The Zero to 100 Real Estate Podcast

What if having more money actually makes you a worse real estate investor?Some of the best real estate deals we've ever made happened when we had almost no cash. No big bank account. No massive reserves. Just creativity, relationships, and the determination to make a deal work.In this episode of Zero to 100, we break down why having money can become a crutch for real estate investors, and why learning to find opportunities without relying on your own capital can be a serious advantage.We discuss:Why our most profitable real estate deals started with little cashHow to leverage partnerships, creative financing, and other people's capitalWhy successful investors sometimes lose the mindset that made them successfulThe difference between being an entrepreneur and managing moneyHow to stay creative and find opportunities as your portfolio growsWhy being resourceful can matter more than having resourcesWhether you're working toward your first rental property or already building a substantial portfolio, this conversation challenges how you think about money, investing, and creating wealth.The biggest opportunities don't always go to investors with the most money. Sometimes they go to the ones who know how to put a deal together.

Most people were taught the same money advice: get good grades, go to college, find a good job, work hard, and stay out of debt, but what if following that advice is exactly what's keeping you financially trapped?In this episode of the Zero to 100 Podcast, we break down some of the worst financial advice we've been given and why the traditional path to success isn't working for so many people.We discuss why a high-paying job doesn't guarantee financial freedom, the difference between good debt and bad debt, and how owning cash-flowing assets like real estate can change your relationship with money.We also talk about the lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad, why financial education matters more than ever, and how ordinary people can start building wealth outside their 9-to-5 jobs.In this episode:Why working hard doesn't always lead to wealthIs college still worth the money in 2026?The difference between good debt and bad debtWhy wealthy people focus on owning assetsHow real estate investing can create passive incomeBreaking free from the 9-to-5 rat raceThe financial education most people never receiveYou don't have to quit your job tomorrow or become a full-time investor. But if you're tired of trading your time for money, it might be time to question the advice you've been following.Subscribe to the Zero to 100 Podcast for conversations about real estate investing, building wealth, and creating financial freedom.

Mitch spent 13 years saving a large share of his income. Then one property investment made him more than twice those savings in 18 months.In this episode of Zero to 100 Tribe, Mitch and Gabe discuss the shift from chasing a bigger paycheck to buying assets that could give them more control over their time.They explore their early beliefs about money, why disciplined saving alone wasn’t delivering the freedom they wanted, and how resourcefulness and financing helped them build their real estate portfolios.Their goal was being able to spend more time with their families, travel, and choose how to spend their days. Money and real estate became tools to make that possible.Learn more about the Zero to 100 Tribe mastermind:https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/Follow the show for more conversations about buying, financing, and growing a real estate portfolio.

People have lent Gabe millions to invest in real estate. Those relationships started with something simple: letting people know what he does.In this episode of Zero to 100 Tribe, Gabe and Mitch discuss how the people around them helped them find private lenders, solve property problems, and grow their rental portfolios.Gabe shares lessons from speaking at a real estate mastermind, while Mitch explains what changed when he started treating relationships as a core part of his investing business.We cover:• How everyday conversations can lead to private lending opportunities• Building relationships without treating everyone as a potential source of money• Finding lenders, brokers, and property managers through people you know• Why books and podcasts can only take you so far• How meeting experienced investors can give you the confidence to buy bigger deals• Having people to call when a property or deal gets difficultIf nobody knows you invest in real estate, they can’t connect you with the people who could help.Learn more about the Zero to 100 Tribe mastermind:https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/Subscribe for honest conversations about commercial real estate, financing, and growing your portfolio.

Would you have an uncomfortable conversation to negotiate a better deal? What if $425,000 was on the table?Gabe, Mitch, and Travis unpack why investors miss opportunities by treating asking prices and financing terms as fixed.Mitch shares the negotiations behind a $425,000 asking-price reduction on a Michigan mobile home park still under contract at the time of recording. The opening came from understanding the seller’s deadline and being willing to ask questions other buyers weren’t asking.If you keep looking at listings and thinking the numbers don’t work, this episode gives you more questions to ask before moving on.Connect with Zero to 100 Tribe:https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/Follow the show for more conversations about buying, financing, and scaling commercial real estate.