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#27 Elliot Horowitz - How to Get Rich Through Real Estate Investing in 2025

With Brian Whelan and Mitchel Flaherty

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How do the most disciplined real estate investors navigate market uncertainty and build long-term wealth?


Elliot Horowitz, Founder and Managing Member of H Equities, joins us to share his no-nonsense approach to real estate investing, risk management, and deal-making.


With over $700 million in real estate transactions under his belt, Elliot has mastered the art of strategic investing, conservative underwriting, and long-term portfolio growth.


In this episode, we cover:

  • How Elliot built a real estate investment firm from scratch
  • The #1 mistake real estate investors make (and how to avoid it)
  • Why patience and discipline are the keys to successful investing
  • How to evaluate deals like a pro and avoid bad investments
  • The biggest misconceptions about raising capital for real estate
  • Where smart investors are putting their money in 2025


Whether you're a seasoned investor, a first-time buyer, or someone looking to scale your real estate portfolio, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you make smarter investment decisions.


Want to learn how to invest like the pros? Hit play now!


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Brian Whelan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-whelan-43155850/

Mitchel Flaherty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchel-flaherty-7b4b1064/



(00:00) Introduction – Meet Elliot Horowitz  

(01:20) Elliot Horowitz’s Real Estate Investing Strategy

(04:15) From Wall Street to Real Estate

(07:30) The Hardest Part of Starting a Real Estate Business at 48  

(10:50) The #1 Mistake Real Estate Investors Keep Making  

(14:20) Why Discipline & Patience Matter in Real Estate Investing  

(18:10) Elliot’s Criteria for Investing  

(22:45) How to Build Investor Trust  

(27:10) The Power of Relationships in Real Estate 

(31:05) Managing Risk in Investments  

(35:40) Why the Current Lending Market is a Huge Opportunity  

(40:15) The Future of Real Estate Investing

(45:50) Lessons Learned From Deals That Went Wrong  

(50:20) How to Become a Better Investor