The Build Up

On The Build Up, hosts Malessa and Candice unlock the secrets of building wealth through real estate from high profile real estate investors that are better known for their accomplishments as professional athletes, CEOs, tech founders, influencers, and more. These savvy investors have been able to grow their income and diversify their investments because of the unique wealth-building qualities that only real estate can offer. Malessa and Candice have sold nearly a billion dollars' worth of real estate in one of the toughest markets in the world – New York City - and they're here to break down the barriers to investing so that you can build up your wealth! Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/more-network/id6471620155 Connect with Candice Milano here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano Connect with Malessa Rambarran here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

  1. Episode 403: Creative Finance Without Cash or Credit with Pace Morby

    10H AGO

    Episode 403: Creative Finance Without Cash or Credit with Pace Morby

    This week, Candice and Malessa sit down with Pace Morby, known as the Creative Finance Guy, who built a national portfolio by acquiring properties without traditional bank financing. From his start as a contractor to founding the SubTo community, Pace breaks down how subject-to deals work, the risks investors overlook, and why creative financing can open the door for people with limited capital or credit. Plus, the hosts unpack a growing market shift, the rise of all-cash buyers. With nearly one in three purchases happening without a mortgage, they explore how cash is reshaping competition, pricing, and access to homeownership and what it signals about the future of the housing market. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to the The Build Up:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-build-up/id1716615268 Hosts: Candice Milano | @candicemilano https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano Malessa Rambarran | @malessa_innyc  https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran Guest: Pace Morby | @pacemorby  Sponsor: Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.  https://bhsusa.com/

    30 min
  2. Episode 402: The Hands-Off Investor Strategy with Brian Burke

    MAR 19

    Episode 402: The Hands-Off Investor Strategy with Brian Burke

    This week, Candice and Malessa sit down with Brian Burke, President and CEO of Praxis Capital and author of The Hands-Off Investor. After more than 30 years in real estate, Brian shares how he scaled from flipping single-family homes to managing over $500 million in multifamily assets, and why syndications became the key to growing while reducing day-to-day involvement. He breaks down what makes a deal trustworthy, how to evaluate sponsors, and the mindset required to invest through multiple market cycles. Plus, the hosts unpack a bold move shaking the commercial market: SL Green's $730 million office acquisition. Is this the signal that the office sector has bottomed out, or just an early bet on New York's recovery? They explore what renewed institutional confidence could mean for financing, pricing, and the future of commercial real estate. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to the The Build Up:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-build-up/id1716615268 Hosts: Candice Milano | @candicemilano https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano Malessa Rambarran | @malessa_innyc  https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran Guest: Brian Burke Sponsor: Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.  https://bhsusa.com/

    27 min
  3. Episode 401: From One Property to Many: Andrew Freed's Capital Recycling Strategy

    MAR 5

    Episode 401: From One Property to Many: Andrew Freed's Capital Recycling Strategy

    This week, Candice and Malessa sit down with Andrew Freed, a Massachusetts-based real estate investor and licensed agent who turned a single condo into a growing multifamily portfolio. Andrew breaks down how leveraging HELOCs, refinancing, and capital recycling helped him acquire properties faster than traditional saving ever could—and why building systems and delegating early was the key to scaling without burnout. Plus, the hosts unpack a major shift reshaping New York City: the surge in office-to-residential conversions. Are these projects the solution to the housing shortage, or just luxury units in disguise? They explore how adaptive reuse could redefine neighborhoods—and what it means for the future of urban living. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Guest: Andrew Freed Sponsor: Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/ Hosts: Candice Milano | @candicemilano https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano Malessa Rambarran | @malessa_innyc https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran Subscribe the The Build Up: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-build-up/id1716615268 Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

    22 min
  4. Episode 307: The Passive Investing Playbook with Whitney Elkins-Hutten

    07/24/2025

    Episode 307: The Passive Investing Playbook with Whitney Elkins-Hutten

    In this episode of The Build Up, Malessa and Candice sit down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, partner at PassiveInvesting.com and a nationally recognized expert in real estate syndications. Whitney shares how a failed live-in flip became the unexpected turning point that launched her career in real estate. Today, she helps manage a portfolio of over $800 million and educates investors on how to build wealth through passive strategies. She unpacks the mindset shifts needed to go from active to passive investing, how to vet syndication deals, and why education is the most powerful tool investors can leverage. Plus, the hosts reflect on the current shift in buyer preferences—from post-pandemic suburban demand to the renewed appeal of urban walkability—and what it means for anyone navigating today's real estate landscape. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-build-up/id1716615268 Connect with Candice Milano: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano Connect with Malessa Rambarran: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran Connect with Whitney Elkins-Hutten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #thebuildup #nyc #realestate #realestateinvesting #nycrealestate

    32 min
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On The Build Up, hosts Malessa and Candice unlock the secrets of building wealth through real estate from high profile real estate investors that are better known for their accomplishments as professional athletes, CEOs, tech founders, influencers, and more. These savvy investors have been able to grow their income and diversify their investments because of the unique wealth-building qualities that only real estate can offer. Malessa and Candice have sold nearly a billion dollars' worth of real estate in one of the toughest markets in the world – New York City - and they're here to break down the barriers to investing so that you can build up your wealth! Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/more-network/id6471620155 Connect with Candice Milano here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/candice-milano Connect with Malessa Rambarran here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/malessa-rambarran Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

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