Turn Trash into Cash: The Wealth Game Every Investor Needs to Play [COVID REPLAY]

Uncommon Real Estate

Uncommon Real Estate
Turn Trash into Cash: The Wealth Game Every Investor Needs to Play [COVID REPLAY]
Feb 09, 2026 Season 1 Episode 301
Chris Craddock

In this throwback solo episode from the COVID days, Chris breaks down how smart investors are using tax law, retirement rollouts, and creative strategies to build massive wealth even without a pile of cash.

You'll learn how to tap into your retirement accounts penalty-free, how to compare stock market vs. real estate returns the right way, and how to use depreciation and principal paydown to legally reduce your tax bill while stacking cashflow.

Chris also shares his personal playbook for deciding whether to flip or hold, his favorite types of properties to invest in, and how to get started with no money and no experience using a simple strategy anyone can do from their car.

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