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It’s a New Year—Time to Make Things Happen: Monday On A Mission with Eric Willner
By Eric Willner, Investor and Host of The Real Estate Show, America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.
MONDAY ON A MISSION
It’s a New Year! It’s Time to Make Things Happen!
Happy New Year—and welcome back to The Real Estate Show, a literal seminar in every episode.
We are kicking off a brand-new year with clarity, urgency, and purpose—because this is not the year to drift. This is the year to decide. To design. To do.
Before we go any further, let me ask you three provocative “Did You Know?” questions, using the reality of today’s market as a wake-up call:
Did you know that most Americans can afford their rent—but not a mortgage—because of debt decisions made years ago that no one ever taught them how to fix?
Did you know that households with a written financial plan are far more likely to build wealth—yet fewer than one in three Americans actually has one?
Did you know that real estate remains one of the only investments that can produce income, appreciation, tax advantages, and leverage at the same time—yet most people never position themselves to benefit from all four?
These “Did You Know?” questions aren’t meant to scare you. They’re meant to wake you up. To inspire you to think differently. To shine a light on the very real challenges people face with debt, rising costs, and uncertainty—and to open the door to solutions.
Because this show is about setting yourself up for success and taking the right steps toward financial independence.
Welcome to The Real Estate Show, hosted by me, Eric Willner, known as The Voice of Real Estate and founder of America’s longest-running daily radio show about real estate. I’m also the creator of The Automatic Landlord System for owning cash-flowing real estate profitably and hassle-free. This show is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode.
THE RESET
On January 1st, we officially hit the RESTART button.
We revisited the foundational actions I would take if I were starting—or starting over—in real estate investing:
And now we arrive at the next step:
Today is the Monday On A Mission Edition of The Real Estate Show—where we focus on momentum, mindset, and mission. And today we’re continuing to talk about why NOW is the time to buy real estate, using the theme:
Today’s show is about why you need to know that, and how understanding this moment—this market, this economy, this timing—can completely change your real estate and financial future.
This week, we’ll be discussing strategies to optimize Real Estate and your finances, including:
Knowing how these pieces fit together isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential to real estate and financial success.
WORKSHOP REMINDERS
Before we get into the meat of today’s show, let me remind you about this week’s FREE online workshops:
You want to attend these workshops because real estate requires skill, strategy, adaptability, and determination. This isn’t about luck. It’s about preparation.
EVERYONE IS IN REAL ESTATE
Let’s get one thing straight.
Everyone is in real estate.
You’re either IN real estate because you own it—you searched it, negotiated it, closed on it, and now enjoy the pride of ownership and the benefits that come with it…
Or you are ON real estate—paying rent directly, or indirectly paying for the rent of the business you work for.
The question is not if you’re involved.The question is how.
And the road to financial victory may not be straight—but it is absolutely worth traveling. Take that journey with us.
This week in our workshops, we’re going to show you why:
And then—we’re going to tell you what to do.
Here are 10 reasons why this mindset matters right now:
Each of these reasons matters because doing nothing is a decision—and it’s usually the most expensive one.
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THE FOUR ROADBLOCKS (INTRO)
Now let’s talk about the four major roadblocks to financial independence—and how deciding “It’s a New Year! It’s Time to Make Things Happen!” helps you overcome them.
Let’s finish strong.
When you address the four major roadblocks to financial independence with intention and strategy—you win.
Roadblock #1: Government & Taxes
Most people overpay in taxes because they don’t understand how real estate and business ownership work together. When you make things happen, you stop reacting at tax time and start planning year-round.
Roadblock #2: Interest & Finance Charges
High interest isn’t the enemy—mismanaged interest is. When you act, you restructure debt, improve credit, and position yourself to borrow smarter, not harder.
Roadblock #3: Uncontrolled Monthly Bills
Bills don’t shrink on their own. Action creates budgets, systems, and income streams that stabilize your cash flow.
Roadblock #4: Inflation – The Silent Killer
Inflation punishes savers and rewards owners. Real estate hedges inflation through rent growth, appreciation, and tax benefits—but only if you step in the game.
When you address these four roadblocks head-on—by taking action—you don’t just survive. You build.
Let me remind you again:
TODAY’S SUMMARY
Today’s show was about momentum. About recognizing that a new year isn’t magic—but decisions are. When you choose to act, to plan, to learn, and to position yourself correctly, real estate becomes the vehicle that moves you toward freedom instead of fear.
CLOSING
Tomorrow is our Tuesday Tools, Tips, and Techniques Edition of The Real Estate Show. You will not want to miss the actionable resources and insights designed to help you profit and succeed in today’s real estate world.
Thank you for listening—but don’t just listen.
Use this show.Let it move you.Let it guide you.Let it change your life.
Tune in every weekday to The Real Estate Show—a literal seminar in every episode.
And don’t forget to attend our free online workshops. Text EDGE to 561-861-2366.
It’s a new year.
Now it’s time to make things happen.
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Radio Show Notes 12/31/25 Wednesday: Read a summary of the show below orListen HereWatch Live Facebook Video Here
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Review. Reset. Rise: How Real Estate Helps You Win the Year Ahead
By Eric Willner, Investor, Coach, and Host of The Real Estate Show, America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.
