Creating Carfax For Homes With Bob Frady
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đď¸ Welcome back to another powerful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe!
Todayâs guest, Bob Frady, is a serial entrepreneur, data innovator, and the CEO and co-founder of Property Lensâa revolutionary tool giving homebuyers and investors access to the same risk data insurance companies use, before they buy a property.
After years of building data-centric businesses, including a successful exit from his last startup HazardHub, Bob is on a mission to bring radical transparency to real estate. Drawing from his own frustrating experience buying a house, he built Property Lens to be the âCarfax for homesââarming buyers with everything from flood risk and roof condition to nearby hazards and permitting history.
In this episode, Bob shares what itâs like to bootstrap a company vs. raise venture capital, why the right business partner can make or break your success, and how culture matters just as much as skill when hiring. He also explains why most investors are flying blindâand how data can give you the edge to negotiate better deals and avoid costly surprises.
đĄ What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
âď¸ How Bob bootstrapped HazardHub, sold it, and launched Property Lens
âď¸ Why building with the end in mind creates clarity and value
âď¸ The hidden risks homeowners and investors need to know (but arenât told)
âď¸ The surprising way insurance companies view you as a customer
âď¸ Why sharing risk data with buyers is a game-changer for the industry
âď¸ How to find the right business partner and avoid hiring mistakes
âď¸ What Property Lens offersâand why every investor should use it before making an offer
đĽ Key Takeaways:
âď¸ Investors often have less information than insurance companiesâProperty Lens fixes that
âď¸ Real estate decisions shouldnât be made in the dark, know what you are buying before you walk in
âď¸ Bootstrapping builds grit; raising VC capital brings a whole new set of challenges
âď¸ Culture-fit is more important than skill-fit when building a team
âď¸ Great businesses start with great people and partnerships rooted in complementary strengths
âď¸ Data is power and it can save you thousands on your next deal
Whether you're a physician looking to invest smarter, a homeowner wanting peace of mind, or an entrepreneur eager to build with impactâthis episode is packed with wisdom and practical strategies to help you succeed.
If you're ready to eliminate guesswork from your investing, avoid hidden property risks, and make smarter, data-driven decisions, then this is the episode for you.
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