In this episode, Russell Westcott sits down with real estate investor and strategist Christian Szpilfogel for a grounded, no-hype conversation about what it really takes to build sustainable wealth through real estate. Rather than chasing appreciation or relying on market timing, Christian shares how he approaches real estate as a business — one where cash flow is the primary variable, risk is actively managed, and every acquisition has a clear and intentional plan for how it produces income. Together, Russell and Christian unpack why negative cash flow is one of the fastest ways to destroy a portfolio, how inflation and debt can work in your favour when structured properly, and why selling assets too early often undermines long-term wealth. This episode isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about certainty, discipline, and building something that lasts. --- IN THIS EPISODE - Why cash flow is the foundation of every scalable real estate business - The dangers of speculation and appreciation-first investing - How to think about real estate as a deterministic business - Why negative cash flow accelerates failure, not growth - The role inflation and fixed-rate debt play in long-term strategy - Why selling properties too early can destroy wealth - How to build a portfolio that supports your lifestyle - The mindset required to scale intelligently across market cycles --- MEMORABLE QUOTES “I don’t speculate with real estate.” “Negative cash flow is how you crash and burn.” “Cash flow allows you to scale.” “Selling is the worst thing you can do.” “Inflation destroys debt — if you structure it properly.” --- COACHING & MENTORSHIP If this episode sparked clarity or challenged how you think about investing, you don’t have to figure out the next step alone. Most investors don’t struggle because they lack motivation — they struggle because they lack clarity, focus, and a strategy that actually fits their goals and lifestyle. If you’re looking for help starting, growing, or restructuring your real estate portfolio with an emphasis on real cash flow and long-term sustainability, reach out directly: [email protected] We’ll connect and see how we can help you move forward with confidence and intention. --- FOLLOW ME ON THE SOCIALS Main Website: https://russellwestcott.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellwestcott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussellAllenWestcott/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RussellWestcott Twitter: https://twitter.com/russellwestcott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-westcott-8848b818/ Email: [email protected] Podcast: https://russellwestcott.podbean.com/ --- MUSIC CREDITS Pax by Soulish Premium Beats LICENSE #8177579 YouTube ID: UVZNP3L4S9VNKPC7 The Old Tale by Magdalena Premium Beats LICENSE #8177663 YouTube ID: 1RFUK4VWLYRXDX2R From East to West by Arthur Basov Premium Beats LICENSE #8413593 YouTube ID: FPVEHZMG3XNNWD1R Impromptu in Quarter Comma Meantone by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art of Silence V2 by Uniq Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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