Mailbox Money Show

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourself Download my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflation Join Bronson Hill on the Mailbox Money Show for a replay of this powerful Due Diligence Masterclass webinar, where a battle-tested panel shares hard-earned lessons on spotting red flags, avoiding costly mistakes, and protecting capital in today's high-stakes investing landscape. The Panel: Jason Hartman Founder of Empowered Investor and Hartman Media, host of the long-running Creating Wealth Show podcast (one of the earliest real estate investing podcasts). He’s a veteran real estate investor, educator, and author focused on income-producing properties, nationwide investing strategies, and helping people build wealth through controlled, direct real-estate ownership. Denis Shapiro Founder of SIH Capital Group, specializing in multifamily and alternative real estate investments. He is the author of a comprehensive guide on alternative investing (often referred to as the "Almanac of Alternative Investing"). Denis has deep experience raising capital, structuring deals, and navigating both successful syndications and painful lessons from fraudulent schemes. Tom Burns Physician-turned-real-estate investor and founder of the Rich Life Mastermind. With decades of experience in multifamily real estate, Tom is known for his practical, conservative approach to investing. He emphasizes transparency, market-rate returns, and thorough vetting; he previously presented "How to Spot the Wolf Before the Wolf Spots You" at Bronson’s Wealth Forum events. Whether you're a passive investor tired of black-box deals or an operator building trust, this session delivers actionable green/red flags, real-world fraud stories, and mindset shifts to turn obstacles into resilience. Don't invest blind—equip yourself with the tools to see the wolf before it sees you. TIMESTAMPS 1:49 - Episode Overview 2:57 - Panelist Introductions: Tom Burns, Denis Shapiro, Jason Hartman 5:00 - Tide Goes Out: Exposing Weak Deals 6:18 - Two Types of Risk: Fraud vs. Exposed Fundamentals 8:18 - Poll: Top Fear in Passive Investing 8:30 - Tom Burns: Short Memories, Boring Wins, Control Matters 10:45 - Jason Hartman: Tolerance for Failure, Commandment #3 - Maintain Control 14:27 - Three Risks of Relinquishing Control: Crook, Idiot, High Fees 16:05 - Vet Fees Like Mutual Funds 19:02 - Tom Burns: Stories of Brilliant Frauds, Be the Irritating Investor 21:30 - Poll Results: Fear of Losing Principal 21:52 - Bronson: ATM Fund Lessons - Predictable Income, Black Box Red Flags 23:04 - Denis Shapiro: Three Ponzi Experiences, Green Flags Overview 25:41 - Too-Good-to-Be-True Terms and Over-Glorification of Taxes 26:49 - Culture & Direct Access to Operator 29:42 - American Greed Traits: Generosity, Charisma, Aspirational Show 31:58 - Jason: Marco Santarelli Case Study 35:13 - Affinity Group Targeting & Group Vetting Power 37:58 - $100K Allocation Lightning Round 38:28 - Tom: In-Place Multifamily, Below Replacement Cost 39:21 - Denis: Affordable Housing & Hospitality Opportunities 40:36 - Jason: Housing (Single-Family Rentals) as Proven Asset 41:40 - Green Flags: Transparency, Market-Rate Returns, Simple Structures 46:21 - Q&A: Due Diligence Services & Tools 50:30 - Closing Joint the Wealth Forum: bronsonequity.com/wealth Connect with the Guests: Jason Hartman: Pocast: "The Creating Wealth Show with Jason Hartman" Website: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Denis Shapiro: Email: Denis@SIHCapitalGroup.com Website: https://sihcapitalgroup.com/ Tom Burns: Email: hello@richdoctor.com Website: richdoctor.com #DueDiligence #InvestorProtection #RealEstateInvesting #SyndicationRisks #AlternativeAssets #PassiveInvesting #OperatorVetting