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Is it better to buy an existing property with value-add potential or a new construction home in 2026? For years, there was no debate. The ability to buy a property at a discount, add value through renovations, force appreciation, and recycle your money made the BRRRR method a no-brainer for most investors. But in 2026, things are a little different. Builders are sitting on inventory, which means new homes are being sold for less than we've seen in years. Not to mention, builders are giving buyers massive incentives like mortgage rate buydowns, closing credits, and even price reductions—just to get these properties off their books. But are these perks enough to make new construction a better option than the BRRRR strategy? Today, we're going to put them head-to-head and find out. I'm comparing two real estate deals in the exact same market—a new construction home and a value-add property. We'll crunch the numbers and see which strategy actually comes out on top from a cash flow and appreciation perspective. The answer may surprise you. In This Episode We Cover Three scenarios when you might prefer a new build to a fixer-upper A head-to-head comparison of two real estate deals in the same market How to negotiate huge builder incentives when buying a new home How to choose the right investing strategy for you in 2026 The biggest pros and cons of buying a new construction home And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1323. 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
Don't feel ready to buy your first rental property yet? Maybe you just need a better game plan. Today, we're covering three different but common situations rookies find themselves in leading up to that first deal. Whether you need a few actionable first steps or an extra push, we'll show you how to get started as soon as possible! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! This week, we're tackling three questions from rookies who all have the same underlying worry: they don't feel ready to invest in real estate. First up, we'll hear from a college student with one year left to figure out financing, savings, and education before he buys. Someone else is thinking about long-distance investing and building his team, and finally, a listener with some money saved wants to take the next step toward building his real estate portfolio. The catch? He lives in one of the most expensive markets in the country. We're breaking down all the possible solutions, including house hacking strategies, how to think about FHA and conventional financing, why cash reserves matter—even on a primary residence—and the remote management tools that make investing from anywhere possible! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover How to prepare to buy your first rental property (step by step) The software stack that makes remote property management (much) easier Creative ways to start building a rental portfolio in an expensive high-cost market How to invest in real estate from long distance (or even overseas) Why you should always have cash reserves (for each property!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-763. 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
You invested in a real estate syndication, fund, or partnership. Now, the operator is coming to you asking for more cash. Whether expenses went up, income went down, mortgage rates had to be refinanced, or a combination of all three, you're on the line—do you put more cash into the deal with hopes it saves your principal, or do you walk away, take a loss, and try again? This is what we do when the capital calls come our way. A “capital call” is exactly what it sounds like—an operator is calling for more capital to be invested in a deal. But, more often than you'd think, you don't have to say yes. Kathy recently told an operator “no” when they needed another sizable investment. Why? The money wasn't going to the right place, and it wouldn't have saved (or improved) the deal. So how do you know when you should put in more money? Today, we're talking all about capital calls—when to invest, when to walk away, what to ask for, when there's fraud, and the three rules we personally follow before putting another dollar into the deal. More capital calls are coming, and you'd better be prepared before they do. In This Episode We Cover Capital calls explained—when it's to improve a property vs. delay an inevitable loss Three rules Kathy and James follow before putting any money into a capital call When to (sternly) say “no” to an operator who's trying to pocket your extra investment Signs that it is worth it to invest more and your return will be saved (or increased) The four people who must look over the documents with you before you invest and during a capital call And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders On The Market 214 - What to Know About “Capital Calls” As Multifamily Syndications Get “Squeezed” w/Brian Burke and Mauricio Rauld James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab the Book on Syndication Investing, The Hands-Off Investor Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-455. 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
You've saved up some money and are ready to buy your first rental property. Now comes the question: How much do you put down? Do you buy multiple cheaper properties or splurge and put the entire down payment into one bigger, arguably more stable rental? Should you start to scale from the jump or test the real estate investing waters before committing more money? After buying dozens of rental units, Dave and Henry have a clear opinion. We're back with your questions from the BiggerPockets Forums! A real estate rookie is wondering whether they should spend $100K on one down payment or split it up into multiple, cheaper rental properties. Another is planning on putting very little money down on his first house hack, but do the numbers add up in this not-so-stable housing market? If you're ready for your first deal, both of these answers could give you peace of mind. You're about to sell a house flip for some serious profit—can you move that money (tax-free) into rental properties via a 1031 exchange? And if so, is the 1031 exchange worth the headache that comes with the timeline? Finally, a landlord is fed up with their rental and wants to sell. She has two choices: sell for cash and break even, or fix it up and potentially realize a five-figure profit. Would Henry, the renovation expert, make that bet? Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums! In This Episode We Cover How much you should put down on each rental property you buy What a solid first house hack actually looks like (mortgage, rent, etc.) Why we don't factor in rent growth (most of the time) when analyzing rental properties Can you use a 1031 exchange to turn a house flip into a rental portfolio? When to cut your losses on a bad rental vs. fix it up and try to turn a profit And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1322. 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
For years, rookies have heard the same bad news: starter homes are disappearing, and first-time buyers are getting older. But the newest data shows something very different, and we're breaking down how these recent changes can help you buy your first or next rental property in 2026! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Nationally, fewer than four in 10 non-homeowner households can afford a typical starter home. But in some states, things are getting a little easier. We're breaking down where this market opening exists, where the headlines can be misleading, and how to turn a smaller new construction home or an overlooked resale home into a profitable investment property. We're also sharing our own starter home stories, the difference between an affordable home and a “cheap” one, and a five-part screening checklist that will help you separate the two before making an offer. Whether you're looking to buy a house or find a more affordable real estate market to invest in, stay tuned to learn exactly how to spot a smart next deal! In This Episode We Cover What a starter home really looks like in today's market Which real estate markets have the most affordable starter homes for sale The critical difference between an affordable and “cheap” rental property How to take advantage of builder incentives on new construction homes Why "mom and pop" resale homes are some of the best real estate deals in 2026 And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-762. 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
