--- title: Brad Piper on Building Relationships, Dream Listings, and Investment Properties description: Discover Brad Piper's Journey from Accounting to Real Estate, where he shares insights on building relationships, overcoming rejection, & creating wealth. image: https://bizgift.com/hubfs/Podcast%20Cover%20%20(1).png --- [Skip to content](https://bizgift.com/blog/brad-piper#main-content) [![BizGift with CM Logo - Full Color 835x350](https://bizgift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BizGift%20with%20CM%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20835x350.png?width=835&height=350&name=BizGift%20with%20CM%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20835x350.png "BizGift with CM Logo - Full Color 835x350")](https://bizgift.com/) - [Marketplace](https://my.bizgift.com/marketplace) - [Activate](https://my.bizgift.com/activate/manual-activation) - [Design](https://my.bizgift.com/free/design) - [Pricing](https://bizgift.com/pricing) - [Buy My BizGift](https://my.bizgift.com/buy-my-bizgift) - [About](https://bizgift.com/about) - [How to Activate & Redeem](https://bizgift.com/how-to-activate) - [How Printed Works](https://bizgift.com/how-bizgift-works) - [How Digital Works](https://bizgift.com/how-bizgift-digital-works) - [FAQ](https://bizgift.com/faq) - [Industries Served](https://bizgift.com/industries) - [Blog](https://bizgift.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://bizgift.com/contact-us) June 29, 2023 3 min read time # Brad Piper on Building Relationships, Dream Listings, and Investment Properties ![Team BizGift](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/183b84022a0cde362910218654f5075d) [Team BizGift](https://bizgift.com/blog/author/bizgift) [Real Estate](https://bizgift.com/blog/tag/real-estate), [Podcast Stories](https://bizgift.com/blog/tag/podcast-stories) Want to be featured on Timed Talks Podcast? [Sign up  here! ](https://bizgift.com/timed-talks-guest) Meet Brad Piper, a new father of a 4-month-old son and real estate professional who has navigated diverse career paths to bring a fresh perspective to the world of real estate. Initially honing his skills in corporate audit, reporting, and compliance at Ernst & Young, one of the Big 4 accounting firms, Brad ventured into the realm of property in 2020. Collaborating with like-minded individuals, he co-founded Lighthouse Real Estate Group, now proudly associated with All City Realty.  In this podcast episode, Brad shares his experiences and insights in the real estate industry. He discusses his transition from accounting to real estate and highlights the importance of building genuine relationships with clients and prioritizing their needs. Piper emphasizes the significance of having a plan, building relationships, and understanding that rejection is part of the process when getting started in the business. He also discusses his approach to real estate investing, which combines a business mindset with personal enjoyment. Brad believes in buying properties in places he likes to hang out and renting them out when he's not there, generating income and building equity while also enjoying free vacations. Overall, he offers valuable advice for those interested in the real estate industry.  *"At Lighthouse, our guiding principle is inspired by the words of Matthew 5:14-16, which urge us to be a beacon of light in a world seeking guidance. Anchored in our spiritual calling, we strive to glorify God by offering comprehensive residential home buying and selling experiences. Our services cater to individuals from all walks of life, be it first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or anyone in between.* *We firmly believe that our commitment to glorifying God shines through in every aspect of our work. From providing exceptional client service to conducting transactions with unwavering diligence, we uphold the highest standards. Furthermore, we cultivate meaningful relationships with carefully selected referral partners who share our unwavering dedication to excellence." - Brad Piper* Key Moments: - **00:00:00**  Brad introduces himself, shares his journey from accounting to real estate, discusses owning long-term rentals and running Airbnb properties, and jokingly mentions his dream property to sell - the US Open golf course at La Country Club. - **00:05:00**  Brad provides a glimpse into a typical day in his job, emphasizing the flexibility of the role and the diversity of tasks. He also discusses the initial challenges in the real estate business and the importance of adapting to clients' needs. - **00:10:00** Brad advises on the importance of daily routines, genuine interactions, and understanding that rejection is part of the process in the real estate industry. He underscores the significance of first and lasting impressions, and building relationships without any agenda. - **00:15:00** Brad shares his personal approach to real estate investing, which is a combination of business strategy and personal enjoyment. He highlights his strategy of buying properties in preferred locations and renting them out to generate income and equity while also enabling free vacations. 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