**This episode was recorded earlier in 2025**

Want to start in real estate with limited funds? Discover why knowledge might be more valuable than capital in today's market.

In this straight-talking debut episode of AllView 360, hosts Daniel Gutierrez and Shannon Dempsey tackle what they'd do differently if starting as rookie investors or agents in 2026. Drawing from their post-2008 crash entry into real estate, they challenge popular advice like "buy the house, date the rate," which Shannon says "made me want to fall over every time." The hosts explore how today's high interest rates have transformed investment calculations, warning that "your cap rates are 5% and your interest rates is 7%, you're at negative leverage" while offering practical alternatives.

The conversation shifts between tactical advice and philosophical approaches, emphasizing real estate as "a long game" rather than a get-rich-quick scheme. Daniel advises new investors to focus on knowledge-building before purchasing, noting that "sophisticated, long-term investors" are sitting tight in this market. Shannon counters with success stories of clients who acted decisively despite market uncertainty. Their candid exchanges reveal a central truth for 2025's challenging market: "Analysis is great. Don't be paralyzed." What's your next move?

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Why "timing the market" is overrated—and what to do instead
• (05:04) Why "buy the house, date the rate" isn't always smart advice
• (08:02) The mindset you need for the long game in real estate
• (14:43) How to break free from analysis paralysis
• (18:40) Why your network is more valuable than Zillow
• (20:57) How to get started without being rich
• (23:20) House hacking: viable strategy for new investors in 2026
• (26:57) Starting as a new agent: practical steps for success
• (32:38) Managing your first commission check wisely
• (38:31) Final thoughts: top 5 takeaways for investors and agents
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In this no-holds-barred real estate podcast, industry experts Daniel Gutierrez and Shannon Dempsey share unfiltered insights on maximizing property value in today's complex market. Daniel, the entrepreneurial force behind AllView Real Estate, has an MBA from UCLA Anderson and extensive experience in acquiring undervalued properties across Southern California and Nevada. Shannon’s communications background and dedicated real estate expertise since 2013, offer a unique perspective shaped by her community relations experience with the San Diego Chargers. Together, they deliver practical strategies for buyers, sellers, investors, and renters. From psychological pricing tactics to ROI-focused improvements, these seasoned pros reveal the insider techniques that have powered their success. Whether you're selling, renting, or investing, their combined expertise transforms complicated market dynamics into straightforward strategies you can implement immediately.

Resources:

https://allviewrealestate.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-dempsey-aaa39828/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gutierrez-mba-68954923/

AllView 360 is the multimedia division of AllView Real Estate, dedicat...

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• (00:02:00) - Real Estate: Timing the Market
• (00:06:35) - Chasing the Market: Real Estate Investors
• (00:10:57) - Cash Flow vs. Appreciation in Real Estate
• (00:14:35) - Anticipation paralysis in real estate
• (00:18:43) - Your Network Is Worth More Than Zillow
• (00:23:11) - Do You Need to Be Rich to Start Investing?
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• (00:30:19) - What are the resources needed to be a real estate agent right now
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