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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

#43:The Negative Leverage Trap | Why Investors Are Losing Money in 2026

from Multifamily Playbook · host Snowie Xue Dan

📉 The Negative Leverage Trap | Multifamily Underwriting ExplainedWhat happens when the cost of your borrowing is higher than the income your property generates? You enter the Negative Leverage trap.In this video, I break down the core fundamentals of Multifamily Underwriting. We look at the exact relationship between your Cap Rate and your Interest Rate. If you are buying a turnkey property at a 5% Cap Rate but borrowing money at 6%, you are essentially using expensive debt to buy a lower-yield asset.In a hot market, negative leverage hides risks. But in a downturn like 2025 and 2026, it shows up fast and wipes out investors. We discuss when it is okay to take this risk (value-add distressed properties) and when you need to walk away.✨ This video is for you if:You want to learn real Commercial Real Estate Underwriting.You are confused about Cap Rates vs. Interest Rates.You want to know why so many properties are in distress in 2026.Your goal is to survive the market downturn and build long-term wealth.📌 Let’s Connect & Support Each OtherIf you want to invest safely and understand the numbers behind the deals:📱 WhatsApp: +13372242728📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: a-strategy.comWatch the Episodes On Youtube-https://youtube.com/@multifamilyplaybook?si=2SBAkYgFEFUWMDmkWelcome to Schedule Your Wealth-Building Future with UsSchedule a Zoom Call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/a-strategy/investors-strategy-session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📉 The Negative Leverage Trap | Multifamily Underwriting ExplainedWhat happens when the cost of your borrowing is higher than the income your property generates? You enter the Negative Leverage trap.In this video, I break down the core fundamentals of Multifamily Underwriting. We look at the exact relationship between your Cap Rate and your Interest Rate. If you are buying a turnkey property at a 5% Cap Rate but borrowing money at 6%, you are essentially using expensive debt to buy a lower-yield asset.In a hot market, negative leverage hides risks. But in a downturn like 2025 and 2026, it shows up fast and wipes out investors. We discuss when it is okay to take this risk (value-add distressed properties) and when you need to walk away.✨ This video is for you if:You want to learn real Commercial Real Estate Underwriting.You are confused about Cap Rates vs. Interest Rates.You want to know why so many properties are in distress in 2026.Your goal is to survive the market downturn and build long-term wealth.📌 Let’s Connect & Support Each OtherIf you want to invest safely and understand the numbers behind the deals:📱 WhatsApp: +13372242728📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: a-strategy.comWatch the Episodes On Youtube-https://youtube.com/@multifamilyplaybook?si=2SBAkYgFEFUWMDmkWelcome to Schedule Your Wealth-Building Future with UsSchedule a Zoom Call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/a-strategy/investors-strategy-session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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