Investing in Yourself: A Conversation with A Dedicated Educator with Branden Lowder

In this episode of Behind The Doors, hosts welcome Branden Lowder, CEO of Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS), to discuss the importance of real estate agents becoming savvy investors themselves. Branden breaks down how the CIAS designation empowers agents to navigate the investor market, understand key financial metrics like cash-on-cash return and cap rates, and ultimately build long-term wealth through real estate. The conversation highlights the benefits of serving investor clients, the evolving real estate landscape, and why traditional agents should tap into the 30% of the market driven by investors. The discussion covers common industry misconceptions, the impact of commission suppression, and the strategic advantages of having investment expertise in a shifting market.