The Real Estate Show – Tuesday Tools, Tips & Techniques
Theme: Let’s review the year behind us and make the best of the year ahead of us
INTRODUCTION
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 the creator of The Automatic Landlord System for owning cash flowing real estate profitably and hassle-free.As always, this is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode.
OPENING
Today’s theme is:“Let’s review the year behind us and make the best of the year ahead of us.”
Before we dig in, let me begin with three fresh “Did you know?” questions that should make you stop and think:
Did you know… that nearly 57% of Americans who said they’d buy a home in the last year never took a single measurable step toward it—not even building their credit or reviewing their finances?
Did you know… that over $1.3 trillion in revolving consumer debt now sits on credit cards alone, while nearly 40% of that debt could have been eliminated through better financial planning and refinancing options available through homeownership?
Did you know… that renters are now spending an average of 31% of their income on housing, while homeowners—after the first 10 years of amortization—often spend under 13% thanks to fixed interest and equity buildup?
These are not just statistics—they are signals.These numbers tell us that the best way to move forward is to look back—to review what we did, what we didn’t do, what worked, what didn’t, and then engineer a better financial year ahead.
Because whether you realize it or not…
Everyone is IN real estate.You either OWN IT, or you pay those who do.
WHY THIS MATTERS ?
Today is Tuesday Tools, Tips, and Techniques, where we take Monday’s theme and turn it into tools you can use.
Remember, our mission is to transform lives through affordable housing—to empower, educate, and enable families and individuals to enjoy the American Dream of homeownership.
There are three types of income:
Every one of us starts in Active.The goal is to graduate into Passive—where real estate lives.
So today we take yesterday’s top 10 reasons to review the year behind you and turn them into 9 actionable steps—actions that lead to real estate success in the year ahead.
ACTIONABLE STEPS — TURNING REVIEW INTO RESULTS
These are 9 steps taken from yesterday’s show—but now, we turn them into action.
Step 1 — Review Your Financial Wins and Losses
Look at every major expense, investment, and income source from the year.Ask: What paid me? What drained me? What needs to change?The past is a mirror—use it to correct your financial posture.
Step 2 — Create or Update Your Personal Financial Statement
This one sheet reveals what banks see—your net worth story.You cannot grow wealth without knowing where your dollars live.
Step 3 — Diagnose Your Credit
Pull a report, dispute errors, lower utilization.Every 10-point improvement opens new doors in real estate funding.
Step 4 — Review Your Monthly Bills
Subscriptions, insurance, utilities—trim fat to redirect dollars toward assets.Small leaks sink big ships.
Step 5 — Reassess Your Income Streams
How much of your income is active vs. passive?The more passive income you create, the sooner freedom becomes reality.
Step 6 — Identify Tax Advantages You Missed
Did you track mileage, depreciation, repairs, home office usage?Every legitimate deduction is fuel for future investment.
Step 7 — Reevaluate Your Real Estate Strategy
Flipping? Renting? BRRRR? House hacking?Pick the lane that aligns with your time, capital, and goals.
Step 8 — Reset Your Investment Goals with S.M.A.R.T Clarity
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound.If your goals don’t live on paper, they won’t live in your life.
Step 9 — Take Your First Step This Week
A review without action is a regret in waiting.
And speaking of action…
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SECOND HALF — TOOLS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
Now that we’ve reviewed the steps…let’s equip you with resources to apply them.
Because there is a difference between:
Today we’re talking systems.
Tool #1 — Expert Coaching on Profitable Homeownership
Real estate is a team sport.Surround yourself with people who’ve done what you want to do—who can help you avoid the expensive mistakes.
Tool #2 — The Path to Home Ownership Workshops
These free sessions show you:
Text Path to 561-861-2366 to access the next class.
Tool #3 — Financial Calculators
Mortgage calculators, rent-vs-own breakdowns, refinance tools—these resources turn curiosity into clarity.
Tool #4 — The Written Financial Plan
Your retirement future begins today.Not with wishes—but with written strategies.
Let me ask you:
If not now, when?If not this, what?If not you… who?
Call to Action — Loan Questions?
Got a home loan question?Text LOAN to 561-861-2366 —We’ll answer it on a future show.
Resources for Homebuyers, Renters, and Investors
Workshops. Advisors. Calculators.Tools that turn the year behind you into fuel for the year ahead.
Because…
People don’t fail from lack of desire.They fail from lack of direction.
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SHOW SUMMARY
Tomorrow is our Wednesday Midweek Mortgage & Market Report —your chance to stay up to date with the financial pulse of real estate.
Thank you for spending time with us today.But remember—don’t just listen… take action.
Use this show to start investing, start learning, start moving.Tune in every weekday — a seminar in every episode.
Don’t forget to attend our free online workshops.Text EDGE to 561-861-2366 to join.
I’m Eric Willner — The Voice of Real Estate — helping make the American Dream come true for you.
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Radio Show Notes 12/29/25 Monday: Read a summary of the show below orListen HereWatch Live Facebook Video Here
Review. Reset. Rebuild: Why Your Best Financial Year Starts Now — Monday On A Mission
“Monday On A Mission” — Let’s Review the Year Behind Us & Make the Best of the Year Ahead of Us
Welcome to The Real Estate Show hosted by me, Eric Willner, known as the Voice of Real Estate and founder of America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.
Let’s begin today with three powerful, reflective Did You Know? questions that set the tone for our mission:
Did you know that nearly 70% of Americans never review their financial year, leaving money, opportunities, and wealth-building strategies on the table—year after year?
Did you know the average American household paid over $6,000 in interest alone over the past 12 months—yet most don’t recognize that interest, debt, and inflation silently sabotage their wealth potential more than any market downturn?
Did you know that people who intentionally review the year behind them are 80% more likely to reduce debt, increase savings, and make the financial decisions that lead toward true independence in the year ahead?
These Did You Know? questions serve as a wake-up call, and as inspiration to think differently about how we treat time, decisions, and financial direction. They highlight the real pressures Americans face with debt, interest, and financial uncertainty—while also showing how a simple annual review can place you back in control. The goal is to help you break free from debt, build a financial foundation, and take decisive steps toward independence.
“Welcome to The Real Estate Show” — reset, refreshed, re-committed
Welcome to The Real Estate Show hosted by me, Eric Willner, known as the Voice of Real Estate and founder of America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate. I am also creator of The Automatic Landlord System for owning cash-flowing real estate “Profitably and Hassle-Free.”This show is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode.
Our Restart Journey — what we learned since our last RESTART
Since July 1st, when we pressed the RESTART button together and covered the foundational path of what I would do if I were starting over in real estate today. Here are the major anchors we laid:
1. Get Financially Educated
2. Know My Credit and Fix It Up
3. Create a Personal Financial Statement
4. Set Clear Investment Goals
5. Identify My Real Estate Strategy
…and now, naturally, we arrive at today’s theme:
Let’s Review the Year Behind Us & Make the Best of the Year Ahead of Us
Today is Monday On A Mission, and Monday is always about direction, momentum, and discipline.
When we review the year behind us—and intentionally engineer the year ahead—we create a roadmap that ties decisions to direction, and direction to destiny.Today’s show is about the “why” behind this discipline, and why successful real estate investors engineer their outcomes instead of drifting along with the calendar.
This week we’ll discuss:
Because making the best of the year ahead begins by reviewing the year behind.
FREE Workshops — your pathway to action
Before we dig deeper, remember—skill, strategy, and accountability are what separate wishful thinking from financial victory.
This week’s FREE online workshops:
1?? 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8PM — Path To Home OwnershipText PATH to 561-861-2366
2?? Wednesday 8:30PM — Financial Edge Academy LiveText EDGE to 561-861-2366
Remember Real Estate requires skill, adaptability, strategic thinking, and yes—community.
That’s why I remind you:
Everyone is IN Real Estate.
You either own it and benefit from it…
OR
You are on it—paying someone else’s mortgage through rent or your employer’s commercial lease.
Choose which side you want to be on.
Top 10 reasons to review the year behind & engineer the year ahead
1?? Clarity reveals directionWithout reviewing wins & losses, you repeat mistakes and miss opportunities. Reflection brings clarity—clarity brings confidence.
2?? You identify hidden money leaksInterest, subscriptions, insurance premiums—most people lose thousands silently. A review turns whispers into wake-up calls.
3?? Your financial biases get exposedDo you over-save? Under-invest? Fear risk? The past year reveals patterns that shape the future.
4?? You quantify progress — or driftNumbers don’t lie. Your review shows if you are moving closer toward independence or drifting further from it.
5?? Your goals realign with realityLife changes—income, family, housing, health. Reviewing the year helps align goals to today’s circumstances.
6?? You convert uncertainty into strategyThe market moves. Rates move. Laws change. But reviewing the year gives you positioning to adapt—not react.
7?? You reclaim control from inflation & interestInstead of being a victim of the economy, you leverage tools to fight inflation and interest with assets and appreciation.
8?? You eliminate emotional decisionsReal estate rewards rational action. Reflection replaces reaction—and planning replaces panic.
9?? You build financial muscle memoryReview → adjust → repeat.That rhythm builds discipline—and discipline builds wealth.
You engineer your next level—not hope for itSuccess is rarely accidental.Reviewing the year is how you engineer the year to come.
“You can turn debt into wealth in Real Estate.”
Change your financial picture. Start by texting CREDIT to 561-861-2366.
Overcoming the 4 major Roadblocks to Wealth — through review & action
1?? Government & Taxes
Taxes are your biggest lifetime expense—more than housing or healthcare.Reviewing your prior year allows you to claim more deductions, leverage depreciation, and use real estate to legally reduce taxable income.No review = missed write-offs = wasted wealth.
2?? Interest & Finance Charges
Interest is a silent transfer of your wealth to someone else.Review your loans, cards, mortgages, and interest rates.Refinance strategically. Consolidate intelligently. Prioritize debt by cost, not balance.
3?? Uncontrolled Monthly Bills
Subscriptions, insurance, utilities, delivery services—your spending creeps unless reviewed.Cut where necessary, renegotiate where possible, replace consumption with investing.
4?? Inflation — the silent killer
Inflation eats cash but rewards assets.Real estate is one of the few assets where inflation increases rents, increases values, and reduces the real cost of debt over time.A review shows whether you're positioned against inflation—or eaten by it.
