Many real estate investors blame the market or timing when the numbers don't hit. More often than not, the real issue is a lack of accountability.

In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler breaks down why a lack of accountability keeps investors stuck living deal to deal. He explains the difference between being accountable to actions versus being accountable to results, and why that distinction determines whether your business creates stability or constant stress.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Stop blaming uncontrollable factors for missed numbers
• Shift from action-based accountability to results-based accountability
• Identify where accountability breaks down in your business
• Hold yourself and your team to higher standards

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(02:01) A real-world example of failed leadership under pressure

(02:41) Why being the “better team” doesn’t guarantee winning

(03:36) Blaming uncontrollables destroys accountability

(04:28) The hidden cost of ignoring execution failures

(05:08) Why uncontrollable factors are never an acceptable reason

(06:27) Accountability to results vs accountability to actions

(07:31) The long-term cost of ignoring repeated performance issues

(08:39) Why CEOs lose businesses despite being “good at their job.”

(10:15) The importance of accountability

Who This Episode Is For:

• Business owners who are tired of missing financial targets
• Leaders who want better execution and better results
• Entrepreneurs who are ready to take full ownership of outcomes

Why You Should Listen:

If you feel like your income keeps rising and falling no matter how hard you work, this episode will show you how true accountability creates stability, clarity, and long-term wealth.

Connect with Marcus Crigler:

• Website: https://beccfo.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler

Property management is one of the most misunderstood and most demanding businesses in real estate.

In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler breaks down what it really takes to manage your own properties or run a property management company profitably. He explains why most property management companies struggle and the hidden costs that investors often overlook.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Decide whether managing your own properties makes sense
• Understand the real skill sets required to run property management
• Avoid the common financial mistakes property managers make
• Know when a property management business becomes profitable

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(01:30) The most common question investors ask about property management

(02:40) The key questions to ask before starting a management company

(03:01) The two very different skill sets in property management

(04:24) Why owners rarely rave about outsourced property managers

(04:47) Where the property management industry falls short

(06:07) Property managers don’t operate as fiduciaries

(06:44) The truth about profitability in the first 300 units

(08:44) Why property management is not a get-rich-quick play

(09:12) Buying vs starting a property management company

Who This Episode Is For:

• Real estate investors who are considering self-managing their portfolio
• Operators who are planning to start a property management company
• Business owners who want more control over their assets

Why You Should Listen:

If you have ever wondered whether running your own property management is worth the effort, this episode gives you the unfiltered truth.

Connect with Marcus Crigler:

• Website: https://beccfo.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler

Why do real estate entrepreneurs always feel broke even if they are making money?

In this solo episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler breaks down why that feeling is so common among high-earning investors and how a simple cash management system can fix it.

Marcus shares the mindset traps that keep investors stressed about money, even at $500K+ in income, and explains the exact structure he’s seen successful investors use to build wealth and peace of mind.

Listen and enjoy!

You’ll Learn How To:

• Build a cash system that removes financial stress
• Stop feeling broke even as your income grows
• Separate lifestyle, business, and investment money
• Use reserves to stabilize your business long-term

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(01:26) Why do real estate entrepreneurs always feel broke?

(03:00) How "feeling broke" affects your decision-making capabilities

(04:25) Why draining bank accounts keeps stress high

(04:51) Why a cash system removes decision fatigue

(05:33) A real client story: high net worth, constant cash stress

(06:30) “Stay broke, stay hungry.”

(07:41) The three financial entities every investor must separate

(08:15) Why cross-pollinating cash causes long-term problems

(09:08) Why investment money should never go back to the business

(10:18) Why lifestyle money should never fund the business

(12:08) How active and passive income work together correctly

(12:25) Discipline makes the system work

Who This Episode Is For:

• Real estate investors who are earning high income but still feel broke
• Entrepreneurs who are tired of living from deal to deal
• Business owners who want clearer rules around money

Why You Should Listen:

If you are making more money than ever but still feel broke, this episode lays out a simple cash system that helps you overcome this feeling, make better decisions, and build real wealth with confidence.

Connect with Marcus Crigler:

• Website: https://beccfo.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler