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Brandon Elliott is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and credit expert who transformed his life after surviving a devastating explosion that left him with burns over 40% of his body and overcoming house arrest. Through relentless self-education, persistence, and faith, he built a real estate portfolio that helped him achieve a $3.5 million net worth and earn recognition as one of Yahoo Finance's Top 100. After using strategic credit to acquire and renovate investment properties, Brandon became financially free and founded Credit Counsel Elite, where he teaches others how to leverage credit as a powerful tool to build wealth, invest in real estate, and create lasting financial freedom. Here's some of the topics we covered: Brandon Elliott's journey from poverty, drugs, and a life changing explosion How a mentor, faith, and second chance completely changed his life Breaking into real estate with zero money using 0% credit cards The hidden rules banks use to approve massive credit lines Building wealth with the BRRRR strategy and long distance investing Scaling from small rentals to luxury ground up developments in San Diego Why Brandon sold his portfolio to focus on bigger opportunities and helping others To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

In this episode of Own Your Power, discover why adding value is the ultimate key to creating lasting success, fulfillment, and legacy. Learn how focusing on serving others, finding your purpose, and making a meaningful impact can transform your business, relationships, and personal growth while positioning you to thrive in times of opportunity. Own your power with this Success Tip. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Ryan Byrne is the founder of Cashflow Capital Club and a multifamily operator specializing in operational value-add acquisitions and ground-up development of A-Class senior communities. After serving in the United States Marine Corps and working in Wall Street Mergers and Acquisitions, Ryan transitioned into real estate as a passive investor before becoming an operator. His team has completed 15 value-add acquisitions, actively manages 1,500 units, has 1,200 units in development, and partners with over 200 investors across markets including Dallas, Charleston, Savannah, and Orlando. Ryan joined Rod's Warrior Group in 2025. Here's some of the topics we covered: Ryan Byrne's journey from the Marine Corps and Wall Street to multifamily real estate How joining the right network accelerated partnerships and deal opportunities Landing a 145 unit value add deal after underwriting more than 300 properties Raising millions from friends and family by sharing opportunities instead of chasing investors Conservative underwriting strategies that protect deals when everything goes wrong Scaling from one acquisition to 1,500 units through systems, partnerships, and vertical integration Why Ryan is betting big on senior housing development and the future of the asset class If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Ralph Sampson is a public insurance adjuster with Goodman Gable Gould/Adjusters International. With more than 35 years of experience in property insurance claims, he has represented commercial property owners through complex fire, hurricane, tornado, and large-scale catastrophe losses. His firm specializes in first-party property damage claims, business interruption, building valuation, inventory services, and complete claim management for commercial property owners. Here's some of the topics we covered: Why Every Real Estate Investor Needs a Public Adjuster Rod Khleif's $7 Million Fire Claim and Insurance Battle How Insurance Companies Reduce Payouts and Delay Claims Maximizing Loss of Income and Business Interruption Recovery Hidden Insurance Claim Mistakes That Cost Property Owners Millions The Insurance Coverage Every Multifamily Owner Must Have How to Protect Your Properties Before Disaster Strikes To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

Harvey Lockhart is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and music educator who transitioned into real estate investing in 2018 and joined Rod Khleif's Warrior group in December 2021. Since then, he has partnered in a 28-unit multifamily property and two single-family homes while pursuing new construction and development projects in Exuma, Bahamas, including a 34-unit hotel and 15 condos. As founder and executive director of the HEAL Center for the Arts, Harvey combines his passion for music with entrepreneurship to make an impact in both the arts and real estate. Here's some of the topics we covered: Harvey Lockhart's journey from music educator to real estate investor Learning expensive lessons from first single family investments Landing a 28 unit apartment deal through networking and the Warrior community Using creative financing with loan assumption and seller financing Unlocking massive value by raising below market rents Why boots on the ground partners are critical for multifamily success Taking massive action and Harvey's vision for residential assisted living investing If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

In this episode of Own Your Power, discover why loyalty is one of the most powerful forces for building meaningful relationships, lasting success, and a fulfilling life. Learn how integrity, honesty, respect, and self-sacrifice create the foundation for trust, why true loyalty is earned through consistent actions, and how surrounding yourself with loyal people starts by becoming someone worthy of their loyalty. Own your power with this Success Tip. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Dr. Alexander C. Cartwright is a Ph.D. economist, former Associate Professor and Chair of the Management Department at Ferris State University, and CEO and Co-Founder of HotelSHIFT Holdings. He specializes in acquiring distressed hotels below replacement cost and converting them into workforce housing, with more than 500 units currently under conversion and another 500+ in the pipeline across markets including Denver, Houston, and Grand Rapids. A published economist and member of the Mackinac Center's Board of Scholars, Alexander combines academic expertise with innovative real estate investing to create affordable housing without relying on government subsidies or tax credits. Here's some of the topics we covered: From Economics Professor to Hotel Conversion Investor Why Converting Distressed Hotels Beats Traditional Multifamily Finding Massive Value in Workforce Housing Conversions The Strategy Behind Buying Cheap Hotels and Creating Affordable Housing Real Deal Breakdowns From Houston to Denver Why Hotels Fail and Create Incredible Investment Opportunities Inflation AI and the Future of Real Estate Investing To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

Jay and Tana are the managing partners of Neighborhood Capital Resources (NCR) and joined Rod's Warrior Group in January 2020. With decades of combined experience in residential lending and real estate investing, they have built a multifamily portfolio of more than 300 units, completing multiple acquisitions alongside fellow Warriors, including a $7.8 million, 124-unit apartment community. Together, they specialize in sourcing, acquiring, and asset managing value-add multifamily investments while providing quality affordable housing and strong returns for investors. Here's some of the topics we covered: From Mortgage Lending to 300 Plus Units Why They Chose Multifamily and Joined Rod's Warrior Program Landing Their First 72 Unit Off Market Deal Through Relationships Buying a 124 Unit Apartment Complex Below Market Value The Renovation Strategy They Changed After Seeing Instant Rent Growth Asset Management Secrets and the Metrics Every Investor Should Track How Community, Partnerships, and Underwriting Fueled Their Success If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Own Your Power explores the transformative power of congruency, aligning what you know, say, and do with your core values and authentic self. Discover how trusting your intuition, embracing who you are, living in alignment with your goals, and committing fully to your decisions can build confidence, strengthen relationships, and help you become truly unstoppable. Own your power with this Success Tip. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Danielle DiMartino Booth is the founder and CEO of QI Research, a global macroeconomic and market intelligence firm she launched in 2015 after spending nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, where she advised President Richard W. Fisher during the financial crisis. A leading expert on monetary policy and financial markets, she is the author of FED UP and a frequent contributor to CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, and The Wall Street Journal, bringing decades of experience from the Federal Reserve, Credit Suisse, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. You can check out Danielle's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI Here's some of the topics we covered: From Wall Street to the Federal Reserve and why she became "Fed Up" How Federal Reserve policies fueled housing bubbles and distorted the economy Why inflation, jobs, and economic data may be telling the wrong story The growing distress in multifamily real estate and where the biggest opportunities lie Housing Bubble 2.0, changing demographics, and why home prices still have room to fall Recession risks, AI-driven job losses, and the future of the U.S. labor market What comes next for interest rates, inflation, and the American economy To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe