Behind The Facade - Real Estate Investing

269. Property Market Update (Christmas Edition)

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 269 - Christmas and the New Year is upon us so I thought I would give you a brief update on the market and what I am up to  - I hope you enjo...

268. Legacy - What We Leave Behind

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to my former personal assistant Mia Ross or Mia Delaney as I remember her when she first started working for me.  I learned...

267. How to SCALE your Business Across the UK with Andrew Clancy

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 267. How to SCALE your Business Across the UK with Andrew Clancy In this episode I speak with Andrew Clancy, Founder of Coreus Group and C Squ...

266. Budget 2026 - will it Help or Hinder Housing?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 266. Budget 2026 - will it Help or Hinder Housing? In this episode I cover the various news and events that have emerged in the past week - fr...

265. Pay Attention to Who is Advising You | Dave Quinn

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 265. Pay Attention to Who is Advising You | Dave Quinn In this episode I speak with Dave Quinn a financial planner in Ireland.  We discuss th...

264. Should we fear Inward Migration?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 264. Should we fear Inward Migration? In this episode I cover a recent report from the Irish Government's Department of Finance which predicts...

263. From Restaurant Owner to Real Estate with Gino Barbaro

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 263. From Restaurant Owner to Real Estate with Gino Barbaro On this episode Gino Barbaro shares his journey from restaurant owner to becoming ...

262. Should You Buy Property in Spain?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 262. Should You Buy Property in Spain? I am back after a 6 week break in which I went to Spain and stayed in my old home that I purchased at t...

261. How to Build True Freedom with Jason Graystone

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

261. How to Build True Freedom with Jason Graystone My guest this week is Jason Graystone who is joining us for the second time having had a conversat...

260. No More Work for Housing Developers?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 260. No More Work for Housing Developers? In this episode we discuss the current dysfunction in the market with the latest news and announceme...

259. Investing in Luxury: The Bellwood Revolution with Bo Belmont

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

259. Investing in Luxury: The Bellwood Revolution with Bo Belmont My guest this week is Bo Belmont who shares his remarkable journey from overcoming p...

258. Will the New RPZ Reforms Make the Housing Crisis Worse?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

258. Will the New RPZ Reforms Make the Housing Crisis Worse? I was asked if I could come to the RTE Prime Time Studio to give my reaction to the new r...

257. The Anti transaction With Andrew Rhatigan

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 257. The Anti transaction With Andrew Rhatigan This week I speak with Andrew Rhatigan on his unique approach to the real estate market, focusi...

256. Boosting your Property Investment Skills

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

256. Boosting your Property Investment Skills In this weeks episode coincides with my wedding anniversary so I will keep it short. *** Accelerator - h...

255 Ask About Wealth with Paul Overy

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 255. Ask About Wealth with Paul Overy In this conversation, Paul Overy, founder of Ask About Wealth, reveals the overlooked truths behind Irel...

254 From Crisis to Chaos: Is the Housing System Beyond Repair?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 254. From Crisis to Chaos: Is the Housing System Beyond Repair? In this episode, I confront the accelerating dysfunction in Ireland's housing ...

253. The Very Best Episodes of BTF Season 5

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 253. The Very Best Episodes of BTF Season 5 The last episode of Season 5 and we choose the 5 most popular episodes to pick some highlights fro...

252. How Boring Assets Make Big Money with Mattew Ricciardella

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 252. How Boring Assets Make Big Money with Mattew Ricciardella   In this conversation, Matthew Ricciardella breaks down the surprising powe...

251. Navigating Burnout in Business with Jess Lenouvel

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 251. Navigating Burnout in Business with Jess Lenouvel   In this conversation, Jess Lenouvel opens up about her personal journey with burno...

250. Trump Tariff Turmoil and its Impact on Real Estate

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 250. Trump Tariff Turmoil and its Impact on Real Estate In this episode I celebrate the 250th episode and discuss the news of the week (probab...

249. Innovating the Mortgage Industry with Jason Henneberry

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 249. Innovating the Mortgage Industry with Jason Henneberry In this conversation, Jason Henneberry shares his journey through the mortgage ind...

248. Some Lessons from the Elon Musk Backlash

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 248. Some Lessons from the Elon Musk Backlash In this episode I unpack the lessons to be learnt from Elon Musk getting involved in politics an...

247. Be Careful Who You Take Advice From | James Askew

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 247. Be Careful Who You Take Advice From My guest this week is James Askew of Aspinell Developments.  Working in the Kent and South East Lond...

246. The Time Advantage - How Smart Investors Leverage Time

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 246. The Time Advantage In this episode I discuss how smart investors leverage time and run through 5 time realated concepts and stratgies tha...

