Buying a home can feel like the highest-stakes decision you’ll ever make... which is exactly why most people leave their best skills at the door the moment they start house hunting. In this episode, Scott sits down with Brian Tran, founder of Fifty Hills Real Estate, to talk about how to approach homebuying like an entrepreneur: get honest about your goals, zoom out to the long game, and build the right team around you.

You’ll also hear Brian’s provocative take for people who feel pressured to buy: sometimes it makes sense to rent the lifestyle you want while using your down payment to invest strategically, especially if the numbers don’t match your reality right now. And one of the biggest takeaways: when you’re ready to buy, it’s “not how, but who.” The right agent (and the right team) can save you time, reduce overwhelm, and help you mak ...