#518: What We Learned About Cash Flow From Analyzing 6,858 Properties

Denver Investment Real Estate

Is your real estate investment actually losing you money? Brace yourself, because what we learned about cash flow from analyzing 6,858 properties will shock you. Groundbreaking data from Property Llama’s in-depth study reveals that, surprisingly, the average cash-on-equity return for single-family rentals is negative 0.2%! In this eye-opening episode, Chris Lopez, co-founder of Property Llama, along with data analyst Richard McGirr and nuclear rocket scientist turned real estate investor Miller McSwain, unpack the startling insights that turn conventional real estate wisdom on its head.

By leveraging Property Llama’s unique position in the market, with access to both extensive property data and investor goals, Chris and his guests delve deep into the cash flow realities of thousands of properties. As a result, you’ll discover why the cash flow you thought was making you rich might actually be holding you back. Furthermore, you’ll learn how large multifamily properties are generating a staggering 5.7% cash-on-equity return while, in contrast, your single-family homes are bleeding money.

Key Takeaways

Throughout the episode, Chris and his expert guests break down:

1. Why your cash-on-cash return calculations are dangerously misleading
2. The shocking truth about which property types are actually cash flow kings
3. A counterintuitive strategy for extracting maximum value from your real estate portfolio that most investors are too scared to try

Undoubtedly, this isn’t just another real estate podcast – it’s a data-driven wake-up call based on the analysis of 6,858 real properties. Therefore, whether you’re a seasoned landlord or just starting out, this episode promises to challenge everything you thought you knew about building wealth through real estate. In conclusion, don’t miss this chance to learn what Property Llama discovered about cash flow and, consequently, how to transform your underperforming assets into a cash flow machine!

https://youtu.be/woD9cLipE1s

Timestamps

(05:07) The Surprising Cash Flow of Single-Family Homes
(10:27) The Cash Flow Potential of Multifamily Properties
(14:40) Maximizing Cash Flow: Selling Properties and Lumpy Cash Flow
(24:22) Taking the Win and Reinvesting for Better Cash Flow

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