Henry Washington and Dave Meyer share six costly mistakes that derail real estate investors in 2026. Drawing from their own experiences—including a five-figure emergency cost and an $80,000 repair bill—they walk through what to avoid, from vetting contractors and calculating cash flow correctly to the people new investors should talk to immediately. The episode is a rapid-fire checklist of practical failures to sidestep, and each point comes with a specific, actionable fix.
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Highlights
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Always vet contractors before hiring
Dave has a specific pre-hire step he performs every single time before letting anyone work on his rental properties, and skipping it led to severe financial consequences.
Tenant screening reveals future nightmares before they happen
There is one true method to tell whether a tenant will be a great renter or a disaster, and skipping it invites months of legal and financial headaches.