May 13, 2026
Today’s guest is Brian Burke—an industry veteran with decades of real estate experience and a knack for navigating market downturns. Brian is the President and CEO of Praxis Capital, and author of "The Hands-Off Investor." If you’ve ever wondered how seasoned pros manage risk and seize opportunity in turbulent markets, this episode is for you. Dave sits down with Brian to dig into his journey from law enforcement to active investor, where creative financing and relentless hustle led him from flipping houses to managing large multifamily and commercial portfolios.
Brian’s story is both relatable and inspiring—he shares how he started with no silver spoon, leveraging credit cards and sweat equity to break into real estate. As the conversation unfolds, Brian offers a no-nonsense perspective on today’s commercial real estate climate, especially the recent downturn in multifamily. He breaks down the root causes of these market shifts, the importance of understanding the debt stack, why track record matters more than glossy projections, and how he pivoted to senior housing—an asset class thriving on demographic tailwinds.
Whether you’re new to passive investing or want to sharpen your due diligence skills, Brian’s insights provide a practical roadmap for strategic wealth-building.
In this episode, we discuss:
Brian’s path from law enforcement to real estate entrepreneurship
What caused the multifamily market downturn and how to avoid critical mistakes
How to critically evaluate passive investment opportunities as an LP
Why senior housing is emerging as a high-potential sector
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