Episode 303: Why Most Real Estate Investors Fail Before They Start ft. Welby Accely

Most investors think the win is getting to the closing table. It's not. And by the time they figure that out, the damage is already done. In this episode we sit down with real estate investor, Welby Accely, who over overcame 3 financial wipeouts during his 20+ years in real estate before building an eight-figure real estate portfolio. His journey has taught him exactly where investors go wrong, and he's not shy about saying it. Topics covered: → Why the qualified buyer is the most powerful person in any deal → The "Starting Five" every investor needs on their team → How to vet a mentor when everyone online claims to be an expert → Why FHA, VA and NACA buyers often end up house-poor → The difference between waiting for appreciation and forcing it → What 2026 looks like for buyers willing to move while everyone else waits Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Boro4Boro highlights the best of NYC real estate — neighborhoods, market insights and conversations with industry leaders. Subscribe to Boro4Boro for more conversations on NYC real estate. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boro4boro/id1731246276 Hosts: Matthew Wynter | @milliondollarwynter https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/matthew-wynter Isaiah Ajala | @isaiahajala https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/isaiah-ajala Traci Byers | @uptowntraci https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/traci-byers Scottie Cabrera | @scottiecabrerahomes https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/scottie-cabrera Guest: Welby Accely IG: @atmybest197 Sponsor: Romer Debbas — Full-service real estate law | romerdebbas.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/