On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ian Slater, founder and partner at Trove Partners, a discreet real estate advisory team specializing in high-net-worth clients in New York, the Hamptons, and worldwide. Ian shares how growing up around his father's construction business shaped his understanding of real estate, even though he never expected to make it his career, and how he eventually built a successful career serving luxury real estate clients in New York. Jonathan and Ian discuss what separates the most successful real estate brokers from everyone else, including the importance of trust, organization, follow-through, relationships, and understanding the lifestyle of high-net-worth clients. Ian explains how he intentionally built his personal brand and network in his 20s by putting himself in the right rooms and developing the ability to connect with sophisticated clients. The conversation also explores Ian's personal real estate investing journey. He and his husband started with a $255,000 multifamily property in Providence, Rhode Island, eventually building a portfolio of roughly 40 apartments across eight buildings. Ian explains how they used renovation, refinancing, appreciation, and time to build equity, and how their strategy evolved from managing multifamily properties to renovating and selling homes and pursuing development opportunities. Jonathan and Ian also examine how the current real estate market differs from the environment that allowed them to get started, including higher interest rates, compressed cap rates, rising property values, and the opportunity cost of investing in real estate versus other assets. They discuss why sophisticated investors need to understand the market they're operating in, why some New York properties still command a premium, and how Ian's investing experience helps him give clients honest advice about whether real estate actually makes sense for their goals. Finally, Jonathan and Ian discuss the future of real estate, AI, wealth building, and the importance of playing the long game. Ian explains why he believes high-level real estate brokerage remains a relationship-driven business that is difficult to replace with technology, why avoiding "commission breath" builds trust, and how he hopes to eventually build a portfolio that produces meaningful cash flow and financial flexibility without necessarily focusing on passing a real estate empire to future generations. In this episode, you will hear: How Ian went from growing up around construction to becoming a luxury real estate advisor Why trust, follow-through, and relationship building are essential to succeeding in high-end real estate How Ian and his husband built a 40-unit Providence real estate portfolio Why market conditions today require investors to think differently than they did a decade ago How to build long-term wealth through real estate while staying flexible enough to adapt as your goals and the market change Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Ian: Website - https://www.trove-partners.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianslater/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-slater-53688124 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ian Slater, founder and partner at Trove Partners, a discreet real estate advisory team specializing in high-net-worth clients in New York, the Hamptons, and worldwide. Ian shares how growing up around his father's construction business shaped his understanding of real estate, even though he never expected to make it his career, and how he eventually built a successful career serving luxury real estate clients in New York. Jonathan and Ian discuss what separates the most successful real estate brokers from everyone else, including the importance of trust, organization, follow-through, relationships, and understanding the lifestyle of high-net-worth clients. Ian explains how he intentionally built his personal brand and network in his 20s by putting himself in the right rooms and developing the ability to connect with sophisticated clients. The conversation also explores Ian's personal real estate investing journey. He and his husband started with a $255,000 multifamily property in Providence, Rhode Island, eventually building a portfolio of roughly 40 apartments across eight buildings. Ian explains how they used renovation, refinancing, appreciation, and time to build equity, and how their strategy evolved from managing multifamily properties to renovating and selling homes and pursuing development opportunities. Jonathan and Ian also examine how the current real estate market differs from the environment that allowed them to get started, including higher interest rates, compressed cap rates, rising property values, and the opportunity cost of investing in real estate versus other assets. They discuss why sophisticated investors need to understand the market they're operating in, why some New York properties still command a premium, and how Ian's investing experience helps him give clients honest advice about whether real estate actually makes sense for their goals. Finally, Jonathan and Ian discuss the future of real estate, AI, wealth building, and the importance of playing the long game. Ian explains why he believes high-level real estate brokerage remains a relationship-driven business that is difficult to replace with technology, why avoiding "commission breath" builds trust, and how he hopes to eventually build a portfolio that produces meaningful cash flow and financial flexibility without necessarily focusing on passing a real estate empire to future generations. In this episode, you will hear: How Ian went from growing up around construction to becoming a luxury real estate advisor Why trust, follow-through, and relationship building are essential to succeeding in high-end real estate How Ian and his husband built a 40-unit Providence real estate portfolio Why market conditions today require investors to think differently than they did a decade ago How to build long-term wealth through real estate while staying flexible enough to adapt as your goals and the market change Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Ian: Website - https://www.trove-partners.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianslater/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-slater-53688124 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
Builders are struggling to survive, let alone sell homes, in 2026. Prices aren't keeping pace, home sales are falling, and nobody can find the labor to build the houses in the first place. With concessions rising, buyers who stayed in the market are getting great deals. With the potential to boomerang back to regional undersupplied housing markets, the deals may very well be worth it. It's a new week, with new headlines that affect anyone buying, selling, or building wealth with real estate. First, we'll touch on the 300,000 vacant lots for sale. With the price of dirt down far below where it was just a few years ago, those with development and building ambitions could stand to profit, but with the entire homebuilding industry struggling, how long will you have to wait? Washington is trying to investigate “private listings” from real estate brokerages, but could they actually be hurting the seller by removing the exclusivity agents are going for? Finally, an update on home sales, prices, and why Kathy is seeing a big uptick in investor buyers for a certain type of rental property. In This Episode We Cover The land sale happening this summer and a sign of just how bad our housing shortage is Builders get squeezed as buyers (and even laborers) refuse to budge The newest threat to “private” home listings that could hurt sales prices The homes that are taking the longest to sell in 2026 and one type of rental property that investors are getting steals on And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Major Homebuilders Have Not Sold Homes This Cheap in Nearly a Decade—Here's How Investors Can Take Advantage Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile PR Newswire: More than 300,000 empty lots for sale could close America's housing shortage by 6% NBC 24: Construction job openings rise as overall job openings soften slightly HousingWire: The off-MLS debate moves to Washington, and agents need a clear script Newsweek: America's New Home Sales Plummet to Weakest Rate in Years Grab Henry's Book, Real Estate Deal Maker Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-454. 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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Three years ago, Andres Martinez was waiting tables. Today, he owns 10 rental properties, manages another four, and has a rental portfolio that brings in over $13,000 in monthly cash flow. He's even been able to quit his job and focus on his rentals full-time. But how did he pull all of this off—and in such little time? Early on, Andres had one goal: maximize the cash flow on every property he bought. This led him to co-living, an investing strategy where you have multiple tenants under the same roof. The cash flow was so strong that he has deployed this strategy across his entire portfolio. But the journey hasn't been easy. In today's episode, Andres shares all the growing pains—from making 200 cold calls a day to find off-market deals to working with shady contractors and navigating difficult tenant disputes. Through it all, his pure hustle and grit have paid off. Whether you're looking for creative ways to scale your real estate portfolio or create enough cash flow to replace your salary, Andres has a blueprint that works—even here in 2026! In This Episode We Cover How Andres went from waiting tables to making $13,000+/month with rentals How to scale your real estate portfolio faster using other people's money (OPM) The biggest myths (and truths) surrounding the co-living strategy The number one thing you must get right when operating a co-living property The real estate markets where the co-living strategy works best And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1321. 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 if the biggest obstacle to building wealth wasn't your income, your time, or even your circumstances, but simply believing it was possible for someone like you? Today's guest made the decision that her past won't be her children's future. Real estate made that choice possible! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Angela Wassom is proof that real estate really can be for anyone that puts their mind to it. While working full-time and raising seven kids, she's built a 20-unit portfolio across four states—starting with a rental she was genuinely afraid to take on. Angela breaks down how she built a team in markets she'd never set foot in, spotted a listing mistake that turned into a five-figure win, and used one financing strategy to fund nearly every deal since! She also shares the story of a lender who finally said yes after everyone else said no, and the tenant placement that brought her whole journey full circle. By the end of this episode, you'll see exactly how much is possible with the time and resources you already have! In This Episode We Cover How growing up in HUD housing shaped Angela's mindset of becoming a landlord Building a remote investing team in markets you'll never set foot in The MLS listing mistake that turned into a $10,000 repair windfall How a HELOC strategy has funded nearly every deal for Angela Why every lender said no to Angela's newest short-term rental, until one didn't (and why it was so worth it!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-761. 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
