Refinance rates have dipped to 6.18 percent. On the surface, it looks like relief—a break from the 7.5 percent nightmare of early 2024. But here’s what the headlines won’t tell you: That “cheaper” rate just became a trap. Because while rates fell, lenders changed the entire game. The old rule […]
You’ve heard the advice a thousand times: “Buy in the Sun Belt! Follow the migration!” It worked in 2021. But in 2026, that advice is a trap. The easy money is gone, and the hottest markets are choking on oversupply. That’s why investors are looking to Tier 2 cities Markets
You’ve seen the conflicting headlines all year: “Recession Imminent!” followed by “Soft Landing Achieved!” In Real Estate 2025, It’s enough to give any investor whiplash. But as we close out 2025, what if the chaos is actually over, and the biggest risk to your portfolio right now isn’t a crash,
In the last episode, we showed you how to unlock tax-free liquidity from your properties. But accessing cash is only half the battle. If you leverage up without a safety net, one market shift could wipe you out. Now, learn how to bulletproof your portfolio before it’s too late. In
We’ve spent the last few episodes talking about “The Exit” – using 1031 exchanges and DSTs to sell without tax. But what if the best move isn’t to sell? What if the best move is to extract your wealth while keeping the asset, using debt as revenue to generate liquidity?
You’ve spent decades building a real estate empire. You have millions in equity. But now, you’re tired. You’re tired of the “Terrible T’s”—Tenants, Toilets, and Trash. You want to retire from real estate, travel, and enjoy your wealth.. But you are trapped by “Golden Handcuffs.” If you sell your portfolio
In previous episodes, we learned how Cost Segregation creates massive “paper losses.” But if you have a high-income W-2 job, the IRS has a nasty surprise for you: the Passive Activity Loss rules. which can block your path to zero tax. They lock those deductions in a box, preventing you
One slip-and-fall lawsuit at a rental in Memphis shouldn’t cost you your personal home in California. But if you have a “sloppy” legal structure, that is exactly the risk you are taking. As you scale your portfolio, your liability grows, and the old “one LLC for everything” strategy stops working.
You just closed your biggest deal of the year and you’re celebrating a $100,000 profit. But there’s a “silent partner” waiting at the table to take a $15,300 cut before you even pay income tax. That partner is the Self-Employment Tax Savings, and if you are operating as a standard
Last week, you learned why cost segregation is an investor’s secret weapon, supercharged by 100% bonus depreciation. Now, it’s time for the “how-to.” How do you actually get a study done? Who do you hire? What does it cost? And what’s this “Depreciation Recapture” trap that can cost amateurs their
Ever wonder how professional investors buy a profitable $2 million apartment building… and legally pay $0 in taxes on its income, while you’re stuck with a tax bill? It’s not magic; it’s a high-level strategy. In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell pulls back the curtain
Did you know that industry data suggests as many as 30% of all 1031 exchanges fail? One simple mistake—missing a deadline by one day or choosing the wrong partner—can cost you six or seven figures in an unexpected tax bill. In Part 2 of our 1031 deep dive in the