Cash is King: How Smart Investors are Thriving in 2025 | Roots Pod #25

In this episode of The Roots Podcast, founders Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with Sib Sheikh—CFA charterholder, Duke MBA, and private wealth advisor—to unpack what it really takes to invest in real estate in 2025.

With rates high and deals harder to find, Sib explains why he’s never paid full market price for a property, why cash is king, and how the smartest investors are using sweat equity to stay in the game and build long-term wealth.

Whether you’re just starting with $50K or managing a growing portfolio, this conversation will shift how you think about risk, timing, and creating lasting financial freedom through real estate.

Keywords: Indianapolis real estate investing, 2025 housing market, high interest rates, cap rate expansion, margin of safety, cash is king, sweat equity, cost segregation, real estate professional status, buy & hold vs flipping, multifamily, syndication, generational wealth, Indy investors

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. This podcast is for informational purposes only—always consult licensed professionals before making investment decisions.

0:00 Intro to Sib

1:28 What to do with your money in today’s market

9:40 Sib’s Golden Rule for Investing

13:03 Value of Experience in Real Estate

18:23 Real Estate Tax Advantages

21:20 Wealth-Building Strategies: Short vs Long Term

24:58 Please Share!

25:15 How to Use Capital to Build Wealth in 2025

34:46 Where to Find Great Deals

45:43 Wrap Up Questions