5-Minute PRIME: Bite-Sized Investing Insights

Bonus depreciation: It's been a huge tax advantage for real estate investors, but the rules keep changing. Is the 100% deduction gone for good? What's the current rate for 2025? And how should you adjust your investment strategy? In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the latest on bonus depreciation, helping you navigate the uncertainty and

Ready to build a real estate portfolio without constantly needing new capital? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast's new "Real Estate Book Review" series, hosts Sophia and Jacob break down David Greene's Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (the BRRRR Method!). Learn how this powerful strategy lets you recycle your initial investment to acquire multiple properties, and dis

Is changing zoning laws the secret weapon to solving the housing affordability crisis? In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell dives into the complex world of zoning reform in 2025. We'll explore how states like California, cities like New York City and Cambridge, MA, are leading the charge with innovative new rules – allowing more apartments, ADUs, and

Forget the "national" housing market hype—it’s a total sham! On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell exposes the chaotic, hyperlocal truth of 2025’s real estate jungle. Nevada’s drowning in a 45% inventory boom, New York’s stuck at a measly 4%, and Sunbelt sellers are slashing prices like crazy. Want in on the action? We’ll show you how to cra

FHA loans promise a path to homeownership, especially for first-time buyers. But with a shocking 11.3% delinquency rate, are they a smart choice or a risky gamble? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the pros and cons of FHA loans, comparing them to conventional mortgages and revealing the hidden costs of this popular financing option. Lea

Ready to turn understanding into action? In Part 2 of "Decoding the Mindsets" on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell provides a practical toolkit for shifting from a poor or middle-class mindset to a wealth-building mindset. Building on the principles of Robert Kiyosaki and Ken McElroy, we explore actionable strategies from a range of financial experts, including Grant

Are you trapped in a paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Stuck in the middle-class "slow lane"? Or are you on the "fast track" to building real wealth? In the first part of this "Decoding the Mindsets" series on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell, inspired by Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad and Ken McElroy's real estate strategies, reveals the thinking that separates the p

Dream of owning real estate but short on cash and experience? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell introduces "Emily," an aspiring investor just like you, and reveals how house hacking can be her – and your – secret weapon. Learn how to turn your housing expense into an income-generating asset, potentially living rent-free while building equity and

Thinking of selling your house? Should you list it publicly on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), or take the "secret" route with an off-MLS deal? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, , host Martin Maxwell dives into the data – revealing a billion-dollar difference in seller outcomes. We explore the pros and cons of each approach, drawing on studies from Zillow, HomeLi

January 2025 housing starts data just dropped, and it's sending shivers down the spines of real estate investors. On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the alarming 9.8% drop in housing starts, explaining what it means for buyers, sellers, renters, and especially investors. We'll connect this critical economic indicator to the ongoing afford