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This is how to make the most money possible from your rental properties without buying another unit. We got into real estate investing to build wealth, not have the biggest portfolio possible. Financial freedom isn't so freeing when you have a hundred rental units and hundreds of tenants calling. So, can you make more money with fewer rental units? Yes, and today, we're giving you five ways to do it. Each of these tips will help you increase your cash flow without having to put a down payment on another property. You can raise the value of each rental unit (growing your net worth) and boost rents by hundreds of dollars a month (more cash flow, same property). We're discussing the amenities that renters will pay more for, the “convenience” factors you can charge for, and the strategies that generate more revenue than long-term rentals. You don't need a huge real estate portfolio to achieve financial freedom, but you do need an efficient one. Follow any of these five tips, and you could make more with less, reaching your ultimate cash flow goal faster. In This Episode We Cover How to increase the “perceived” value of your rental property with inexpensive upgrades The amenities that renters will gladly pay more for (and aren't difficult to add) The “capacity” renovations Henry uses to increase his cash flow by thousands per year When to switch from a long-term rental to a higher-revenue short or medium-term rental The “convenience” amenities that take spare space and turn it into extra income And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1184 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most rookies think you need a mountain of cash to buy a rental property, but the truth is that the financing strategy you choose matters much more than the size of your bank account. Today, we're breaking down five of the best (and sometimes overlooked) ways to get your hands on the money you need to close—from low-money-down bank loans to options that let you bypass the bank altogether! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, Ashley and Tony share some of their favorite ways to fund real estate deals in 2025. Whether you've got very little money saved or already have a sizable down payment, we've got options for every budget. You'll learn how to put less money down with FHA and conventional loans, but we'll also share several strategies that allow you to use other people's money (OPM)—like real estate partnerships, private money, and seller financing! Already own your home? We'll even show you how to tap into your existing home equity so that you always have funds on hand—money you can use to build a real estate portfolio much faster than you thought possible! In This Episode We Cover Five of our favorite ways to fund your first or next rental property How to put low money down on a rental (even with an FHA or conventional loan) Three creative financing strategies that allow you to bypass the bank How to pitch seller financing as a win-win scenario for both sides How to get fast funding by tapping into the home equity from your primary residence Four ways to find the right partner for your next real estate deal And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-624 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What are the repercussions of October 1st on the housing market? Dive into the recent shifts that may impact real estate investing and the broader housing market landscape. With the imposition of new tariffs on construction materials, stirring concerns about rising costs, alongside a federal government shutdown complicating the economic outlook, how will these factors play out in the current market scene? Explore the nuances of how these events intersect with flood insurance policy lapses and the phasing out of COVID-era FHA loan modifications. Each of these elements could influence mortgage rates and housing affordability, shaping investor strategies moving forward. Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-362 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This investor turned a $25,000 rental property (yes, you read that right) into a real estate portfolio producing $5,000/month in actual cash flow. He had no experience, lived in a small town many would write off, and was working 60 hours a week. But small towns mean less competition and lower prices, and Dustin Cardenas was ready to take advantage. Seven years later, he's financially free thanks to his small rental portfolio! Dustin's small town of 30,000 people is located in one of the most affordable parts of the country. Houses routinely sell for $30,000 to $50,000, a down payment for many investors across the US. He's what you'd call an “everyman”—he's worked in pest control, as a car salesman, and in a juvenile detention facility. In other words, he had no silver spoon. When a local investor in town told him, “You can do this,” he took the chance. Now, seven years later, he's got 20 rental units, left his full-time position at work, and is making a life-changing amount of rental income. These affordable, cash-flowing towns exist throughout the US, and like Dustin, you could use them to reach financial freedom! In This Episode We Cover The uber-affordable small Midwest towns where rentals are less than $50,000 The perfect starter real estate investment Dustin used to scale fast Why you must ask your bank for a line of credit if you're ready to invest more Dustin's tips to save money on your next rental renovation (huge savings!) Better than Airbnb? Why Dustin ditched his short-term rental and makes phenomenal cash flow with this strategy And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1183 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Justin Donald, who Entrepreneur Magazine has named the Warren buffet of lifestyle investing. He is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, #1 best-selling author and podcast host featured on all the major publications and platforms including USA today, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. He started out cutting his teeth in sales through the knife company Cutco (No pun intended) it opened his eyes to the world of entrepreneurship coming from a blue-collar family where he out earned his parents' salary in a summer and things took off from there. He officially retired for his first time at age 37 and realized sitting back sipping Mai Tai's was not in his DNA and went back to grind mode bigger and better than ever. He has a wide array of experience in multiple asset classes including mobile home parks, private equity, self-storage, industrial and so many others. He used these to build generational wealth on buying assets not, jobs that he has found through the relationships he has made with people he can share business and life with. He is now known worldwide through "The Lifestyle Investor" brand, Book, Podcast and Mastermind teaching us all how to take back your life and live on your terms mirroring his incredible achievement of running an 8-figure business on 15 hours a week! He is a man of family, a man of faith and a wine connoisseur! Check the show links for a special gift from Justin for YOU! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Where should you begin your investor journey? ✅ How the average person can become financially free sooner ✅ How to protect personal relationships if a business deal goes wrong ✅ How to invest like the wealthiest investors ✅ How investors can avoid bad deals and losing money + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Justin! Connect with Justin: Justin Donald on Facebook Justin Donald on Instagram Justin Donald on Threads Justin Donald On LinkedIn Justin Donald on Youtube Justin Donald on Twitter Free Bonuses For Listeners: Free Wealth Course for The A Game Podcast Listeners! Free Strategy Session Connect with The Lifestyle Investor: lifestyleinvestor.com --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
