Behind The Facade - Real Estate Investing
Episodes
169. How Well Do You Really Know Yourself?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 169 - how often do you dwell on what is driving you? Are you clear on the source of your core motivations? This week I dive into these que...
168. Does your Property's Energy Rating Pose an Investment Risk?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 168 - this week I cover the Irish building energy rating (BER) and the UK's energy performance certificate (EPC) and just how much attention y...
167. Challenging Times for Irish Landlords - a Conversation with Mary Conway
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 167 - my guest this week is Mary Conway, Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners Association IPOA, owner of Janus Estates which provides prop...
166. The Moving House Episode (short)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 166 - today I record the episode whilst in the middle of moving to a new family home, there is so much to do and coordinate I had no time to g...
165. Resilience and Dealing with Difficult Situations
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 165 - today we cover the topic of Resilience which I spoke about at my recent keynote talk in London. I also cover a piece of news which dir...
164. The Construction Sector Needs More Women - a Conversation with Michaela Wain
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 164 - my guest this week is Michaela Wain from Bolton in the UK, she is one of the few women in the UK construction sector enjoying success. ...
163. Changes in Workplace Design & Strategy
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 163 - today we are looking at the ways in which the workplace is changing. I am noticing not so subtle shifts in the way the office is being...
162. Brainstorming & Resourcefulness in Property
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 162 - this is part 1 of a 3 part series where I take a deep dive into the habits and behaviours of a successful investor, with a particular fo...
161. How Builders can Cash in on Property Investment
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 161 - this week I am covering a topic that has resonated with many of the people who have joined my program that come from a construction back...
160. Property Investment Risks and How to Mitigate Them
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 160 - this week we are talking about property investment risk and how to mitigate or reduce those risks - I hope you enjoy! New Coaching Cours...
159. How to Overcome the Procrastination Holding you Back
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 159 - this week I dive into the dreaded procrastination, something I suffer from on a regular basis. It turns out there is quite a bit of sc...
158. Where Should a Beginner Look for Property Training?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 158 - its not often that I post a shameless plug for one of my coaching product but today is one of those rare occaisions. I made this in re...
157. Estate Agency Innovation - a Conversation with Owen Reilly
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 157 - my guest this week is Owen Reilly, founder of the Dublin-based estate agency of the same name. This conversation covers a lot of topic...
156. Scaling your Residential Portfolio - a Conversation with Adam Lawrence
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 156 - the fact I have uploaded 155 episodes without a repeat guest guest some way to highlighting the value of Adam Lawrence - a UK property i...
155. The Current State of the Office Market
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 155 - a short episode this week covering some of the struggles we are experiencing in the commercial office market with mixed signals coming f...
154. Buying Property with a Pension - a Conversation with Christina P Buckley
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 154 - my guest today is Christina P Buckley, a property developer and consultant through her studies in accountancy, tax and finance and her 2...
153. Going Pro in Sport, Business and Life - a Conversation with Matt Grady
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 153 - this week we take a detour from the typical conversations and introduce a topic not really tackled to date - the lessons that are transf...
152. The Importance of Good Design - a Conversation with Raquel Aparicio
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 152 - today I am speaking with Raquel Aparicio of MarDesign. Raquel has many years of high-end design experience from her years spent living...
151. Supercharge Your Year - My Peak Productivity Tips
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 151 - to complement last weeks episode I thought I would discuss the process of planning your year ahead. This includes work on your values,...
150. How to Optimise your Productivity & Discipline
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episiode 150 - another milestone I am proud to have reached so this week its going to be a little different as I dive into the various systems I have ...
149. SVB - Not Another Banking Collapse?!
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 149 - the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) might seem a million miles away from your local property market but there are lessons to be le...
148. Swapping a Racquet for Real Estate - a Conversation with Andres Bernal
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 148 - this weeks conversation takes us to Conneticut in the US where I discuss real estate with Andres Bernal. With a tennis scholarship und...
147. Modular Construction: The Solution to the Housing Crisis?
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 147 - modular construction has been around for decades but is hitting the headlines lately as a divisive issue being used to attack the govern...
146. What is the Optimum Size for a Property Deal?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 146 - should you invest in the small deals or the big deals? Can you afford to choose? What are the pros and cons of each? These are som...
145. Generate More Business Calls - a Conversations with Richard Woods
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 145 - have you ever wondered what its like behind the scenes on a TV show like 'The Apprentice' - my guest today has first hand knowledge havi...
144. Looking Back on My Worst Ever Property Deal
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 144 - the final installment in my series on My FIrst, Best and Worst Deals. This episode focuses on some of the deals that went badly wrong ...
