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EP 467 - These Market Traps That Are Bankrupting Real Estate Investors

November 25, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 467

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One deal can ruin you, especially in this market. But it's not just a bad market taking investors out of the game — it's risky debt, risky deals, and risky business buys. In this episode, we dive into the biggest traps we're seeing over and over, why so many investors are struggling right now, and what we've done to survive the market. Tune in to hear how to make a smart investment in this wild economy!

Topics discussed:

Introduction (00:00)

The current state of the economy (04:51)

How job boards and AI are screwing employers and applicants (06:55)

The smart path to business and real estate investing (13:30)

Beware of risky deals and SBA loans (15:23)

The generational mindset gap on debt and investing (19:03)

Why gurus and investors are getting exposed (23:58)

What separates the successful operators in this market (25:29)

How we’re surviving the hardest part of the market cycle (28:05)

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