{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What AI, Taxes, and Politics Mean for Real Estate","description":"Ever heard a data scientist call real estate magic? That\u2019s exactly what happens when Silicon Valley smarts collide with multifamily investing, and this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project proves it. We\u2019re sitting down with Neal Bawa, the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, to decode how he built a $600M real estate portfolio by treating cities like spreadsheets, and why he believes most investors are looking in the wrong places. Why Listen? If you're done with recycled real estate advice and want sharper thinking for your business and investments, hit play. Neal reverse-engineers markets, leverages depreciation as a financial weapon, and maps out where smart founders are moving before the headlines hit. Whether you're building your portfolio or scaling your small business, this is a perspective that pays off. \ud83d\ude80 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How a 50% tax rate pushed Neal from tech into real estate The power of depreciation for small business owners How Neal ranks 1,000+ cities using 5 key data points Why Idaho Falls > LA (yep, really) What job growth and income trends reveal about market timing Where Millennials and Gen Z are moving with intention How political policies shape profitability What AI means for real estate, jobs, and future-proof investing \ud83d\udca1 Notable Takeaway: Artificial intelligence is mankind\u2019s greatest achievement and its greatest threat. \ud83d\udc64 About Our Guest: Neal Bawa blends tech, data science, and real estate to help investors find cash flow where others see risk. He\u2019s the founder of Multifamily University, known for its zero-hype webinars and the Location Magic model used by over 75,000 investors. \ud83d\udd17 Links + Stuff Grocapitus Multifamily University \ud83d\udd14 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don\u2019t miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don\u2019t explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: \u2022 Official site: https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com \u2022 Apple Podcasts: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-liquid-lunch-project\/ \u2022 Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ \u2022 Audible: https:\/\/shorturl.at\/6j4vz\u2022 YouTube (full episodes + clips): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Credit_Banc \ud83d\udcec Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy...without the noise. Subscribe here: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com\/ \ud83d\udcbc Need funding or working capital? If today\u2019s conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. \ud83d\udc49 Book a free 15-minute call here: https:\/\/shorturl.at\/LwxsA \ud83d\udcf2 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don\u2019t make it into the episode. \u2022 Matt Meehan: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matthew.r.meehan \u2022 Luigi Rosabianca: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luigi_rosabianca \u2022 The Liquid Lunch Project: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theliquidlunchproject\/ \ud83d\udcac One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That\u2019s how this show grows. ","author_name":"The Liquid Lunch Project","author_url":"https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com","html":"