Fred Leeds: Building Generational Wealth Through Timeless Real Estate Investing

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Video added by The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026 | Date Created: July 23, 2026

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Fred Leeds: Building Generational Wealth Through Timeless Real Estate Investing How can someone evaluate a real estate deal in less than five minutes without using Excel? Fred Leeds, a Los Angeles real estate icon, has spent decades proving that great investing is often about judgment, discipline, and patience—not complex models. We discuss… • Why he purchased the Jaguar Repair Center in Santa Monica and why “high barriers to entry” are one of the most valuable characteristics in real estate • How he can evaluate a real estate investment in less than five minutes—without ever opening Excel • The lesson from his first mentor that changed his life forever: the power of passive income and financial freedom • His non-negotiable investment criteria—and why he’ll never cut a broker’s commission • Why his first home purchase in Santa Monica became the foundation for building generational wealth • Why he believes debt can become addictive, and why controlling leverage is the key to surviving every real estate cycle Learn more about Fred Leeds: • Connect with Fred on LinkedIn: / fred-leeds-properties • Fred Leeds Properties: https://www.fredleedsproperties.com/a... ******************************************* In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/... The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays


Categories:
Development/Planning/Entitlements, Economics/Market Reports/Research, Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
Property Types:
Residential, Multifamily
States:
CALIFORNIA
Regions:
Southern California, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Cities:
Los Angeles, Santa Monica


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