There are dozens of ways to make money in real estate—including some tactics that are currently flying under the radar and quietly making smart investors a ton of money in 2025. The best part? Many of them are easier to implement than you probably think, and in this episode, we'll show you exactly what's working in today's market! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, Ashley and Tony are breaking down four of the top “niche” real estate investments that are paying big in today's tough housing market. Adopting one of these investing strategies could give you a serious edge, so whether you're trying to pin down your strategy or already own a couple of properties, we've got something for you! We'll show you how to stabilize an underperforming property and create consistent monthly cash flow with Section 8 housing, as well as how to maximize your property's rentable square footage (and appraised value) with bedroom and bathroom conversions. We'll even show you how to buy a rental property for much less than the average home in your market! In This Episode We Cover Four “niche” real estate investments that can make you more money in 2025 How to create consistent monthly cash flow using the Section 8 “overhang” strategy The key to buying (or building) cash-flowing rentals for less than the average home How to buy land, improve it, and flip it for a massive profit (step by step) Creative ways to stabilize your underperforming rental properties And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-623 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House hacking is still the easiest way to start investing in real estate—and it's getting even easier. You no longer need to live with roommates, share spaces with tenants, and give up your home to offset your mortgage. Instead, thanks to some new methods, you may not even need to live with or next to a tenant at all. These “house hacking” methods still make you rich, still save you tons of money, and work in 2025. In fact, they're so good, Dave and Henry are doing them right now, even in their 30s and 40s, even with spouses and kids! So what is house hacking? House hacking is when you rent out a portion of the space in or on your property to offset your mortgage cost. This could be renting out one unit in a duplex while you live in the other, or renting out a bedroom in a single-family home. While those are the more “traditional” ways to house hack, there are new tactics that still make you money every month without giving up your personal space. We're talking about renting out garages, extra land, swimming pools, and more. Plus, new house hacking loans allow you to put even less money down on your next property so that you can get in with little money down, have other people pay most of your mortgage, and use the savings to build your passive income streams faster. It's made us wealthy, and thousands of other investors, too. So, when are you going to start house hacking? In This Episode We Cover Why house hacking is the easiest way to get started in real estate in 2025 How to house hack without having roommates (multiple methods) New 5% down loans you can use for single-family AND multifamily rentals Alternatives to renting rooms/units (renting swimming pools, garage space, office space, land, etc.) Why Fall 2025 may be an even easier time to get your first house hack (buyers in control!) Henry's new home that he's personally designed for house hacking (you'll want to live there) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1182 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashely Kehr and Tony J. Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we're covering questions like: A more beginner-friendly BRRRR method for those without six figures Strategies to lower your premiums so your insurance bills stay reasonable The “lazy” method experts use to increase rents Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-622 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the new construction market the golden ticket for real estate investors in 2025? With newly built homes now cheaper than existing ones, thanks to regional pricing differences, builders' incentives, and a desire to move inventory quickly, this could be an unexpected opportunity for savvy investors. In this episode, Dave Meyer explores why new construction is suddenly appealing, how mortgage rates and home prices are shaping this trend, and what investors need to consider when diving into this market. Are you ready to explore the potential in this unique turn of events in the housing market? Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-361 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is how to buy rental properties on a lower salary ($50,000 or less per year) in six steps. If you think you need to be rich to buy rentals, you couldn't be more wrong. In fact, real estate may be the best investment for those who want to go from low income to financial freedom. You can grow your portfolio faster by using loans, get cash flow that can retire you early, and even make hundreds of thousands completely tax-free. We're going to share multiple strategies you can use on a lower income to get your first property for as little as 0% down. Dave is also highlighting three real estate investing strategies that beginners with little money can use to maximize their investment the most. This means you could turn one investment property into multiple, supercharging your investment so you can repeat it and become wealthier faster, regardless of how much you make at work. Listen, you DON'T need to make six-figures to buy your first property. This is how you do it with half of that. In This Episode We Cover How to buy your first rental property while making $50,000 per year or less Lower-income loans and down payment options that require little money down The three best real estate investing strategies to multiply your money so you can reinvest faster The first step you should take today if you're serious about building wealth with real estate Homebuyer grants that offer thousands in assistance available only for lower income limits And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1181 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brittany Arnason bought her first rental property in a small town while making $10/hour as a waitress. She was doing everything herself—working a job by day, renovating houses at night, managing tenants in between, sleeping in her van for a few hours, and repeating. The “freedom” that real estate investing was supposed to give her wasn't there until she stepped back and decided to scale a different way. Now, a decade later, she's a multimillionaire with a completely passive portfolio, making more in one year than most people do in 10. Today, she shares how you can do the same—no matter how busy life feels. You might know Brittany as @investorgirlbritt on Instagram. She's amassed an almost unparalleled following by first showing off her high-ROI DIY renovations and now, her completely passive real estate deals. In this show, she's giving you the steps she took to leave the DIY life and enter into her best version of financial freedom. From how to delegate and focus on high-value tasks to building your team so you don't have to do everything, plus the two investments she's doubling down on this year that make 10x what her single-family rentals do. See Brittany live at BPCON this year and use code “STORAGEWORKSHOP” to get on the list for her exclusive session! In This Episode We Cover How to go from DIY landlord to passive real estate investor (and make more money) Two high-ROI investments Brittany is buying this year that won't be around forever Why you must start outsourcing low-value tasks, and the first steps to start The partnership move that made Brittany wealthier than ever before Tech and tools Brittany uses to manage millions in real estate while traveling the world And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-621 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is a recession really coming, or is this the new normal for the housing market? Dave Meyer and J Scott unpack how post-2008 shifts, record debt and money printing, tariffs, and AI are changing the rules, then connect inflation and the labor market to mortgage rates and interest rates so you can gauge what moves them next. You will get a risk-off playbook for today's deals, including conservative underwriting, assuming flatter rents and higher vacancy, buying at today's rates, and favoring fixed-rate debt, plus why single-family housing prices are usually resilient outside of severe shocks. Their housing market prediction and forecast: expect mostly stable home prices with modest moves while mortgage rates hover near current levels, with bigger swings only if jobs crack hard or inflation reaccelerates. Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-360 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have zero experience in real estate investing (literally no idea where to begin)? This guest proves you could be financially free in ten years or less if you start today. Just a decade ago, Peter Fife was broke, working a dead-end job, and never thought about investment properties. He had such little money that when a book on investing piqued his interest, he would sit in a bookshop reading it, but never buying it. His brother, who had some money but bad credit, asked Peter to use his credit to fund a renovation on a triplex. Both had no idea what they were getting into—essentially a second job after their nine-to-fives, painting, replacing floors, scrubbing walls. The profit from the first deal? Close to a six-figure check, replacing Peter's income. He then did his spin on the BRRRR method—buying, renovating, reinvesting, and repeating—quitting his job with just two properties. Now, less than a decade later, he's financially free with enough passive income to support him and his wife. He took some huge risks, including selling everything he worked for to buy one really run-down property. The gamble worked out, and he's still using the same formula today! You don't need experience to start investing, just follow Peter's framework! In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate when you have no money or experience to start The shadiest lender ever (please don't do what Peter did) Why you must reinvest profits from your first real estate deals How to know it's time to quit your job to go all-in on real estate investing Peter's repeatable BRRRR formula (buy, rehab, REINVEST, repeat) Why Peter sold his best rentals to buy a beat-up multifamily property (and how much it makes now) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1180 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Josiah Grimes, a man behind the scenes playing pivotal roles in Sub2, Squad Up, Gator Method, Astroflipping and Keyglee! He is an entrepreneur, investor and educator who was a former athlete and introvert turned into a spectacular speaker and leader who could barely have enough confidence to order a pizza to interning for Cody Sperber with some bandit signs and some hope found success and confidence and now is in charge of some of the biggest real estate and financial education companies and communities through his company New Reach Education He is on a missoin to unlock financial freedom for millions through practical and actionable education and if that was NOT enough he is also the man behind Movable Type AI making YOU an author in hours or less using todays technology. He is a father, a very fun presenter always a keeps your interest in a conversation, a master mind brother and a former gymnast and most importantly he is our guest today! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Tips for selling your deals faster in a slow market ✅ Why a good training system is important for your business ✅ How to get out of feeling stuck and move toward your goals ✅ A great way to close a deal without spending money ✅ Beginner friendly tactics in the real estate business + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Josiah! Connect with Josiah: Josiah Grimes on Facebook Josiah Grimes on Instagram Josiah Grimes On LinkedIn Josiah Grimes on Youtube Josiah Grimes on Twitter Josiah Grimes on TikTok Connect with Josiah's Companies: Newreacheducation.com movabletype.ai --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
Think you need to buy a dozen rental properties just to break free from your nine-to-five job? Today's guest proves that you might only need a couple. In just two years, he's built a two-property portfolio that brings in serious cash flow and has helped him ditch the corporate grind for good. And in this episode, he'll show you how to do the same! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Dylan Pettijohn was still hustling at his W-2 job, saving every dollar for his first rental property, when an off-market real estate deal fell right in his lap and changed everything. Then, with a triplex and renovation already under his belt, Dylan went even bigger—taking down a 12-unit multifamily property that has allowed him to focus on real estate full-time! The best part? Dylan didn't build his portfolio with a ton of money or experience. In this episode, you'll learn about the power of real estate partnerships when scaling, the perks of having several units under one roof, and how to stay ready for when that next big opportunity comes your way. In This Episode We Cover How Dylan built a 15-unit rental portfolio in just two years The strategy that helps you raise rent without losing great tenants The pros and cons of commercial loans (and how to get one!) How to properly plan your renovation project and keep it on budget Finding real estate deals before they hit the market (pocket listings explained) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-620 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We can definitively say it now: the buyer's market is here. The housing market is cooling down, but the deals are heating up as a “mild” correction slows down hot markets and gives buyers even more power in cold ones. With it comes buying opportunities—ones that real estate investors have been starved of over the past few years. You can negotiate for more, offer less, and lock in a lower mortgage rate than last year. The question is: will this correction turn into a full-blown housing crash? Dave's giving you his honest (and data-backed) opinion in this September 2025 housing market update! Mortgage delinquencies are rising rapidly in one subset of the market, the crash-bro clickbaiters say it's a sign of a coming housing apocalypse—are they finally right about something? One thing is certain: a few housing markets across the US are in danger of slipping into an even more oversupplied market. But, with new data showing that sellers are quitting and walking away, will this reverse the worrying trend? Stick around, we've got your housing market update without the hype. In This Episode We Cover The “mild” housing market correction: what it means and whether it'll become a crash Updated home price predictions and how much prices will rise/fall by the end of the year Signs that you can start confidently bidding under asking price (but by how much?) Why inventory is beginning to reverse (have sellers finally had enough?) Mortgage delinquencies are rising: who's affected and could it lead to foreclosures? What investors should do now to prepare to buy discounted deals (be patient!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1179 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we're covering questions like: Would you rather have one property paid off worth 500k or maybe 600k in 5 leveraged properties? Is House Hacking Still Viable Without Renting by the Room? Which Is Harder: Finding Deals or Getting Financing? Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-619 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fed cut rates for the first time in nine months, yet mortgage rates climbed again, so Dave breaks down why and what happens next for the housing market. He explains that the Fed funds rate mainly moves short-term interest rates, while long-term lending tracks the 10-year Treasury and risk spreads, with inflation risk keeping mortgage rates stubborn. His housing market prediction and forecast: expect mortgage rates to hover in the low to mid sixes through 2025, meaning tight affordability and mostly stable home prices, while commercial real estate could benefit more due to shorter-term debt structures. Takeaways for investors include underwriting deals at today's rates, tracking inflation and labor data, and preparing for steady transaction gains rather than a rapid drop in interest rates or a surge in housing prices. Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-359 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most people think offshore trusts are only for the ultra-wealthy—but that's far from the truth. In this episode, Jack sits down with Blake Harris, one of the nation's leading experts in offshore asset protection, to break down how these strategies really work. From equity stripping on real estate to securing crypto in Switzerland, Blake explains how everyday investors can safeguard their wealth from lawsuits, creditors, and divorce. They also discuss common misconceptions, the flexibility of these trusts, and why protecting your assets is just as important as growing them.
Small multifamily rentals may be the secret to turning average investors into millionaires. These unassuming properties are in the perfect “sweet spot” for scaling a real estate portfolio, helping you reach financial independence faster with more passive income than regular, single-family rentals, but with even fewer expenses. Today, we're giving you the five steps to buy your first small multifamily and why 2025 may be the best time to get in the game. Dave, your host, is financially free right now primarily because of small multifamily rentals. His first rental was a small multifamily, he house-hacked a small multifamily, and over a decade later, this remains his favorite real estate investment—for good reason. Small multifamily properties bring in more rent but leave you with only one roof, one furnace, and one foundation to worry about. You can use the best, lowest down payment debt to get one, and just a few of these properties could make you financially free. So, how do you buy your first multifamily property? We'll break down the five beginner-friendly steps to get there, from picking a market to finding deals, getting a loan, analyzing for cash flow, and closing and managing. This is the small multifamily blueprint that works in 2025 (we're currently using it to invest!). In This Episode We Cover Why small multifamily rentals are in the perfect investing “sweet spot” for 2025 The five simple steps you can take this year to buy a small multifamily rental Why smaller multifamily rentals often outperform larger ones How to get into your first small multifamily for just 3.5% down The best real estate markets for small multifamily investing in 2025 And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1178 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wondered why some people make millions from real estate investing while others barely break even? There are seven things that successful investors do differently, and they could mean the difference between just scraping by and building real, life-changing wealth. What are they? Stay tuned to find out! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, we're unpacking the seven “golden rules” of real estate investing that all rookies must know. There are bumps in the road on every investing journey, but with a little knowledge, you could dodge the most common blunders and fast-track your success. If you follow these rules, your next deal will stay on budget, bring in more cash flow, and get you one step closer to your long-term investing goals! We get into things like budgeting for your full mortgage payment and expenses, planning a value-add rehab project, best practices for screening tenants, and so much more. Whether you're looking to buy your first rental property or stabilize your real estate business, we've got the tips you need to invest smarter and build lasting wealth! In This Episode We Cover The seven “golden rules” of real estate investing every rookie should follow How to properly budget for your full mortgage payment and additional costs Essential systems and software for screening tenants fairly (and legally!) Key contract deadlines you can't afford to miss when buying a rental property How to plan a successful renovation project (and avoid losing money) Local rules and regulations you must know (no matter your investing strategy) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-618 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would it take for you to walk away from your W2 job? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Ackerman, a former HR professional who left his career behind after discovering the power of passive real estate investing. Chad breaks down exactly how he transitioned from corporate life to financial freedom in under four years by liquidating his 401(k), investing in 16 real estate syndications, and building one of the most respected investor communities in the country. We explore why he left a safe and stable career in his late 40s, how he vetted deals and operators, and what led to co-founding Left Field Investors (later acquired by BiggerPockets and rebranded as Passive Pockets). You'll also hear hard-won lessons on risk, diversification, mindset, and why community is one of the greatest assets for real estate investors. Chad now helps busy professionals build confidence as limited partners, and in this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on the real math, mindset, and mechanics of passive investing. If you're sitting on a retirement account and wondering how to make it work harder for you, this episode might change everything. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has mastered the art of raising and deploying private capital. Matt Faircloth is the Founder & CEO of The DeRosa Group and has been a full-time investor for 15 years. Today, he has amassed a portfolio of nearly 2,000 units and raised millions of dollars from passive investors to fund his projects. He's also the author of Raising Private Capital, a best-selling book published by BiggerPockets, which has sold over 50,000 copies. From starting with small BRRRR deals funded by friends' IRAs to scaling into large multifamily and hotel acquisitions, Matt shares how any investor can use other people's money to grow, without losing themselves or their relationships in the process. If you have ever felt stuck because you “don't know any millionaires” or worry about asking people to invest with you, this conversation will change your perspective. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Matt Faircloth and his background [02:35] How Rich Dad, Poor Dad sparked his start in real estate [04:34] After Matt quit his full-time job [05:33] Rebuilding and learning to raise capital [06:51] The misconception of raising money [11:22] The challenge of getting an appraisal [12:40] Using self-directed IRAs and retirement accounts to fund deals [17:12] The best way to educate people about investing [20:37] The right way to combine private money with bank loans [22:10] What Matt looks for in deals today: cash flow first [24:48] Your spouse is... [27:24] Separating work and personal issues [32:53] Educating your kids about finances [35:30] What incentive-based landlording is [37:32] Residents, not tenants; communities, not apartments [41:04] His advice for people who want to leave their jobs [45:52] Clear goals to keep you moving forward [48:30] Connect with Matt Faircloth [50:16] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.derosagroup.