245. How to Invest in Property as an Expat

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 245. How to Invest in Property as an Expat In this episode my guest is John who discusses the intricacies and challenges of living and investi...

244. Becoming a More Resilient Investor

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 244. Becoming a More Resilient Investor In this episode I discuss the difficult experience I had on my recent travels, when there were a few c...

243. The Wealth Elevator with Lane Kawaoka

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 243. The Wealth Elevator with Lane Kawaoka In this episode I speak with Lane Kawaoka, a former civil engineer turned real estate investor, abo...

242. The Importance of Tenacity in this Business

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 242. The Importance of Tenacity in this Business In this conversation I recound the travel chaos of a recent trip and somehow tie it back to t...

241. Put the Right People in the Right Seats with Andrew Reichart

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 241. Put the Right People in the Right Seats with Andrew Reichart In this conversation I speak with Andrew Reichart of Birgo Cpital and Birgo ...

240. A Return to Property Tax Breaks of the 2000s?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 240. A Return to Property Tax Breaks of the 2000s? In this conversation I discuss the recent news that the Irish Cabinet is to consider tax br...

239. Navigating Off-Grid Land Opportunities with Logan Swanson

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 239. Navigating Off-Grid Land Opportunities with Logan Swanson In this conversation I speak with Logan Swanson as we delve into the world of l...

238. Will the RPZ be Abolished in 2025 (hot take)

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 238. Will the RPZ be Abolished in 2025 (hot take) In this episode I respond to news that the government announced it is currently reviewing th...

237. Recognising when you're in an Information Vacuum

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 237. Recognising when you're in an Information Vacuum In this episode I explain my recent absence and describe an upsetting 24-hours not being...

236. The Assisted Living Opportunity with Marcus Hodges

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

236. The Assisted Living Opportunity with Marcus Hodges In this episode I speak with Marcus Hodges of Birch Grove.  We discuss the evolving landscape...

235. Quick Podcast Format & Channel Update

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

235. Quick Podcast Format & Channel Update In this episode I outline some changes I intend to introduce to the format of the podcast with a short addi...

234. The Art of Property Development & Finance with Saam Lowni

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 234. The Art of Property Development & Finance with Saam Lowni My guest this week is Saam Lowni whi shares his extensive journey in the real e...

233. Lessons from the LA Wild Fires

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 233. Lessons from the LA Wild Fires  In this episode, the first of 2025 we discuss the lessons that can be gleaned from the devastating wild ...

232. Stop Putting Things Off | Jean Pierre De Villiers

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 232. Stop Putting Things Off | Jean Pierre De Villiers In this episode, the final episode of 2024, I am delighted to re-introduce you my perfo...

231. Are House Prices 10% Overvalued?

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 231. Are House Prices 10% Overvalued? In this episode I discusses the current state of the Irish housing market, focusing on a recent report b...

230. From Dublin to Dubai with Fintan Flannelly

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 230. From Dublin to Dubai with Fintan Flannelly In this episode I am overseas in the Middle East, Dubai to be exact and recording the podcast ...

229. Constructive Suffering and the Resilient Mind with Christian Ray Flores

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 229. Constructive Suffering and the Resilient Mind with Christian Ray Flores In this conversation I speak with Christian Ray Flores on the the...

228. Should I Move to Dubai?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 228. Should I Move to Dubai? In this episode I share my recent trip to Dubai, reflecting on the city's vibrant energy, the potential for livin...

227. Irish & European Property Update

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 227. Irish & European Property Update In this episode I discuss the upcoming general election in Ireland, the devastating floods in Valencia a...

226. Financial Independence & Your Investor DNA with Joey Muré

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

226. Financial Independence & Your Investor DNA with Joey Muré In this episode I speak with Joey Mure discuss the importance and significance of taki...

225 Where Next for the Property Market?

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 225. Where Next for the Property Market? In this episode I address a pressing question around the future of the property market, particularly ...

224. Buying and Selling Raw Land with Brent Bowers

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 224 - my guest this week is Brent Bowers from Colorado Springs, who shares his journey into land investing, discussing the benefits of seller ...

223. The National Retrofit Plan & SEAI Grants Explained

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 223 - in this episode I discuss the recent in-person event featuring guest speaker Krystyna Rawicz, who shared insights on property investment...

222. The HMO Investing Strategy in Ireland (part 2)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 222. HMO Investing in Ireland (part 2) In this episode I delve into the intricacies of HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) investing in Ireland...

221. Streamlining The Rental System with Conor McGarry

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 221 - this week I am discussing the Irish rental market bottlenecks and issues with Conor McGarry, the Founder of Irish rental portal startup ...

