{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 297. Your First Multifamily Deal Won\u2019t Cash Flow (And That\u2019s Why You\u2019re Still Broke)","description":"Everyone wants their first multifamily deal to spit out cash flow from day one. That\u2019s the dream they\u2019ve been sold. Buy the deal. Collect rent. Quit your job. But in today\u2019s market? That\u2019s not how this game works. In this episode, I break down the truth most people don\u2019t want to hear: Your first deal probably isn\u2019t going to cash flow the way you expect\u2026 and that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s a bad deal. I\u2019m talking about what\u2019s actually happening right now in the market: higher debt, rising expenses, flat rents, and why deals feel \u201ctight\u201d or don\u2019t pencil at all. More importantly, I\u2019ll show you how to shift your mindset so you can stop sitting on the sidelines and start playing the long game. Because the real risk isn\u2019t buying a deal that only does 2\u20133%\u2026 It\u2019s never getting in the game at all. In this episode, we cover: Why most deals don\u2019t cash flow in today\u2019s market The biggest mistake new investors make when underwriting How to think about cash flow vs long-term wealth What a \u201cgood deal\u201d actually looks like right now Why making aggressive offers is not only okay\u2026 it\u2019s necessary How to build experience, credibility, and momentum in a tough market If you\u2019ve been analyzing deals, getting frustrated, and wondering why nothing works\u2026 This is the episode you need to hear. If you\u2019re ready to stop overthinking and start taking action, check out my resources here: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/stan.store\/buybuildings The next Multifamily Machine cohort is opening soon. Let\u2019s get you in the game. ","author_name":"Small Axe Podcast: Multifamily Real Estate | Buy Buildings, Build Empires","author_url":"http:\/\/smallaxe.libsyn.com\/website","html":"