In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz talks with George McCleary, Principal at McCleary Realty and Development and creator of Defender Networks. George shares how his viral video, "I Stole a House," inspired him to tackle the costly issues of squatting and title fraud that plague property owners. Learn how his solutions—Squatter Defender, a $199 online course, and Title Fraud Defender, a title monitoring service starting at just $2.25/month—are helping landlords and homeowners protect their investments. Use promo code DEALMAKERS for 20% off both products.

This eye-opening episode sheds light on real estate’s hidden battles and offers practical tools for property owners to safeguard their assets. Don’t miss it!

Chapters: 

00:01 - Introduction to George McCleary and Defender Networks

01:01 - George’s real estate background and viral journey: “I Stole a House”

03:09 - The squatting epidemic: Stories of fraud and eviction nightmares

04:28 - Conventional vs. unconventional methods to deal with squatters

06:15 - The staggering cost of squatting: $50K to $100K per occurrence

08:24 - Title fraud: How scammers steal equity and sell homes illegally

10:55 - The numbers behind squatting and title fraud: A hidden epidemic

12:25 - Solutions for landlords: Squatter Defender and Title Fraud Defender

14:31 - How Title Fraud Defender protects your equity from theft

16:57 - The viral impact: Why squatting and title fraud are real estate taboos

18:17 - Shameless plug: George’s courses, software, and partnerships

Get in touch with George:

Instagram: instagram.com/mrd_portland

Facebook: facebook.com/MrdPortland

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/georgemccleary

YouTube: youtube.com/@georgemcclearyMRD

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@mrd_portland

X: x.com/mcclearyRE 

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