143. Looking Back on my Best Ever Deal
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 143 - today I cover my best ever deal which, on reflecction had the potential to make or break me as an investor - getting super lucky in any ...
142. Looking Back on My Very First Property Deal
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 142 - today I look back on the first property I ever bought, the lessons learnt and how the overall experience has shaped my view of the prope...
141. Could ChatGPT and AI Solve the Housing Crisis?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 141 - it seems everywhere I look I am seeing articles and videos about ChatGPT and just how groundbreaking this artificial intelligence tool i...
140. Developing an Optimal Investor Mindset
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 140 - with the start of a new year and the potential challenges that lie ahead in many markets I thought it would be an appropriate time to di...
139. Goodbye 2022 - Podcast Update for 2023
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 139 - a very happy new year to you all - welcome to 2023 where I wanted to shake things up a little so you can hear all about it here - I hope...
138. Government Considering Tax Breaks for Developers
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 138 - I never thought I would hear the words 'tax breaks' uttered by an Irish politician when referring to the housing developers but indeed i...
137. Can the Housing Crisis in Ireland actually be fixed?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 137 - this week I explore the history, problems and potential solutions to the housing crisis, not just in my home Irish market but really any...
136. The Houses we are Building are Way Too Big!
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 136 - this weeks topic might be a controvencial one - are the homes we build too big? According to the IGBC we need to reduce the size of ou...
135. Debunking the Top 10 Property Investing Myths
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 135 - its time for a change, too much talk of recession and property crashes. Instead today I focus on the myths that persist about property...
134. The FTX Collapse - Could this be a Lehman Moment for Crypto?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 134 - crypto is collapsing before our very eyes - FTX and SBF have created a WFT moment that is being compared with the Lehman Brothers collap...
133. Tech Sector Meltdown & The Latest Real Estate News
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 133 - so much news this week, starting with the ongoing tech sector meltdown and the fact Twitter and Meta (formerly Facebook) are laying off ...
132. Should I Sell or Withdraw my Offer?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 132 - today I answer the most asked question I have been getting lately - with all this talk about recession and higher interest rates. Inve...
131. New UK Prime Minister and Irish Central Bank Eases its Lending Rules
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 131 - my head is spinning with the rapid change going on around us! Rishi Sunak replaces Liz Truss and the Central Bank of Ireland finally e...
130. The Housing Crisis is About to get WORSE
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 130 - the pressure of residential apartment developers has become ACUTE and so this week I am talking about the prospects for the housing mark...
129. How to Buy Distressed Debt - a Conversation with Scott Carson
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 129 - this week I am delighted to introduce my guest Scott Carson from Austin, Texas who is involved in the buying of distressed mortgage debt...
128. How to Behave in Order to Survive a Crisis
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 128 - time to examine the news headlines that have the potential to screw up the property investment market. If you want to join my mastermi...
127. Are we Entering a Global Economic Crisis?
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 127 - there are a lot of gloomy headlines out there at the moment so lets get into them - introducing a new segment I am calling Real Estate N...
Quick Update on the Podcast
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contact Gavin about joining the next Mastermind cohort - [email protected] Take the Property Investor Readiness Test https://elitepro...
126. Refurbish and Renovate at Scale - a Conversation with Brian Grimes
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 126 - Brian Grimes is a successful real estate developer based in the Bronx in New York City but originally from Philadelphia where he started...
125. The Economics and Attitudes Surrounding Skyscrapers and High Rise Buildings
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 125 - this week I try to combine the anniversary of the 911 terror attacks with the current crisis around energy costs, inflation and the hous...
124. Taking Advantage of an Economic Downturn
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 124 - with all the gloomy headlines you could be forgiven for worrying about what is going on in the market - where is it going and how should...
123. How High Will Interest Rates Go?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 123 - where are rates going? Could they go much higher? How should you prepare? All part of the agenda for this week's episode - I hope ...
122. What is Going on in the Property Investment Market?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 122 - with all the gloomy headlines you could be forgiven for worrying about what is going on in the market - where is it going and how should...
121. What next for the UK Property Market? - A Conversation with Tobi Mancuso
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 121 - this week I welcome my guest Tobi Mancuso from UK property investment firm Track Capital - they also have a Dubai real estate arm. Anyon...
120. Quick Podcast & YouTube Channel Update
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 120 - just a very quick update here and would love your feedback. Any ideas how I might improve the podcast? Also curious - do you actuall...
