The Zero to 100 Real Estate Podcast

Gabriel Hamel, Mitchell England, and Travis Dillard
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Unlock true Time Freedom through Cash-Flowing real estate. The Zero to 100 Podcast Show gives you the blueprint to scale from your first rental to 100+ units without trading more time for money. Hear real stories from real investors who built real freedom using creative financing, smart systems, and cash-flow-first strategies. If you’re ready to break out of the grind and build a portfolio that pays you to live life on your terms, you’re in the right place. Learn more at zeroto100tribe.com

  1. 2d ago

    Why "Passive" Real Estate Investors Are Getting Wrecked Right Now

    For years, raising capital was easy. Real estate only went up, and everyone looked like a genius. Now, the music has stopped, and limited partners are getting wiped out. In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the real estate syndication bubble. We break down exactly why so many passive investors are facing paused distributions, massive capital calls, and total losses. It is not just the market shifting. It is a fundamental flaw in how many of these deals are structured. From short-term debt traps to misaligned incentives where operators make millions in acquisition fees regardless of the deal's performance, the syndication model is exposing its cracks. We also discuss why being a "Limited Partner" should never mean you are limited in information. It is time to take responsibility for your capital, understand the debt structure, and spot the red flags before you hand over your hard-earned equity. What You Will Learn in This Episode:The Refinance Crisis: Why doubling interest rates on short-term commercial debt is destroying LPs.Misaligned Incentives: How GPs profit massively on the front end even when the deal completely fails.The Sales Team Trap: Why operators who are buying a deal a month are likely buying toxic assets just to feed their overhead.LP Responsibility: The exact questions you must ask a syndicator before investing a single dollar.The Operator Litmus Test: Why you need to ask sponsors to walk you through their bad deals, not just their home runs. If you are tired of operators gambling with your money and want to learn how to truly protect your downside, hit play right now. Join the Zero to 100 Tribe: If you want to scale your portfolio the right way, come check out our 0 to 100 Elite Community. Make sure to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with anyone currently investing in a real estate syndication.

    23 min

  2. 4d ago

    The "Billionaire Portfolio" Blueprint with Anthony Tolliver

    Anthony Tolliver played 14 years in the NBA, but this episode is not about basketball. It is about the exact moves he made to protect and multiply his wealth before the professional sports checks stopped coming in. We are pulling this classic conversation out of the archives. While this episode was recorded a while back, the wealth-building principles and real estate strategies Anthony shares remain timeless and incredibly powerful. While most athletes blow their first big payday on luxury cars or expensive clothes, Anthony took his first $50,000 and bought a rental property across town. Living on stressful one year contracts forced him to stay hungry, stay disciplined, and build an investment portfolio that mirrors how billionaires build wealth. In this episode of the Zero to 100 podcast, we break down how Anthony rejected standard Wall Street advice and built a massive private equity and real estate empire instead. What You Will Learn in This Episode:The One Year Contract Mindset: How living without guaranteed future income fueled a relentlessly disciplined investing strategy.Rethinking Financial Advisors: Why traditional index fund advice fails high earners and why Anthony shifted 70% of his portfolio into private equity.Highly Profitable Real Estate Niches: Inside his successful pivots into luxury independent living and commercial truck parking.The $13 Million Parking Lot: How he built a fully autonomous semi truck parking system that just attracted a massive unsolicited buyout offer.Defining True Success: Anthony shares his powerful framework for maximizing your potential through hard work and consistency. If you are ready to stop trading your time for a paycheck and start building a portfolio that cash flows no matter what happens to your day job, hit play right now. Join the Zero to 100 Tribe: Make sure to subscribe, leave a five star review, and share this episode with an aspiring investor who needs to hear this message!

