The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast
The TNG Podcast is hosted by new TNG CEO, Craig Evans. Craig Evans is a licensed Building Contractor in the State of Florida with nearly 30 years of construction experience including: Residential, Commercial and Municipal. A third-generation builder, he has worked front line activities through management as a subcontractor, laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, midlevel manager, and executive management, truly learning the business from the ground up. A dynamic leader, Craig owns several companies. The first of which is Douglas Brooke Homes that specializes in work force housing in SW Florida. He also owns Trinity Building & Design, a full service sitework company but his newest endeavor is a Private Equity Firm called Douglas Brooke Legacy Capital, LLC or DBL Capital for short. DBL Capital raises funds through investors that have a desire to be in the real estate investing world but do not have the time or ability to actively manage hard real estate assets. DBL Capital raises the funds and deploys them through a diverse blend of real estate assets. The goal is to create a legacy of generational wealth for DBL Capital investors. In 2021, Douglas Brooke Homes won Investment Housing Builder of the Year from The American Institute of Investment Housing. In 2022, Douglas Brooke Homes was INC. 5000’s 10ht fastest growing private company and this year 2023 Craig Evans was named Construction CEO of the Year for the state of Florida by CEO Monthly. Craig is a devout man. He and his wife Stephanie have two lovely daughters. He values his time with his family and encourages his employees to do the same.
Episodes
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
In Part 2, Brent Lee dives into market trends, the impact of interest rates, and the importance of mentorship and culture at Tower Agency. He also shares personal reflections on balancing business, family, and community while offering practical advice for both agents and clients. Joey Romero guides the conversation through key topics such as pricing strategies, adapting to market shifts, and the role of mentorship in fostering a su...
In this first episode, we sit down with Brent Lee, broker and owner of Tower Agency, to discuss his journey in real estate, the rebranding of his firm, and its impact on Riverside’s market. Brent shares how mentorship shaped his perspective on community and leadership, the culture he’s building at Tower, and the lessons he’s learned about navigating uncertainty in today’s market. He also highlights growth opportunities in Riverside...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
Industry insiders focus on what's ahead for 2025-2026
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
We’re back! The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year—LIVE from the Nixon Presidential Library. Since 2008, this event has raised over $1 million for Make-A-Wish, and we’re not slowing do...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
Industry insiders focus on what's ahead for 2025-2026
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
We’re back! The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year—LIVE from the Nixon Presidential Library. Since 2008, this event has raised over $1 million for Make-A-Wish, and we’re not slowing do...
In Part 2 of our conversation wtih Sean Graham, Founder of Maven Cost Segregation Tax Advisors, we dive deeper into powerful tax strategies, focusing on cost segregation and accelerated depreciation. Sean explains the Look Back Strategy and how it can help amend past tax returns, shares insights on renovations and CAPEX opportunities, and outlines how cost segregation applies to new construction. We also discuss the importance of w...
In this episode, Craig Evans sits down with Sean Graham, founder of Maven Cost Segregation, to discuss how strategic tax planning can unlock bigger returns for real estate investors—especially high-income earners. Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey, explains the vital role of cost segregation, and breaks down how quality and efficiency in these studies can significantly impact an investor’s bottom line. Whether you’re new to t...
In Part 2 of the episode, Kent Ritter, Founder and CEO of Hudson Investing, continues the conversation by sharing how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic while scaling his multifamily business. He breaks down his value-add investment strategy, how he finds deals through strong relationships, and the role technology and AI play in staying competitive. Kent also offers practical advice for new investors looking to enter the m...
In this episode, Craig Evans interviews Kent Ritter, CEO and Founder of Hudson Investing, exploring his remarkable journey from management consulting to successful multifamily real estate investing. The conversation delves into Ritter's professional evolution, highlighting key insights into multifamily investment strategies, property evaluation, and personal growth. This episode provides listeners with an in-depth look at the ...
In part two of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Andrew Falde, SVP of Capital Markets for DBL Capital, delves deeper into their innovative real estate investment approach. Building on the first episode, Andrew provides detailed insights into their evergreen fund's structure, investor qualifications, and strategic advantages. He explains the fund's minimum investment requirements, accreditation criteria, and how they n...
In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Andrew Falde, Senior Vice President of Capital Markets at DBL Capital, to unpack the inner workings of the DBL Capital Fund. Andrew discusses the fund's purpose, strategic approach, and regulatory compliance. He also shares insights on today’s capital raising environment, current and future market trends, and how DBL handles investor liquidity and waterfall distribution. Whether you&...
Anne Grey, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Orange County & the Inland Empire, shares the organization’s mission to bring hope to children with critical illnesses. She discusses the types of wishes granted, the qualification process, and the importance of community and volunteer involvement. Anne also reflects on her first year leading the chapter and the lasting impact of each wish.
Anne Grey is a seasoned nonprofit lea...
In this bonus episode, Joe Downs returns to share deeper insights into the operations, trends, and future of self-storage investing. He covers hybrid management models, the role of AI in streamlining customer service, and his approach to sourcing and funding deals. Joe also highlights how the ongoing housing shortage is boosting demand for storage and why younger generations are driving industry growth. The episode wraps with pract...
In Part 2, Joe Downs continues his story, diving deeper into his transition into real estate—from early partnerships in wholesaling and flipping to building a scalable business in self-storage. He shares the challenges of navigating commercial real estate, key operational strategies, and how technology is reshaping the self-storage industry. Joe also reflects on the importance of staying adaptable and always learning in a fast-evol...
In this episode, Craig sits down with Joe Downs, CEO of Belrose Asset Management and co-founder of The Belrose Group. Joe shares his journey from early entrepreneurship to building a real estate investment firm focused on high-yield, niche opportunities—especially in the self-storage and distressed mortgage sectors. Tune in as we explore how Belrose identifies value others miss, their strategic approach to scaling, and Joe’s insigh...
In Part 2 of the Real Estate Roundtable, host Joey Romero continues the conversation with REIA leaders Lisa Hoegler (LA South REIA), Larry French (CVREIA), and Dan Redig (SDCIA). They discuss their dream guest speakers, ongoing educational pursuits, and offer valuable insights into today’s market sentiment. The episode wraps with predictions for 2025, practical advice for new investors, and the importance of connecting with local i...
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