In this episode of the Expect Success Podcast, host Erik Scott sits down with investigative due diligence expert Shane Pogue for an eye-opening conversation that every real estate investor needs to hear.

Shane brings a unique background—combining criminal justice, private investigation, and risk management in the finance world—to help investors uncover the truth before entering partnerships or deploying capital. Whether you're an LP in a syndication, a GP seeking credibility, or a passive investor wanting to protect your hard-earned money, this episode offers practical insights on:

✅ How to vet potential partners beyond surface-level claims

✅ Real-world red flags that could save you from bad deals

✅ The difference between basic and investigative due diligence

✅ How fraud unfolds over time (and how to spot the early signs)

✅ Case studies of deals that went sideways—and how Shane’s work prevented disaster

You'll also hear Shane’s journey from aspiring law enforcement officer to due diligence specialist, and why he believes every investor needs to take risk management seriously.

📲 Connect with Shane on LinkedIn to follow his content and access tools to protect your investments: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-pogue-6b900a11a/

💡 "You don’t want to wait until there’s a problem—investigative due diligence is what detects it before it becomes one." – Shane Pogue