    19 min

  3. May 28

    Eliminating Property Taxes Sounds Great Until You Run the Numbers

    Is real estate a game of fear and greed? In this episode of the Zero to 100 podcast, Gabriel Hamel, Travis Dillard, and Mitchell England dive deep into the current psychological state of the market, the impact of fluctuating debt costs, and why uncertainty always breeds massive opportunity for those who know how to look for it. The guys break down exactly how to pivot in a polarizing economy, why buying on rock-solid fundamentals matters more than trying to predict interest rates, and why creative financing (like seller financing and extended safety valves) is the ultimate cheat code for investors right now. They also get into a heated debate over property taxes and the "liberal agenda" vs. the free market, before exposing the blatant hypocrisy surrounding affordable housing, local zoning laws, and the crackdown on RV parks. Plus: Is homeownership still the American Dream, or is it a cash-sucking liability? What you’ll learn in this episode: Market Psychology: How political polarization and the bond market are shaping buyer and seller behavior.The Power of Creative Deal Structure: How to negotiate seller financing, protect your downside, and secure a 20% to 40% discount on properties.The Affordable Housing Crisis: The reality of city council "virtue signaling" and the red tape making affordable housing practically illegal.Commercial Real Estate Secrets: How Gabe, Mitch, and Travis force appreciation and ride inflation to add $1M+ in value in 12 to 18 months.The Homeownership Debate: Does owning a primary residence build true wealth, or should you follow the Grant Cardone model?

    12 min

  4. May 26

    Why Most Real Estate Investors Stay Small

    Most real estate investors don’t quit because real estate doesn’t work. They quit because they get stuck. A duplex here. A single-family rental there. Maybe five doors after five, ten, or even fifteen years. But still no real cash flow, no real freedom, and no meaningful control over their time. In this episode, we break down why so many investors stay small and what actually separates the people who own a few rentals from the people who scale to 100+ units. We talk about the “flat part” of the real estate investing curve, why the beginner phase is so hard, and why continuing to work on the foundation can become the very thing that keeps you from building the house. You’ll learn the five things investors need to break through the ceiling: learning the language, understanding deals, raising capital, operating assets well, and getting around people who are already playing the game at a higher level. We also get into the real cost of inaction: regret, because the biggest risk may not be taking a swing and failing. It may be waking up years from now still wondering what would have happened if you had actually gone for it. In This EpisodeWhy most real estate investors get stuck after a few rentalsThe “flat part” of the exponential curveWhy five doors may not be enough to create real freedomThe five skills that help investors scaleWhy getting in the right room compresses timeHow limiting beliefs keep investors playing smallWhy raising capital is not as awkward as most people thinkThe cost of inaction and why it creates regret

    21 min

  5. May 21

    The Real Reason You Want Real Estate (It's Not Money)

    Most people think the ultimate goal of scaling a real estate portfolio is wealth or time freedom. If you dig deep enough into the "Seven Whys," you will find a much more primal driver at play. The real goal is control. In this episode of the Zero to 100 Tribe podcast, we peel back the layers on why the traditional American path of college, corporate jobs, and index funds is systematically designed to strip away your agency. We discuss the exact moment in your 30s when you realize you have lost control of your life and the aggressive, tactical steps you must take to get it back. We also reveal exactly why we stopped buying single-family homes and duplexes. We break down the mechanics of "forced appreciation" in commercial real estate, explaining why relying on the market to increase your property value is a passive, losing game. In This Episode, We Cover: The 7 Whys: Dean Graziosi's powerful exercise that reveals the true psychological driver behind building wealth. The Worker Bee Matrix: How the education system and corporate America are engineered to turn you into an employee without agency. The RV Park Awakening: Sacrificing healthcare, a steady paycheck, and security to buy back ultimate control. Forced Appreciation: Why single-family homes leave you at the mercy of the market and how commercial assets allow you to dictate your own valuation. The Ground Truth on Cash Flow: How consistent, reliable revenue streams give you the leverage needed to live life on your own terms. If you are ready to take back control and you are not making at least $120,000 a year with cash flow real estate or holding millions of dollars in equity, you need to surround yourself with players who are. *Want to Learn How to Win Back Your Time Freedom, Step by Step?* Grab our book for FREE: https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/joinelite

    16 min

  6. May 19

    Commercial Real Estate vs Multifamily: Which Is Actually More Profitable?

