Value-add sounds sexy… until it eats you alive.
In this episode, Nico Salgado exposes the brutal reality behind those hyped-up "value-add" deals.
From contractor nightmares to tenant drama, blown timelines to CapEx catastrophes — value-add isn't just paint and granite countertops. It's chaos, leadership, cash reserves, and grit.

Learn what it really takes to survive and thrive in the value-add game without getting crushed.

✅ Inside this episode:

• Why most value-add budgets are complete fantasy

• How to spot contractor red flags before they wreck your project

• The hidden risks of tenant turnover (and how to manage them)

• Why patience reserves are just as important as cash reserves

• How to build real equity without losing your mind (or your shirt)

Stop believing the gurus.
Start building like a real empire maker.

You’ve been lied to about cap rates. Brokers flash shiny cap rates in your face — but behind the scenes? Fake numbers, hidden expenses, and looming CapEx tsunamis.
In this episode, Nico breaks down why cap rates mean nothing without context, how to spot broker tricks, and what REALLY matters when buying multifamily deals.
Stop chasing fantasy returns — start underwriting like a pro. Stay sharp, stay dangerous, stay Small Axe strong.

You don’t need deep pockets, fancy credentials, or a family legacy in real estate to get into the game. What you do need? Hustle, grit, and the mindset to earn your seat at the table.

In this episode, Nico breaks down exactly how he started from zero—no capital, no track record—and earned equity in multifamily deals using nothing but sweat equity and strategy.

🚀 How to get brokers to take you seriously
💰 How to structure equity deals without using your own money
🧠 The mindset shift from “I need money” to “I need a plan”
🔥 What value YOU can bring (even if you're broke)

This one’s for the scrappy ones. The late-night grinders. The future empire builders with no excuses left.

Get locked in ! -

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