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Ready to ignite your passive real estate journey this summer? Dive into this episode to equip yourself with everything you need to jumpstart your career in this ever-evolving investing landscape. Seize the season and unlock new opportunities for growth today!WHAT TO LISTEN FORKey reasons to start investing in real estate today Best property investment books you should have for summer reading Top real estate podcast recommendations for starters Essential newsletters you should subscribe to as RE investors RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Rich Dad Poor Day by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://amzn.to/3XSOgBV Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://amzn.to/3NPxmj1 Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright: https://amzn.to/3NNAbBm How to Invest in Real Estate by Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin: https://amzn.to/3DuxFLD BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ 28. From Doctor To Investor: The Mindset For A Prosperous Career Shift with Dr. Tom Burns: https://bit.ly/3Dak8s7 Why Doctors Don't Get Rich by Tom Burns: https://amzn.to/46KUyHM Get Rich Education: https://bit.ly/3pFI0B4 78: Ditch Financial Advisors and Supercharge Your Wealth Independently with Chris Miles: https://apple.co/44HjY7v The 5 Ways You're Paid In Real Estate Investing: https://bit.ly/3pMvwYg Money Ripples Podcast: https://apple.co/3Ddf2M4Tax Smart Real Estate Investor Podcast: https://bit.ly/3O9Ex70 BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast: https://apple.co/3JX6zjBWealthion: https://apple.co/3DdO3Qu The Linneman Letter: https://bit.ly/44Eztgs RealPage Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ru2n4D Black Night: https://investor.blackknightinc.com/ Marcus & MiIlichap: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/ Get Rich Education: https://getricheducation.com/free-course/ CONNECT WITH USTo learn more about investment opportunities, join the Cityside Capital Investor Club.Follow us on Facebook: Cityside CapitalFollow us on Instagram: @citysidecapital_tim_lyonsConnect with us on LinkedIn: Tim LyonsConnect with us via Email: greg@citysidecap.com | tim@citysidecap.com

Brandon Turner has been an essential part of the real estate investing community for almost a decade. Some could say that he is THE person most thought of when you say “real estate investing”. But, in a both sad and happy way, Brandon is taking time off from the BiggerPockets Podcast to spend more time with his family, build his business, and surf significantly more.Due to the magnitude of the occasion, we brought in BiggerPockets' founder, Joshua Dorkin, to help hand off the keys to the castle to your new show host, David Greene. Brandon, David, and Josh spend this show talking about burnout, identity, the cost of comparison, wealth building, new year's resolutions and goals, and how to become a better person, bit by bit, every day.We will miss hearing Brandon's metaphors, jiu-jitsu references, and real estate horror stories from years ago, but we wish him the best of luck on his new ventures and hope to hear him back on the podcast soon with an update. For everyone but Brandon, stick around for new show formats with brand new co-hosts and content that you, the BiggerPockets community, have been asking for.In This Episode We Cover:Why burnout can be dangerous and often deceiving on your journey to successSeparating your identity from your occupation and being more than just an investorThe cost of comparison and why being content is the ultimate sign of successThe “Wheel Of Life” practice to help you analyze where you are lacking2022 goal setting and resolutions, and whether or not they workAdvice on podcasting and taking the reins from Brandon Turner and Joshua DorkinAnd So Much More!Links from the Show:BiggerPockets 2022 Wheel of LifeBPCON 2021Hustle & Persistence To Build Wealth Through Real Estate | BiggerPockets Podcast 169: Using Hustle and Persistence to Build Wealth Through Real Estate with David GreeneBiggerPockets Podcast 421: Family Over Everything: How Life Forced BP Founder Joshua Dorkin to Reevaluate His ChoicesBiggerPockets Podcast 092: No (and Low) Money Down Real Estate Investing with Brandon TurnerBiggerPockets BookstoreZillowTiktokUberOpen Door CapitalDerek Sivers' WebsiteThe 'Birds Aren't Real' Conspiracy MovementGoBundanceLive with Kelly and RyanCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show551See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Tayla is joined by Jen from the Warwick Public Library and Ryan from the East Providence Public Library to talk about Money Smart Week, which is April 10-17. They also discuss reading a light book and a heavier book at once, Korean films, and their favorite finance books. During The Last Chapter, they share the last book they bought. Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox Don’t Call It a Cult by Sarah Berman Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice How to Invest In Real Estate by Joshua Dorkin & Brandon Turner Fangs by Sarah Andersen They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, & Harmony Becker Displacement by Kiku Hughes The Road to Wealth by Suze Ormon Napkin Finance by Tina Hay The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Frankenstein by Mary Shelly Adventure Zone 3: Petals to the Metal by Clint McElroy & Carey Pietsch AV Kingdom (2014-2017) Hiking With Kevin (YouTube) Parasite (2019) Train to Busan (2016) Teo-neol (2016) Men In Kilts (2021- ) Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy (2021- ) Bring It On (2000) Solar Opposites (2020- ) Other Manzanar National Historical Site, California Financial Literacy Roundtable - RI Library Association Money Smart Week April 10-17 Rhody Radio: Rhode Island Library Radio Online Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.biggerpockets.com/show421 Many avid members of the BiggerPockets forum, listeners to the podcast, or readers of our articles may know our founder, Joshua Dorkin. What you may not know is Joshua’s journey in founding, building, scaling, and finally leaving BiggerPockets. It was a hard decision for Joshua to leave, but thanks to his amazing team, he was able to (even during a time of tribulation in his personal life). You’ll hear how Joshua was cranking out 100 hour weeks, working 7 straight days, for the first 6 years of BiggerPocket’s existence. He later transitioned to building a team, starting with the BiggerPocket Podcast’s very own host, Brandon Turner. This later snowballed into more hirings, with the BiggerPockets growing faster and faster, and being able to scale larger and larger. Just at the time when things were starting to go from big to bigger, Joshua had to take time off to take care of his daughter’s medical emergency. This caused a shift in Joshua’s reality, so he dropped everything. This keynote speech goes deep into what really matters most. It’s not money, it’s not success, but it’s something that matters even more: fulfillment and family. Be sure to give Joshua a follow on Twitter at @jrdorkin. Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show421

Many avid members of the BiggerPockets forum, listeners to the podcast, or readers of our articles may know our founder, Joshua Dorkin.What you may not know is Joshua’s journey in founding, building, scaling, and finally leaving BiggerPockets. It was a hard decision for Joshua to leave, but thanks to his amazing team, he was able to (even during a time of tribulation in his personal life).You’ll hear how Joshua was cranking out 100 hour weeks, working 7 straight days, for the first 6 years of BiggerPocket’s existence. He later transitioned to building a team, starting with the BiggerPocket Podcast’s very own host, Brandon Turner.This later snowballed into more hirings, with the BiggerPockets growing faster and faster, and being able to scale larger and larger. Just at the time when things were starting to go from big to bigger, Joshua had to take time off to take care of his daughter’s medical emergency. This caused a shift in Joshua’s reality, so he dropped everything.This keynote speech goes deep into what really matters most. It’s not money, it’s not success, but it’s something that matters even more: fulfillment and family.Check out the video on our Youtube channel, and be sure to give Joshua a follow on Twitter at @jrdorkin.In This Episode We Cover:The history of BiggerPockets and how it grew to what it is todayWhy “knowing everything” usually means knowing nothingThe importance of hiring smart, capable peopleHow to listen to your body and mind, to find out what you need mostWhy you shouldn’t work 6 years straight with no time offWhy you need to do the “Big Scary Thing”How life forces you to account for what matters mostWhy Joshua Dorkin has 3 dadsAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets book storeClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show421