AI Is Changing Real Estate Sales | Bill Beck explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way real estate professionals generate leads, follow up with prospects, and build more efficient sales teams. Bill Beck shares how AI-powered systems like Rafy can help investors and wholesalers reach deeper into their pipelines, automate conversations, and empower existing salespeople rather than simply replace them. He also discusses why many investors resist AI adoption, how close AI voice technology is to sounding fully human, the importance of systems and company culture, and why entrepreneurs need to avoid shiny object syndrome as technology continues to evolve. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
The BRRRR method is not dead—far from it. In fact, it's still one of my absolute favorite investing strategies today. But in 2026, you need to change how you use it. I'm about to show you a variation of the traditional BRRRR that gives you all the upside and scalability you'd expect from one of these deals, but with far less risk, more time, and greater flexibility. And in this housing market? That's exactly what you need. I'm talking about the “slow” BRRRR. The steps are similar: You still buy a rental property, rehab it, rent it out to tenants, refinance, and repeat the process, but here's where this strategy takes a turn. Rather than targeting a run-down property and maximizing its value, you identify a completely habitable, cash-flowing property that just needs a little TLC. This achieves three things that the average BRRRR doesn't, and it could be the difference between merely buying a decent property and landing a home-run deal. And I'll prove it to you with a real example property. We'll crunch the numbers, compare potential returns, and outline eight steps for putting this strategy into action in 2026! In This Episode We Cover How to execute the “slow” BRRRR strategy in 2026 (step by step) A real example property with real numbers and potential returns How to identify the right kind of rental property for this strategy Three reasons why Dave prefers the “slow” BRRRR to other investing strategies Why you don't need to perform a “perfect” BRRRR for it to be a win And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1320. 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
Feel like your situation doesn't fit the typical real estate investing playbook? Maybe you're low on cash, your circumstances are unusual, or your timeline feels tighter than everyone else's. You're not alone, and today's episode proves it. But thankfully, we've got answers! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We're back with three questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which comes from a rookie who has very little money saved: Can you buy a rental property with just $5,000? We'll share some creative ways to get started with low money down! Next, we'll hear from someone who wants to invest in U.S. real estate from another country, pointing them to the tools and resources they'll need to invest remotely. Finally, is it ever too late to start investing? Maybe you're already eyeing retirement and wondering if rental properties can even fit into your overall strategy. Stick around until the end to find out! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover A decade-long plan for late starters looking to retire with real estate How to turn your primary residence into an entire real estate portfolio Using creative financing (like seller financing) without taking on extra risk Why you need cash reserves with every real estate deal How to build your own real estate team when investing remotely And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-760. 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
JPMorgan Chase, America's largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is gearing up to lend and invest in a huge way. Could this be a sign that those who buy now will be thanking themselves in the years to come? We're getting into the details in today's show. It's another housing market update! First, we're touching on whether or not the market has already peaked in 2026. We still have four full months left in the year, but with home sales falling in July, it could signal that the hot summer is starting to cool. But a surprising type of home is still selling fast—it's not the newly renovated house flip—it's the ugly, outdated home next door. Why? We're explaining in this episode. JPMorgan Chase makes a $750B bet on housing, signaling that America's largest bank is bullish on a certain type of real estate. Finally, the latest inflation rate update—the CPI (consumer price index) stayed in check last month, but is it enough to stop the Federal Reserve from raising rates? In This Episode We Cover Inside JPMorgan Chase's $750B investment into affordable housing The latest inflation rate update and what it could mean for your interest rate Why buyers don't want your renovated home (they want the ugly one next door) A new 2026 home sale prediction and whether or not prices are still rising Two types of homes that are selling fast in 2026 (and why yours might not be) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders JPMorgan Chase's $750B Investment Inflation Update On The Market 436 - The Fed Signals a Reversal in Rates Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Find Real Estate Deals That Work in Today's Market with Henry's Book, Real Estate Deal Maker Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-453. 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
Today, we're showing you exactly how to learn about real estate investing, so you can get your first property faster. There are thousands of videos, podcasts, books, and forums floating around. Where do you even start? The amount of information alone is enough to keep you stuck on the sidelines. Not to mention, there's a lot of bad information out there. In this episode, we're giving you a clear roadmap for getting all the information you need before buying your first rental property. Property management? Finding contractors? Those are tomorrow's problems. To get in the game and buy a good investment now, there are only a few skills you really need to hone. We'll show you exactly what they are and where you can go to learn all about them. These are specific tools for those who are learning the ropes—resources we wish we had access to when we were starting out. Stop trying to learn everything. Learn these things, in this order, and you'll be taking down real estate deals in no time! In This Episode We Cover The best ways to learn about real estate investing (starting from zero) The number one real estate skill every new investor should prioritize Two “buckets” of real estate investing education (and which to pull from) Our favorite real estate books, podcasts, and other tools for getting started The biggest barrier to real estate investing in 2026 (focus on this) What we got right (and wrong) early on in our investing journeys And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1319. 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 best real estate investing advice you'll ever hear is to just get started. But that advice comes with a catch: some rental properties can set you back many years. Today, we're sharing six red flags to watch out for, so you can know if you're actually buying a good real estate deal—not a trap! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Some deals can be incredibly convincing when you run the numbers. They might look profitable. They may have less competition, a lower purchase price, and a story that makes you believe you've found a diamond in the rough. But beneath the surface, these properties come with all kinds of issues and risks. We're breaking down six types of properties we'd steer clear of—from D-class properties that see very little appreciation to properties trapped inside HOA neighborhoods. If you're not careful, these properties can drain your time, eat through your cash reserves, and create unnecessary stress. We're telling you exactly what to watch for, and why, especially if you're a rookie investor! In This Episode We Cover The six “worst” types of rental properties we'd never invest in Why D-class neighborhoods may look tempting but give you little appreciation The HOA red flags that can quietly erode your rental cash flow Why buying a property with only one exit strategy is (very) risky Why investing in flood zones can cause your insurance costs to spiral The dangers of buying a rental property with negative cash flow And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-759. 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
