🪓 Stop Lying to Yourself—Real Estate Is NOT Passive (Unless You’re Rich) Posted by Nico Salgado | Small Axe Podcast | Episode 245

Let’s clear the air.

Real estate isn’t passive—unless you’re rich.

If you’re still out here thinking you can chill on a beach while the rent checks roll in, this episode is your reality check. In Episode 245 of the Small Axe Podcast, I’m breaking down what this game actually looks like—how I went from thinking real estate was my escape to understanding it’s a long-term business that demands ownership, grit, and a serious strategy.

This episode is for the real ones. The builders. The ones who don’t just want freedom, they’re ready to earn it.

🎯 Inside This Episode:

• 💰 How real estate investors actually get paid

• 🧱 Why multifamily is NOT passive (unless you’re sitting on millions)

• 📉 The truth about equity splits, preferred returns, and why GPs often walk away with zero

• 🔁 How to create a long-term pipeline that builds wealth over time

• 🚫 Why chasing acquisition fees and big deals out the gate is a recipe for failure

🧠 The Hard Truth

This game isn’t about vibes. It’s not about flexing unit counts. It’s not about quick wins or skipping steps.

It’s about equity, execution, and long-term ownership.

If you don’t have $2–3 million invested at 6% giving you cash flow to live off… then no, you are not a passive investor.

And if you’re trying to be an active investor? You better be ready to grind.

👣 Action Steps from the Episode:

✅ Reevaluate your strategy—are you building equity or buying a job?
✅ Get honest about your timeline (spoiler: it’s probably 10+ years)
✅ Learn to manage deals, not just acquire them
✅ Think like a business owner, not a get-rich-quick chaser
✅ Listen to this episode before you join another webinar or guru group

Real estate isn’t your lottery ticket. It’s your legacy—if you build it right.

🎧 Listen to Episode 245 – Stop Lying to Yourself—Real Estate Is NOT Passive (Unless You’re Rich)
📍 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app

Keep sharpening your axe. The empire you’re building isn’t passive—it’s personal.

— Nico

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