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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 16 MIN

The Top 10 Rental Property Pitfalls That Sink Profits

from The Fun and the Mentals of Real Estate · host Angela Dillmon and Glen Calvin

Rental property investing mistakes can destroy cash flow and profits. Learn the top 10 rental property pitfalls landlords and real estate investors must avoid, including property management errors, passive income traps, and ROI killers.Avoid losing money on your investment property. In this episode, we break down the Top 10 Rental Property Pitfalls That Sink Profits, covering real estate investing tips, rental property management mistakes, cash flow killers, and passive income traps that cost landlords thousands.Stop treating rental properties like a hobby and start running them like a professional real estate business. In this episode of our real estate investment series, we explain the most common landlord mistakes, from underestimating maintenance and expenses to poor tenant screening and bad leverage decisions.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:✅ The 1% Rule and how to quickly screen rental properties for ROI✅ True cost calculation including taxes, insurance, vacancy, and maintenance✅ Leverage risks and why pulling equity can backfire in high-interest markets✅ Maintenance mastery to prevent small issues from becoming expensive disasters✅ Tax advantages including depreciation, LLCs, and asset protection strategies⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️🔗 Your home is your biggest asset.Track its value and build your wealth for FREE.: ⁠https://hmbt.co/HZmjRn⁠💡 Thinking about making a move? We're here to help you get in position and make the most of this opportunity. To get a personalized game plan for your specific situation, reach out to us.Click here to schedule a consultation: 🔗 ⁠https://forms.gle/9Q2G3a2t7PZnYqMR8⁠Contact Info:Angela DillmonThe Dillmon Group of Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield📞 (314) 277-7713📧 [email protected]🔗 ⁠https://adillmon.kw.com/⁠Glen CalvinGuild MortgageBranch Manager | NMLS #742330📞 (314) 249-2861📧 [email protected]🔗 ⁠https://branches.guildmortgage.com/mo/chesterfield/glen-calvin-714-cngca.html⁠Stay ahead of the St. Louis real estate market. Follow me for daily insights, listings, and tips:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeladillmon/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela.dillmon/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladillmon/• X/Twitter: https://x.com/ADillmon• Google Reviews: https://share.google/obZU5GR87RumXGG0K#RentalPropertyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #LandlordTips #CashFlow #PassiveIncome

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