Midpoint Sponsorship Break
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Make the Best of the Year Ahead — One disciplined step at a time
A yearly review tells us where we stand.Action tells us where we’re going.
Reviewing the year behind us gives:
And engineering the year ahead gives:
“You can turn debt into wealth in real estate.”
Start reshaping your financial picture today.Text CREDIT to 561-861-2366.
Today’s Summary
Today we reviewed why an annual reflection unlocks clarity, how real estate positions you against inflation and interest, how reviewing the year exposes traps and directs opportunity, and why engineering your financial future is the bridge between goals and reality. When we review where we’ve been, we take control of where we’re going—and real estate becomes the engine that powers financial independence.
Show Close
Tomorrow is Tuesday Tools, Tips & Techniques, where we'll break down actionable strategies and financial tools to help you profit and succeed in real estate right now.
Thank you for listening—but don’t just listen.Use our show to get started.Use this information to change your life.
Tune in every weekday—each episode is a virtual seminar.
And don’t forget—our workshops are waiting for you.
Text EDGE to 561-861-2366Take the next step toward financial independence.
Until tomorrow—let’s make the year ahead the best year of your life, by learning from the year behind us.
Radio Show Notes 12/26/25 Friday: Read a summary of the show below orListen HereWatch Live Facebook Video Here
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Investors Accelerate. How Wealth Gets Engineered in Today’s Market — The Real Estate Show Friday Weekly Recap
FRIDAY WEEKLY WRAP-UP RADIO SHOW — WEEK 52, 2025
“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. It’s a virtual mini seminar in every episode.”
My name is Eric Willner, The Voice of Real Estate, founder of America’s longest running daily real estate show and creator of The Automatic Landlord System for owning cash-flowing real estate profitably and hassle-free.
This Week’s Theme
“This week’s shows have all centered around one powerful idea: Wealth is not earned, wealth is engineered.”
There is a blueprint. There is a strategy. There is a formula. And for 52 weeks of 2025 — we’ve been laying those blueprints down one brick at a time.
Today we’re going to summarize each day’s highlights, wrap up the week, and set you up for success as we head into the new year.
“Did You Know?”
Before we dive into the daily recap, let’s start with some data-driven truths, because numbers don’t lie — they lead.
1?? Did you know that the median homeowner’s net worth is nearly 40 times that of the median renter — not because they earned more, but because they owned more?→ Wealth is engineered through ownership.
2?? Did you know that while mortgage rates held flat around 6.23%, rents climbed 5–9% nationally, meaning renters are losing net worth to inflation every month?→ Wealth is engineered through hedgeable assets.
3?? Did you know investors made up 18% of transactions this month, the highest share in five years — while the majority of renters stayed on the sidelines waiting?→ Wealth is engineered through decisive action, not hesitation.
These numbers have one thing in common:Financial outcomes aren’t random — they’re constructed.
3. Workshop Announcements
And that’s why we teach, not just talk.
Coming up in the New Year:
To receive your invitation to all three,Text CHALLENGE to 561-861-2366.
4. Weekly Theme Expansion — Why Engineering Matters
Now, why does engineered wealth matter so much?
Because:
Ultimately, the goal is financial freedom.To get there, you need a business to fund your investments.The Real Estate Show can be your roadmap — but the key is: you must start NOW.
5. Why People Stay Stuck
So why do so many stay in place?
People stay stuck because they’re taught that income is security.But the wealthy know that ownership is security — income is fuel.
What do we do on this show?We break through fear with facts, break through confusion with clarity, and break through hesitation with action.
6. MIDWAY BREAK — SPONSOR & CTA
“Today’s Show — and better credit — is brought to you by: www.TimeToFixMyCredit.com. And don’t forget, you can text the word EDGE to 561-861-2366 to join our community.”
7. DAILY SUMMARIES (Week 52)
MONDAY — ON A MISSION
Monday set the week’s tone with a foundational truth:Wealth is not earned — wealth is engineered.
We asked:
Key Takeaways
We reminded listeners:Everyone is IN real estate — either you OWN it, or you PAY for someone who does.
Momentum is built first in mindset — Monday gave listeners the mental frame.
TUESDAY — TOOLS, TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Tuesday translated belief into action — tools that transform thinking into engineering.
We revealed 9 practical steps to turn income into engineered wealth:
Strategies Discussed
Engineering requires tools — and Tuesday equipped listeners.
WEDNESDAY — MIDWEEK MORTGAGE & MARKET REPORT
Wednesday grounded the theme in the current market reality.
Key Market Insights
Translation:The market isn’t waiting — and neither are investors.
We explained that rates don’t fall in a straight line,and the Fed doesn’t control mortgage rates — global capital markets do.
The data tells us:
Engineered wealth follows trends, not headlines.
THURSDAY — ATM: ABOUT THE MONEY
Thursday brought the money blueprint home.
We debunked myths:
We reinforced the cornerstone beliefs:
Takeaways
We reminded listeners: Most people aren’t losing — they’re simply not playing. {The $2MM Forfeit}
8. SECOND SPONSOR BREAK
“Today’s Show — and better credit — is brought to you by www.TimeToFixMyCredit.com. Don’t forget to text CREDIT to 561-861-2366 to gain your Financial Edge.”
