5-Minute PRIME: Bite-Sized Investing Insights
The 5-Minute PRIME podcast from REIPrime.com helps busy professionals master personal finance and real estate investing with quick, actionable tips. Build wealth, stay consistent, and take steps toward financial freedom - one episode at a time.
Episodes
48 episodes
The Fixer-Upper Trap: Why Blind Buying Destroys Profits
Dreaming of big profits from that fixer-upper? Watch out! Hidden costs can turn renovation dreams into financial disasters.On this episode (Ep 48) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxw...
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Episode 48
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8:17
Empty Units, Empty Pockets: The High Cost of Misjudging Tenant Demand
Is your rental property sitting empty longer than expected? Vacancies can drain thousands from your profits!On this episode (Ep 47) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell tackles the...
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Episode 47
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8:35
The Hot Market Hype Trap: Invest with Data, Not FOMO
Tempted to jump into that 'hot' real estate market everyone's buzzing about? Be careful – chasing hype can lead to major losses!On this episode (Ep 46) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin...
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Episode 46
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8:51
The First Step to Your First Deal: Attend a Local Real Estate Meetup
Struggling to find your first real estate deal or feel overwhelmed getting started? The answer might be closer (and cheaper) than you think!On this episode (Ep 45) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast,...
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Episode 45
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8:57
Million-Dollar Real Estate Deals Without Owning a Brick - Here’s How
Want double-digit real estate returns without the landlord headaches?Think accessing premium apartment complexes or commercial developments is only for the ultra-rich?Think again! On this episode (Ep 44) of the
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Episode 44
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10:10
The Mortgage Payoff Playbook: Unlock Equity & Build Wealth Faster
Did you know your 30-year mortgage could cost you nearly double your home's price thanks to interest? Are you ready to stop draining your wealth and start building equity like savvy homeowners (including many Boomers we discussed in Ep 4...
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Episode 43
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8:42
Reality Check on Boomer Housing Blockade: Are They Keeping You From Owning?
Baby Boomers own nearly 40% of US homes and 78% plan to stay put! Is their "stability" actually a housing blockade crushing Millennial and Gen Z homeownership dreams?On this episode (Ep 42) of the 5-Min...
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Episode 42
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8:51
Home Insurance Sticker Shock? Your Action Plan to Lower Premiums
Is your homeowner's insurance renewal making your jaw drop? You're not alone! On this episode (Ep 41) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell tackles the wallet-busting crisis of...
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Episode 41
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9:07
Property Tax Shock: Why Bills Are Rising & How to Fight Back
Feeling the sting of a higher-than-expected property tax bill? You're not alone!On this episode (Ep 40) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell tackles the "triple squeeze" dri...
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Episode 40
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8:59
Untangling the Tariff Mess: A Timeline for Real Estate Investors
Feeling lost in the recent tariff chaos? Wondering "What the heck is going on?" You're not alone!On this crucial update (Ep 39) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell cuts thr...
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Episode 39
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9:58
Real Estate Tokens: Future or Fad? The Risks You MUST Know
Can you really buy a piece of a skyscraper for $100? Welcome to the world of Real Estate Tokenization!On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell di...
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Episode 38
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8:13
Tariff Shockwave: 5 Real Estate Predictions You Can't Ignore
New US tariffs just dropped, sending ripples through the economy – and the real estate market is feeling the heat right now.On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Ma...
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Episode 37
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8:24
Bonus Depreciation 2025: Is the 100% Tax Break Dead?
Bonus depreciation: It's been a huge tax advantage for real estate investors, but the rules keep changing.Is the 100% deduction gone for good? What's the current rate for 2025? And how should you adjust your...
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Episode 36
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6:49
BRRRR Method Mastery: A Book Review on Recycling Your Capital
Ready to build a real estate portfolio without constantly needing new capital?On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast's new "Real Estate Book Review" series, hosts Sophia and Jacob b...
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Episode 35
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15:10
Zoning Reform 2025: Unlocking Housing Affordability?
Is changing zoning laws the secret weapon to solving the housing affordability crisis?In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell dives into the complex world of zoning ref...
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Episode 34
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6:56
Location, Location, Location: What Your National News Doesn’t Tell You about Real Estate
Forget the "national" housing market hype—it’s a total sham!On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell exposes the chaotic, hyperlocal truth of 2025’s real estate jungle. ...
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Episode 33
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6:15
FHA Loans: Dream Ticket or Default Trap? (What the 11.3% Delinquency Rate Means for You)
FHA loans promise a path to homeownership, especially for first-time buyers. But with a shocking 11.3% delinquency rate, are they a smart choice or a risky gamble? On this episode of the 5-Minute PR...
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Episode 32
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8:01
Decoding the Mindsets (Part II): Actionable Strategies of a Rich Mindset
Ready to turn understanding into action?In Part 2 of "Decoding the Mindsets" on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell provides a practical toolkit for shifting from a poor o...
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Episode 27
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7:50
Decoding the Mindsets (Part I): The Poor, The Middle Class, and The Rich - Thinking Your Way to Wealth
Are you trapped in a paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Stuck in the middle-class "slow lane"? Or are you on the "fast track" to building real wealth?In the first part of this "Decoding the Mindsets" series on the
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Episode 26
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9:35
House Hacking 101: Live Rent-Free and Build Wealth (Even With No Experience!)
Dream of owning real estate but short on cash and experience?On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell introduces "Emily," an aspiring investor just like yo...
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Episode 28
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7:45
MLS vs Off-MLS: The Billion-Dollar Secret to Selling Your Home
Thinking of selling your house? Should you list it publicly on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), or take the "secret" route with an off-MLS deal?On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Pod...
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Episode 29
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8:04
Housing Starts Plunge! Is the 2025 Real Estate Market Frozen?
January 2025 housing starts data just dropped, and it's sending shivers down the spines of real estate investors.On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the...
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Episode 31
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8:36
What the Heck is Affordability in the Housing Market? And Why Should You Care?
Is buying a house in 2025 like finding a needle in a haystack?On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the housing affordability crisis – what it <...
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Episode 30
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7:43
Escape the Rat Race: Leverage the Cashflow Quadrant to Create Financial Freedom!
Are you ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and transform your financial future?In this extended episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, I, Martin Maxwell, dive deep into Robert Kiyosaki’s g...
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Episode 25
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7:13
Assets vs. Liabilities Deeper Dive: The Shocking Secret to Building Massive Wealth!
Are you ready to transform your financial mindset and take a deeper dive into building wealth?In this extended episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, I, Martin Maxwell, revisit the powerful lesso...
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Episode 24
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7:48