220. Your Real Estate Investing Roadmap

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 220 - this week I dive deep into an online training I created called YOUR REAL ESTATE ROADMAP where I take you through a number of steps that ...

219. Mindset and Multi-family Investing | Randy Langenderfer

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 219 - this week I am discussing investing in multi-family through syndication with my guest Randy Langenderfer.  This is a great episode at r...

218. Lessons on Building a Memorable Life

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 218 - this week I turned 52 and my son turned 4.  My daughter got her leaving cert results and is off to college - its been a busy couple of ...

217. Getting Yourself Mortgage Ready | Margaret Barrett

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 217 - this week I discuss the mortgage market and getting mortgage ready with Mags Barrett who is the Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators...

216. Getting People to Give you Money | Rick Otton

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 216 - this week I discuss the power of body language and the subconsious with my guest Rick Otton - when it comes to power or persuasion and g...

215. Grow Your Portfolio Using Seller Finance | Ray Glymph

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 215 - this week I discuss the potential for a real estate investor to turn the sellers desire to exit into motivation to have them finance you...

214. The Rebuild - Overcoming Setbacks & Challenges

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 214 - this week I discuss the traumatic impact that prolonged stress or challenging experiences can have on your psychology and mindset.  I h...

213. The HMO Investing Strategy in Ireland

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 213 - this week I release part 1 of my 'HMO series' discussing a popular theme - the HMO investment strategy, in particular for Irish investor...

212. Why Join a Property Mastermind?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 212 - this week I open up my Property Mastermind for you to listen in as though you were a fly on the wall.  The members share what they are ...

211. AI - The Biggest Risks & Opportunities Ahead

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 211 - this episode may blow your mind!  I am not typically prone to drama of overhype so I hope this doesnt come across that way.  Challengi...

210. Psychology in Business & Investing

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 210 - this week I discuss the quality of your thoughts and the power of psychology when it comes to business and investing - I hope you enjoy!...

209. Unlocking Value in Self-Storage | Jacob Vanderslice

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 209 - this week I explore the self-storage facility sector with Jacob Vanderslice of Vanwest Partners.  Based in Denver Colodado but investin...

208. Irish Property Tax - a conversation with Brendan Allen

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 208 - today I am speaking with Brendan Allen, a seasoned Irish property tax expert. He shares insights on navigating VAT, using limited co...

207. Why the Housing Crisis is set to Continue

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 207 - this week I discuss the housing crisis following reports from the Housing Commission on the dire state of the situation - enjoy! Join my...

206. Are you Investing as a Professional or an Amateur?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 206 - this week being mental health awareness week I thought I would discuss some of the biggest causes of stress as an investors - making mis...

205. The Growing Influence of Social Media in Property with Joanne Lavelle

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 205 - this week I am recovering from a nasty virus and playing catch up on a missed episode.  My guest today is Joanne Lavelle of Michael Lav...

204. The Unintended Consequences of Government Housing Policy

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 204 - this week I discuss the impact that changes to government housing policy, designed to ease the market in some way, such as slowing down ...

203. Education, Action, Skills and Experience

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 203 - this week I discuss the concept of E.A.S.E. which is a framework I have developed around seeking education, taking action, developing sk...

202. How to go about Funding Your DEAL

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 202 - this week I reveal some of the scrutiny you need to give your property deal before attempting to raise money from a lender - run it thro...

201. Mortgage Money Mindset

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 201 - this week I discuss some of the projects and opportunities I am currently working on.  Please see links below 👇🏼 Skool Community:...

200. What Have The Last 200 Podcast Episodes Taught Me?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 200 - we finally made it to 200!  This week I dive into some of the lessons and insights gleaned from producing the last 200 podcast episodes...

199. Time In The Market vs Timing The Market

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 199 - I open this weeks episode with the news that leo Varadkar resigned today, then discuss my recent walk along the soon to open Dublin Port...

198. How to Market you Real Estate Business with Cody Tritter

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 198 - this week my guest is Cody Tritter from Calgary, Canada.  We discuss marketing tactics and how to get your real estate business in fron...

197. Property Investing - What's Your Next Move?

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 197 - this week I discuss what it takes to create insane value in a product or service and then explore what a high value property investment ...

196. Strategies for Adding Value to Property Assets

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 196 - this week I discuss a variety of stratgies that can be used to add value to your property or land.  I hope you enjoy… Book a call - h...

195. Getting Started in Property with No Money | Susannah Cole

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 195 - this week my guest is Susannah Cole.  She started in property because she had a problem to solve. As a head of household with two littl...