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/derosagroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattfaircloth/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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Fed rate drop, refinance rush, and a land price reset: what does it mean for the housing market now. Henry Washington, Kathy, and James explain why refinance applications jumped roughly 30 percent after 30-year mortgage rates slipped near 6.39 percent, how today's ARMs actually work, and why locking a refi now can beat waiting for future interest rates to fall. They outline a practical housing market prediction and forecast, expecting more transactions rather than a surge in home prices or housing prices, plus timing tips for listing into the spring when buyer activity historically rises. You will also get a reality check on the “great wealth transfer” and reverse mortgages, along with a land strategy playbook for a potential price decline, from targeting big-lot houses and infill splits to using seller financing to create equity and cash flow. Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-358 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ashley Hamilton had every card stacked against her in achieving financial freedom. She was a single mother with two children, earning just $20,000 per year working as a waitress, living in Detroit, one of the hardest-hit markets following the Great Financial Crisis. Sixteen years later, she's making $50,000 per month in pure cash flow (and she has the receipts to prove it)! In Detroit, foreclosures were running rampant, houses were being repossessed left and right, but what could she do with almost no disposable income? Thanks to a $6,000 tax refund check, Ashley did what everyone told her not to do—buy a house during the crash. Fortune favors the bold, and Ashley was soon making $7,000 per year in cash flow from a single property. It was time to repeat the system and buy more rentals. With each tax refund, a new property was acquired, and get this—without using a mortgage. Ashley scaled fast thanks to her super-saver mentality, and now makes more passive income in one month than many people do in a year. She's done it all with fewer rental properties, striving to have more cash flow instead of more doors. She's walking through her portfolio, breaking down which properties make the most, and how to scale beyond financial freedom, no matter your starting point. In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate even if you have a low salary and little disposable income Why you don't need a massive real estate portfolio for financial freedom The best piece of advice Ashley gives to new real estate investors The secret to scaling your real estate portfolio that 99% of people will ignore Breaking the generational poverty curse and giving your kids a greater life And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1177 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many rookies get into real estate investing to pursue financial independence, and going from single-family to multifamily investing can be a cheat code for reaching your financial goals even faster. Today's guest had a goal of 50 rental units that she was able to achieve in just four years, and in this episode, she shares how she built her real estate portfolio so quickly! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, Jessie Dillon returns to the show to update us on her recent investments. Last time we spoke, Jessie had just closed on her fifth unit, but she has made huge strides since then—buying 33 units in the last year alone. How did she do it? Stay tuned and you'll learn the keys to her rapid success, from the big pivot that helped her amass units faster to the real estate partnerships that have helped her buy bigger rental properties. Jessie provides a clear roadmap that can take you from square one to achieving your long-term goals—maybe in as little as a few years. The best part? You can do it without a big bank account or any of the typical landlording headaches! In This Episode We Cover How Jessie scaled from zero to 50 rental units in just four years Building your portfolio faster with multifamily real estate investing How to find great real estate deals on the multiple listings service (MLS) in 2025 Must-have systems and processes for your real estate business How to boost your buying power with real estate partnerships And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-617 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Federal Reserve has finally cut rates. Will mortgage rates follow? If you've been waiting to rate lock or refinance, is now the time, or does the market think we have even further to fall? With inflation coming down from past years' peaks and unemployment slowly ticking up, the Fed made the decision everyone was waiting for: cut rates…cautiously. There are still more 2025 rate cuts lined up, but they may not have the effect on mortgage rates that many people think. Many expect mortgage rates could dip into the mid-5% range by late 2025—Dave isn't so sure. Today, we're giving you a full recap of the Fed meeting and their announcement, what current mortgage rates are, and interest rate predictions for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. Plus, Dave shares who should consider rate locking and refinancing right now as mortgage rates have fallen over the past couple of months. If you missed the Fed meeting, don't worry, this episode will get you up to speed! In This Episode We Cover The Fed's recent rate cut announcement and where mortgage rates are today Mortgage interest rate predictions and whether we'll dip into the 5%-range by the end of 2025 Who should rate lock and refinance now, given that rates may go back up (what Dave would do) Future Fed rate cuts and where current Fed members think we'll be in 2026, 2027, and beyond The two scenarios that could lead to us seeing 5% mortgage rates again And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1176 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we're covering questions like: How to access your home's real equity before you hit the one-year mark… What to do when your short-term rental flops and mid-term sounds promising… And how to structure a seller financing deal when you're brand new and the agents want their full cut. Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-616 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of the Investor Fuel Podcast, host Leo Wehdeking speaks with Mike David, a seasoned professional in the real estate and consulting industries. Mike shares insights from his journey, including his experience at Bigger Pockets, his focus on lending compliance, and the challenges of self-employment. He discusses the importance of networking, building relationships, and the strategies he employs to grow his management consulting business. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding one's limits in consulting and the value of empowering clients with knowledge. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Is the labor market finally cracking, and what does that mean for the housing market? Dave Meyer distills the latest BLS and ADP payrolls, JOLTS, and unemployment data, from August's 22,000 nonfarm payroll gain and a 4.3% jobless rate to a 900,000 downward revision and a spike in initial claims, to show a clear cooling trend. He explains why a softer labor market raises the odds of Fed cuts yet inflation keeps pressure on interest rates, so mortgage rates may ease only modestly, boosting transaction volume more than home prices or housing prices. You will hear practical plays for real estate investors, including watching local job numbers, prioritizing tenant retention and collections, and considering refinances if you hold 7 to 8 percent loans, plus how markets like Las Vegas and San Francisco may diverge. Dave's housing market prediction and forecast: a soft but functioning market with cautious upside, where housing prices stabilize and conservative underwriting wins until clearer trends emerge. Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-357 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you buy a rental property now or wait? If you buy now and prices rise, you'll get all the appreciation that comes with it and have the chance to refinance at any point in the future. But waiting to have a larger down payment could get you a better loan and put you in a stronger financial position. You want to get into real estate investing soon, so what should you do? We're answering this question, and more, on this Q&A episode where we field actual investor dilemmas and share what we'd do in these situations. First, the classic buy now or wait debate. Mortgage rates are falling, and so are prices in many areas, and if you've got just enough money to buy your first rental, is now the time to do it? Or, do you wait and save, bringing even more money to the table? Should you renovate a house as a first-time real estate investor? If done right, the benefits could be massive, but veteran house flipper James Dainard says there's only so far into a renovation you should go as a beginner. Plus, do you want 100% financing as a new investor with no experience? We've got some interesting news for you! Finally, the one flipping metric to rule them all—what James uses on every flip to see if it's worth it. See Dave and James live at BPCON2025. Limited tickets are still available! In This Episode We Cover Whether to buy a rental property now or wait until you have more saved up (is it worth it?) Should you buy a move-in-ready rental property or renovate as a beginner? Can new investors really get 100% financing on their first real estate deal? Why James stopped looking at “profit” before deciding on whether a flip is worth it How to get James' personal advice on your next deal (you have to bring him this) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1175 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The One Big Beautiful Bill has passed, and it could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. In this episode, we're breaking down how this powerful piece of legislation could help lower your tax bill and supercharge your returns, whether you're relatively new to real estate investing or actively scaling your portfolio! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we're joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA, who break down the latest tax bill, what it means for rookie investors, and a few of the best tax strategies to implement. We'll cover things like 100% bonus depreciation, cost segregation studies, and the short-term rental loophole. You'll even learn about the extended qualified business income (QBI) deduction that benefits many Americans—including real estate investors! But that's not all. We'll also provide realistic examples of how a rookie can double their write-offs, the “marriage loophole” that helps couples maximize their tax savings, and the biggest (and most expensive) rookie tax mistakes to avoid at all costs! In This Episode We Cover How the One Big Beautiful Bill could more than double your tax savings in 2025 Why 100% bonus depreciation is a game-changer for real estate investors The short-term rental loophole that could help offset your W-2 income by thousands How to use a cost segregation study to accelerate property deductions The “marriage loophole” high earners use to lower their taxable income Tweaking your investing strategy to maximize your tax breaks And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-615 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is this a housing market correction or a crash? Dave Meyer and ICE's Andy Walden unpack the Mortgage Monitor: nominal home prices are up about 1.1% year over year, but real housing prices are negative; sellers are stepping back, inventory gains are cooling, and demand still tracks mortgage rates and interest rates, which points to a soft but functioning housing market. You'll hear the regional story in Denver, Florida, and Texas, why FHA delinquencies are inching up while 2020 to 2021 loans perform well, and how soaring property insurance is squeezing affordability and debt to income ratios. Plus, a housing market prediction/forecast: if mortgage rates land in the low sixes (around 6.25% by year end), expect firmer home prices rather than a COVID era surge. Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-356 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At 30, Sarah King was forced to liquidate all her assets after a messy divorce. She had to start over and rebuild any wealth she had acquired, all while being a single mom to her one-year-old. Now, just five years later, she has 17 rental properties and is on track to retire early as a multimillionaire over a decade before traditional retirement age. She did it all with very little money and creatively found ways to invest without having a huge bank account. And she's done it all while working full-time. After building up a small rental portfolio with her now ex-husband, Sarah already had some of the skillset to invest in real estate. The problem? Those properties were sold to pay for divorce fees, leaving her with little money, but a basic plan. Her next step? Find a duplex, renovate it to increase the equity, rent out one side, and live in the other, and…repeat. She did a house hack BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat)! With proof of concept, Sarah went on to repeat this renovation and refinance process, allowing her to scale, with little money, into a sizable rental property portfolio that will pay for her early retirement. Now, she's got a plan to retire with $6M (yes, you read that right) in assets, and is giving you the framework she's using to get there so that you can repeat it! In This Episode We Cover How to build a rental property portfolio with little money but a need for financial freedom The best first investment property to start building wealth with (you can do it with kids!) Why you do not need to use your own money to invest in real estate (private money 101) Better than long-term rentals? Why Sarah pivoted to this high-cash-flow strategy Buying homes for $200,000 (or less) and still raking in serious rental income And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1174 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Think you need a big bank account or extensive investing knowledge to buy a rental property? Today's guest got started with no money down, and this first real estate deal would open the door to multiple deals and six-figure profits. How did he pull it all off? You're about to find out! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Tony Borman hit it out of the park on his first two deals. After buying his first property with $0 down and selling it for a $50,000 profit only a couple of years later, he then found and fixed a property that gave him a $92,000 tax-free payday. But then he hit a snag in his investing journey—buying a rental that lost money once property taxes spiked and going through not one, not two, but seven different contractors on his very first house flip! Despite the recent hiccups, Tony is investing for the long haul, and in this episode, you'll learn how keeping your W-2 job can help you absorb large losses as you're learning the ropes. Tony also shares about the difficulty of finding (and keeping) great contractors, the biggest mistakes rookies make when analyzing rental properties, and the risks every investor needs to know about before tackling home renovations! In This Episode We Cover Creative ways to buy a rental property with as little as $0 down How to fix and flip properties (while living in them) for a massive tax-free payday The investing strategy that pays your mortgage (and helps you live for free!) The many benefits of keeping your W-2 job while investing in real estate House flipping risks every rookie needs to know about before getting started The costly mistake you can't afford to make when analyzing a rental property And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-614 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a re-release of episode 100 of Filling The Storehouse Podcast with Scott Trench, one of the top-ten most consumed episodes to date. In this episode, we talk with Scott Trench who is the CEO of Bigger Pockets and the author of Set for Life. Scott talks to us about his journey from joining Bigger Pockets when it was just a startup, to becoming its CEO. We also talk about how unlocking human potential through real estate can lead to greater downstream success and how to change the taboo around talking about money!
