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 6: He Left Tech to Build Dream Homes in the Caribbean – Derrick Robinson
Welcome back to The Buy & Build Show—the podcast where visionary builders and developers share how they’re reshaping skylines, communities, and lives.
In this episode, Daniel Kaufman sits down with Derrick Robinson, founder of RED Design Build and a former tech entrepreneur who traded startups for construction sites. Today, Derrick leads high-end residential projects across the U.S. and Caribbean—including a 24,000-square-foot custom estate—by blending craftsmanship, innovation, and bold ambition.
You’ll hear:
- How Derrick applied tech startup thinking to luxury home construction
- The family roots that shaped his values—and his obsession with quality
- How to transition into a new industry without ego (and with serious learning)
- Why smart homes, modular builds, and sustainable design are key to the Caribbean market
- What it takes to build dream homes for high-net-worth clients around the globe
🏝️ From Silicon Valley to sun-drenched villas, this episode is a masterclass in reinvention—and the mindset it takes to build at the highest level.
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Derrick Robinson – The Tech Builder Behind RED Design Build Derrick is the founder of RED Design Build, a luxury development firm known for pushing boundaries in construction innovation, smart home tech, and modular design. A former tech entrepreneur, Derrick now leads projects across the Caribbean and U.S., with a focus on craftsmanship, off-grid capability, and client-centered design. 👉 www.myredcity.com
Daniel Kaufman – The Dirt to Deals Architect Daniel Kaufman has developed over $2 billion in residential and commercial real estate, with deep experience in ground-up development, entitlements, and long-term asset growth. As co-host of The Buy & Build Show, he brings executional excellence, vision, and strategic rigor to every conversation. 👉 elevationredev.com | mission10k.com
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