On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Cliff Nonnenmacher, CEO and founder of Franocity, author, and franchise consultant, to explore franchising, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that can create lasting wealth. Cliff shares his unconventional path from collecting golf balls as a kid to investment banking, trading, owning multiple businesses, and eventually becoming deeply involved in franchising. Jonathan and Cliff dive into what makes a franchise a strong investment, why following a proven playbook can be more valuable than trying to reinvent the wheel, and how prospective franchise owners should evaluate their own skills, goals, risk tolerance, and willingness to execute. They also discuss why time freedom is often a bigger motivator than money and how entrepreneurs can build businesses with generational wealth and legacy in mind. The conversation also looks at the impact of AI and automation on the future of business. Cliff explains why entrepreneurs should focus on industries that are further from technological disruption, including businesses requiring hand dexterity, services for an aging population, youth enrichment, the humanization of pets, and the pursuit of health and longevity. Jonathan and Cliff also explore the challenges of generational succession and why so many business owners discover too late that their children have no interest in taking over the family business. They discuss the importance of exit planning, how franchise owners can grow through acquisitions, and why aging mom and pop businesses may represent significant opportunities for entrepreneurs who already have a proven system in place. Ultimately, this episode is about building something that gives you more than an income. Jonathan and Cliff discuss creating time freedom, following proven systems, adapting to disruption, planning for succession, and making sure the life's work you build can actually become an asset that someone else wants to buy. In this episode, you will hear: How Cliff went from childhood entrepreneurship to franchising Why time freedom is often more important than financial freedom What makes someone a strong candidate for franchise ownership How AI and automation could reshape traditional businesses Why business owners need to plan their exit before they are ready to leave Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Cliff: Website - https://franocity.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Franocity Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/franocity LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/cliffnonnenmacher X - http://x.com/franocity Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
This is a game changer for real estate investing. In minutes (or even seconds), you can find every motivated seller in your area, see how desperate they are to sell, and even find new markets with discounted real estate deals. This used to take hours, even days, before—now you can do it in minutes. We can't really even believe that this is so easy. Today, Dave is walking through the new “Motivated Sellers Index,” a tool that helps real estate investors find motivated sellers and discounted real estate deals across the United States. It ranks motivation based on three factors: 1. Days on market, 2. Price cut frequency, and 3. Price cut magnitude, to see which sellers are the most willing to give you a deal on their property. Dave demos it live, showing which markets are the most and least motivated in the country, and how to use the tool whether you're buying or selling. Plus, how you can pinpoint the fire sale rentals in your market—wherever you are! In This Episode We Cover The easiest way to find motivated sellers in 2026 (no off-market experience needed) US housing markets where sellers are the most motivated to sell their homes How to uncover all of the “fire sale” rentals in your area (and get them at big discounts) Markets where sellers can ask for the most from buyers How to use this new tool to pick a market, identify properties to buy, and make a killer offer And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise *Motivated Seller Index:* Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Find and Finance Better Deals with Real Estate Deal Maker Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-452. 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
People say it's just too hard to find real estate deals in 2026, but today's guest is proving them all wrong. He's already bought four rental properties that make over $6,000 in monthly cash flow, and he's been investing in real estate for just eight months. Joe Crocker is eager to trade his 70-hour workweek for financial freedom, and he's on track to replace his W-2 income with rental cash flow in the next two years. He's not finding these properties by building lists, cold calling, or sending mailers. These are regular deals right off the MLS. He buys one, adds some value, pulls his money out, and buys the next one. It's a simple investing strategy that anyone can use, yet most people don't. Meanwhile, Joe has already completed multiple deals this year and is well on his way to building a cash-flowing rental portfolio that gives him the money, time, and freedom he's always wanted. Follow his model, and there's no reason why you can't, too! In This Episode We Cover The exact strategy Joe's using to replace his income with rental cash flow Scaling to four rental properties in just eight months while working his W-2 job The simple property tax strategy that can instantly boost your cash flow How to find overlooked, undervalued real estate deals in 2026 (on the MLS!) Why you should go into every real estate deal with at least two exit strategies And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1318. 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 first real estate deal is often the hardest. Like many rookie investors, today's guest had always wanted to invest in real estate but didn't have a ton of money to buy an investment property. But by getting creative, DIY'ing renovations, and forming strategic partnerships, he's been able to not only get in the game but also snowball to 13 deals! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jake McVey spent years absorbing everything he could about real estate investing while working in an entirely different industry, but never quite pulling the trigger. At 23, that all changed. He used the “long-term BRRRR” method to turn his primary residence into his first rental property, and six years later, he and his dad have completed roughly a dozen house flips together! In this episode, Jake breaks down how a HELOC (home equity line of credit) got their real estate investing partnership off the ground, a renovation project so strange that it made them rethink the due diligence process, and the day a finished flip nearly fell apart during an open house. Whether you're looking to string a few flips together or improve at renovations, Jake's lessons on “conservative” deal analysis, creative finance, and managing contractors could help you on your very next deal! In This Episode We Cover How Jake and his dad have completed 13 real estate deals in just six years Making a $50,000 profit on one flip, even after his rehab budget doubled How to turn your primary residence into a long-term BRRRR Using a HELOC (home equity line of credit) to help fund your real estate deals Why you should always get an inspection before doing renovations The pros and cons of forming a real estate partnership with family Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-758. 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 hosts pick their next STR on a gut feeling, a beachfront view or a cozy cabin. Garrett Brown from BiggerPockets took a different approach… He built a data comparison today across 5 property archetypes, scoring cash flow, appreciation, and long-term risk. In this episode, we break down which property type won, and why management matters more than location: The property type most investors overlook actually scored highest on cash flow. Why lakefront properties deliver strong appreciation but almost no day-1 cash flow? The 1 management decision worth $18,000 a year on the same property. Why the highest-ceiling property type also carries the widest range of outcomes. The property type that scored lowest despite the strongest nightly rates. If this episode helped, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone weighing their next short-term rental purchase. We'll catch you again real soon. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/
Want to rent out your house? This is how to do it right: get the best tenants and the highest rent. For most Americans, renting out their previous primary residence will be their first experience in real estate investing. Thankfully, renting out your house like a professional is not hard; you just have to follow a few key steps that inexperienced investors will completely skip over. Today, Dave is sharing his step-by-step guide to renting out your home, even if you have no experience, even if you're self-managing. From estimating how much to charge for rent to listing your property, screening tenants, collecting security deposits, and keeping the cash flow coming, anyone can be a good landlord if they put in the effort. When done right, renting out your home can give you another stream of income, tens or even hundreds of thousands in equity over the long term, and experience in real estate investing. You've got the house; this is how you rent it out. In This Episode We Cover How to know whether you should rent out your house in the first place (or sell it) Estimating what to charge for rent (and the most accurate way to do it) Should you hire a property manager or self-manage your rental? Landlord insurance 101: Why you must switch before your tenant moves in How to screen tenants legally (and fairly) to get the best ones in your property Traps to avoid at all costs when renting out your home (Dave's $5,000 mistake) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1317. 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
You're ready to start investing in real estate, but the next step can look very different depending on your situation. Every rookie's story is unique, and today, we're sharing our best advice for three different scenarios so you can get in the game—no matter your starting point! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today's questions come straight from the BiggerPockets Forums, and they're all about slowing down just enough to make the first move the right move. One investor wants to know if house hacking is realistic in an expensive market. Another rookie wants to know the best way to invest a large sum of money so it can replace their W-2 income. Finally, a rookie has a seller financing deal in place but is still short and needs to provide proof of funds on a very tight deadline. We'll not only show them how to structure their creative financing but also offer an alternative option they're probably overlooking! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover How to structure a creative financing deal on a tight timeline Different investing strategies you can use to replace your W-2 income How to make house hacking work (even in an expensive market) The first step every rookie should take before building their buy box What “proof of funds” actually means and how to get it fast And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-757. 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