You've built up (or are about to build) a rental portfolio, but something is telling you it's time to pivot. Maybe you've gone too far into one strategy, like owning eight short-term rentals. Or you're seeing new build-to-rent properties with low prices, low maintenance, and low interest rates, and thinking “hmm…that seems like a good deal.” How do you know when to stay on course with your original plan or pivot to something greater? Which will get you financial freedom faster (and safer)? This is a dilemma that you're probably facing, and if you aren't right now, you will. Garrett Brown is facing this conundrum head-on. He's spent years building a real estate portfolio, but he's deep in the vacation rental realm. He wants a safer, more passive, less time-intensive way to diversify his portfolio, so what should he do? He's got three options: buy a small multifamily rental, buy another short-term rental in a different part of town, or take advantage of new-build properties with price cuts and significant builder concessions. These are options that are probably open to you right now, and we're about to show you which makes the most money, which has the least stress, and which is the best for real estate diversification. In This Episode We Cover Build-to-rent vs. multifamily vs. Airbnb: Which is the best bet in 2025? When to pivot strategies and do something new to diversify your real estate portfolio Red flags when buying a long or short-term rental that could hurt your cash flow Are the high returns of Airbnb worth the added stress/time to manage? The unbeatable benefit of new-build rental properties in 2025 And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1173 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we're covering questions like: Getting a HELOC on a Rental Property with a Mortgage What should you do once you win a property from a tax lien auction How Much Time Do You Actually Spend on Real Estate Investing, and What's a Realistic First-Year Goal? Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-613 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tiny homes, geodomes, and glamping resorts aren't just Instagram-worthy—they're serious cash-flow plays.In this episode, Rich sits down with Garrett Brown—real estate investor, BiggerPockets host, and founder of Cameron Ranch Glamping—to break down the booming world of unique stays. From $129K tiny homes that gross $115K/year to geodomes, RV parks, and boutique hotel conversions, Garrett shares exactly how he's scaling outdoor hospitality into a long-term wealth machine.They cover:How a $129K tiny home pulls $115K/year in revenueThe pros and cons of geodomes, tiny homes, and glamping sitesWhy outdoor amenities like saunas, fire pits, and pickleball courts drive 30–40% more bookingsHow to scale from one unique stay to a full-on commercial resortThe secret to 75%+ direct bookings (and how to escape Airbnb reliance)If you've been curious about the outdoor hospitality wave—or want to own properties people can't stop posting about—this episode is your playbook.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.
The “Slow BRRRR” method. It's less risky, comes with more cash flow, and is easier to pull off than the traditional BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy. A couple of weeks ago, we shared why this was the best rental property investing tactic for 2025, and today, we're walking through the steps so you can do a slow BRRRR this year. There are five steps to doing a Slow BRRRR. From finding the right property to planning a stress-free renovation to eventually refinancing, we'll walk through each step, giving you the exact timeline it may take to get there. Busy job? Have other responsibilities? Need flexibility when investing? Great! This method is what you're looking for, and it's also the strategy Dave is using right now to invest. Plus, we'll walk through an actual Slow BRRRR example to show you that the strategy works, can get you sizable cash flow and equity, and is significantly easier than the traditional BRRRR method. This works even with today's high interest rates, so you don't need to stress about rushing through renovations and refinancing. Ready to take the slow, steady, less stressful path to financial freedom? This is it. In This Episode We Cover The Slow BRRRR method explained and why it's even better than the original How to find the right property for your BRRRR (on-market, no cold calls/letters!) The best loan to use for a Slow BRRRR that keeps your returns safe Using the BiggerPockets BRRRR Calculator to run your numbers easily Why now may be one of the best times to lock in your next BRRRR (buyers have control) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1172 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does flipping houses still work in 2025? Yes! Despite high interest rates, inflated material costs, and the recent shift towards a buyer's market, this is still one of the most profitable investing strategies. Today, we've brought on a pair of seasoned flippers to break down the current market and what rookies need to know ahead of their first or next flip! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, we're joined by expert house flippers Henry Washington and Dominique Gunderson. They share all about the current state of house flipping—what's changed, what could change, and how rookies and experienced investors alike can adapt to a shifting housing market. Whether you're looking to tackle your first or hundredth flip, our experts offer all kinds of insights and timely tips that will make your next flip a successful one. Stay tuned and we'll show you the secrets to finding and funding profitable deals, how smart investors are making the numbers work, and the three things every rookie must do before investing in a new market! In This Episode We Cover How today's top flippers stay profitable (despite high interest rates and inflated costs) How Dominique and Henry have adjusted their investing strategy for 2025 Why conservative deal analysis is crucial during uncertain times Henry's best tips for finding and funding off-market deals in any market Dominique's first three steps when breaking into a new real estate market Why cutting renovation costs could actually backfire on your next flip And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-612 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a fateful encounter with a real estate investor on vacation, Pratik Shah's eyes were opened to the possibilities of real estate investing. Now, just eight years later, he has a rental property portfolio producing $12,000 per month in pure profit. Even better, he accomplished it all while working a 9-to-5 job, buying rental properties on the side, and managing them from afar. No creative financing strategies, no off-market deal hunting, just picking the right properties in the right markets. Pratik's secret to a six-figure passive income stream in under a decade? Move markets when deals no longer make sense. Pratik has switched investing markets three times now, going where the cash flow is and the prices make sense. This has helped him grow his real estate portfolio while other investors complain that prices in their markets are too high. The proof that his repeatable strategy works? An income-replacing amount of cash flow every month that could easily