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
61 episodes
The Government's Landlord: Collecting Guaranteed Returns with Tax Liens
Looking for real estate returns without the landlord lifecycle? What if you could generate secure, government-guaranteed interest by becoming the bank for the county itself?On this episode (Ep 61) of the <...
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The Lien-Lord's Secret: How to Profit from Note Investing
Tired of tenant calls and surprise repairs, but still want the security of real estate-backed returns? What if you could profit from the housing market without ever owning a single property?On this episode (Ep 60) of the
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Episode 60
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Tired of Tenants? Let's Talk About Self-Storage
Tired of the endless cycle of tenant troubles, costly repairs, and unpredictable cash flow from your rental properties? What if the key to building resilient wealth wasn't in another house, but in America's overlooked extra closet?On thi...
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Episode 59
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The Unseen Real Estate: How Billboards Can Build Your Fortune
What if the most profitable real estate you drive past every day isn't a house or an office building, but the billboard itself?On this episode (Ep 58) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host
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Episode 58
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Mid-Year Market Update: Chaos, or a Golden Opportunity
Feeling whiplash from the 2025 real estate headlines? Is it time to run for cover from high interest rates, or hunt for deals in a shifting market?On this special episode (Ep 57) of the 5-Min...
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Episode 57
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Gold-Plated Flips: Stop Overimproving & Supercharge Your ROI!
Thinking those ultra-luxe upgrades will guarantee a top-dollar sale on your next flip? What if those "wow-factor" renovations are actually demolishing your profits? On this episode (Ep 56) of the 5...
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Episode 56
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Borderless Investing: David Greene's Blueprint for Out-of-State Success
Feeling trapped by sky-high prices or slim deals in your local real estate market? What if you could confidently invest in profitable properties anywhere, regardless of distance?On this episode (Ep 55) of the
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Episode 55
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Tax Traps! Don't Let the IRS Ambush Your Profits
Just flipped a property or sold a rental? Congrats on the profit! But wait... did you account for Uncle Sam? Unexpected tax bills can slash your hard-earned real estate earnings by thousands!On this episode (Ep 54) of the
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Episode 54
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Beyond the Hustle: What "The ONE Thing" Means for Your REI Success
Feeling scattered and unproductive in your real estate investing? Drowning in tasks but not reaching your biggest goals?On this episode (Ep 53) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host
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Episode 53
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Unlock Better Deals: Master Your Investment Property Financing
Did you know the wrong mortgage can cost you tens, even hundreds, of thousands more over its lifetime? Don't let financing mistakes sink your real estate investment before it even gets going!On this episode (Ep 52) of...
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Episode 52
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Running on Empty? Why Reserves Are Your Investment Lifeline
Rental property cash flow looking good? Great!But what happens when the HVAC suddenly dies or a tenant unexpectedly moves out, leaving you with a vacancy? Skimping on cash reserves is a critical mistake that can sink your investment fast...
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Episode 51
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Beyond the Buy: Why Your Exit Strategy Defines Your Success
You found the perfect deal, analyzed the numbers, closed the loan... now what? Getting in is exciting, but getting out profitably requires a plan! Ignoring your exit strategy is a common mistake that can trap your ...
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Episode 50
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Rethinking Rent vs. Buy in HCOL Areas: The Surprising Math
Live in an expensive city like the Bay Area and think buying is the only way to build real estate wealth? Think again! What if renting locally could actually accelerate your path to financial freedom?On this episode (Ep 49) of t...
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Episode 49
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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