National rent prices are down year-over-year, but that's not telling the whole story. Different properties in different markets are seeing an opposite reality. Some markets are seeing 3%-5% rent increases, while others are seeing that flipped negative. There are definitive reasons why some markets are growing while others are slowing and outright declining. Today, Dave is going to show you how to forecast rents in your own market, no matter where you invest. We're getting into all the latest data: single-family vs. multifamily rents, real estate markets seeing the most (and least) growth, what happens when renters can't pay more than they're at, and the factors giving real estate investors the biggest tailwinds. We could have a year (or longer) without rent growth for certain asset classes and markets, but what happens when the supply is finally absorbed and the deficit returns? Dave is going to show you how and where to get this data so you can be prepared for what's about to come, and hopefully not sell a deal that could be struggling now but seriously performing in a few years. In This Episode We Cover Dave's 2026-2027 rent forecast and where rents could grow or continue declining The two factors that will decide rent prices more than anything else in the market How to forecast rent growth in your own market using public data Markets Dave would bet on for future rent growth (and affordability for renters) Single-family vs. multifamily rents and the stark difference between these two asset classes And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Property Manager Finder Rent Prices Are Down Nationwide—Here's How Investors Can Protect Their Cash Flow in a “Renter-Friendly” Era Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Latest Apartment List National Rent Report CoreLogic National Rent Growth Report Grab Dave's Book, Real Estate by the Numbers Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-451. 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 “regular” rental property you're thinking of buying? It may not look like anything special here in 2026, but it could be worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars more down the road—IF it has any of the high-upside qualities we're about to show you. For the last 18 months, I've said that this is real estate investing's era of “upside.” The “easy” real estate deals you could buy in 2015-2022 are long gone, and what we're left with are a lot of seemingly unspectacular properties—but ones with hidden upside that is just waiting to be unearthed. A property with one of these qualities is unlikely to make you rich on its own. You've still got to focus on buying high-quality assets at good prices today. But if your property has two, three, or more of these “upside” opportunities, its value could skyrocket five, 10, or 20 years from now. This isn't just about market-driven appreciation. These are 10 distinct advantages that aren't on most buyers' minds when they're looking for a simple deal that will cash flow, but thinking about them now could pay massive dividends in the future. In This Episode We Cover The 10 upside plays that can turn a “good” property into an all-time deal Value-add opportunities that can add hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity The huge advantages of owner-occupied strategies (not just better financing) How to identify properties that have zoning upside or lie in the path of progress Henry's “free” land upside play that most real estate investors take for granted And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1316. 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
You've probably heard that you need a 20% down payment to buy a rental property. But for the average rookie, that's just not a viable way to build a real estate portfolio. Thankfully, you don't need 20%, 15%, or even 10% in many cases. Today, we're sharing five ways rookies can work around this by putting just 5% down or less! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today we're sharing five legitimate ways to take down your first or next rental with very little money of your own money. And no, these aren't gimmicks or loopholes. These are real rental property financing strategies that investors are using right now to buy real estate with significantly less money out of pocket. A couple of these strategies give you a place to live while tenants pay your mortgage. Other creative financing methods allow you to bring as little as zero to the table. There's even a financing option most rookies have never heard of that actually lets you inherit someone else's low mortgage rate! Stay tuned as we walk through the pros, the cons, and exactly who each low-money-down strategy is for! In This Episode We Cover Five ways to fund your next real estate deal with 5% down (or less!) Why the "20% down" rule keeps rookies stuck on the sidelines How to “live for free” while your tenants pay your mortgage Strategic ways to structure a real estate investing partnership How to get sellers to say “yes” to financing your next deal A little-known way to take over someone else's low mortgage rate And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-756. 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
How Passive Investing Buys Back Your Time | Tom St. John explores how real estate investors can build wealth without sacrificing the time and freedom they originally started investing for. In this episode of the Real Estate Masters Podcast, Tom shares how growing to more than 100 units eventually left him with less control over his life, why becoming a father changed his definition of success, and how passive real estate investing helped him shift toward reliable income and financial freedom. He also explains how he vets operators, balances private credit with multifamily investments, avoids overconcentration, and why investors should consider building income first before aggressively chasing growth. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Cheryl Scheidell, a reverse mortgage specialist with Barrett Financial Group, for an in-depth conversation about one of the most misunderstood financial tools available to homeowners. Cheryl explains how reverse mortgages have evolved over the years, who they are designed to help, and why they can play an important role in retirement planning, wealth preservation, and helping seniors age in place with greater financial security. Jonathan and Cheryl break down exactly how reverse mortgages work, separating common misconceptions from reality. Cheryl explains why borrowers are no longer required to make monthly mortgage payments, how equity is accessed responsibly, and why modern safeguards, including HUD counseling, have made today's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program much different from the products that earned a negative reputation years ago. They also discuss how reverse mortgages can be used to purchase homes, refinance existing loans, or even preserve low-interest first mortgages through second-position products. The conversation also explores the importance of family communication around financial planning. Jonathan and Cheryl discuss why adult children should be included in these conversations, how reverse mortgages can reduce the financial burden on families caring for aging parents, and why proactive estate planning often prevents unnecessary conflict later. They also explain how reverse mortgages can help pay for home modifications, in-home care, assisted living expenses, or simply allow retirees to enjoy the wealth they have spent decades building. Ultimately, this episode highlights the value of education over assumptions. Rather than viewing reverse mortgages as a last resort, Jonathan and Cheryl encourage listeners to understand them as one potential financial planning tool that, when used appropriately, can improve cash flow, preserve retirement assets, and create greater peace of mind for both homeowners and their families. In this episode, you will hear: How reverse mortgages work and why today's programs differ from outdated perceptions Why reverse mortgages can improve cash flow while allowing seniors to remain in their homes How reverse mortgages can help fund home modifications, healthcare, and retirement expenses Why involving adult children in financial planning conversations benefits the entire family How Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) include consumer protections and required counseling Why reverse mortgages can serve as a valuable wealth preservation and retirement planning tool when used appropriately Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Cheryl: Website - reversemortgageandbeyond.com YouTube - @reversemortgageandbeyond Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReverseMortgageLoanOfficer/ Instagram - reversemortgageandbeyond LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/cherylscheidell Email - cheryls@barrettfinancial.com Cell - (480) 817-4324 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
Scott Trench went from employee number three at BiggerPockets to CEO, while building a rental portfolio and working toward financial independence. Now, he's stepped away from the CEO role and is living the freedom he spent years building. Scott joins Kathy Fettke to talk about house hacking, real estate investing, financial independence, and what life looks like after you've built enough wealth to buy back your time. Get your free PDF at www.Realwealth.com/Moneymindesetbooks.com. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.
