Grant Cardone doesn’t trade paper for paper—and if you handed him $50,000, he says he wouldn’t need to spend it.
In a recent appearance on “VladTV,” the real estate entrepreneur and business coach was asked what he would do if that was all the money he had left in the world.
The host, Vlad, broke it down into tiers — $10,000, $50,000, $100,000 — and asked how Cardone would invest in each tier. Cardone did not hesitate.
“If I only had $10,000 … I’d invest it in learning something,” he said. “Get some skills.”
But the moment the number jumped to $50,000, Cardone shifted gears and ditched a strategy that had nothing to do with stocks or crypto.
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“I’d probably use 50 grand to buy a business,” Cardone said. “I probably wouldn’t even use 50. I’d use 50 in a bank account to show the guy I’m legit.”
He said the key isn’t just money, it’s identifying the right type of owner.
“You need a place where a guy is tired. Tired of being in business.”
Cardone would come in, show the $50,000 as proof of funds and offer a deal to take over the operation – no money exchanged up front.
“Your business makes 50 grand a month… You keep the first 50. I get the keys. I get the business. We keep the name on it. Go home. You keep getting 50. I get everything on top of that.”
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Vlad threw in a car wash as a suggestion.
“Could be,” Cardone replied. “Probably not.”
Instead, he listed laundromats, small apartment buildings, beauty shops and tattoo studios as his choices. Not because they’re flashy, but because they’re established.
He’s looking for businesses that have been around for five to seven years, run by someone who’s taken care of themselves and is finally ready to take a step back. The bills are paid, the systems are in place and the owner is likely enough to walk away happy – as long as the checks keep coming. Then Cardone steps in and takes everything above the baseline.
Cardone has long criticized ownership, calling it a waste of time and money. He claims that your own house does not generate income, it only gives you expenses. What about rental properties? It’s still inside.
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His message is clear: if it pays you, it’s worth your time.
Not everyone has $50,000 to show off to a weary homeowner, though. And not everyone wants to take over a laundry. But for people who want to earn real estate income without the full burden, platforms like Arrived make it possible to invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — no tenants, no maintenance calls, no picking up keys from a burned-out barber.
It’s real estate that actually pays you, without the hassle of owning it. Just passive income from a property share and still keep your day job.
As always, anyone considering a big investment — whether it’s a car wash, a fractional home share, or a business transfer from a tired tattoo guy — should talk to a licensed financial advisor first.
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