Interest rates aren't killing real estate—lazy investing is. Bill Barnett and Kevin Mills reveal the "Enlightened Investor" mindset that turns today's biggest market challenges into your greatest opportunities.In this episode of the Investor Guys Podcast, Bill and Kevin tackle the top complaints from investors today: high interest rates and low inventory. Using a powerful lesson from a "toad strangler" rainstorm in Alabama, Bill explains why you must control what you can and adjust to what you can't.Discover why interest rates are just a "line item," the truth about the upcoming Fed transition in May, and the "Equity Velocity" strategy that builds real wealth. Plus, hear a shocking $100,000 "Solar Panel" warning that every foreclosure investor needs to hear before their next deal.✅ Master the Physics of Finance at: heritagerealestateacademy.com 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered real estate strategies.Video Timeline (Chapters)0:00 - Intro: Surviving the Texas Freeze & Starting the "Enlightened Investor" Conversation02:18 - What is an Enlightened Investor? (The difference between a beginner and a pro)03:47 - The "Rainy Day" Lesson: Controlling what you can and adjusting to the rest05:54 - Debunking Interest Rate Fear: Why today's rates are historically low08:35 - Interest Rates as a "Line Item": How to factor them into your budget09:05 - Outside-the-Box Strategies: Seller financing, Sub-To, and Lease Options10:57 - Heritage Real Estate Academy: Engineering an empire vs. just buying a house12:10 - The "May Pivot": Bill’s prediction for the Fed and a major interest rate cut14:35 - The $100,000 Solar Panel Scam: A real-world warning for foreclosure investors18:25 - Finding "High Opportunity" Sellers: Divorce, Tired Landlords, and Absentee Owners22:10 - Market Challenges vs. Opportunity: Why millionaires are made in tough times25:25 - Equity Velocity: Forced equity, zoning changes, and recycling capital26:15 - Assembling Capital: Why the "Enlightened Investor" never says "I don't have the money"29:50 - Wealth Transfers: Why winners position themselves while others wait32:10 - The "First Deal" Curse: Why Bill prays your first deal is actually hard34:10 - Closing: Get out there and make offers!Primary Keywords: Investor Guys Podcast, Bill Barnett, Kevin Mills, Enlightened Investor, Real Estate Investing 2024, Interest Rate Strategies, Real Estate Mindset.Seller Financing, Equity Velocity, Heritage Real Estate Academy, Real Estate Market Challenges, Investing in High Interest Rates, Real Estate Problem Solving.