Most investors understand that real estate is local. While the national headlines usually tell one story, regional and local data often tell a very different one. This week's headlines only reinforce this idea. On a national level, asking prices are declining at the fastest pace in nearly a decade, inviting many buyers to participate in the summer housing market despite ongoing affordability challenges. But at the local level, buyers and sellers are responding in very different ways depending on the market. Some real estate markets remain at a standstill, with muted demand and very little activity, while others are poised to benefit from new job growth and other economic tailwinds. Finally, we'll take a closer look at one of the best-performing but still overlooked asset classes. Demand is ramping up, and yet there is a massive supply shortage for this type of residential real estate. Could we be on the verge of the next self-storage-like boom, and if so, are real estate investors even ready to fill the gap? In This Episode We Cover Why housing market activity is starting to tick up this summer The “cash crunch” affecting home affordability and rent growth How to properly price your house flips and avoid long days on market The rental markets poised to benefit from new small business growth The high-performing asset class facing a massive supply shortage And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area 6 Signs You Need to Lower Your Asking Price Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Realtor.com: After Years of Waiting, Buyers Are Getting Their Summer Realtor.com: The Housing Cash Crunch That Has Everyone Pointing Fingers GoDaddy: GoDaddy Reveals 2026 Most Entrepreneurial Cities; Zillow Spotlights the Real Estate Trends Fueling Their Growth Lument: Steady Growth Accelerates: 2026 Seniors Housing and Healthcare Market Outlook Buy Dave's Book, Start with Strategy Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-450. 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
Rob Bergeron writes a free newsletter at five in the morning, five days a week, and has for years. One Saturday he sent it out saying he saw something happening between data and energy and wanted in. A reader named Mark, who had never once replied in five years, wrote back. That email became a data center company that has since shrunk the standard footprint by 92 percent. That is the whole method. Rob publishes in public, constantly and for free, and lets the right people find him. Rob calls himself the tilapia of realtors. He owns Winner Realty in Louisville, runs OffMarket.deals nationally, writes The Morning Bergeron five days a week, and is building what he hopes becomes the institutional standard for data centers. On paper that is four unrelated businesses. In practice it is one move, repeated. The wholesalers in Louisville were all convinced they were competing for the same buyers. Rob ran comps for them for years and never once took a deal off them. When he finally asked for their buyer lists, they handed them over. He merged those lists with his own, charged two thousand dollars only when he brought the buyer, and made forty two thousand in year one. That business is now OffMarket.deals. He posted on the BiggerPockets subreddit because nobody else was posting there. That produced David Greene. He sent one newsletter into the void about data and energy. That produced a partner, a connection to HKS, and a design that shrinks data center footprints by 92 percent, runs closed loop on 40 gallons of water a year, uses submerged cooling so it makes no noise, and routes its waste heat to farms. And he sends unsolicited letters of intent to listed properties and for-sale-by-owners on behalf of his clients' buy boxes. Direct mail hits at 1.1 percent and costs money. Rob hits at 2.1 percent and spends nothing. His frame for all of it: we are in the NIL era of real estate, where everyone has to earn everyone's business. Nobody is owed a repeat client. Rob also gives one percent of Winner Realty's net profits to Hand in Hand, which builds houses in Belize for about ten thousand dollars each. His stated legacy goal is one house every month, forever. Find Rob: The Morning Bergeron newsletter, and OffMarket.deals for assignable contracts and the buyers list. This week's book: The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501147765?tag=clarkstholdin-20 Chapters 00:00 The NIL era of real estate 00:33 Welcome to Real Estate Underground 01:45 Meet Rob Bergeron, the tilapia of realtors 03:00 Why investor clients are worth the reputation they have 03:30 Louisville: slow to rise, slow to fall 05:00 Where Rob is looking now: energy, water, land, agriculture 06:00 Bloom Energy, small modular nuclear, and a Q1 2027 timeline 07:00 Three Mile Island, and the cousin who built the cleanup robots 08:15 One Saturday email into the void 09:30 The Louisville Network becomes OffMarket.deals 10:45 Uniting the tribes: competing wholesalers, one buyers list 11:00 HKS, SoFi Stadium, and a data center division three months old 12:00 Shrinking the footprint by 92% 12:45 The good neighbor data center 13:45 Why retrofits beat new builds 14:15 Waste heat, farmers, and who is actually getting squeezed 15:45 Let the average person own the residuals, not BlackRock 16:30 Shooting your shot 16:45 How posting on a subreddit produced David Greene 18:00 Louisville as a real estate brain trust 19:00 What the next three years look like 20:30 3D printing, automation, and what is actually viable 21:15 The unsolicited LOI play: 2.1% hit rate, no money spent 22:45 The NIL era: everyone earns everyone's business 23:30 Winner Realty and giving agents more than one trick 23:45 Rob's Brain 24:15 Winner Services: lending, oil and gas, water treatment, data center land 25:15 Three or four things a day 25:45 Hand in Hand, and the house that changed the math 26:45 Two grand versus $1,900 a year 27:00 One house a month, forever 28:15 The Power of Moments 29:30 Water balloons, a record, and sending Panera anonymously 30:00 Why wholesaling is the lowest barrier in the business 31:30 The deal he would take back: a partner with no money in it 32:45 What he should have built on the front end 33:30 Less chips, more steak: how Rob reads 35:00 The highlights someone finds after he is gone 35:30 How Rob defines success 36:15 An ADD brain, AI, and making it linear 38:00 Obsidian, and Ed's own workaround 39:15 Music, sun, and saying weird things in public 40:00 Where to find Rob Elevista - Speed as a Service™Elevista Connect is the first AI-powered lead conversion system built for real estate investors.
In just 11 years, Aaron Murphy has replaced his and his wife's income with repeatable, long-term rental properties. No complicated strategy. No huge windfall of cash. He made serious mistakes on his first true investment property, but quickly developed a “foolproof” system that allowed him to scale to an impressive real estate portfolio and gave him a sustainable exit path out of his W-2 job. After getting tired of the “do this or don't get paid” mentality at his job, Aaron realized he needed another source of income. Stocks required too much upfront cash, homes in his city were too expensive, but what if he looked outside the city? He bought his first property with around $12,000 down, saved up more money, repeated it, made mistakes, succeeded, failed, and did it again, until he had a process that built wealth on repeat. Now, Aaron has an entire rental portfolio to rely on for income as he takes this interview from Portugal as part of a one-year trip around the world. It's only possible because he took the first step—buying just one property. In This Episode We Cover Aaron's repeatable BRRRR method that helped him scale to 75 rental units The biggest mistakes you can avoid on your first rental property (Aaron learned the hard way) One thing you always account for when analyzing a rental property (or it'll cost you thousands) Want a mentor? The “foolproof” system to finding the best ones in your area The secret to getting low offers accepted that's so simple, most investors skip over it And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1315. 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
Chris and Ksenia Kim had always wanted to own rental properties, but planning for a family and reaching a breaking point with work travel got them to finally take action. They started with a simple property that fell within their budget, but within a few months, it had turned into something much more: the catalyst for quitting their full-time jobs! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Chris and Ksenia were new parents with demanding careers and a goal that felt many years away. But just four years later, they've both left their W-2 jobs and now run 17 short-term rentals together. How did they do it? In this episode, they share how buying one small property and “accidentally” pivoting to Airbnb spawned an entire real estate portfolio. You'll hear how they quadrupled their cash flow on one property, used their home equity to fund additional properties, and pinned down the right real estate market and investing strategy for their long-term goals! If you're struggling to take that first step into real estate investing or are unsure how to scale, Chris and Ksenia's story is filled with lessons (and answers) to help you through! In This Episode We Cover The “repeatable” rental strategy that helped this couple leave their W-2 jobs Going from zero to nine rental properties (and counting) in just four years The “accidental” pivot that helped Chris and Ksenia build an entire rental portfolio How to multiply your cash flow on the same rental property Funding your next rental property using your existing home equity And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-755. 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 Industrial Investing Strategy Nobody Talks About | Irwin Boris reveals why industrial real estate has become one of the most overlooked opportunities for long-term investors. In this episode of the Real Estate Masters Podcast, Irwin Boris shares lessons from over 30 years in commercial real estate, explaining why he transitioned away from multifamily, how triple-net industrial properties create more predictable cash flow, and the biggest mistakes investors make when evaluating deals. He also discusses due diligence, sponsor selection, market trends, and what separates successful real estate investors from everyone else. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
