Most people will never invest in real estate. That's the harsh reality Mike Harrison confronts in this no-holds-barred episode where he systematically addresses every excuse people make to avoid building wealth through real estate.

Mike, filling in for Del Walmsley, shares his personal transformation from struggling solo investor to building $50,000 in annual passive income in just 3.5 years after joining Lifestyles Unlimited. He doesn't just theorize about success – he lived it, purchasing 11 single-family rental properties while working a demanding corporate job and raising three young children.

Why you need $4 million saved to generate just $10,000 monthly in retirement income

How real estate investors actually profit during market downturns like 2008-2010

The real time commitment: managing 11 properties in just 90 minutes per month

02:30 Mike's real estate journey: From 2011 cowboy to systematic success

08:40 Excuse #1: "My 401K is doing great" - The retirement math reality

10:20 The $4 million retirement calculation that shocks most people

11:20 Excuse #2: "I don't understand real estate investing"

13:30 Excuse #3: "I have a great job making good W-2 income"

15:30 Excuse #4: Market downturn fears and why they're backwards

21:40 Excuse #5: "My financial advisor said no" - Understanding their motivation

24:00 Excuse #6: Horror stories from neighbors and why they happen

27:00 Getting out of your comfort zone advice from a billionaire

31:20 Excuse #7: "I don't have time" - The screen time reality check

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