9. CONCLUSION — TGIF WRAP-UP
As we wrap up Week 52 of 2025, I want you to carry these three reframes:
Because in Florida — engineered wealth has more lift, more speed, and more certainty than anywhere else.
Remember:
Today’s Show — and better credit — is brought to you by www.TimeToFixMyCredit.com.Text EDGE to 561-861-2366 to connect with us directly.
SIGN-OFF
Thank you for tuning in this week.Remember — don’t just listen — use our show to get started in real estate investing.Tune in every weekday to The Real Estate Show — a seminar in every episode.
Have a fantastic weekend…and join us Monday for ON A MISSION as we launch into 2026 with clarity, commitment, and engineered momentum.
It’s a stone-cold fact that real estate is the best investment. Period. It’s the IDEAL Investment.
Radio Show Notes 12/24/25 Wednesday: Read a summary of the show below orListen HereWatch Live Facebook Video Here
Midweek Market Report: Wealth Is Not Earned, It’s Engineered — What the Market Is Telling You Now
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, founder of America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate and creator of The Automatic Landlord System for Owning Cash-Flowing Real Estate “Profitably and Hassle-Free.”
This show is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode, and today — on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, better known as Hump Day — this is the Wednesday Midweek Mortgage & Market Report Edition of The Real Estate Show.
And Wednesdays matter.
Because Wednesday is where we stop reacting to headlines…We stop listening to fear…And we start connecting the dots between money, markets, mortgages, and mindset.
Why Today Matters
This is the Midweek Mortgage & Market Report, and it’s where we continue to talk about why NOW is the right time to buy real estate — and why, as we laid out on Monday, you must understand one fundamental truth:
Wealth is not earned. Wealth is engineered.
Let’s ground this in reality.
Everyone is IN real estate.Every single person listening to me right now.
You are either:
Or…
Either way — you are paying for real estate.
The Bottom Line
For a homeowner who pays off their mortgage, financial freedom means living on a dramatically reduced budget, making retirement achievable instead of theoretical.
For a renter, financial freedom requires building a much larger nest egg just to keep up with ever-increasing rent payments — forever.
That’s not opinion.That’s math.
Wealth Is Not Earned — It’s Engineered
This theme matters because most people were taught the wrong rules.
We were taught:
But nobody taught us how money actually moves.
Engineered wealth is about:
Real estate sits at the intersection of all of that.
Three “Did You Know?” Wake-Up Calls
Let me ask you three current, market-driven, thought-provoking questions, all tied to today’s theme:
Did you know that despite higher interest rates over the last two years, homeowners still increased net worth at a pace renters simply cannot match — proving wealth is engineered through ownership, not income?
Did you know that investors are now making up a larger share of buyers than first-time homeowners — because engineered wealth follows math, not emotion?
Did you know that flat mortgage rates often signal a transition period where prepared buyers win — while everyone else waits for permission?
That’s why today’s show is about:
Wealth is not earned, wealth is engineered
And why understanding how that works is essential to a plan that leads to real estate success.
Before We Get Into the Meat of the Show…
Let me remind you about this week’s FREE online workshops, because education is the difference between guessing and winning.
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Top Trending Topics – Midweek Update
Let’s talk rates, markets, and signals.
Mortgage Rate Snapshot (BankRate-style, rewritten in plain English)
On Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.23%, down slightly by .03 — and essentially flat again.
Refinance rates?The average 30-year refi rate is 6.54%, up .02 this week.
In other words — nothing dramatic.
Rates are still hovering near the lowest levels we’ve seen this year and have not moved much.
Inflation?Still above the Fed’s target at 2.7%.
Jobs data?Soft enough that the Federal Reserve cut rates again last week.
And yet — mortgage rates didn’t collapse.
Why?
Because the Fed does not control mortgage rates.
As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors, reminds us:
“There are many factors that influence mortgage rates. It is never a one-to-one relationship with the federal funds rate.”
That’s your lesson.
Rates can go up — even when the Fed cuts.They can flatten — even when headlines scream chaos.
Which leads to the real question:
When would NOW be a great time to consult your mortgage professional?
Whether you need a mortgage now or in the next year or two, preparation matters.
Text LOAN to 561-861-2366
Top offers currently showing:
And tomorrow on the ATM – About The Money Edition, I’ll show you how people are getting rates in the 4’s and investor loans in the 5’s.
Preparing Beats Predicting
Whether you’re buying now or later, getting a proper pre-qualification (PQ) is critical.
And yes — we have inside information on:
That’s why staying connected matters.
Market Trends We’ve Been Watching
In recent weeks, we highlighted headlines like:
This week, search trends show people asking:
Those questions bring us to Big News.
Big News – Article One
My Take: “November Home Sales Slowed — Not Collapsed — as Inventory Tightened”
Here’s what actually happened.
Key Points, Reworded:
Translation?
Supply is tightening again.Prices are holding.Investors are active.And engineered wealth follows scarcity — not headlines.
Sales of existing homes rose just 0.5% in November, and were slightly lower year over year. That’s not collapse — that’s friction.
Lawrence Yun said it plainly:
“Inventory growth is beginning to stall… homeowners are in no rush to list.”
Why would they be?
They have:
And that pressure keeps prices elevated.
