When's The Best Time To Sell, Refinance, or Hold A Rental Property? - Ep. 59
Release Date: 04/07/2025
2026 Headwinds - Ep. 89
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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50 Unit Breakdown - Ep. 88
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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Your Small Multifamily Tenants Stopped Paying Rent - Here's What To Do - Ep. 87
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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Hidden Expenses That KILL Cash Flow In Small Multifamily - Ep. 86
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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Why We STOPPED Listening To Bigger Pockets As Multifamily Investors - Ep. 85
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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Cash Flow Is DEAD In Multifamily, Focus On THIS Instead - Ep. 84
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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How Much Cash Flow I Make On My Fourplex - Ep. 83
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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Buying An OFF MARKET 10 Unit Small Multifamily Apartment (Client Success Story) - Ep. 82
The Tony Stephan Show
LIVE 2-HOUR MASTERCLASS ON HOW TO BUY YOUR FIRST SMALL MULTIFAMILY DEAL IN 2026: https://start.tonystephan.com/workshop-optin If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆ Hereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother...
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Why Multifamily Real Estate Investors Lose Money - Ep. 81
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆHereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
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Small Multifamily With Massive Profit: $700K on 12 Units - Ep. 80
The Tony Stephan Show
If youโre new to my channel, my name is Tony Stephan. Iโm the founder and chief operator of Tony Stephan Enterprises (coaching & consulting), Stephan Group Real Estate Brokerage, and Tony Pro Investments (a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into multifamily real estate) If this is your first time finding me, welcome!โฆHereโs a quick outline of how I got here and what this channel is about. 14 yrs old: My mother abruptly left our home, we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and had a few years of very hard times. 18 yrs old: I lost my mother....
info_outlineI have a lot of equity in my rental property. Should I sell, refinance, or hold it?
In this podcast, Tony Stephan answers the question: I have a lot of equity in my rental property, should I sell, refinance, or hold? It depends on your financial goals, market conditions, and cash flow needs. Here are some considerations for each option:
Sell
Best if: Property values are high, and you want to cash out and reinvest elsewhere.
Pros:
Capture appreciation and take profits.
Avoid future market downturns.
Reinvest in higher-yield opportunities.
Cons:
Capital gains taxes.
Loss of rental income.
Transaction costs (agent fees, closing costs, etc.).
Refinance
Best if: You need cash but want to keep the property.
Pros:
Pull out equity without selling.
Keep rental income and appreciation potential.
Possibly lower interest rate if current loan is high.
Cons:
Higher monthly payments.
Loan fees and closing costs.
Higher debt load.
Hold
Best if: The property is generating solid cash flow and appreciating.
Pros:
Passive income continues.
Equity builds over time.
Tax benefits (depreciation, mortgage interest deductions).
Cons:
Opportunity cost (equity tied up).
Market risks.
Ongoing property management headaches.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
How strong is my cash flow? If the property is making good money, holding might be best.
Do I need liquidity? If you need cash for another investment, refinancing or selling could be options.
What are interest rates like? If theyโre low, refinancing might be smart.
Whatโs my long-term plan? If you want to build wealth through real estate, holding might be best.
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