# The Most Expensive Real Estate Investing Mistake

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Published: 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00
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What's the most expensive real estate investing mistake you can make? Most people think it's buying the wrong property, overpaying, hiring the wrong contractor, or buying at the wrong time. After more than 23 years of investing in real estate, I've come to a different conclusion. The biggest mistake isn't buying the wrong property, it's spending years pursuing a real estate strategy that doesn't align with the life you actually want. In this episode of Real Estate Investing For Life, I share a personal wake-up call that changed the way I approach investing, business, and life. I also introduce a simple framework I use when evaluating opportunities.

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