    Is your real estate strategy focused on the wrong numbers? In this episode of the Zero to 100 Tribe Podcast, we break down why chasing "door count" is a dangerous vanity metric that could leave you with zero cash flow. Instead, we dive deep into the world of boring, highly profitable commercial real estate. From Triple Net (NNN) leases to mobile home parks, discover how to build a portfolio that generates 10x the cash flow with a fraction of the management headaches. Whether you are a seasoned investor or looking to buy your very first property using creative financing, this episode will completely change how you view risk, asset classes, and profitability. Key Takeaways Ditch the Vanity Metrics: Owning 100 doors looks cool online, but a portfolio of five strategic commercial buildings can easily generate ten times the cash flow of hundreds of residential units.Mastering NNN Leases: True Triple Net properties mean the tenant handles maintenance, repairs, taxes, and insurance. Your P&L stays incredibly stable.The Problem with Multifamily: Unpredictable capital expenditures (capex) and high tenant turnover are eating up Net Operating Income (NOI) for many investors right now.Creative Financing for Beginners: You don't need millions to get started in the NNN space. Combining bank loans with seller financing can get you in the game early. Want to Learn How to Win Back Your Time Freedom, Step by Step? Grab our book for FREE: https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/joinelite

    15 min

  7. May 14

    Rich Dad Was Right: Stop Pretending Your House is an Asset

    Robert Kiyosaki famously claims that your primary residence is a liability, but is that the whole story, or is there a smarter way to leverage your living situation? In this episode, we cut through the noise to deliver the ground truth on homeownership, the banking system, and how to play true financial offense. We break down the critical difference between "phantom equity" and actual liquid wealth, explaining why relying solely on your personal home is a trap that keeps people stuck in the middle class. You will learn how the 30-year fixed mortgage is systematically designed to keep banks rich, why commercial and multi-unit real estate are the real keys to scaling cash flow, and the exact tactical steps you can take to house hack your first property and launch your investing career. In This Episode, We Cover: The Kiyosaki Debate: Why a single-family home takes money out of your pocket every month and fits the strict definition of a liability.Phantom Equity: The real reason homeowners appear wealthier on paper and why illiquid equity won't pay your bills.The Banking Agenda: Why lenders aggressively push the 30-year mortgage to secure their own deposits and derisk their collateral.Tactical House Hacking: How to leverage your first property as a stepping stone rather than a final destination.Smart Leverage: The right and wrong ways to use a home equity line of credit to scale your portfolio without blowing your capital on liabilities. If you like what you are hearing and want to surround yourself with players who are actually scaling cash flow real estate, you need to check out our elite mastermind. We have investors holding hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate doing massive things.

    14 min

  8. May 12

    Why Dave Ramsey is WRONG About Real Estate Debt

    Dave Ramsey has built a massive empire telling millions of people that all debt is bad, but is he telling the whole truth about how the wealthy actually build their net worth? Also, is Mitch truly Dave's son? We have no proof but if you head over to the YouTube video, you can judge for yourself! In this episode, Gabe, Travis, and Mitch challenge traditional financial advice and reveal why being completely debt-free might actually keep you poor. We break down the massive difference between toxic consumer debt (like maxing out credit cards) and responsible, cash-flowing real estate leverage. Real estate is the most leverable asset on the planet. We explain how we use debt as a tool to safely scale our portfolios to hundreds of units and millions of dollars in equity. You will learn the exact math we use to protect our investments, including how to calculate DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) so you can sleep soundly at night, even with 100% financing. What you will learn in this episode: How Dave Ramsey actually built his hundreds of millions (hint: it was not just skipping lattes).The critical difference between using debt to look rich versus using debt to build wealth.How to calculate DSCR to ensure your commercial properties are safe and profitable.Why your personal risk tolerance and investment philosophy matter more than rigid financial rules. Stop letting the fear of debt keep you playing small. If you want to learn how to use leverage responsibly and replace your day job with $120,000+ in cash flow, you need to get around high-level operators.

    15 min
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Unlock true Time Freedom through Cash-Flowing real estate. The Zero to 100 Podcast Show gives you the blueprint to scale from your first rental to 100+ units without trading more time for money. Hear real stories from real investors who built real freedom using creative financing, smart systems, and cash-flow-first strategies. If you’re ready to break out of the grind and build a portfolio that pays you to live life on your terms, you’re in the right place. Learn more at zeroto100tribe.com

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  • Creator
    Gabriel Hamel, Mitchell England, and Travis Dillard
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Travis Dillard, Mitchell England, and Gabriel Hamel
  • Show Website
    The Zero to 100 Real Estate Podcast

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