Homes under $250K are struggling.Homes over $1M? Doing fine.
Investors now make up 18% of transactions, up from 13% last year.
That’s engineered wealth at work.
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Next Article – Florida Focus
My Take: “Florida’s Market Took a Breather — and Early Momentum Is Returning”
3 Key Takeaways:
Florida’s market cooled due to affordability pressures, insurance costs, and higher rates — but it never broke.
Inventory rose mostly because homes took longer to sell — not because sellers flooded the market.
International buyers?Back in a big way.
International transactions jumped 51% year over year.Dollar volume climbed to $10.4 billion, up 46%.
Canadians alone accounted for $1.9 billion — a 52% increase.
Latin America and the Caribbean continue to dominate South Florida demand.
This isn’t speculation.This is global capital positioning itself.
And that’s why this matters to today’s theme:
Wealth is not earned — wealth is engineered.
Capital flows where:
That’s Florida.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for listening — but don’t just listen.
Use this show to get started in real estate investing.Share it with someone who should own real estate.
Tune in every weekday to The Real Estate Show —a literal seminar in every episode.
And don’t miss tomorrow’s ATM – About The Money Edition, where we break down funding, leverage, and strategy.
I’m Eric Willner,The Voice of Real Estate.
See you tomorrow.
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Wealth Is Not Earned, It’s Engineered: Tuesday Tools, Tips & Techniques on The Real Estate Show
This is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode, and today is the Tuesday Tools, Tips, and Techniques Edition of The Real Estate Show.
Take a breath.Lean in.Because today’s conversation is not about hype — it’s about how wealth actually gets built.
Today’s Theme:
Wealth is not earned, wealth is engineered.
Three Provocative “Did You Know?” Questions
Let me start with three questions that should make you stop and think — not emotionally, but strategically:
Did you know that over half of Americans earning six figures still live paycheck to paycheck because income alone does not protect you from bad structure?
Did you know that the average renter will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on housing over their lifetime and walk away with zero equity and zero tax advantage?
Did you know that the majority of wealth in America is created not through wages, but through ownership of assets — with real estate being the single largest contributor?
These are just a few of the alarming statistics about the current market. It’s important to be aware of the challenges you may face so that you can plan accordingly.
Because planning — not hoping — is how you win.
Everyone Is IN Real Estate
Let’s reset the frame, because this matters.
Either:
Or:
Either way, you’re paying for real estate.
The only question is:Are you paying for your future… or someone else’s?
Actions That Lead to Success — and Failure
Today, I want to talk about the actions that lead to success — and the ones that quietly guarantee failure.
And to do that, we need to fully understand today’s theme:
Our mission on this show is simple but powerful:
To transform lives through affordable housing.To empower, educate, and enable families and individuals to enjoy the American Dream of homeownership.
That doesn’t happen accidentally.
The Three Types of Income (And Why They Matter)
Let’s level-set with some fundamentals.
We all start with active income.But the goal is to engineer enough passive income so that work becomes optional — not required.
That’s where real estate shines.
Tools, Tips, and Techniques — The Practical Part
Yesterday, I gave you 9 reasons why wealth is not earned, wealth is engineered.
Today, let’s turn those into actionable steps.
HOW to Go from “Earned” to “Engineered” Wealth
Here are 9 action steps you can take — starting now.
Education is the foundation. Not social media snippets — real financial literacy. When you understand money, credit, taxes, and leverage, fear disappears.
Wealthy people don’t guess.They know.
2. Know Your Credit — and Fix It
Credit is not a moral issue — it’s a financial tool.
Better credit = better rates = better cash flow = more opportunity.
If credit is holding you back, that’s not a life sentence. It’s a fixable problem.
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If you don’t know where your money is going, you can’t redirect it.
A financial statement turns chaos into clarity.Clarity leads to confidence.Confidence leads to action.
Engineered wealth requires intention.
Are you buying for:
Clear goals eliminate expensive mistakes.
5. Choose the Right Real Estate Strategy
Not every strategy fits every person.
Primary residence.House hacking.Buy-and-hold.Small multifamily.
The right strategy is the one that fits your income, time, and goals.
6. Leverage Real Estate’s Tax Advantages
Real estate is favored by the tax code — legally.
Depreciation.Write-offs.Expense deductions.
You don’t have to make more money if you can keep more of what you make.
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7. Turn Debt Into a Tool
Bad debt destroys wealth.Structured debt builds it.
Mortgages, leverage, and strategic borrowing allow you to control assets with other people’s money — the same way banks do.
8. Use Real Estate to Lock In Your Largest Expense
Rent goes up forever.A mortgage doesn’t.
Owning locks in your largest monthly expense and gives you control — not exposure.
9. Build Systems, Not Stress
Engineered wealth uses systems:
That’s why The Real Estate Show exists — to be your partner, not just your motivation.
Have a Question?
Have a specific question about home loans, financing, or strategy? Text LOAN or CREDIT to 561-861-2366 — and we’ll tackle it on a future show.
And don’t forget to join us next week as we continue building your financial edge.
Resources Exist — Use Them
There are resources for:
That’s why we host our Tuesday night workshop — because knowledge without action doesn’t change lives.
As we head into a new year, the tools that matter most are:
Your retirement future doesn’t begin later.