194. Commercial Property and the Flex Model with Jerry Alexander

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 194 - this week I bring my friend Jerry Alexander back for a return discussion on the commercial market and how his flexible office model has ...

193. The Impact of Refugees on the Housing Crisis in Ireland

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 193 - a controvercial topic that will attract a lot of comments both positive and negative in certain social media platforms.  Let me know wh...

192. What Next for Commercial Real Estate with Antony Slumbers

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 192 - this week we have another return guest Mr Antony Slumbers who I had on the show a few days after the birth of my son who is now 3 and a ...

191. Funding your Property Deal - a Conversation with David Jelly

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 191 - this week we have another return guest - David Jelly of Irish peer to peer lending platform Property Bridges.  This discussion centres ...

190. From Lord Mayor to Property Investor - a Conversation with Tom Dylan

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 190 - this week I speak with Manchster property investor Tom Dylan, who spent 5 years in Japan before returning to the UK for a stint as the L...

189. Plan B Investing: Surviving the Unplanned

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 189 - this week I discuss a couple of unexpected things that happened over the last few days that reminded me about how random unplanned event...

188. The Final Podcast of 2023

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 188 - in this episode we round up insights for the Top 10 downloaded podcasts in the year 2023.  Wishing you a Happy New Year.  I hope you e...

187. Mortgage Rates - Where are they going in 2024 and beyond?

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 187 - this week I cover mortgage rates, how they are set, who sets them, what central banks do, where interest rates are likely to go in 2024/...

186. Slowing Down to Speed Up with Jason Cannon

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 186 - this week I discuss the mindset and phychology with Jason Cannon, a former career estate agent turned business coach.  I hope you enjoy...

185. Industrial Real Estate, Debt, Focus & Resilience | Joel Friedland

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 185 - this week I discuss the industrial property market with Joel Friedland, an expert based out of the Chicago area in the US.  What is not...

184. The Dublin Riots & Some Economic Red Flags

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 184 - this week we discuss the horrendous attack on innocent school children and the lunacy that took place a few hours later when a mob of ho...

183. Creating 3 Billion of Value in 30 Years | Harry Hyman

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 183 - this week I have a conversation with Harry Hyman, Founder and CEO of PHP Group.  Based in the UK but with a growing footprint in Irelan...

182. Should I Buy my Parents Home and let them Retire?

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 182 - this week I respond to a question on the topic of buying your parents home and allowing them to retire.  This covers a number of headin...

181. Coping with Stress and Personal Guarantees - a Conversation with Zaf Bhunnoo

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 181 - this week I discuss the issue of stress when a deal goes badly wrong.  My guest this week is Zaf Bhunnoo from London, a real estate dev...

180. Performance Coaching & Radical Accountability

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 180 - apologies for the crappy audio this week!  Rookie mistake - I promise this wont happen again!  This week I am exploring the importance...

179. Is Another Recession & Property Crash Inevitable?

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 179 - this week I reveal a new format which includes audio from my new weekly YouTube video covering focussed investment content - in this cas...

178. The Power of Your Property Network

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 178 - this week I discuss the power of your property network by delving into the lessons and insights uncovered over the weekend at our quarte...

177. Overcoming Stress & Self Limiting Beliefs with Alan Siebenaler

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 177 - my guest this week is Alen Siebenaler, a real estate investor and broker based in Santa Barbara, California in the US.  A 23 year veter...

176. Property Bites - Real Estate News & Events from Across Ireland and the UK

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 176 - this week we try out a new format - Property Bites.  This is a collection of real estate news and events from across Ireland and the UK...

175. When Deals Go Seriously Bad!

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 175 - this week I outline the wild swings in fortune around the Beckett Building in Dublin which went from a reciever appointment in 2008 to a...

174. Why You Should Hire a Building Surveyor with Krystyna Rawicz

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 174 - my guest this week is Krystyna Rawicz of Krystyna Rawicz Associates and our conversation covers her insights as a building surveyor with...

173. The Differences between the UK and Irish Property Markets

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 173 - this week I explore the differences in how landlords are being treated in their respective home markets of the UK and Ireland with some ...

172. Tips and Strategies to Accumulate a Lot of Money

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 172 - this week I discuss a topic that is on the minds of most everyone you are ever going to meet - Money!  In particular I want to explore ...

171. From UK Contractor to Living The Dream with Greg Wilkes

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 171 - this week my guest is Greg Wilkes who started his career off as an apprentice tradesman before starting a successful loft conversion bus...

170. I'm back again! So what happened and where did I go?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 170 - its time for a little explanation as to what happened last week.  What could have caused me to break an unbroken run of 169 consecutive...