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The Real Estate Roadmap: From Active Income to Passive Wealth

By Eric Willner, Investor, Coach, and Host of The Real Estate Show, America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.

Welcome to the Real Estate Show – South Florida’s #1 Real Estate Radio Show and America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate. My name is Eric Willner, known as the Voice of Real Estate and founder of America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate and also creator of The Automatic Landlord System for Owning Cash Flowing Real Estate “Profitably and Hassle-Free.” It’s a virtual real estate seminar in every episode.

Did you know:

• That 74% of Americans say they plan to buy a home someday, but less than 30% have a written investment goal or strategy?
• That consumer debt hit $17.7 trillion in 2025, and housing-related expenses are the largest budget item for most families?
• That homeowners have 40 times more net worth than renters on average?

These are just a few of the alarming statistics about the current market. It is important to be aware of the challenges that you may face so that you can plan accordingly. These "Did You Know?" questions highlight the critical role homeownership plays in Americans' lives and the challenges many face due to not owning, including poor credit scores, excessive debt burdens, and vulnerabilities.

Remember, Everyone is in real estate. Either you are IN Real Estate because you own it, searched it, negotiated it, closed on it and have the pride of ownership, along with the other benefits real estate has, OR you are ON Real Estate, and either through direct rent payments, or indirectly, through working for an employer who pays the rent of your workplace, you pay those IN Real Estate!

Today, let’s talk about the actions that lead to success and failure… and how to gain a better understanding of our theme: Set Clear Investment Goals (S.M.A.R.T Goals).

Our mission is to transform lives through affordable housing. To empower, educate, and enable families and individuals to enjoy the American Dream of home ownership.

Let’s talk income:

1. Direct or Active Income
2. Indirect or Semi-Active Income
3. Passive or Residual Income

We all start with Active, but the goal is to have enough passive income to retire or do the things we really want to do.

In today’s highlighted Tools and Techniques, let’s dive into the practical part. Yesterday I gave you 10 reasons for: Set Clear Investment Goals (S.M.A.R.T Goals). Now let’s break them down as actionable steps:

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1. Define Your Vision
   Start by asking: What does success look like for me? Be specific: Do you want 5 rental properties in 5 years? A paid-off primary residence? Define what you want and write it down.
2. Create Measurable Milestones
   Don’t just say "I want more money." Instead say, "I want $3,000/month in rental income by 2028." Assign numbers to your goals and track progress monthly.
3. Break Down Goals into Achievable Steps
   Instead of buying 5 houses this year, plan to buy one. Then two. Real estate is a marathon, not a sprint. Smaller victories build momentum.
4. Keep Goals Relevant
   Tie your real estate goals to your life goals. Want more time with family? Focus on passive income. Want security? Focus on equity growth.
5. Create Deadlines
   Set dates. "I will buy my first investment property by March 2026." A timeline motivates action and prevents procrastination.
6. Track Your Progress Regularly
   Use spreadsheets, software, or a coach. Check in every month to update numbers, adjust goals, and celebrate wins.
7. Adjust As Needed
   Markets change. Life changes. Flexibility is power. Adjust your strategy when necessary while staying committed to your goal.
8. Celebrate Milestones
   Bought your first duplex? High five yourself. Paid off a property? Take your family to dinner. Reward progress to reinforce behaviors.
9. Surround Yourself With Goal-Setters
   Attend workshops. Join masterminds. Get a mentor. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.

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Let’s talk about the TOOLS we use to ACHIEVE real estate goals:

1. Experts teaching about Real estate Home Ownership
   These professionals provide insights on buying, financing, maintaining, and leveraging real estate. Attend live sessions or join coaching programs to accelerate your success.
2. The Path To Home ownership Free Workshops
   Learn how to overcome the barriers that have kept you from owning. Whether it's poor credit, lack of down payment, or confusion about where to start—these free events are the answer.
3. Financial calculators
   Run the numbers! Use mortgage calculators, ROI analyzers, and debt-reduction tools to understand your finances and make wise choices.
4. A Financial Plan!
   If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Draft your monthly, annual, and 5-year financial vision. Include goals for income, debt, savings, and investments.

If not now, when? If not THIS, what? If not you, who?

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Let’s review today’s show in 5 bullet points:

• Real estate is for everyone. You’re either IN or ON real estate.
• S.M.A.R.T goals turn dreams into defined roadmaps.
• Actionable steps include defining, tracking, and adjusting goals.
• Tools include expert guidance, financial calculators, and FREE workshops.
• The mission is clear: Own your future through intentional investing.

And that brings us to the end of today’s show. But don’t go anywhere because tomorrow is our Wednesday Midweek Mortgage and Market Report. You won’t want to miss getting up to date with what’s going on in the real estate world—from interest rate shifts to market trends and mortgage news.

Thank you for taking the time to be here. Don’t just listen, use our show to get started in real estate investing. Make a plan. Take control. And turn your goals into assets.

And don’t forget to attend our free online workshops.

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