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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

WHAT IS THE 3-3-3 RULE?

from Property Challenge Podcast · host Terrica Lynn Smith

Are you buying real estate… or is real estate buying YOU?In this episode of The Property Challenge Podcast, I’m breaking down the 3-3-3 Rule in real estate—a simple but powerful strategy that can protect you from becoming house poor and making emotional financial decisions.Too many people are out here getting approved for homes they can’t sustain… trying to keep up with appearances… and slowly drowning financially.Not on my watch.This episode is your wake-up call AND your blueprint.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What it really means to be house poor (and how to avoid it)Why getting approved for a loan does NOT mean you can afford itThe 3-3-3 Rule explained step-by-step:3 months of emergency savings3 months of mortgage reservesEvaluating 3 properties before buyingHow to make smart, strategic real estate decisionsWhy emotional buying can cost you EVERYTHINGJoin My Community:If you’re serious about learning how to invest in real estate the right way, join my Protege Community where we go deeper into conversations like this:Go Here: https://investorcircles.comListen Weekly:New episodes of The Property Challenge Podcast drop every week—teaching you how to overcome real estate challenges and build real wealth.LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SqljVgYSI2caCxeU4YmKB?si=8ce654b41b714f16FOR MORE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@PropertyChallengePodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@propertychallenge?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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