07/13/2025
“The relationship (with debt) was awesome.”
In this clip, Jerry Marcil, a California real estate powerhouse, shares how smart leverage fueled his empire.
When inflation is 5% and you buy property with just 20% down, you’re effectively earning 25% annually on your cash—before even counting cash flow or tax benefits.
Depreciation reduces your taxable income, and principal paydown works like a forced savings account, quietly building wealth over time.
That’s the power of real estate debt in the right hands. Play the game right, and debt doesn’t just cost you—it pays you.