1. How to apply the SMART criteria to real estate goals (from property acquisition to network growth).
2. The essential role of Habit Goals in manifesting your investment outcomes.
3. Why deep alignment with your goals (your "big why") is the non-negotiable key to sustaining difficult behavioral change.
4. Full details on the rebrand to The Equity Builders Club and our new focus on Canadian real estate for 2026.

Don't miss this final episode before the pivot! Set your strategic goals now and get ready to build equity with The Equity Builders Club!

Steve Hochman Episode:

https://realestateinvestorsclubpodcast.podbean.com/e/do-about-diet-nutrition-matter-in-real-estate/

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

This is a monumental episode as we close out 2025! After years of partnership, Real Escape Investing is making a major move, officially branching off the Master Passive Income Network to become The Equity Builders Club Podcast. This rebrand signals our new, specialized focus on Canadian and Montreal real estate investing strategy starting in 2026. This transition is the ultimate example of applying strategic, long-term goals to a business, which is exactly the core lesson we're tackling today. We revisit the powerful core concept: Why investors with specific, strategic goals always outperform those relying on vague New Year's Resolutions. If you're tired of setting targets you never hit, learn the critical difference between wishing for success and implementing a disciplined strategy. Tune in to understand the mindset shift that separates casual goal-setters from successful investors, get the full details on the move to The Equity Builders Club, and learn how to build your most focused and effective equity strategy yet.

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

As the year winds down and the holidays begin, many of us slip into a familiar rush—trying to wrap up projects, close deals, and squeeze productivity out of the final days of December. But what if the most powerful move you can make as an investor right now… is to pause?

In this special year-end episode, The Power of Pausing: Why Gratitude and Time Off Make You a Better Investor, we explore why stepping back is not only restorative, but strategic. Terrie reflects on the wins, surprises, and challenges of the past year and shares how grateful awareness can sharpen decision-making, strengthen resilience, and create clarity for the year ahead.

We’ll talk about:

1. Why rest is a business strategy, not a luxury
2. How gratitude improves your ability to evaluate deals and manage stress
3. The hidden ROI of stepping back during the holidays
4. What most investors get wrong about “always being on”
5. A simple reflection exercise to close out the year with intention

Whether you’re gearing up for new acquisitions, planning a restructuring, or simply craving a breather, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, look back, and reset before the new year begins.

Tune in, take a breath, and learn why sometimes the best investment you can make… is in yourself.

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

Thinking about partnering on your next deal? A bad partner can sink a good investment faster than a bad market. On today’s episode, Terrie Schauer breaks down the six non-negotiable steps to vetting, pitching, and securing a quality joint venture partner. From knowing their financial capacity to setting up protective life insurance and negotiating a fair split, these steps are your ultimate checklist to ensure your partnership leads to financial escape, not a legal trap.

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

EP Description : Episode Description

Everyone talks about when to sell—but few talk about how to do it right. In this episode, I pick up where we left off last time—diving deeper into effective exits. We look at unlocking highest use value (selling to end-users or condo conversions), why it’s sometimes smarter to sell before big capital expenditures hit, and how to time your exit to preserve returns and energy. Whether you’re holding a triplex, a tired commercial space, or a building with failing guts—this episode will help you get out with clarity.

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

Why do smart investors keep throwing money at bad deals? In this episode, Terrie breaks down how loss aversion—driven by fear, ego, and sunk costs—pushes people to cling to failing projects in condos, renos, and small developments. We look at why investors double down instead of cutting losses, how this gambler-like mindset destroys portfolios, and what seasoned operators do differently to protect their capital.

A short, sharp reality check for anyone stuck in a deal that’s going sideways.

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

When’s the right time to sell a property?

It’s one of the most common—and important—questions real estate investors face. In this episode, I break down how to make smart, strategic exit decisions.

We’ll cover how to look at equity growth, market cycles, asset types, cash flow and opportunity cost. We'll map this against your own portfolio goals to decide if it’s time to sell—or hold.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I sell now or wait?”, this episode is for you.

Come to the next Equity Builders Club event → equitybuildersclub.com/events

Use code ML5 to save $5.

Thinking of splitting your next real estate deal 50/50? Think again.

In this episode, I explain why equal partnerships often lead to unequal work, frustration, and broken deals. The 50/50 model sounds fair, but unless both partners bring equal experience, time, and skills, it usually fails. I break down better ways to structure partnerships—models that let you scale, protect your time, and get paid for the value you actually bring. If you're serious about building a portfolio and not just playing investor, tune in!