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I spent 12 years as a data scientist at HP and purchased $5M worth of real estate over 15 years using my own money. Now, I'm partnering with busy professionals to diversify their investments and generate passive income through real estate syndications and short-term flips—without dealing with tenants, toilets, or tantrums. At Furlo Capital, we believe real estate isn't just a transaction; it's a partnership. Our value-add approach creates win-win situations where residents thrive, and investors build wealth. We're not just in this to make money—we want to make a difference. If you're ready to diversify from stock market volatility and want reliable, steady returns, let's build your wealth and improve housing, together. Want to dive deeper into my investing thesis and strategy?
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10/31/2026

My sophisticated spreadsheet was too much for this deal.

I was looking at a straightforward property deal with no other investors involved. My usual model had more moving parts than the decision needed, so I went back to a simpler underwriting process.

When has simplifying a model made your decision clearer?

Furlo Capital Podcast | Episode 149

10/30/2026

I spent a lot of time building an AI voice agent. Then I shelved it.

The goal was practical: when nobody picked up an office call, the agent would collect maintenance details through a conversation instead of a basic voicemail. I worked on prompts, models, and the connections between them.

What has made you pause an automation project?

Furlo Capital Podcast | Episode 149

10/29/2026

An expert said it could not happen. Someone else asked what an experiment might show.

In episode 149, I revisit the contrast between Ernest Rutherford’s skepticism about atomic power and Leo Szilard’s willingness to explore the idea. What interests me is the response to uncertainty: a prediction can sound final, while an experiment can produce something new to learn from.

What is one idea you would rather test than debate?

Furlo Capital Podcast | Episode 149

10/28/2026

Ernest Rutherford won a Nobel Prize and called atomic power moonshine.

Leo Szilard read the same headline and started running experiments.

Reading about it, I kept seeing the same split in how owners talk about AI. Some predict. Others position.

For us that has meant a voice agent I shelved because it wasn't ready, and workflows that let me skip a hire.

https://furlo.com/podcasts/the-atomic-bomb-changed-everything-could-ai-do-the-same-for-real-estate-or-ep-149

10/27/2026

“We’ll refinance when rates come down.”

It sounds reassuring—but how much of the investment plan depends on that happening?

Here’s the question I’d ask before moving forward. What would your deal look like if you couldn’t refinance for five years?

10/26/2026

A property can be worth more without paying you more.

Appreciation and cash flow do different jobs. One can build equity; the other helps cover cash obligations and provide spendable income.

In episode 148, I look at why that distinction matters when evaluating a real estate investment—especially when the plan depends on future financing.

When you evaluate a deal, which gets more of your attention: projected appreciation or current cash flow?

10/26/2026

Would you bring a bigger down payment just to make a deal work?

When interest rates move, getting the loan approved is only part of the calculation. The return on your cash deserves another look, too.

Where would you draw the line between adjusting a deal and forcing it?

10/24/2026

Was it a great decision—or a great time to buy?

I bought my first duplex in 2009. Looking back, I have to give the market some credit for how that investment turned out.

In episode 148, I talk about separating the work you did from the wave you happened to catch. That distinction matters when you decide what to repeat on your next deal.

When an investment goes well, how do you separate skill from timing?

10/24/2026

Can paying down debt ever backfire?

The surprising part is the difference between one person making a sensible decision and an entire economy doing it together.

Which would concern you first as an investor: falling spending, fewer jobs, or weaker incomes?

10/23/2026

A 40-unit deal in Astoria looked very different after two months of waiting.

The building hadn’t changed. The financing had.

Here’s what happened when the original assumptions met a new interest-rate environment. Would you renegotiate or walk away?

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