Real Estate Hacks That Could Land You in Prison with Real Estate Attorney Carrie Risatti

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by commercial real estate attorney Carrie Risatti to dissect some of the most common real estate “hacks” that could land investors in serious legal trouble. Carrie breaks down what qualifies as mortgage fraud, how easily it can happen, and the federal consequences that follow. The two dive into gray and red area tactics like occupancy fraud, subject-to financing, multiple vacation loans, and cash-back side agreements—giving listeners clarity on what’s legal and what could trigger a visit from the FBI.

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