EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 44 MIN
EP 480 - The Problem With “No Money Down” Investments
from Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Mike DeHaan
What did you think of todays show??Your portfolio might look strong on paper… until you try to use it.This episode focuses on the uncomfortable gap between net worth and liquidity — and how getting that math wrong can quietly kill your options. We break down the cost of selling a rental right now, why desperation in a deal is the fastest way to destroy returns, and where AI realistically fits in real estate (and where it absolutely doesn’t).Topics discussed:New AI agents and the future of the workforce (00:00)How we AI in our real estate business (05:25)What cash-flow calculators get wrong (12:45)Why new investors lose money on "good" deals (17:54)The type of investor you shouldn’t work with (21:40)False net worth and the refi trap (29:25)Are Airbnbs worth the investment? (33:57)Scaling vs. managing risk (38:43)Sign up to join the FREE Scale Community! https://collectingkeys.com/Want deeper breakdowns like this every week? Subscribe to the Collecting Keys newsletter! https://collectingkeys.com/newsletter/Follow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_dealsThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
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What did you think of todays show?? Your portfolio might look strong on paper… until you try to use it. This episode focuses on the uncomfortable gap between net worth and liquidity — and how getting that math wrong can quietly kill your options. We break down the cost of selling a rental right now, why desperation in a deal is the fastest way to destroy returns, and where AI realistically fits in real estate (and where it absolutely doesn’t). Topics discussed: New AI agents and the future ...
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