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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 14 MIN

Why Dave Ramsey is WRONG About Real Estate Debt

from The Zero to 100 Real Estate Podcast · host Gabriel Hamel, Mitchell England, and Travis Dillard

Dave Ramsey has built a massive empire telling millions of people that all debt is bad, but is he telling the whole truth about how the wealthy actually build their net worth? Also, is Mitch truly Dave's son? We have no proof but if you head over to the YouTube video, you can judge for yourself!In this episode, Gabe, Travis, and Mitch challenge traditional financial advice and reveal why being completely debt-free might actually keep you poor. We break down the massive difference between toxic consumer debt (like maxing out credit cards) and responsible, cash-flowing real estate leverage.Real estate is the most leverable asset on the planet. We explain how we use debt as a tool to safely scale our portfolios to hundreds of units and millions of dollars in equity. You will learn the exact math we use to protect our investments, including how to calculate DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) so you can sleep soundly at night, even with 100% financing.What you will learn in this episode:How Dave Ramsey actually built his hundreds of millions (hint: it was not just skipping lattes).The critical difference between using debt to look rich versus using debt to build wealth.How to calculate DSCR to ensure your commercial properties are safe and profitable.Why your personal risk tolerance and investment philosophy matter more than rigid financial rules.Stop letting the fear of debt keep you playing small. If you want to learn how to use leverage responsibly and replace your day job with $120,000+ in cash flow, you need to get around high-level operators.

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