The Most Expensive Words in Real Estate: "I'll Deal With It Later"

The Equity Builders Club Podcast · Jul 2, 2026 · 16m

"I'll deal with it later."

The problem is that "later" is often where the biggest financial losses happen.

In this episode, Terrie Schauer explains why procrastination, not bad markets, interest rates, or difficult tenants, is often the most expensive mistake investors make. Through real-world examples from property management and multifamily investing, she shows how small delays quietly turn into major expenses.

Whether it's deferred maintenance, missed rent increases, refinancing opportunities, insurance renewals, tax planning, or difficult tenant situations, the cost of waiting is almost…