In just a decade, you can replace your income with rentals. If you can save up just one down payment for a rental property, you can use the strategy I'm about to share and repeat it until you build an income-replacing investment property portfolio, without needing a new down payment every time you buy. Today, I'm walking through one of the most powerful investing strategies that is so simple most investors ignore it. I'll also prove that you do not need 20 rental properties to comfortably replace your income—you only need seven. This strategy is a more 2026-friendly version of the famous BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) method. It's relatively low risk, doesn't require you to do some huge, complicated renovation, and allows you to turn one rental property down payment into an entire real estate portfolio. I'll walk through the numbers using a real property for sale, and then extrapolate to prove that a small, powerful rental portfolio can replace your income. Remember, less is often more with rentals, and you may only need seven rental properties to retire. In This Episode We Cover The four steps to go from one down payment to a cash-flowing rental property portfolio How to replace your income (inflation-adjusted) in just a decade with fewer rentals than you think The BRRRR strategy explained and the 2026 twist for beginners (no big renovations) Using the BiggerPockets Calculators to project cash flow before you buy or refinance How anyone, whether they're making $80K or $120K a year, can replace their income And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1314. 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
Once you've decided you want to invest in real estate, the questions only get harder. How do you choose a real estate market? How much will repairs really cost? Should you turn the house you already own into a rental property? We've all been there! Stay tuned and we'll steer you in the right direction! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today's questions come straight from the BiggerPockets Forums. First, an investor has a down payment for a house hack but doesn't know where to buy. This is a common rookie struggle, but we'll show you how to find the right neighborhood! Next, we'll share some of the best (and most accurate) ways to estimate rehab costs so your next renovation project stays on budget. Finally, maybe you're wondering what to do with your primary residence. Should you leverage your home equity? Should you convert your home into a rental? What about selling it to put a larger amount down? We'll help you make sense of all your options! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover How to handpick the right real estate market for you Why you should pin down your investing strategy before your market A simple three-step system for estimating repair costs on any property How to find great contractors in your area (before you need them!) What to know before converting your primary residence into a rental property How to use your home equity to fund 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-754 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
Vacation rental markets were some of the biggest winners of the housing boom several years ago. But where are those real estate markets today? New data suggests that many of the operators who chased cash flow in the Airbnb gold rush are now looking to cut their short-term rentals loose. As it turns out, running a profitable Airbnb is much harder than it looks. So, does that make this the perfect time to buy? Our resident short-term rental expert, Garrett Brown, joins the show to break down exactly what's happening and why it could be worth making a few “disrespectful” offers on these types of properties in 2026. Sellers are highly motivated, and more properties are hitting the market, but investors must be able to distinguish the “good” rental properties from the homes that should never have been vacation rentals in the first place. We'll get into market analysis, the amenities that actually drive bookings, and why the next wave of successful short-term rental investors will win with hospitality—not hype. In This Episode We Cover The exact type of operator being squeezed out of vacation rental markets The two types of short-term rentals that are still wildly profitable in 2026 Why there are so many motivated sellers in the short-term rental space right now Garrett's favorite short-term rental markets to target in 2026 The number one thing you must do when entering a new Airbnb market And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Investing in Short-Term Rentals: A Beginner's Guide & How to Get Started Garrett's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Watch Garrett on BiggerStays! Parcl: Trouble in Paradise: America's Vacation-Home Sellers Are the Most Motivated in Housing AirDNA BNBCalc Buy the Book, Smarter Short-Term Rentals Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-449. 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
Real estate investing is a team sport. You can buy great rental properties in great neighborhoods and still fail—all because you don't have the right people around you. Today, we're showing you exactly how to build your real estate investing team from scratch. This is important for any investor, whether you're buying in your own backyard or out-of-state, but it's even more crucial when building a rental portfolio from hundreds or thousands of miles away. Every successful real estate business has at least four key players: an investor-friendly agent, a lender, a good contractor, and a property manager. And the truth is some of these people are much harder to find (and keep) than others. We'll walk you through each role, their key responsibilities, and the exact steps for finding and vetting them. But there's also a “secret” fifth member every investor should have in their corner. They'll not only help you avoid silly mistakes but also make finding real estate deals, scaling your real estate portfolio, and achieving your investing goals that much easier! In This Episode We Cover The “core four” people every real estate investor needs on their team The secret (but crucial) fifth player you should have in your corner Three ways to find an investor-friendly agent in your market What to prioritize when vetting potential team members How to find great contractors (and keep them on board!) Why a high-quality property management company is so difficult to find And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1313. 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
There's a rental property out there with your name on it—the “sweet spot” property every rookie investor wants. It's the kind of deal that can give you cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits and become the launching pad for your entire portfolio. In this episode, we'll show you what these properties are and where to find them! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we're breaking down why buying a small multifamily property is often the easiest and lowest-risk way for a rookie to get started. We'll walk you through the "stack” method that could help you scale from zero to nine units in just a few years, and we'll even compare real numbers from a duplex and a single-family home on the same street. But that's not all. Stick around until the end, as we reveal some of the markets where these deals are penciling out right now. If you've been looking for a beginner-friendly way to start building wealth with real estate, this episode is the playbook you need! In This Episode We Cover Why small multifamily is often the best way to get started in real estate A side-by-side comparison of small multifamily and single-family rentals (with numbers!) How to self-manage tenants (or guests) without it taking over your life The "stack” method that could help you scale from zero to nine units in three years How to research and pick a small multifamily market (as a complete beginner) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-753. 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
Why Smart Investors Are Buying Now | Brian Sutton dives into why today's market may offer some of the best real estate opportunities in years. In this episode of the Real Estate Masters Podcast, Brian Sutton shares his perspective on commercial real estate, distressed assets, market cycles, and why experienced investors are positioning themselves while others remain on the sidelines. He also discusses capital raising, evaluating deals, avoiding costly mistakes, and the mindset required to build long-term wealth in uncertain markets. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
The Real Estate Niche No One Talks About | Jim Boad dives into how Jim is using single family homes as sober living properties and why this overlooked model has become such a powerful real estate strategy. In this conversation, he shares how he got started in real estate after leaving the army, why COVID pushed him to pivot away from traditional rentals, how sober living homes actually work, where the funding comes from, the biggest mistakes operators make, and why relationships with treatment centers and case managers matter more than marketing to the end user. It is a practical breakdown of a unique niche that combines cash flow, impact, and a completely different approach to single family investing. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
How Rich People Invest | Shannon Robnett breaks down how high-income professionals, business owners, and experienced investors can use real estate to build wealth, reduce taxes, and create long-term cash flow. In this episode, Shannon shares how he got started in real estate, the three types of investors he works with, why tax strategy matters just as much as returns, how to properly evaluate a syndicator, what he looks for in strong markets, and the biggest mistakes investors make when choosing deals or partners. It is a practical conversation for anyone looking to invest smarter, protect more of what they earn, and understand how experienced operators think. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
