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2 Hours of Real Estate Investors Debating Where The Market Is Heading | Ep 132 w/ Michael Zuber

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Mar 21, 2025

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Michael Zuber

Michael Zuber, a savvy real estate investor, joins to debate the market's trajectory, sharing his unique insights on investment strategies and current trends. He recounts his rollercoaster journey through the real estate landscape, addressing both challenges and successes. The conversation ventures into technology's impact on real estate and the necessity for adaptive strategies. Community's role in growth is also emphasized, alongside innovative investment methods like house hacking and the 'pad split' approach, providing listeners with invaluable financial wisdom.

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ANECDOTE

Blog Post Series Drama

Michael Zuber explains why he "hated" Brandon Turner.
It stemmed from a BiggerPockets blog post series incident.

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First Real Estate Deal

Brandon Turner bought his first house in 2007 with a no-doc loan.
Lenders fabricated income and net worth information.

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Michael's First Rental

Michael Zuber describes his experience with his first rental property.
He bought it for $107k, sold it for $265k, and 1031 exchanged into an apartment building.

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🎥 DESCRIPTION

I sat down with Michael Zuber to talk about what it really takes to build wealth one rental at a time. We broke down my journey—from buying my first property to scaling a real estate empire—plus the biggest mistakes, myths, and mindset shifts that make or break investors.

In this episode, we cover:
• The #1 habit that made me successful
• How to invest in real estate (even if you're broke)
• The biggest myths keeping investors stuck (like the 1% rule)
• How to spot opportunities in ANY market
• My take on the 2025 real estate market and beyond
• And much more!

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