Interest Rates & Real Estate: Why 7% Is Normal

“We make money in the good times and we make money in the bad times. Actually, it’s a better time to buy property when it’s really bad, but we don’t stop buying property.”

Worried that 7% interest rates have killed real estate investing? Mike Harrison destroys that myth in the first half of this episode, then shifts into something equally important – the 13 lifestyle aspirations that separate wealth builders from dreamers.

Mike answers a listener’s question about how higher interest rates affect the Lifestyles Unlimited property buying program. His answer? They don’t. He breaks down why 6-7% rates are historically normal, shares financial expert Howard Marks’ prediction that these rates are here to stay, and explains the three-factor analysis that determines if any property will cash flow.

But the real gold comes in the second half where Mike shares 13 powerful aspirations for lifestyle transformation – from thinking like a millionaire to eliminating toxic relationships. These aren’t just feel-good tips; they’re the mindset shifts that enabled him to buy 11 properties generating $50,000 in annual cash flow while working a demanding corporate job with three kids in sports.

What You’ll Discover

• Why current 6-7% interest rates are normal and how to analyze deals that cash flow at these rates
• The exact three-factor property analysis Mike uses (cash flow, equity capture, location)
• 13 lifestyle aspirations including thinking big, focusing on investing vs. saving, and eliminating luxury consumption

Key Timestamps

• 01:15 Why Real Estate Is the Greatest Wealth Building Vehicle
• 05:30 How Interest Rates Really Affect Property Analysis
• 08:45 Howard Marks’ Prediction: 6-7% Rates Are the New Normal for a Decade
• 14:46 Why Deal Flow Is Increasing as Sellers Accept Reality
• 17:20 Mike’s Story: 11 Properties, $50K Cash Flow in 3.5 Years
• 19:45 Aspiration #1: Think Big – Move from Middle Class to Millionaire Mindset
• 22:10 Aspiration #2: Focus on Investing Instead of Saving
• 25:30 Stop Luxury Consumption and Living Among Your Means
• 28:45 The Power of Reading for Personal Growth
• 30:15 Eliminate Toxic Relationships and Negative Self-Talk
• 31:50 Build Multiple Income Streams and Take Extreme Ownership

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