Nathan Nicholson was the top salesperson at his company but had very little to show for it. His retirement fund? It wasn't doing anything for him today, so he did something most would call “crazy”: he cashed it out. And it was the best move he could've made, as it's helped him buy 23 rental properties and generate well over $100,000 a year in true cash flow! Nathan's using an investing strategy that any investor can copy: buy small (and affordable) properties, fix them up, and rent them out. It's simple, it's boring, and it's exactly how he's making six figures in annual cash flow. But there's another wrinkle to Nathan's story: he only lives on his W-2 income, which means 100% of his rental cash flow gets reinvested back into his business. Now, he's focused on optimizing his properties for even more cash flow, and in this episode, he shares the four levers he's pulling to do just that. Whether you're looking to scale your real estate portfolio or stabilize the properties you already own, Nathan's slow, patient, conservative approach to real estate investing is a winning formula in 2026! In This Episode We Cover Why Nathan won't retire (yet), despite reaching financial freedom The repeatable strategy Nathan used to scale to 23 rental properties Four ways to increase cash flow across your rental portfolio (without more units!) The “new one-percent rule” to use when analyzing rental properties When to start paying off your mortgages versus buying more properties And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1312. 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
You know what's best for you—that's the advice today's guest offers, and it's the exact mindset that took him from house hacking on a teacher's salary in his mid-20s to quitting his job with a four-property portfolio at 30. If you're still stuck answering to someone else, today's guest will show you that you don't have to! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jake Handler took a bet on himself, from buying his first property on a teacher's salary to building a four-property portfolio and walking away from the career he once expected to keep for life. Jake breaks down how he house hacked his way into real estate after a lender told him no, how he negotiated a seller-financed deal that soon housed his in-laws down the road, and how to score someone else's 2.75% interest rate! If you have a stable career and every reason to stay comfortable, Jake's story is proof that the biggest risk might actually be staying where you are! In This Episode We Cover The advice Jake did NOT take from a lender that led to him buying four properties Jake's strategy to landing his first deal on a teacher's salary Why Jake left teaching to go all-in on a real estate-first career Negotiating a stellar seller-financed deal with one big caveat and bad tenants Managing inherited tenants as a new landlord and getting the bad ones to (peacefully) leave And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-752. 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 analyze a rental property step-by-step in 2026. You don't need to do any complicated math, you don't need to sign up for a course, and you don't need to have previous rental property experience. I've tweaked this process over the past fifteen years of investing to ensure it gets me the best returns possible while being so conservative that it's hard to get it wrong. Today, I'm showing you exactly how to do rental property analysis like a pro, even if this is your first investment property. I took a real property from Zillow to analyze in this episode, using real rent and expense estimates, not made-up numbers to make the cash flow look good. I'll walk through which numbers are crucial to get right, which you can adjust to see if the deal would work in different scenarios, and how to get the seller (instead of you) to pay for some of your costs or lower the price. Every tool I use in this episode is listed below, so use them! In This Episode We Cover How to analyze a rental property, step-by-step in 2026 (with an actual property example) Why you must read the full listing description to find what most investors miss Calculating after-repair value (ARV) to see how much your property could be worth The three different ways to estimate rent price (and which is most accurate?) The returns I need to see to move forward on a real estate deal (which metrics matter most) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1311. 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
Struggling to find your first (or next) real estate deal? What if we told you there are simple, rookie-friendly strategies that even seasoned investors overlook? Today, we'll share some of them with you so you can take down a great deal in 2026! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today's questions come straight from the BiggerPockets Forums, and they're all about getting out of the research phase without rushing into a bad first deal. Is it worth paying for a course, or is self-study enough? Where do you find rental properties for sale when Zillow feels picked over? And how do you choose one investing strategy when there are SO many options? We're sharing how we learn best, Ashley's exact Zillow strategy for finding motivated sellers, and how to identify the best starting point for your rental portfolio. If you're stuck at square one or trying to make the numbers work in 2026, we've got answers! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover Four ways to find great real estate deals in 2026 (even as a complete beginner) What most rookies miss when looking for on-market real estate deals Whether it's worth paying for real estate coaching, courses, or masterminds Ashley's favorite Zillow strategy for finding motivated sellers How to choose the right investing strategy for your lifestyle and long-term goals And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-751. 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
Real estate investors often talk about cash flow, or the profits from flipping a house, but rarely the total impact that buying a rental property and holding it for multiple years can have on your net worth. If you've never done the math, it's significant. In many cases, a single property can create several hundred thousand dollars in wealth. And to prove it, Dave and Henry have each handpicked a real estate deal from their own portfolios. They'll walk you through how they found these properties, how they funded them, and some of the biggest challenges they ran into along the way. But then, they'll reveal exactly what happened once the dust settled and compounding started to do its thing. These weren't home-run deals or rare investing opportunities. They were very “normal” rental properties in the hands of patient investors. If you do exactly what they did—buy a quality asset in a good neighborhood and play the long game—you, too, could create life-changing wealth through real estate investing. In This Episode We Cover The true, net worth-building power of buy-and-hold investing How much Henry has made on his eight-unit property in the last six years How much Dave's Denver property has made him over the last decade The total impact of cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and loan paydown on your net worth The complete life cycle of an investment property (acquisition to exit) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1310. 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
Worried you'll come up short in retirement? When Brian Waters ran the numbers, he realized he was still decades away from being able to leave his nine-to-five. He needed a lifeline, and he found one in real estate investing. In just five years, he has scaled to 20 rental properties, and against all odds, he's already on track to retire early! When we last checked in with Brian, he was buying simple, affordable, turnkey properties 2,000 miles away. But recently, he's pivoted to a “hybrid” investing strategy you've probably never heard of, one that's helping him scale his real estate portfolio even faster. In the past six months alone, he's added six rentals—all while working full-time, coaching football on the weekends, and staying fully present with his family. Today, Brian shares the highly “repeatable” formula he's using to tie everything together, makes a convincing case for keeping your W-2 job while you grow your real estate business, and shows you how to use other people's money (and knowledge) to stack properties much faster than you ever could alone. In This Episode We Cover The “hybrid” investing strategy Brian used to buy six rentals in just six months The underrated benefits of keeping your W-2 job while investing in real estate Leveraging other people's money (and knowledge) to buy rental properties faster How to find agents, contractors, and property managers for your out-of-state investing team The pros and cons of turnkey rental properties (and who should buy them) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1309. 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
We've reached the midway point of 2026, and with six months of housing market data to pull from, one thing is clear: the headlines don't match reality. The media is full of economic uncertainty, global conflict, and even housing crash predictions. But the actual data points to something else entirely. The 2026 housing market? It's surprisingly stable. No, there isn't a ton of activity. Interest rates remain elevated. We're still in the “Great Stall.” But things are more predictable. And that's all investors need to make informed decisions. Not to mention, there's a third factor—a silver lining—that not nearly enough real estate investors are paying attention to. You won't see it reflected in the data, but investors are scooping up real estate deals at massive discounts. To be clear, this isn't happening in every market. But if it's happening in yours—or a market you're targeting—the next six months could be your window to buy rental properties at prices we might not see again. In This Episode We Cover Why homes are selling for much less than the average sale price suggests The single biggest opportunity for real estate investors in 2026 The markets with the highest percentage of seller concessions right now Updated risk report: what's the likelihood of a housing crash? The often-overlooked benefits of buying in a “boring” housing market And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1308. 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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