119. Saudi Arabia's New Megacity Project - the Future or Folly?
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 119 - this week I discuss The Line which was recently announced by Neom in Saudi Arabia. This megacity project promises to be totally sustai...
118. How Currency FX Rates Impact Property Investments
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 118 - this week I answer a listeners question on currency exchange risk and buying property in a currency different to the one you are paid in...
117. The Difficult Choices Facing Commercial Landlords
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 117 - this week I discuss some of the choices and compromises facing a commercial landlord. I hope you enjoy! Take the Property Investor Rea...
116. Scaling a Construction Technology Business - a Conversation with Paul Heming
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 116 - this week I welcome my guest Paul Heming of UK construction technology firm C-Link. Anyone involved in property investment or constructi...
115. Should you Invest Abroad and Buy Foreign Property?
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 115 - two questions I get quite often are "should I buy a property abroad?" and how should I go about investing in foreign property?". This we...
114. Discussing my First In Person Property Investor Meet Up
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 114 - those of you who could not make it to the Property Investor Meet Up that took place in Dublin last Saturday will be able to catch up on ...
113. Will the Crypto Crash have an Impact on Real Estate?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 113 - I sincerely hope you do not have much riding on the crypto market at present, it has gotten real ugly and I believe will continue to. ...
112. How to Raise Money from Investors - a Conversation with Kent Ritter
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 112 - back in the saddle after a few weeks of gallivanting. This week I am speaking with Kent Ritter on the topic of raising money from inve...
111. Should you Prepare for a Global Economic Collapse?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 111 - in this week's podcast I return from honeymoon to a number of negative economic news articles and discuss how one should prepare for suc...
110. The Property Investor Roundtable - Market Outlook
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 110 - its week 2 of my honeymoon and I have opted to playback my most recent coaching talk that I give during the week. Sorry for the shortc...
109. From Terminal to Triathlon - a Conversation with Mark Bryant
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 109 - this week's podcast is a little different but highly valuable nonetheless. Mark Bryant had a successful business until one day his bac...
108. How to Behave Before, During and After a Crisis
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 108 - in this week's podcast I am telling you the advice I recently gave a friend of mine who has experienced a crisis - with the crypto and s...
107. Transitioning from Architect to Developer - a Conversation with Philip Goodman
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 107 - in this week's podcast I discuss the various wins and challenges my guest Philip Goodman has encountered in his career as an architect a...
106. What Next for the Residential Housing Sector?
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 106 - in this week's podcast I respond to a question in my Instagram feed (my IG link below). The comment was around green houses and why th...
105. Coming Back from a 50M Loss - a Conversation with Rod Khleif
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 105 - in this week's podcast I am speaking with multi-family investment guru and coach Rod Khleif from Sarasota, Florida. Rod has a number of ...
104. Elon Musk, Crypto and the Tokenisation of Real Estate
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 104 - in this week's podcast I discuss the tokenisation of the real estate industry. Take the Property Investor Readiness Test https://elitepr...
103. An Obsession with PIFL (Passive Income For Life) - a Conversation with Omni Casey
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 103 - on this weeks podcast comes to you from the National Stud & Gardens in Kildare. My guest is Omni Casey, a real estate investor and bro...
102. What's Holding You Back As A Real Estate Investor?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 102 - in this week's podcast I turn the microscope on the self limiting beliefs that can hold us back as property investors. I hope you enjoy....
101. Street Smart vs Harvard Smart - a Conversation with Sam Liebman
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 101 - in this weeks podcast I am speaking with Author, real estate investor and mentor Sam Liebman. Don't miss this episode as it is packed wi...
100. The TOP 5 Trends Shaping Real Estate in 2022
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 100 - in this weeks podcast I cover the TOP 5 trends that I have personally noticed impacting my work in recent times. Take the Property Inves...
99. An Irish Agent in New York - a Conversation with Shane Fleming
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 99 - on this episode my guest is Shane Fleming, an Irish property agent who has studied and worked in Dublin most of his career but relocated ...
98. Could Events in Ukraine CRASH the Real Estate Market?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 98 - in this weeks we explore the impact the crisis in Ukraine could have across real estate markets across the world. Having just emerged fro...
97. Brief Update on Home and World Events #Ukraine
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 97 - this week I breaks from my typical real estate investment advice to discuss the crisis unfolding in Eastern Europe. Learn more about Gavi...
96. Assembling Your A-Team - a Conversation with Neil Timmins
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 96 - Neil Timmins in an investor and realtor based in De Moines , Iowa. He is the author of the book 'Unicorn Hunting for Real Estate Investme...
