Today, I welcome Nick Stromwall to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Nick is part of the team at Rise48 Equity and today he shares how his path from mentoring college students and picking up electric scooters at night led him into real estate investing, multifamily syndications, and ultimately helping investors create passive income with purpose. He breaks down the lessons he learned from buying duplexes and short-term rentals, why he believes syndications offer a more scalable and truly passive path than owning smaller properties yourself, and how the right operator can help investors preserve capital while building long-term wealth. Nick also dives into Rise48’s value-add multifamily strategy across Phoenix, Dallas, and North Carolina, explaining how the firm creates value through renovations, operational efficiencies, and community-focused management while navigating a market that has shifted dramatically over the past few years. With experience as both an active real estate owner and now a capital raiser focused on helping others multiply their money and their impact, he shares lessons that are just as relevant for first-time passive investors as they are for experienced operators trying to build something meaningful. Welcome Nick, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Jacob Winn to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Jacob is part of the team at Rex and today he shares how his background in hedge funds, derivatives, and quantitative risk management shaped the way he evaluates real estate opportunities in today’s market. He breaks down why he believes many investors misunderstand alternative investing, how real estate can offer meaningful diversification and tax advantages beyond traditional public market strategies, and why clarity around cash flow, equity growth, and overall portfolio goals is so important before making any allocation. Jacob also dives into Rex’s investment approach, explaining how the firm has built a vertically integrated multifamily platform with more than 25,000 units under management, why they remain focused on buying great assets at the right basis, and how market selection, operational excellence, and disciplined underwriting are shaping their strategy across the Sun Belt. With experience spanning both public markets and private real estate, he distills lessons that are just as valuable for passive investors trying to make smarter decisions as they are for operators navigating today’s more volatile environment. Welcome Jacob, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Jonathan Nurick to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Jonathan is the co-founder of DivGro and today he shares how he is building a long-term investment fund designed to compound capital through rapid dividend growth over a 30-year horizon. He breaks down why his team focuses on about 30 high-quality companies, how the Gordon Growth Model helped shape DivGro’s philosophy, and why dividend growth can offer a more grounded signal of business progress than day-to-day share price volatility. Jonathan also dives into the psychology of investing, explaining why mastering your mindset matters just as much as mastering the financial merits of what you own, and how thoughtful feedback can help investors stay the course through fear, noise, and market dislocation. With a background rooted in family office investing and a strategy built on both financial rigor and behavioral insight, he distills lessons that are just as valuable for someone starting to build wealth as they are for experienced investors looking to think more clearly and act more deliberately. Welcome Jonathan, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Jeff Guberman to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Jeff is the founder of Ivy Capital and today he shares how he has built a real estate investment business focused primarily on student housing in secondary and tertiary markets. He highlights why he believes student housing offers a more definable business plan than traditional multifamily, how smaller ecosystems create fewer moving parts for investors to underwrite, and why creating community can be one of the biggest drivers of success in the asset class. Jeff also dives into his path from running multiple businesses into real estate syndication, how he thinks about risk, underwriting, and sponsor execution, and why he remains bullish on housing and development opportunities heading into 2026. With experience spanning multiple companies, market cycles, and real estate strategies, he distills lessons that are just as valuable for someone making their first passive investment as they are for seasoned operators looking to stay disciplined and invest in what they truly understand. Welcome Jeff, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Brian Ferguson to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Brian is the founder of Fergmar Capital and today he shares how he has built a 20-year real estate career spanning single-family investing, multifamily acquisitions, and shopping center ownership. He highlights the core principles that have stayed with him from the beginning, including responsiveness, creativity, and the ability to structure deals in ways that create opportunity even in changing markets. Brian also dives into why he expanded from multifamily into neighborhood retail, how he evaluates occupancy, lease terms, and value-add potential in shopping centers, and what he sees coming next for commercial real estate in 2026. With two decades of hands-on experience as both an active operator and passive investor, he distills lessons that are just as valuable for someone getting started in real estate as they are for seasoned investors looking to navigate market cycles, protect downside, and build long-term wealth. Welcome Brian, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Tom Dunkel to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Tom is the founder of Eagle Capital Investments and today he shares how his background in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurial real estate investing helped shape his approach to building wealth through private markets. He highlights how years of operating in distressed mortgage notes, self-storage, and short-term rentals ultimately led him to create a fund-to-funds model that gives investors access to vetted operators, stronger deal economics, and more thoughtful diversification outside the public markets. Tom also dives into why he believes most investors have been conditioned to think too narrowly about wealth building, how private lending and cash-flowing alternatives can create real financial freedom, and why sponsor selection is the single most important factor when evaluating any private deal. With decades of experience across corporate finance, private capital, and real estate, he distills lessons that are just as useful for someone just starting to think beyond Wall Street as they are for seasoned investors looking to preserve capital, generate cash flow, and compound wealth more intentionally. Welcome Tom, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....


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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Jordan Canino to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Jordan is the Senior Director of Investor Relations at Hearthfire and today he shares how his career took a winding path through private equity real estate, law school, a short stint chasing a career as a sports agent in New York, and brokerage roles at firms like JLL and Colliers, before ultimately finding his lane in the self-storage industry. He highlights how those experiences led him into acquisitions and capital markets roles where he helped scale storage portfolios and raise capital from both retail investors and institutional partners.

Jordan also breaks down why self-storage has become one of the most resilient sectors in real estate, explaining how demand tends to hold up even during economic downturns due to downsizing, relocation, and changing living patterns. He walks through what makes a strong storage investment—from analyzing supply and demand within a three-mile radius to evaluating rent trends, population growth, and barriers to new supply that protect long-term returns.

He also dives into how institutional storage investors operate, including partnerships with major operators like CubeSmart and Extra Space, the value-add strategies used to improve performance, and why operational efficiency and market selection are critical to generating the high-teen to low-20% IRR returns many investors seek in the space.

Welcome Jordan, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Trey Taylor to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Trey runs a multi-generation family office and today he shares how he was unexpectedly thrust into the CEO seat at just 31 years old after his father passed away - forcing him to learn leadership, decision-making, and capital allocation in real time. That baptism-by-fire ultimately shaped the frameworks he now teaches leaders and executives, and it became the foundation for his book built around a simple idea: a CEO only does three things - culture, people, and numbers.

Trey also breaks down how being a real operator gives him an edge as an investor - because he’s seen the blind spots and “looks good on paper” assumptions that destroy returns in the real world. He walks through how his family office allocates across public markets, private equity, venture, private credit, and real estate, and why most Americans being almost entirely concentrated in public markets is less about strategy - and more about how Wall Street structured the system.

We also dive into why private credit has been one of his favorite areas in this cycle, what’s working, and why it’s not as simple as collecting mailbox money. And then Trey tells one of my favorite stories in the episode: how he bought a vacant grocery store, negotiated it down, secured zoning approvals, and converted it into a climate-controlled storage facility - structuring the deal so his cash-in was minimal with massive upside on exit.

To close it out, Trey shares what he’s watching in 2026 - rate cuts, volatility, and why real estate remains one of the cleanest long-term wealth engines when you understand debt, inflation, and compounding.

Welcome Trey, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....

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