316: How To Break Through Your Income Ceiling With Real Estate with Stuart Gethner

In this episode, Stuart Gethner joins Jonathan to talk about what real progress in real estate actually looks like, especially when investors stop chasing perfect deals and start building judgment. Stuart shares why portfolio acquisitions often include weak assets, and how experienced investors evaluate each property based on the options it creates.

They also dig into trust, mindset, and momentum. Stuart explains why trusting your gut can save you from bad partners or bad deals, and why missing opportunities is part of staying active in the market—not a reason to quit.

Finally, Stuart offers a clear framework for growth with his “real estate pyramid,” reminding investors that there’s no single correct sequence—just a sustainable starting point and consistent action over time.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why portfolio deals often include “dogs” and how to evaluate them strategically
• How to think about missed deals through an abundance mindset
• Why momentum matters more than over-preparing
• A practical framework for progressing through real estate strategies
• How duplexes and fourplexes can help investors learn while reducing risk