#Ad Big thanks to Bizee for sponsoring today’s video – they make starting an LLC super simple: https://bizee.com/ich Oracle: Right now, with zero commitment, try OCI for free at https://oracle.com/iced Notion: Check out Notion, the best AI tool for work, right now at https://notion.com/icedcoffee Chime: Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/coffee Follow Ben Mallah : On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@UC94m18wtI9QAYrXKXqFPWDg On Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/realbenmallah/ Website/Consulting - https://benmallah.com/ Apply To The Index Mastermind: https://entertheindex.com Add us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlsselby https://www.instagram.com/gpstephan Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBQ24VfikOriqSdKtomh0w For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: tmatsradio@gmail.com For Podcast Inquiries, please DM @icedcoffeehour on Instagram! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:34 - Ben’s childhood 00:04:06 - Net worth today 00:04:49 - RE investing diminishing returns 00:08:20 - Who shouldn’t buy a home 00:10:31 - Have home prices peaked? 00:11:08 - Housing market forecast 00:11:51 - Tariffs' effect on housing 00:14:57 - Who’s buying and selling now 00:16:17 - Current investing strategy 00:18:02 - Sponsor - Bizee 00:19:05 - Why bonds over index funds 00:23:02 - RE deals from YouTube 00:25:19 - Motivating his kids 00:29:16 - Does wealth = Happiness? 00:30:39 - Is too much money a problem? 00:32:58 - Biggest opportunities now 00:35:46 - RE negotiations 00:37:21 - Sponsor - Oracle 00:42:42 - Negotiation tips for beginners 00:44:28 - Emotional vs. strategic purchases 00:49:24 - Ben’s negotiating skills 00:52:22 - Weirdest thing he’s negotiated 00:55:38 - Consulting FAQs 01:03:28 - Sponsor - Notion 01:04:50 - Sponsor - Chime 01:07:08 - Balancing $ security & enjoying life 01:10:24 - 1031 exchange benefits 01:12:01 - Has capitalism gone too far? 01:14:53 - What holds people back? 01:21:16 - Have you always been motivated? 01:24:08 - If you started over today 01:27:05 - Why make YT content? 01:28:30 - BTC in real estate 01:33:00 - Life philosophies 01:36:25 - Rising insurance costs 01:41:11 - Dating advice 01:44:29 - Dating red flags 01:45:29 - Did wife and kids motivate you? 01:46:07 - Rapid fire questions *Some of the links and other products that appear on this video are from companies which Graham Stephan will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Graham Stephan is part of an affiliate network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.