The Passive Income MD Podcast #293 What This Hard Year Taught Me as an Entrepreneur, Investor, and Dad
Dec 8, 2025
Reflecting on a challenging year, Dr. Peter Kim shares lessons learned from a tough real estate market and the value of diversification in investments. He discusses the importance of liquidity for emotional safety and the growth of his business and community. Personal experiences illustrate the need for presence and prioritizing family amidst challenges. Kim emphasizes treating failures as valuable feedback and highlights the significance of strong relationships in business. Tune in for insights on resilience, responsibility, and creating clarity through tough times.
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Real Estate Cycles Can Surprise You
- Real estate cycles include sharp down years after long upswings and can surprise even experienced investors.
- Peter Kim realized the recent market was one of the hardest he's seen and it humbled his prior assumptions.
Debt Creates Deadlines That Matter
- Debt and lending create hard deadlines that can turn temporary problems into realized losses.
- Peter Kim gained a deeper respect for how loan terms and rate moves can force outcomes regardless of an asset's long-term value.
Diversify To Protect And Reward
- Diversify across asset types and operators to smooth returns and protect downside.
- Peter Kim says diversification protects you when you're wrong and still rewards you when you're right.