In this episode, we sit down to talk about what it really takes to win in real estate right now. We’ve seen the market shift—interest rates are higher, inventory is weird, and honestly, a lot of investors are stuck trying to do what worked in 2020.

We share what we’re actually doing—and avoiding—in our own businesses. We talk about the danger of “hero flips,” why A+ properties are key, how to underwrite in a market that changes every month, and why some of the loudest voices in the space are getting caught with their pants down.

We also break down how the pros who’ve been through multiple cycles play the game differently—and why now isn’t the time to try to leap five steps ahead unless you’re ready to take a hit.

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