Why the Best Real Estate Deals Look Broken with Ken McElroy

Most investors chase clean deals with glossy brochures. Ken McElroy does the opposite. In this episode from the Zero to 100 vault, he breaks down why vacant, broken, bank-owned properties often hold the best opportunities, and why the prettiest deals usually perform the worst.We cover how real operators think about cash flow versus appreciation, why long-term investors survive downturns while speculators get wiped out, and what’s actually happening inside today’s multifamily market. Ken shares how he evaluates distressed deals, when to walk away even from massive discounts, and why buying below replacement cost matters more than timing the market. If you want to build durable wealth instead of gambling on appreciation, this episode is required listening.Learn more about Ken at https://kenmcelroy.com/