The Buy & Build Show
The Buy & Build Show
Podcast Description
The Buy & Build Show Hosted by Neal Bawa, CEO & Founder of Grocapitus and Mission 10K and Daniel Kaufman, VP of Development at Mission 10K and Elevation Development.
Welcome to The Buy & Build Show, a weekly podcast where Neal Bawa and Daniel Kaufman, leaders at Mission 10K, sit down with the world’s most successful real estate developers. Each episode delves into their journeys, missions, and innovative projects, with a particular focus on apartment and townhome complexes.
At Mission 10K, Neal and Daniel use a proprietary, data-driven approach to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns for over 1,300 investors by investing in multifamily, build-to-rent, and industrial properties in prime markets. With a keen eye for value-add and new construction projects, the team is committed to enhancing both investor returns and community well-being.
✅ 1,300+ Investors
✅ $300M+ Equity Invested
✅ 25 Projects (9 Sold) across 11 States and 17 Metros
✅ 4,400 Units/Beds
✅ $660M Completed Value of Projects
Join us as we explore how industry giants are shaping the future of real estate, one development at a time. Whether you're an experienced investor or just beginning your real estate journey, The Buy & Build Show offers valuable insights and inspiration to fuel your next big project.
Neal Bawa - The Mad Scientist of Multifamily
Besides being one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate, Neal is a data guru, a process freak, and an outsourcing expert. Neal treats his $660 million dollar multifamily portfolio as an ongoing experiment in efficiency and optimization. The Mad Scientist lives by two mantras. His first mantra is that, “We can only manage what we can measure”. His second mantra is that, “Data beats gut feel by a million miles“. These mantras and a dozen other disruptive beliefs drive profit for his 1,000+ investors.
Learn more at grocapitus.com and mission10k.com
Daniel Kaufman - The Dirt to Deals Architect
Daniel has overseen over $2 billion of work throughout his career. Daniel has developed over 1,800 units within various mixed-income projects and has developed over 2,200 units of market-rate projects, as well as hotels and office developments.
Learn more at elevationredev.com and mission10k.com
Listen and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on real estate development, particularly multifamily apartment projects and townhome complexes. Episodes include discussions on topics such as innovative building techniques, community development, and the economic impact of housing, with specific examples like the 'Mission 10K' initiative aimed at creating affordable housing options.
The Buy & Build Show Hosted by Neal Bawa, CEO & Founder of Grocapitus and Mission 10K and Daniel Kaufman, VP of Development at Mission 10K and Elevation Development.
Welcome to The Buy & Build Show, a weekly podcast where Neal Bawa and Daniel Kaufman, leaders at Mission 10K, sit down with the world’s most successful real estate developers. Each episode delves into their journeys, missions, and innovative projects, with a particular focus on apartment and townhome complexes.
At Mission 10K, Neal and Daniel use a proprietary, data-driven approach to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns for over 1,300 investors by investing in multifamily, build-to-rent, and industrial properties in prime markets. With a keen eye for value-add and new construction projects, the team is committed to enhancing both investor returns and community well-being.
✅ 1,300+ Investors
✅ $300M+ Equity Invested
✅ 25 Projects (9 Sold) across 11 States and 17 Metros
✅ 4,400 Units/Beds
✅ $660M Completed Value of Projects
Join us as we explore how industry giants are shaping the future of real estate, one development at a time. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just beginning your real estate journey, The Buy & Build Show offers valuable insights and inspiration to fuel your next big project.
Neal Bawa – The Mad Scientist of Multifamily
Besides being one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate, Neal is a data guru, a process freak, and an outsourcing expert. Neal treats his $660 million dollar multifamily portfolio as an ongoing experiment in efficiency and optimization. The Mad Scientist lives by two mantras. His first mantra is that, “We can only manage what we can measure”. His second mantra is that, “Data beats gut feel by a million miles“. These mantras and a dozen other disruptive beliefs drive profit for his 1,000+ investors.
Learn more at grocapitus.com and mission10k.com
Daniel Kaufman – The Dirt to Deals Architect
Daniel has overseen over $2 billion of work throughout his career. Daniel has developed over 1,800 units within various mixed-income projects and has developed over 2,200 units of market-rate projects, as well as hotels and office developments.
Learn more at elevationredev.com and mission10k.com
Listen and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform.
Episode 1: Billion-Dollar Blueprints: Inside the Mind of Daniel Kaufman
Welcome to the premiere episode of The Buy & Build Show—the podcast where top multifamily developers reveal how they turn blueprints into booming communities.
In this episode, Neal Bawa sits down with co-host Daniel Kaufman, a third-generation homebuilder whose family founded KB Home. With over $2B in development under his belt, Daniel shares his incredible origin story—from flipping $5,000 homes in Detroit at age 18 to managing the Kaufman Family Office and spearheading Mission 10K, a bold initiative to build 10,000 townhomes for the missing middle.
You’ll hear:
Daniel’s journey from architect to national developer
Wild war stories—from a 90-story Miami tower to renovating historic row homes
How Daniel and Neal’s contrasting styles (gut vs. data) create real estate magic
A behind-the-scenes look at their groundbreaking Mission 10K project
Why rental townhomes are becoming the new American Dream
👷♂️ Whether you’re a veteran developer or aspiring investor, this episode will inspire you to build smarter and scale with purpose.
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Neal Bawa – The Mad Scientist of Multifamily
Besides being one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate, Neal is a data guru, a process freak, and an outsourcing expert. Neal treats his $660 million dollar multifamily portfolio as an ongoing experiment in efficiency and optimization. The Mad Scientist lives by two mantras. His first mantra is that, “We can only manage what we can measure”. His second mantra is that, “Data beats gut feel by a million miles“. These mantras and a dozen other disruptive beliefs drive profit for his 1,000+ investors.
Learn more at grocapitus.com and mission10k.com
Daniel Kaufman – The Dirt to Deals Architect
Daniel has overseen over $2 billion of work throughout his career. Daniel has developed over 1,800 units within various mixed-income projects and has developed over 2,200 units of market-rate projects, as well as hotels and office developments.
Learn more at elevationredev.com and mission10k.com
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