Rebuilding Communities Through Real Estate with Andrew Yanni and Richard Wayland

November 7, 2025

A powerful conversation on impact investing, syndication, and how smart real estate can rebuild cities and create lasting wealth.

When two of our clients come together for a real conversation, it’s always special.


This episode of the Realer State of Mind Podcast brought Andrew Yanni, host and broker at Fast Action Mortgage in Santa Ana, California, together with Richard Wayland, founder of The Imagination Brokerage, also based in Santa Ana. For us at VLIZ Media, producing this episode felt like a full-circle moment—two of our longtime partners sharing ideas, numbers, and lessons that are helping reshape how people think about real estate.


The conversation dives into how smart investing can build stronger communities. Richard breaks down how his Cleveland projects are turning undervalued homes into high-ROI, Section 8 investments—creating quality housing for families while delivering consistent returns for investors.


Andrew keeps the dialogue focused on strategy, funding, and the mindset it takes to grow in today’s market.

Midway through, Richard paused to give our team a personal shout-out:


“When I first met Sergio—Sergio’s running around back behind the cameras over there—I just want to do a really important shout-out to him from VLIZ Media. He’s now my social media, videography, and editing person. It’s been a real pleasure working with him.”
— Richard Wayland, The Imagination Brokerage

That moment meant a lot to us. It’s a reminder that the trust we build behind the camera shows up on screen.


For this production, our VLIZ Media team handled the entire process:
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Podcast filming and video production in Santa Ana, California.
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Editing and color correction for YouTube and social platforms
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Distribution and social media management for ongoing reach


Our goal was simple—help Andrew and Richard tell a real story that connects with viewers and adds value to their business. The result is an episode that feels authentic, polished, and built to last online.


At VLIZ Media, this is what we do every day for brands, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to be seen and heard. Whether you’re hosting a show, building a brand, or creating educational content, we make sure your message stands out and your time is never wasted.


Because when our clients grow, we grow too.

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