5-Minute PRIME: Bite-Sized Investing Insights

Last week, you learned why cost segregation is an investor's secret weapon, supercharged by 100% bonus depreciation. Now, it's time for the "how-to." How do you actually get a study done? Who do you hire? What does it cost? And what's this "Depreciation Recapture" trap that can cost amateurs their entire tax savings?

In this tactical follow-up, the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell delive...

Ever wonder how professional investors buy a profitable $2 million apartment building... and legally pay $0 in taxes on its income, while you're stuck with a tax bill? It's not magic; it's a high-level strategy.

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell pulls back the curtain on Cost Segregation—a sophisticated tool that institutions use to create massive "paper losses." This isn&apo...

Did you know that industry data suggests as many as 30% of all 1031 exchanges fail? One simple mistake—missing a deadline by one day or choosing the wrong partner—can cost you six or seven figures in an unexpected tax bill.

In Part 2 of our 1031 deep dive in the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell walks you through the minefield. Last episode, you learned the powerful fundamentals. Today, you'll learn how to protect you...

Ever wonder why pension funds and ultra-wealthy investors hold onto real estate for decades? They almost never sell. It's not luck; it's a strategy.

In this episode of 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell pulls back the curtain on Section 1031 of the Tax Code. This isn't just a tax loophole; it's a powerful wealth-building engine that institutions use to defer capital gains taxes indefinitely—a mechanism t...

Last week, you learned the critical theory—the hidden expenses and "Four Horsemen" that can kill a rental deal. Today, we turn theory into action. Manually building a spreadsheet for every single property is the bottleneck that keeps most investors stuck. To truly scale, you need to be fast, accurate, and professional.

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell gives you a full, tactical walkthrough...

Is that rental property really a good deal? You’ve heard the buzz about a 50-year mortgage plan, but would that even make a bad deal good? The truth is, it doesn't matter if the loan is 50 years or 5 years if the property doesn't cash flow. This is the number one metric that separates professional investors from hopeful amateurs.

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell dissects the most critical,...

Last week, we opened the door to real estate tokenization – the idea of owning property piece by digital piece. The potential? Huge. But potential doesn't pay the bills, and it certainly doesn't protect your capital. So, is tokenization a smart move for your portfolio in late 2025? In Part 2 of this deep dive on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell gets tactical and critical. We explore specific strategies REIs...

Heard about buying fractions of buildings using blockchain? What if you could own a piece of that downtown skyscraper, or a luxury resort overseas, for maybe just $100? This isn't science fiction; it's the emerging world of Real Estate Tokenization. In Part 1 of this deep dive on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell demystifies this potentially disruptive force. Forget the hype; understand the core concept of u...

In our last episode, you discovered the surprising parallels between value-add real estate and high-yield bonds. You now understand the "why." Today, we get into the "how." How can you, an individual investor, add this powerful income stream to your portfolio? And more importantly, what is the bond market's "chatter" telling you about the risks and opportunities in the real estate market today?

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As a real estate investor, you're an expert in physical assets. But what if the principles you use to evaluate a value-add property could be applied to a completely different asset class? What if you could invest in the "debt" side of the deal with the same strategic mindset?

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell pulls back the curtain on high-yield bonds, often called "junk bonds.&qu...

In our last episode, we uncovered the unsettling history of the traditional pension and why the promise of a secure, company-backed retirement is a relic of the past for most Americans. The old playbook is broken. So, what's the new one?

In this final episode of our special series on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell reveals the solution: how to build your own pension, one that you own and control, through the pow...

For generations, the pension was the bedrock of the American dream: a promise of security after a lifetime of hard work. But that promise is broken. What happened to the guaranteed retirement that our parents and grandparents were told to expect, and what does it mean for your financial future today?

In this special episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell takes a deep dive into the dramatic history of the traditio...

In the last episode, you learned the tactical playbook for building your first ADU. But what if that's just the beginning? What if the same zoning laws that unlocked your backyard could be used to turn a single-family property into a triplex, a fourplex, or even a sellable new lot?

In the final episode of our special series on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell reveals the advanced strategies that go beyo...

Last week, we uncovered the massive opportunity in ADUs. But a great idea is worthless without a flawless execution plan.

How do you actually build one without getting burned by hidden costs, bad contractors, and bureaucratic red tape that can turn your project into a money pit?

In the second episode of our special series on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell delivers the definitive investor's playbook. We move from...

Tired of competing for the same overpriced properties on the market?

What if the most profitable new deal wasn't on the MLS, but was a hidden opportunity you already own? A quiet revolution in zoning law is sweeping the nation—a legislative earthquake creating a new "land rush" for savvy investors.

In this first episode of a new three-part series on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the s...

The October 1st government shutdown is throwing a wrench in the gears of the housing market, creating chaos and panic for amateur investors.

But for PRIME investors, chaos is just another word for opportunity.

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell moves from theory to tactical execution, dissecting the three biggest chokepoints freezing deals right now. This isn't just a market update; it's...

Last week, you learned why farmland is one of Wall Street's best-kept secrets. The "why" is clear. Now, it's time to get tactical. How do you actually buy a piece of this multi-trillion dollar asset class without making a catastrophic mistake?

In the final episode of this special series on the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell delivers the definitive investor's playbook. We move from theory to exec...

Tired of the dizzying highs and lows of the stock market and crypto?

What if the most powerful, recession-resistant asset in your portfolio was something you could stand on—an investment that has quietly outperformed the S&P 500 for decades with a fraction of the volatility?

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell kicks off a new series by digging into one of the most resilient but overlooked asset clas...

You've seen the chaotic headlines: "Fed Hints at Rate Cuts!" followed by "Inflation Fears Could Delay Easing!"

It's enough to give any investor whiplash. But what if there was a secret map, a hidden forecast that Wall Street professionals obsess over to predict the Fed's next move?

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful b...