It begins NOW.
“If not now, when?If not this, what?If not you, who?”
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Today’s Show — In 5 Key Points
Closing Thoughts
Tomorrow is our Wednesday Midweek Mortgage & Market Report — and you won’t want to miss getting fully up to date on what’s really happening in the real estate world.
Thank you for taking the time to be here.But don’t just listen.
Use this show to get started in real estate investing.Use it to change your life.
And don’t forget to attend our free online workshops.
Visit www.AutomaticLandlord.com for transcripts and past episodes. Watch and LIKE the show live or on-demand at Facebook.com/TheRealEstateShow — likes keep us going, shares keep us growing.
Thank you for listening.And I look forward to helping make the American Dream come true for you — soon.
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Wealth Is Not Earned, It’s Engineered: The Monday On A Mission Real Estate Blueprint
Welcome to The Real Estate Show, hosted by me, Eric Willner, known as The Voice of Real Estate and founder of America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.
If this is your first time here, welcome.If you’re a regular listener, welcome back to what I like to call a literal real estate seminar in every episode.
Today is Monday On A Mission, and Mondays are not about motivation alone — they’re about direction, clarity, and setting the frame for the week ahead.
Let me start with three questions that are designed to wake you up, stretch your thinking, and maybe even challenge what you were taught about money:
Did you know that most millionaires did not earn their wealth from income — they engineered it through systems, assets, and leverage?
Did you know that the average American works harder every year, yet feels further behind financially, because income without strategy gets eaten alive by debt, taxes, and inflation?
Did you know that wealth is rarely the result of one big paycheck, but almost always the result of intentionally designed financial decisions made over time?
These questions are not meant to discourage you.They’re meant to free you.
They shine a spotlight on the real challenges Americans face today: rising debt, stagnant wages, inflation, taxes, and a lack of financial education. And they open the door to deeper conversations about debt management, financial planning, and real solutions that help people break free and move toward financial independence.
Welcome to The Real Estate Show, hosted by me, Eric Willner — The Voice of Real Estate — founder of America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate, and creator of The Automatic Landlord System for owning cash-flowing real estate profitably and hassle-free.
This truly is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode.
The RESTART Button
Since July 1st, we hit the RESTART button.
We asked a simple but powerful question:If I were starting over in real estate investing — or starting fresh today — what would I do differently?
So far, we’ve covered the first foundational steps:
And today, we add the next critical truth:
Monday On A Mission — Why This Matters
Today is the Monday On A Mission Edition of The Real Estate Show, and it’s where we continue to talk about why NOW is the time to buy real estate, using the theme:
Today’s show is about why you must understand this.
Because this week, we’re going to discuss:
And how knowing how these pieces work together is absolutely essential to real estate success and financial freedom.
Here’s another truth you need to hear:
The road to financial victory may not be straight — but it is exhilarating. And you don’t have to walk it alone.
Why Wealth Is Engineered — Not Earned
This week in our workshops, we’ll show you why wealth is engineered — and then we’ll tell you exactly what to do.
Here are 10 reasons why this idea matters:
1. Income Is Finite
There are only so many hours in a day. Systems scale. Time does not.
2. Taxes Punish Earned Income
The more you earn, the more you’re taxed — unless you structure intelligently.
3. Assets Work When You Don’t
Earned income stops when you stop. Assets keep working.
4. Leverage Multiplies Results
Real estate allows you to control large assets with limited capital.
5. Cash Flow Creates Freedom
Freedom doesn’t come from net worth — it comes from monthly cash flow.
6. Inflation Rewards Asset Owners
Those who own assets benefit; those who rely on wages lose purchasing power.
7. Debt Can Be Redirected
Bad debt destroys. Structured debt can build wealth.
8. Predictability Beats Speculation
Engineered wealth focuses on steady, repeatable outcomes.
9. Systems Reduce Risk
Clear strategy lowers uncertainty and emotional decisions.
10. Wealth Is Built by Design
Hope is not a plan. Engineering is.
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The Four Major Roadblocks to Financial Independence
When you engineer wealth, you directly confront the four major roadblocks that keep most people stuck.
Roadblock #1: Government and Taxes
Without strategy, taxes are your largest expense. Real estate provides legal, ethical tools to reduce taxable income and keep more of what you make.
Roadblock #2: Interest and Finance Charges
Interest works against you when unmanaged — and for you when structured properly.
Fixed expenses kill flexibility. Ownership creates control.
Roadblock #4: Inflation — The Silent Killer
Inflation erodes savings but enhances assets. Real estate moves with inflation, not against it.
When you address these four roadblocks through engineered wealth, you win.
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The Big Picture
Today’s show comes down to this:
Wealth is not earned through effort alone. It is engineered through education, strategy, and action. Real estate gives you the tools to design your future instead of reacting to it.
Call to Action
You can turn debt into wealth in real estate.Start today by texting CREDIT to 561-861-2366.
Tomorrow is our Tuesday Tools, Tips, and Techniques Edition of The Real Estate Show — and you do not want to miss it. We’ll bring you practical resources and actionable insights to help you profit and succeed in real estate.
Thank you for listening — but don’t just listen.Use this show to get started in real estate investing.Use it to change your life.
