<p>Jared Jones is based in Riverside California where he leads Middle Housing Partners. On today's how we are talking about how the zoning rules have changed and what is working …

Apr 05, 2026 · 15m

Healthcare Could Drive Your Investment Thesis

<p>On today’s show, we’re talking about a real estate thesis that I believe deserves a lot more attention, and that is investing within a radius of major healthcare institutions.</p><p>When I …

Apr 03, 2026 · 6m

Not Breaking News - Social Security Is Insolvent

<p>On March 25, 2026, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing called, “Social Security: A Discussion on the Facts and the Path Forward.”</p><p>According to the testimony presented to the committee, …

Apr 02, 2026 · 5m

BOM - The EOS Life by Gino Wickman

<p>We have a new sponsor on the show. The Cost Segregation Guys are the leading service provider in the US and they have helped tens of thousands of owners improve …

Apr 01, 2026 · 6m

What Can AI Help You Stop Doing?

<p>On today’s show, we’re talking about the flurry of new capabilities being released in Claude, and more specifically, how these new tools can take real work off your plate as …

Mar 31, 2026 · 6m

The Deflationary Economy

<p>Today we’re talking about the deflationary impact of an oil shock.</p><p>Now that might sound counterintuitive at first. After all, if oil prices spike, and if shortages appear in oil, aluminum, …

Mar 30, 2026 · 5m

Distressed Debt with Chris Seveney

<p>Chris Seveney is based in Northern Virginia. He invests in distressed residential debt across the US. But not everywhere. There are some jurisdictions that heavily favor the borrower and make …

Mar 29, 2026 · 12m

Deep Due Diligence with Shane Pogue

<p>Shane Pogue is based in Dallas Texas where he uses his investigative skills to help investors with due diligence. </p><p>To connect with Shane, he can be found on LinkedIn at …

Mar 28, 2026 · 11m

AMA - Expensive Connection Fees

<p>Today is another AMA episode, (Ask Me Anything). Our question comes from Tracy in Washington State who writes:</p><p>I’m working on a 144-unit apartment project in an older jurisdiction where the …

Mar 27, 2026 · 5m

Difficult Office Conversions

<p>On today's show we are analyzing an office to residential conversion project in Washington DC that was reported in the Wall Street Journal. The developer bought it at a great …

Mar 26, 2026 · 5m

What Does Cape Coral Teach Us?

<p>We have a new sponsor on the Real Estate Espresso podcast. If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’ll know that we have rarely had any sponsored …

Mar 25, 2026 · 6m

The Lasting Impact of the Persian Gulf War

<p>On today’s show, we’re talking about the lasting impact of war in the Persian Gulf on oil prices, and more importantly, the cascading effects on real estate here in the …

Mar 24, 2026 · 6m

The Corner Pharmacy Is Gone

<p>If you've driven through any American town or suburb lately, chances are you've noticed a vacant Walgreens. Or a shuttered CVS. Or a boarded-up Rite Aid. These aren't isolated closures. …

Mar 23, 2026 · 5m

Debt Free Industrial with Joel Friedland

<p>Joel Friedland is based in Chicago where he has a sizeable portfolio of industrial properties, virtually all of them are debt free. This is a choice, not an outcome. </p><p>Today's …

Mar 22, 2026 · 11m

Important Tax Deadlines with Joel Landon

<p>Joel Landon is based in Salt Lake City and he is with Heritage IRA. On today's show we are talking about the opportunity to reduce your 2025 tax obligation by …

Mar 22, 2026 · 17m

Who Benefits From The Persian Gulf War?

<p>Today we’re talking about the war in the Persian Gulf, and why a market like Lake Charles, Louisiana could be a real beneficiary, even if the war were to end …

Mar 20, 2026 · 4m

Two Minutes of Due Diligence

<p> On today show, we are talking about performing even the most basic of due diligence when it comes to potential suppliers, customers, tenants, lenders, brokers.</p><p>It is sad to say, …

Mar 19, 2026 · 4m

When Is Regulation Confiscation?

<p>Today we're looking at New York City, and specifically at the combined impact of two policies associated with Mayor Mamdani's housing agenda, a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments and a …

Mar 18, 2026 · 6m

My AI Agent Hacked A Website

<p>As part of my ongoing research for the podcast, I’ve been using AI to help streamline information gathering. That, in itself, is not too controversial. If you’re tracking multiple markets, …

Mar 17, 2026 · 5m

Asking Better Strategic Questions

<p>Today, I want to talk about the right questions to be asking when it comes to adopting AI in your business.</p><p>There’s a lot of noise around AI right now. Most …

Mar 16, 2026 · 4m

Master Planned Communities with Tom Staub

<p>Tom Staub is based in Austin Texas where he develops master planned communities through central and south-east Texas. On today's show we are talking about the attraction and challenges of …

Mar 16, 2026 · 12m

Looking Into The Future with Robby Butler

<p>Robby Butler is Managing Director at Y Street Capital. He's based in St. Louis plays a key role in our company. On today's show we are talking about how real …

Mar 15, 2026 · 17m

Stagflation Will Be Back

<p>On today’s show we are talking about a parallel between present day circumstances and 1973. The mid 1970’s were characterized by the simultaneous surge in inflation and economic contraction. These …

Mar 13, 2026 · 6m

How Many More Data Centers Do We Need?

<p>When I first started my training in electrical engineering I was using a large mainframe computer at the university. Most other students had to book time in one of the …

Mar 12, 2026 · 5m

The HUD Express Lane

<p>Today we’re talking about the HUD Express Lane initiative.</p><p>Now, whenever government launches something called an Express Lane, people naturally assume it means the opposite. That’s not what this is. This …

Mar 12, 2026 · 5m

Hidden Property Tax Triggers

<p>Last week we talked about property taxes being reset when land changes hands. That is true, but it is not the whole story. One of our listeners, Steve related a …

Mar 10, 2026 · 5m

A Second Brain Becomes Your Corporate Memory

<p>Today I want to talk about the benefit of having an AI second brain in your real estate investing business.</p><p>This is a topic that’s getting more attention lately, and for …

Mar 09, 2026 · 5m

AI Mastermind in Sonoma

<p>Today's show is a live talk that I gave a few weeks ago in Sonoma on how to use AI to gain leverage in your real estate investing business. I …

Mar 08, 2026 · 46m

Innovative Property Management with Chris Lento

<p>Chris Lento is based in Boston, but he invests across the Southeast United States. On today's show we are talking about some of the approaches his team uses to improve …

Mar 07, 2026 · 13m