give him the financial freedom many of us dream of. Pratik turned a bad tenant who burned down his house into a huge payday, simple networking into rare real estate deals, and a duplex into a portfolio of just under 20 rental units! In This Episode We Cover How Pratik built a $12,000/month passive income stream while working 9-to-5 When it's time to switch real estate investing markets for better opportunities How Pratik made a six-figure win out of a burned-down house No more rentals? Why Pratik is pausing on rental properties for a different strategy Want more off-market deals? Why you need to go to meetups and connect with investors on the BiggerPockets forums! And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1171 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Trench once felt limited in a corporate job, questioning whether financial freedom before retirement was even possible. Afraid of wasting decades climbing the corporate ladder for incremental raises at the cost of his freedom, he embraced frugality, disciplined saving, and smart investing. By the age of 27, he had achieved financial independence. In this episode, Scott shares his Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) journey and actionable strategies for building wealth early, empowering you to reach financial freedom long before retirement. In this episode, Hala and Scott will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) From Early Career to BiggerPockets CEO (08:47) Scrappy Lessons and Startup Growth Hacks (13:51) Scaling BiggerPockets: Strategy and Growth (19:18) How BiggerPockets Makes Money (26:42) Stepping Down as CEO to Become a Full-Time Creator (30:14) The FIRE Movement and Its Evolving Models (39:47) Frugal Living, Wealth Building, and Saving Hacks (45:51) Smart Real Estate Strategies for Beginners (57:59) Different Paths to Financial Independence Scott Trench is a real estate investor and former CEO of BiggerPockets, the world's largest community for real estate investors. He co-hosts the BiggerPockets Money podcast, sharing insights on personal finance and wealth building. Scott is the bestselling author of Set for Life and a leading voice in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, promoting strategies for financial planning, investment, and early retirement. Sponsored By: Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting Open Phone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting. DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profiting Masterclass - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/profiting BitDefender - Save 30% on your subscription at bitdefender.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Scott's Book, Set For Life: bit.ly/SetforLife Scott's Instagram: instagram.com/scott_trench Scott's Podcast, BiggerPockets Money: bit.ly/BPMP-apple Scott's YouTube, BiggerPockets Money: bit.ly/BPM-YouTube Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Stock Market, Scalability, Risk Management, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast.
Here's where we'd invest in real estate right now. The best markets to buy rental properties are often overlooked, affordable cities with strong rents, reasonable home prices, and robust job growth. These markets could not only appreciate steadily, giving you the long-term wealth you're looking for, but also pocket you some decent cash flow, so you have more passive income to grow your portfolio faster. We've got nine expert-chosen markets lined up, and there's probably more than one with precisely what you're looking for! These are NOT teeny tiny markets with $50,000 home prices in some town you've never heard of. These are real cities, with serious growth potential and millions (if not billions) of dollars being poured into them by local governments. Cities where jobs are growing, populations are rising, and rental demand is strong. If you don't know where to buy your first or next property, this is the episode to help you whittle down your list. By the time you're done listening to this, you'll have at least a few hot real estate markets to start analyzing! In This Episode We Cover The nine best (affordable) real estate markets that we would personally invest in A booming group of “satellite” cities that are already growing very fast The fastest-growing affordable city with a new $3B (yes, billion) investment The Northeast's sweet spot city with high rents and median home prices One Midwest city investors LOVE to buy in…but is it still worth it? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1170 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Financial freedom—no boss bugging you, bills taken care of, vacations easily paid for, and time to do whatever you want. This is the goal of every real estate investor, and the goal Dave and Henry had when they bought their first rental properties. But now, they're financially free, with real estate portfolios that can pay for their lifestyles and seven-figure net worths. Is financial freedom what they thought it would be? No. Dave and Henry could quit. They could vacation for much of the year. They could drive Ferraris. But…they don't. They both continue to work and invest, even while being financially independent. But why? Today, we're talking about why financial freedom is much different than you think, why Dave and Henry decided NOT to live off of their cash flow, and what actual financial freedom looks like (it's not endless beach days). You want financial freedom, but what if the reality of financial freedom is even better than you thought? Today, we're showing you how to get there, how to change your financial freedom goals as you grow, and why getting to financial freedom slower will make you even happier. In This Episode We Cover Paying off properties vs. buying more: which gets you financial freedom faster? The “levels” of financial freedom, and which one you're at right now Financial freedom vs. financial flexibility: the real goal for real estate investors Why spending your rentals' cash flow delays your financial freedom Why you should have some lifestyle creep and upgrade your standards as your wealth grows And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1169 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode could save you tens of thousands, if not millions, in the long run. We get the same questions all the time: Do I need an LLC for rental property investing? Should I start an LLC before buying my first rental? Where is the best state for a real estate LLC? We're not lawyers, so we can't advise on this, but we do know someone who can—Brian T. Bradley, nationally renowned asset protection lawyer. Brian has heard all the “legal advice” from social media—an LLC makes you anonymous, an LLC helps you pay no taxes, and an LLC will completely hide your assets. If you'd prefer to 1. Keep your assets yours and 2. Not spend years in federal prison, this is the episode to watch. Just following any of the above (extremely incorrect) advice could not only risk your rentals, but also put you behind bars. In today's episode, Brian shares a masterclass on asset protection, from which legal entities you need (LLCs, trusts, partnerships), to the biggest myth about where to start an LLC, how much it costs to keep your asset protection strong, and whether you really should buy your first rental without an LLC. Don't know what an LLC even is? You better, and after this episode, you'll be a pro! In This Episode We Cover LLCs explained (limited liability companies) and how they protect your assets The biggest myth about LLCs that will cost many investors in the long run When to upgrade from an LLC to an asset protection trust (you may already be there) How much an LLC costs to create, keep active, and where to start yours Offshore trusts that are virtually untouchable by US courts Own rentals? Do this right now, before you get sued And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1168 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices