The internet won’t stop screaming “Housing crash! 2008 again! Get ready!” But what if the entire conversation is upside-down? In this episode, I sit down with George Ellison — the guy who sold a 15,000-home REIT for billions — to break down the truth behind today’s market. And trust me… this story is nothing like the doomsday crowd wants it to be. If you want to invest like the pros instead of guessing like the rest of the internet, check out George’s platform → https://www.propbee.com/They basically built the institutional toolkit for normal people. George walks me through the day his $2.5B deal collapsed in April 2020, why Wall Street predicted 80% of his tenants would stop paying rent, and how the real number ended up being 3%. Then he explains why the fundamentals today look nothing like 2008, why Warren Buffett is quietly loading up, and why high rates have actually created the best setup for buyers we’ve seen in years. If you want to understand the market instead of getting played by the headlines, this is the episode you listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Check out my newsletter at https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com and join my community at https://theEscape.club A Federal insider just admitted it: your savings ARE the bailout via "Financial Repression." They don’t ask. They just change the rules... print more, pay you less, and call it “policy.” And the worst part? Most people don’t even notice until their 401(k) balance looks smaller and prices look bigger. But there’s a way out of this trap. And then there's THIS! Florida and Texas are ground zero for a massive financial experiment... the “Great Equity Reset.” New insurance laws, zoning rollbacks, and real estate ownership databases are quietly testing how far states can push homeowners before they’re forced to drain their home equity. In this video, we expose the hidden connection between Florida’s flood-insurance mandates, Texas’s zoning overhaul, and the data giants pulling the strings behind your premiums and property values. Discover how your home equity became the next target... and what you can do right now to protect yourself before this spreads nationwide. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out my newsletter at https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com and join my community at https://theEscape.club America’s middle class is disappearing — crushed by rent, corporate greed, and a financial system built to keep it that way. In this 3-part series, Matt tears into the truth behind what’s really happening to your paycheck, your savings, and the dollar in your wallet — and why fighting back might be the only option left. Part 1: How the Middle Class Fights Back and Saves Itself Why housing, wages, and corporate power have turned the “American Dream” into a rigged game — and what you can actually do to win again. Part 2: What Happens to Your Savings When Powell Leaves What Trump’s war with the Fed means for your bank account, your mortgage, and the price of literally everything you buy. Part 3: 10 Reasons BRICS Won’t Beat the Dollar Why the dollar isn’t dying, no matter what the internet fearmongers say — and how to use the system’s own inflation machine to your advantage. Your new biggest fan, Matt P.S. Hey, if any of this stuff resonated with you, I've got a few things that might help: My book - Rich Dad asked me to create a course to go with it. It's everything I wish someone told me before I wasted years figuring this stuff out the hard way. 👉 https://MyEscapeBook.com Oh yeah, and if you need passive income without all the guru nonsense... I made this guide 👉 https://FrustratedInvestor.com And if you could use some money for deals, there's this 0% interest thing at 👉 https://LoopholeLending.com that banks really don't want you to know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seven states just admitted they can’t keep taxing your home the same way. This episode's sponsor: https://ridgelendinggroup.com/ Your new biggest fan, Matt P.S. Hey, if any of this stuff resonated with you, I've got a few things that might help: My new newsletter thing - It's called Shadow Capital Brief. Basically, I take all the confusing money news and break it down so you actually know what to do next. 👉 https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com My book - Rich Dad asked me to create a course to go with it. It's everything I wish someone told me before I wasted years figuring this stuff out the hard way. 👉 https://MyEscapeBook.com Our community - It's a bunch of fed-up professionals who got tired of playing by rules that don't work. We're doing creative real estate, AI stuff, alternative investing... you know, actual solutions. 👉 https://TheEscape.club Oh yeah, and if you need passive income without all the guru nonsense... I made this guide 👉 https://FrustratedInvestor.com And if you could use some money for deals, there's this 0% interest thing at 👉 https://LoopholeLending.com that banks really don't want you to know about. Property taxes are exploding across America—and seven states just changed the rules forever. From California’s generational tax traps to North Dakota’s plan to eliminate property taxes completely, these reforms reveal just how broken the system really is. If you own a home—or dream of owning one—this isn’t background noise. It’s your money, your future, and maybe even your ability to stay in your own house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fed just found a new way to drain your savings. It’s called the $12 trillion trap, and it hides inside “safe” bonds and boring bank accounts. Give me 10 minutes and I’ll show you how they built it, why rate cuts don’t save you, and a simple shift real investors use to stop the bleed. 🎙 This channel = longer, laid-back podcast conversations. ▶️ My main channel = fast, straight-to-the-point breakdowns → https://YouTube.com/@EpicRealEstate 🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club 👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com #podcast #TheFed #BondMarket #realestateinvesting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your lender is hiding four secrets in plain sight. And if you’re a W-2 worker or first-time investor, these secrets are the difference between paying 7% and paying 5%. I’ll walk you through each one—moves they hope you never learn. Contact today's guests at https://convoyhomeloans.com/ 🎙 This channel = longer, laid-back podcast conversations. ▶️ My main channel = fast, straight-to-the-point breakdowns → https://YouTube.com/@EpicRealEstate 🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club 👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com #podcast #RealEstateInvesting #MortgageLoopholes #BeatTheBank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Busy W-2? You can borrow seller’s old rate instead of today’s.” If you hate 7% payments, borrow the seller’s 3% payment instead. Yes, that’s a thing. We’ll cover where these deals hide, how to lock them, and how to protect your credit while you do it. Connect with our guest today, Dani Beit-Or, at https://simplydoit.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club 👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com The next 2008? It won’t start where you think. Everybody’s betting on single-family crashing. But the real housing market storm is building somewhere else entirely... $500 billion of it. Let me show you where ground zero is. Connect with today's guest, Rod Khleif, at https://RodsLinks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tariffs up, stocks up—does that make any sense to you? Because it shouldn’t. Tariffs usually tank markets. This time, Wall Street cheered. Why? Stick with me, because if you’re holding cash or investments right now, this story will hit closer to home than you think. Stocks are hitting record highs while tariffs surge and the Fed can’t decide between cuts and hikes. Does that make sense—or are you caught in a fake rally? In this episode, we cut through the noise to show what’s really driving markets right now. Tariffs used to tank stocks, yet Wall Street is celebrating. Everyday investors are left confused, paralyzed, and wondering if they’re sitting on a gold mine or a ticking time bomb. You’ll learn how to spot the hidden signals under the chaos, why old investing advice like “just dollar-cost average” no longer works, and what professionals are actually watching when headlines don’t match reality. If you’re an unfulfilled professional ready to step out of the “fog of finance,” this lesson will change how you see the game. 👉 Subscribe for plain-English, contrarian insights on money, housing, and real estate that cut through the noise... ...and get the newsletter, too! 👉 ShadowCapitalBrief.com #finance #investing #realestate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Matt warns that the U.S. government is preparing to monetize the asset side of the American balance sheet—specifically targeting home equity—as a way to address mounting federal debt and revenue shortfalls. He explains how new policies and financial mechanisms, such as property tax increases, second liens, and forced equity releases, are being positioned as solutions to economic challenges but ultimately extract value from homeowners. Matt outlines a five-step playbook the government may use to tap into household wealth, highlights the risks for average Americans, and offers practical advice for protecting personal assets, urging listeners to be proactive in safeguarding their home equity before these changes take full effect. BUT BEFORE THAT, learn how the rich use debt, while you're stuck using cash! Also, check out how they are resetting your home price right NOW! Useful links: https://www.notion.so/The-Epic-Funding-Playbook-2565d21d71958002afc3fae0ef869763 https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this podcast, Matt discusses Texas's recent move to cap property taxes and the upcoming vote that could eliminate $10 billion in property taxes, highlighting the potential impact on homeowners like seniors and those on fixed incomes. He contrasts Texas's approach with other states, some of which have considered or rejected similar measures, and warns of possible unintended consequences, such as funding shortfalls for schools. Matt also exposes a practice in several states where governments kept surplus funds from property tax foreclosures, a practice recently ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. He introduces his friend Bob, an attorney who helps people recover these surplus funds, and suggests that listeners could turn this into a lucrative side business. The episode blends policy analysis, personal stories, and practical advice for those interested in property tax issues and financial opportunities. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear about why YOUR prices are about to EXPLODE! Useful links: https://live.americastaxsaleattorney.com/s/JRosbg?_ef_transaction_id=2a3b320b5eba45b1ab0b500c82bc218a&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=webinar&utm_campaign=epicrealestate-Promo-Aug-2025&utm_content=webinar&utm_term=epicrealestate-List https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Matt explores how Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) continues to drive aggressive cost-cutting and anti-corruption efforts in government, even after Musk’s departure. He covers the ongoing influence of Musk’s original team, the billions saved, the controversial access to Social Security data, and the spread of Doge-inspired reforms to other states. Matt also shares a unique offer for listeners to join him in Vegas and learn his real estate business system. Tune in for a fast-paced look at government reform, tech culture, and big opportunities. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear about Trump’s new moves, and big bets on OIL! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Matt exposes how Texas counties are using disaster declarations to quietly raise property taxes—without voter approval. He breaks down the legal loophole in Texas Tax Code 26.042, explains how recent disasters have triggered massive tax hikes, and reveals why promised tax relief often doesn’t reach homeowners. Matt shares real stories, practical tips for protecting yourself, and what you can do to fight back against a system that’s pricing people out of their homes. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear about $600 checks, $36.7 trillion debt, and lots more! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Matt dives deep into the current state of the housing market, focusing on Florida as a case study. He challenges the prevailing narrative of an impending housing crash, arguing that the real crisis is not in home prices, but in public confidence and sentiment—engineered and amplified by social media and YouTube creators. Matt explains how fear-based content is shaping economic behavior, keeping regular people from buying homes while benefiting institutions, builders, and politicians. BUT BEFORE THAT, learn more about Musk’s boring real estate hack (40x ROI), and hear what China is doing right now! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode delves into the implications of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and AI automation on society and the economy. It discusses how $2,000 per month UBI might seem like a relief but is actually a form of containment, keeping people compliant while tech industries quietly replace human jobs. Silicon Valley's advances in automation, from robotic kitchens to AI customer service, are side-lining human participation. The episode warns that UBI could inflate the housing market and create a 'useless class' of people the economy no longer needs. As prices adjust to absorb UBI, only those who control assets will thrive. The discussion draws from examples like the Stockton, California UBI pilot, suggesting that UBI could raise living costs without improving quality of life, pushing people to seek financial independence outside conventional systems. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear the shocking truth behind the dollars big drop, and how tariffs made America richer this year! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode explores the mounting pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell amid significant financial losses and controversies surrounding the institution. Over the past two years, the Fed has reported operating losses exceeding $130 billion, with a bond portfolio underwater by $1.1 trillion. Further scrutiny arises from a $2.5 billion luxurious headquarters renovation. Political figures and markets speculate about Powell's potential departure, with accusations flying and confidence waning. The episode also discusses the broader implications of the Fed's instability on the economy and offers practical advice for safeguarding personal finances in uncertain times. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear how NATO's new plan hits your wallet and retirement plan fear (which is now getting real!), as well as what happened in Florida! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode delves into the consequences and misconceptions surrounding President Trump's tariffs. Initially predicted to cause economic disaster, these tariffs instead led to a complex but resilient economic landscape. The market crash that ensued was driven more by panic from expert predictions than by the tariffs themselves. The episode highlights the swift recovery of key tech companies, the notable revenue generated from tariffs, and significant shifts in global supply chains. It also examines the political and economic pressures facing the Federal Reserve and the potential future of global trade. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of adapting to real-world changes rather than succumbing to panic and media sensationalism. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear more about Biden’s $42 billion heist, and one big beautiful bill! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/freedom-formula?video=tKzdoqaiXxk https://www.notion.so/The-3-Property-Escape-Plan-220315cb4ef9809e9febe64c81d51f71 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The episode provides a critical analysis of the current sociopolitical and economic issues plaguing America's largest cities, attributing significant blame to immigration and policy failures. Highlighting stark statistics and trends, Matt discusses the major challenges facing Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, with a focus on poverty, crime, budget deficits, and population decline. The narrative then shifts to identify five up-and-coming cities (Dallas-Fort Worth, Charlotte, Columbus, Tampa, and Nashville) where potential investment opportunities exist amidst the urban decline. The episode aims to forewarn listeners about the consequences of unchecked policies while suggesting areas ripe for economic growth. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear the breaking news about the latest housing warning! Useful links: https://getliner.com/search/s/2269348/t/86138916?msg-entry-type=main https://www.notion.so/The-3-Property-Escape-Plan-220315cb4ef9809e9febe64c81d51f71 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this eye-opening episode, discover the harsh reality behind why intelligent individuals often remain financially stagnant while others with seemingly fewer qualifications thrive. Matt explores the phenomenon where overplanning and fear of failure hold back smart people, referencing insights from Nobel Prize winners Daniel Kahneman and Herbert Simon, and featuring real-life success stories. It emphasizes the importance of taking bold, consistent action over striving for perfection. The episode also provides valuable resources, including a free guide to kickstart your wealth-building journey, and highlights the critical difference between thinkers and doers in achieving financial success. BUT BEFORE THAT, find out how Matt would go from ZERO rentals to owning 10 homes THIS YEAR! Useful links: https://www.notion.so/The-3-Property-Escape-Plan-220315cb4ef9809e9febe64c81d51f71 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meggie Fisher
current favourite podcast 👌
John Sodolak
Matt, love the show! have been listening for about a year. Started from your first podcasts and worked forward, until I started listening to more recent episodes with the onset if the pandemic. Question: is it possible to find a mentor who will help teach in exchange for the student sharing profits or are mentors simply going to want annual fees? is $30,000 to $40,000 per year an acceptable fee for a mentor to request? Thanks!!!
Assam
Thank you Mercedes. Your biggest currency is your transperancy. Appreciate that you have laid out everything as it is - the good, bad and the unknown. Trust is a big goodwill and now I am all sold out. Thank you.
Big Moose
Love the podcast, but I can't remember which episode it was but they mentioned people twisting verses in the Bible and then said he like Ecclesiastes 10:19 which says "serve wine to make life merry and money is the answer to everything". This verse is talking about what foolish people do, in comparison to the wise. It's ironic he would twist the Bible right after saying he hates when people twist the Bible. But there is a lot of good advice on the show and I do enjoy it.
Josh Renner
glad I listened to it, interesting insight and perspective.