The Equity Builders Club Podcast

Terrie from The Equity Builders Club
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Terrie Schauer from the Real Escape Investing Podcast shares her method for escaping the constraints of time, income and geography with the vehicle of real estate investing. By hacking the investing game, Terrie was able to support her family, train as an elite combat athlete, and live abroad. She’s sharing how you can use Real Estate investing to live your dreams too. Discover how you can reach financial freedom and get your life back with real estate. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    5 Bottlenecks Keeping Investors Stuck at 1–10 Properties

    Most investors think they have a deal problem. In reality, deals are rarely the thing holding them back. In this episode, I break down the five biggest bottlenecks that keep investors stuck between 1 and 10 units: financing, deal flow, capital, operations, and confidence. The key is identifying which bottleneck is actually limiting your growth right now. Once you know that, scaling becomes much simpler. If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever but not making progress, this episode is for you. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free 30-minute strategy session through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ Attend our next Equity Builders Club networking event to get around like-minded investors. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    19 min

  2. Jun 18

    5 Pieces of Real Estate Advice I Completely Disagree With

    The real estate industry is full of advice that gets repeated so often people stop questioning it. "Never sell." "Cash flow is king." "Buy and hold forever." "You need 20% down." "Quit your job and become a full-time investor." The problem is that many of these ideas contain a grain of truth—but applied blindly, they can hold investors back for years. In this episode, I'm breaking down five pieces of popular real estate advice that I disagree with, why I think they're incomplete, and what investors should consider instead. My goal isn't to be contrarian for the sake of it. It's to help you think critically about the advice you're following and make decisions that fit your own goals, market, and stage of investing. Whether you're buying your first property or scaling a larger portfolio, this episode will challenge some commonly accepted wisdom and help you avoid costly mistakes. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    15 min

  3. Jun 11

    If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Do

    What would you do if you lost everything and had to start over? It's a question most investors never ask themselves, but it's one of the fastest ways to identify what actually matters and what doesn't. Also, when I contemplate taking big risks, knowing what I would do if a catastrophic failure wiped me out is actually a great way to be less afraid of taking bigger steps. In this episode, I walk through exactly how I would rebuild my real estate business and portfolio if I had to start from scratch tomorrow. I'll cover the markets I'd focus on, the property types I'd target, how I'd approach financing, the network I'd build, and the mistakes I'd avoid after nearly two decades in the business. The interesting thing is that my answer today looks very different from what I would have done when I bought my first property. Experience changes your strategy, and some of the lessons I've learned have been expensive. Whether you're buying your first property or trying to scale beyond a handful of units, this episode will help you focus on the activities that create the biggest long-term impact. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    16 min

  4. Jun 4

    Analysis Paralysis Isn't Your Problem: The Real Reason Investors Procrastinate

    We've all heard the advice: "Just take action." But what if procrastination isn't the problem? In this episode, Terrie Schauer challenges the idea that investors are simply lazy, unmotivated, or suffering from analysis paralysis. More often than not, procrastination is a signal. It points to uncertainty, lack of knowledge, fear of making a costly mistake, or the fact that you're trying to do something that shouldn't be on your plate in the first place. Terrie breaks down how successful investors use hesitation as information instead of judgment. You'll learn how to identify what's really holding you back, when you need more education, when you need a system, and when you need a "who" instead of trying to figure out the "how" yourself. Whether you're stuck on your first deal, delaying a renovation project, avoiding difficult tenant conversations, or struggling to scale your portfolio, this episode will help you move forward with more clarity and confidence. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call Join us for the last networking event of the season: https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    16 min

  5. May 28

    Stop Fighting Fires: This Hidden Skill Scales Real Estate Portfolios Faster Than Hustle

    Most landlords and business owners think success comes from being good at solving problems. But the truth is, the people who scale the fastest usually become obsessed with avoiding problems before they explode. In this episode, Terrie breaks down why early intervention, communication, systems, and organization are some of the highest ROI skills in real estate investing. From tenant disputes that spiral because nobody picked up the phone, to maintenance issues that turn catastrophic because they were ignored too long, this episode is all about learning to steer the ship before you hit the iceberg. Terrie also shares why disorganized paperwork, delayed accounting, and poor communication create friction that compounds over time and why your ability to grow your portfolio is directly tied to the quality of your navigation systems. If you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires in your business, this episode will help you rethink how you operate. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    15 min

  6. May 21

    Should You Quit Your Job for Real Estate Investing? (5 Things to Know First)

    Quitting your job to become a full-time real estate investor sounds like the dream. But for most people, making that move too early is one of the biggest financial mistakes they’ll ever make. In this episode, we break down what actually needs to be in place before you walk away from your paycheck. From understanding your real burn rate to how financing changes once you lose your employment income, this is the reality check most investors never get. We also talk about why many “full-time investors” still rely on active income, how long this transition really takes, and why social media has completely distorted expectations around the lifestyle. If you’re serious about building a portfolio and doing this long-term, this episode will help you make that decision with clarity—not emotion. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    21 min

  7. May 14

    What Happens to Your Portfolio If You Die Tomorrow?

    Life insurance is one of the least exciting topics in business… until something goes wrong. In this episode, we sit down with two insurance experts to talk about what really happens when a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or business partner dies unexpectedly. What happens to the buildings? The debt? The mortgages? The business? The spouse who has no idea where anything is? We break down the real difference between term life insurance and whole life insurance, when each one makes sense, and the biggest mistakes investors make when trying to “save money” by skipping coverage altogether. We also get into buy-sell agreements, shareholder issues, estate planning, key person insurance, and why having multiple properties or corporations can make things a lot more complicated than people realize. This is not a dry technical episode. It is a practical conversation about avoiding chaos, protecting your family, and making sure the portfolio you spent years building does not become a mess overnight. If you own real estate, run a business, have children, have a partner, or have debt, this episode is for you. To learn more about the Equity Builders Club and attend an upcoming event in Montreal, visit https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events and use code ML5 for $5 off. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call You can also pick up a copy of Mindful Landlord on Amazon. https://terrieschauer.com/mindful-landlord/ Sean Abramowicz Vice-President of Aria Financial Services Inc. https://www.ariafinancial.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/spafinancialadvisor/ Martin McCarthy Vice-President of Individual Insurance at Danmar Financial Group. Website danmarfg.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mccarthy-fpl-clu-a5111aa/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min

  8. May 7

    The July 1st Chaos Playbook: How to Handle 24-Hour Unit Turnovers in Montreal

    Montreal's July 1st is unlike anything else in North America. In Quebec, thousands of leases end at the same time—and as a landlord, you’re expected to turn over units, manage logistics, and get new tenants in… often within 24 hours. In this episode, we break down how July 1st actually works on the ground: When tenants really leave (and what the law vs reality looks like) How transitions happen without leaving people stranded How landlords clean, repair, and re-rent units in record time Whether renovations during occupancy are realistic (and when they backfire) The biggest mistakes that can cost you time, money, and tenants If you’re new to Quebec—or facing your first July turnover—this episode will save you from costly surprises and help you build a system that actually works. Want to talk strategy for your portfolio, business, or next move? Book a free discovery call through Equity Builders Club. https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    18 min
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Terrie Schauer from the Real Escape Investing Podcast shares her method for escaping the constraints of time, income and geography with the vehicle of real estate investing. By hacking the investing game, Terrie was able to support her family, train as an elite combat athlete, and live abroad. She’s sharing how you can use Real Estate investing to live your dreams too. Discover how you can reach financial freedom and get your life back with real estate. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Terrie from The Equity Builders Club
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    219
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    Clean
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