The Equity Builders Club Podcast

The Hidden Cost of Being "Nice" as a Landlord (Why Good Investors Lose Money)

Many landlords think they're being nice by avoiding difficult conversations. They don't raise rents, they let late payments slide, they ignore lease violations, and they hope problems will resolve themselves. Unfortunately, that's usually the fastest way to create bigger problems, for themselves and for their tenants. In this episode, I explain the difference between being nice and being kind, why conflict avoidance is one of the most expensive habits in real estate, and how professional landlords communicate clearly while still treating people with respect. If difficult conversations make you uncomfortable, this episode could save you thousands of dollars, and a lot of stress. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free 30-minute strategy session through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call] You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ [https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/] Attend our next Equity Builders Club networking event to get around like-minded investors. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

The Most Expensive Words in Real Estate: "I'll Deal With It Later"

"I'll deal with it later." The problem is that "later" is often where the biggest financial losses happen. In this episode, Terrie Schauer explains why procrastination, not bad markets, interest rates, or difficult tenants, is often the most expensive mistake investors make. Through real-world examples from property management and multifamily investing, she shows how small delays quietly turn into major expenses. Whether it's deferred maintenance, missed rent increases, refinancing opportunities, insurance renewals, tax planning, or difficult tenant situations, the cost of waiting is almost always higher than the discomfort of acting today. If you want to build wealth while reducing stress, this episode will change the way you think about decision-making. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free 30-minute strategy session through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call] You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ [https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/] Attend our next Equity Builders Club networking event to get around like-minded investors. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

5 Bottlenecks Keeping Investors Stuck at 1–10 Properties

Most investors think they have a deal problem. In reality, deals are rarely the thing holding them back. In this episode, I break down the five biggest bottlenecks that keep investors stuck between 1 and 10 units: financing, deal flow, capital, operations, and confidence. The key is identifying which bottleneck is actually limiting your growth right now. Once you know that, scaling becomes much simpler. If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever but not making progress, this episode is for you. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free 30-minute strategy session through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call] You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ [https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/] Attend our next Equity Builders Club networking event to get around like-minded investors. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

5 Pieces of Real Estate Advice I Completely Disagree With

The real estate industry is full of advice that gets repeated so often people stop questioning it. "Never sell." "Cash flow is king." "Buy and hold forever." "You need 20% down." "Quit your job and become a full-time investor." The problem is that many of these ideas contain a grain of truth—but applied blindly, they can hold investors back for years. In this episode, I'm breaking down five pieces of popular real estate advice that I disagree with, why I think they're incomplete, and what investors should consider instead. My goal isn't to be contrarian for the sake of it. It's to help you think critically about the advice you're following and make decisions that fit your own goals, market, and stage of investing. Whether you're buying your first property or scaling a larger portfolio, this episode will challenge some commonly accepted wisdom and help you avoid costly mistakes. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call] You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ [https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Do

What would you do if you lost everything and had to start over? It's a question most investors never ask themselves, but it's one of the fastest ways to identify what actually matters and what doesn't. Also, when I contemplate taking big risks, knowing what I would do if a catastrophic failure wiped me out is actually a great way to be less afraid of taking bigger steps. In this episode, I walk through exactly how I would rebuild my real estate business and portfolio if I had to start from scratch tomorrow. I'll cover the markets I'd focus on, the property types I'd target, how I'd approach financing, the network I'd build, and the mistakes I'd avoid after nearly two decades in the business. The interesting thing is that my answer today looks very different from what I would have done when I bought my first property. Experience changes your strategy, and some of the lessons I've learned have been expensive. Whether you're buying your first property or trying to scale beyond a handful of units, this episode will help you focus on the activities that create the biggest long-term impact. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call [https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call] You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ [https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.