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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 12 MIN

TBT: Ask Marco - Is it Better to Use Our Cash or Home Equity to Invest in Real Estate?

from Passive Real Estate Investing · host Real Estate Investing with Marco Santarelli, Investor and Entrepreneur.

Click Here for the Show Notes In today’s Throwback Thursday episode of Passive Real Estate Investing, Marco answers an insightful listener question from MJ — a common dilemma for many investors looking to grow their portfolio. MJ asks whether it’s wiser to use cash for a 20% down payment on a second home or vacation rental, or to tap into home equity and keep cash invested in the stock market and other assets. Marco breaks down the decision from every angle — liquidity, leverage, risk tolerance, tax benefits, and expected returns — helping you think like an investor, not a speculator. Whether you’re eyeing a short-term rental or a long-term income property, this episode is packed with timeless advice on how to make your money work harder and smarter. 👉 Tune in now to learn how to evaluate your investment options and make confident, data-driven decisions — and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode that could change the way you invest! -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to From Bay Area Burnout to Monthly Cashflow: How One Mom Cracked the Out-of-State Investing Code Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website.  Contact us today for more deals.

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