Tune in every weekday to The Real Estate Show — a literal seminar in every episode.
I’m Eric Willner — The Voice of Real Estate.Let’s build this week on purpose.
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Friday Weekly Wrap-Up: Your Biggest Expenses Are Trying to Tell You Something | The Real Estate Show
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.It’s a virtual mini seminar in every episode.
My name is Eric Willner, known as The Voice of Real Estate, host of The Real Estate Show, America’s longest-running daily radio show about real estate, and creator of The Automatic Landlord System for owning cash-flowing real estate profitably and hassle-free.
This week’s shows have all centered around one powerful idea: Your Biggest Expenses Are Trying to Tell You Something.
And today — Friday’s Weekly Wrap-Up Edition — we’re going to summarize each day’s highlights, connect the dots, wrap up the week, and set you up for success in real estate next week and beyond.
Because if you’ve been listening closely this week, you already know:Your rent, your mortgage, your debt, your taxes, your lifestyle costs — they’re not random.They are signals.And those signals are either pointing you toward financial freedom… or warning you that something must change.
Engagement Hook – Did You Know?
Let me start today with three “Did you know?” questions that frame everything we talked about this week:
Did you know that housing is the single largest expense for most Americans — yet it’s the one expense that can actually be converted into an asset?
Did you know that renters face unlimited increases on their biggest monthly bill, while homeowners can lock that expense in — and eventually eliminate it altogether?
Did you know that most people try to solve financial problems by earning more money, when the real breakthrough comes from restructuring their expenses?
That’s the heart of this week’s theme:Your biggest expenses are trying to tell you something.
Workshop Announcements – Don’t Miss These
Before we go further, let me remind you of what’s coming up next week, because education is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be:
And if you’re serious about changing your financial trajectory quickly, join our 72-Hour Challenge. Text CHALLENGE to 561-861-2366.
These workshops are not theory.They are about action, clarity, and execution.
Why This Theme Matters So Much
Let’s expand on why Your Biggest Expenses Are Trying to Tell You Something is such a critical message.
Here are just a few reasons this theme matters:
1. Expenses reveal priorities. Where your money goes tells the truth about your plan — or lack of one.
2. Expenses compound over time. Small inefficiencies today become massive leaks over decades.
3. Expenses can be redesigned. The wealthy don’t just budget — they restructure expenses into assets.
4. Expenses determine freedom. Control your expenses, and you control your time.
5. Expenses fund investments — or prevent them. Without a plan, expenses crowd out opportunity.
Ultimately, the goal is financial freedom.And to get there, you need a business to fund your investments.
The Real Estate Show can be your road map —but the key is simple and urgent:
You must start NOW.
Why So Many People Stay Stuck
Let’s talk honestly for a moment.
Most people stay stuck because they’re trained — from childhood — to think like employees.
The employee mindset says:
But here’s the problem:That mindset does not lead to financial freedom.
People stay stuck because of:
That’s why The Real Estate Show exists.
This show is designed to break through:
We don’t hype.We educate.We show you how real people build real wealth — one decision at a time.
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Weekly Breakdown – Day by Day
Now let’s walk through the week, chronologically, and connect the dots.
Monday – On a Mission
Monday is always about setting the tone for the week.
We kicked off by introducing the theme Your Biggest Expenses Are Trying to Tell You Something, and we challenged listeners to stop ignoring the signals coming from their finances.
We talked about how:
Monday is about momentum — deciding that this is the week you stop drifting and start directing your financial life.
Monday Takeaways:
Monday was about getting on a mission — because nothing changes without intention.
Tuesday – Tools, Tips & Techniques
Tuesday is where we get practical.
We moved from mindset into actionable tools, tips, and techniques that help you take control of your biggest expenses.
We discussed:
Tuesday showed listeners that success in real estate isn’t about luck — it’s about systems and process.
Tuesday Strategies:
Tuesday was about execution — doing the right things, in the right order.
Wednesday – Midweek Mortgage & Market Report
Wednesday is where we zoom out and look at what’s happening right now in the mortgage and housing markets.
We covered:
We reinforced the idea that waiting for “perfect” conditions often means missing opportunity.
Key Wednesday Insights:
Wednesday reminded listeners that market noise fades, but fundamentals remain.
Thursday – ATM: About The Money
Thursday is where everything comes together.
On the ATM – About The Money Edition, we focused on how money really works — and why financial literacy is non-negotiable.
We talked about:
We broke down the truth about:
Thursday Takeaways:
Thursday reinforced that knowledge applied is power.
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Bringing It All Together – TGIF
So here we are — Friday.
Let’s wrap it up with a little TGIF energy:
This week wasn’t about hype.It was about awareness, education, and action.
Your biggest expenses are talking to you every month.The question is whether you’ll listen — and respond.
Final Call to Action & Sign-Off
Text EDGE to 561-861-2366 to connect with us directly and start building your Financial Edge.
Thank you for tuning in this week.
Remember:Don’t just listen — use our show to get started in real estate investing.
Tune in every weekday to The Real Estate Show —a seminar in every episode.
Have a fantastic weekend, recharge, and join us Monday for On a Mission, where we kick off a brand-new week and keep building momentum.
I’m Eric Willner — The Voice of Real Estate.See you Monday.