95. Should you Become a Contrarian Real Estate Investor?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 95 - in this weeks podcast I take a look at contrarian investing as a methodology or philosophy. Are you emotionally invested in your theory...
94. Turning Crisis into Opportunity - a Conversation with Jake Clopton
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 94 - in this weeks podcast I am speaking with Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital, a real estate financing business based in Chicago, Illinois. Ja...
93. Stocks, Crypto or Real Estate - Which one is Better?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 93 - in this weeks podcast Gavin takes a deep dive in the more popular asset types (stocks and crypto) and compares them with investing in rea...
92. Syndicating your Investments - a Conversation with Anthony Scandariato
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 92 - in this weeks podcast I am speaking with Anthony Scandariato of Red Knight Properties, based out of New Jersey in the US. Anthony has sca...
91. Is the Property Investment Market heading for a CRASH?
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 91 - in this weeks podcast I go back over the question of whether there is a risk of a crash in the property market. Hope you enjoy! You can c...
90. Real Estate Sustainability and Going Green - a Conversation with Nellie Reid
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 90 - in this weeks podcast I speak with Nellie Reid of Meehan Green Sustainability Consultants. Climate change represents the greatest risks...
89. Elon is Predicting a CRASH!! What will happen to Real Estate?
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 89 - Welcome to Season 3 - in this weeks podcast I cover some of the predictions being made by heavy hitters like Elon Musk and Ray Dalio and ...
88. The Year in Review - Best of Behind The Facade 2021
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast I review year that was 2021 with some of the highlights from all 53 episodes released during the last 12 months, including guest...
87. Real Estate News Update and Season 3 Preview
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of the year this episode provides a brief real estate news, personal and professional update along with a preview of what you c...
86. How to Deliver a Powerful Presentation - a Conversation with Andrea Pacini
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast my guest Andrea Pacini explains the importance of and how to deliver a powerful presentation that will impact and persuade your ...
85. How to Scale a PropTech business - a Conversation with Healy Hynes
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks show I am speaking with #PropTech entrepreneur Healy Hynes who is the CEO and Founder of Irish property software business https://www.Be...
84. How to Recognise and Deal with Stress or Overwork
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is the start of December, which can be a stressful time of year for some. So in recognition of this I dive into the issues of stress and ove...
83. Analysing what is Driving the Housing Market
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am doing a deep dive into the drivers of the various housing markets around the world but with a particular focus on the Irish market. I...
82. Property Investment - Getting Started as an Investor
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am going into some of the questions you could ask yourself if you are considering getting into the property market. If you find this int...
81. BONUS - 10 Scenarios that Could Impact Global Growth & Inflation
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a BONUS episode I created after making a slight scheduling error and not wanting you guys to suffer too much. Hope you enjoy! Connect with a...
80. Building a Serviced Accommodation Portfolio - a Conversation with Dave Goodfellow
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Dave Goodfellow who specialises in serviced accommodation. I hope you enjoy! Dave on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.c...
79. What Next for EVERGRANDE and its Potential Impact on the Market
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am talking about Evergrande, the Chinese property conglomerate that is struggling to cover its debt obligations and threatening to bring ...
78. Financials and Deal Structuring - a Conversation with Rod Turner
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am speaking with UK property developer and podcaster Rod Turner who I hold personally responsible for introducing me to the podcasting ga...
77. Property Investment - What to Buy in 2022?
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am delving into which areas of the market I believe are suitably positioned to perform well in 2022. Given all the supply chain issues an...
76. Mastering the Sales Process - a Conversation with Marc O'Dwyer
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this week's show is Marc O'Dwyer, Founder and CEO of Irish financial software company Big Red Cloud. Marc is a successful entrepreneur wi...
75. Dealing with Economic Uncertainty and Other Challenges
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I discuss the current economic uncertainty we are all facing and consider ways in which we can protect ourselves from the risk...
74. Daily Resilience and a Commitment to Consistency
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode I discuss daily resilience, not resilience for the big issues you're facing but for the more mundane daily challenges that crop ...
73. Which Strategy to Choose? and How to Retro Fit Existing Buildings?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode I respond to a new listeners topic suggestion on retro fitting existing buildings and address the confusion around the best stra...
72. Your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats as a Property Investor
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes In this weeks episode I discuss the S.W.O.T. analysis of you, as a property investor. I hope you enjoy! *** Gavin's YouTube Channel - htt...
71. Making the Property Industry Friction Free - a Conversation with Robert Hoban
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes In this weeks episode I discuss innovation in the property industry with Robert Hoban, CEO and Founder of Offr.ie and former Managing Direc...