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Join me and Vince as we chat with David Pere about his journey going from being in the military to successfully getting into real estate and eventually starting The Military Millionaire Podcast. David is an active-duty Marine who dived into the real estate business in 2015. From house-hacking a duplex with FHA loan, and buying a 10-unit apartment in Missouri while stationed in Hawaii, he has definitely come a long way! He made it his mission to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class! From Military to Millionaire Just like most people who have gotten into the industry, David attributes the beginning of his real estate jump to the book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. In less than 3 months from reading it, he decided to house-hack a duplex and figured that it works, and that he wants to keep doing it. He realized that he prefers the buy-and-hold approach in investing because once the property is purchased, and you have a good team in place, you don't have to do very much with it, and it will grow over time. Since then, he had purchased several buy-and-hold investments and has started his own company.  To him, real estate investment is not that complicated and anyone who wants to try it, should just go for it and make that jump. However, he pointed out the importance of learning everything you can about the industry and setting your goals from the beginning. Getting into Podcasting David shares how his desire to document what he was doing was what got him to start on podcasting. He thought about starting a blog but couldn't think of anything else to talk about. And then, out of nowhere, The Military Millionaire Podcast was born with the goal of teaching service members and veterans how to build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship and personal finance. About David Pere: ●     David is an active-duty Marine ●     David is a Command Financial Specialist (military finance advisor) ●     He is a buy-and-hold investor in residential, commercial, and multi-family real estate. Outline of the Episode: ●      [1:19] - David shares how the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" book inspired him to start investing in real estate. ●     [2:49] - How's it like buying in this new COVID reality we're in? ●     [5:26] - When starting in real estate, you have to learn everything you can. ●     [8:05] - Why does David prefer the buy and hold strategy? ●     [9:28] - David recounts how he was able to acquire a 10-unit property through creative financing. ●     [13:30] - David talks about capital financing and the property he acquired in Missouri. ●     [16:31] - A lot of people get into real estate, but they don't set out with a goal in mind. ●     [19:39] - David gets into the most costly mistake he made. ●     [24:15] - Easy ways to tweak and save on expenses! ●     [29:39] - What are the benefits of having a podcast? ●     [31:56] - David shares how he got into podcasting. ●     [36:14] - The difference between LP and GP Resources: ●     From Military to Millionaire ○     Website ○     Podcast ○     Facebook Group ○     Youtube ●     "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki" ●     "The Multi-family Millions" by Dave Lindahl ●     "How to Invest in Real Estate" by Brandon Turner & Joshua Dorkin               

In this weeks episode, Peter talks to Josh Dorkin, founder of Bigger Pockets. Hear his story and how he knew when to step back. Plus, stick around for the Reaper Round where Josh makes his own rules and opts to mix some interesting ingredients instead of eating the Carolina Reaper jerky...and actually enjoys it?! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:37) Mission Meats update! Shoutout to the OC Movement Church (2:08) Intro to our conversation with Joshua Dorkin (4:16) Welcome to the show, Josh! (7:30) Josh’s Bigger Pockets story (15:00) “I will NOT lose” - Jay Z // Work harder than everybody (18:04) Persevering through the first 8 years of hard work (21:45) From building your company, to scaling // Panic attacks (25:20) What fueled Josh’s fear of losing his company. (27:10) “You’re a fraud!” (29:25) A story about Josh’s daughter  (38:38) Realities and reflections // “You know what to do” (43:28) “Trust, but verify” (45:41) Trusting the inner voice that pushes your limits (51:03) Putting the phone down, to slow down (53:23) Advice for your mission-driven journey (56:03) Poem: “The Dash” (57:47) THE REAPER ROUND (1:14:35) Be on the lookout for "Undeniably Curious" (1:20:35) Thanks for tuning in!   Find Josh on Twitter @jrdorkin   Books Mentioned in this episode:   The 5-Hour School Week: An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined: https://www.amazon.com/5-Hour-School-Week-Inspirational-Classroom/dp/B07VGTK3MS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+hour+school+week&qid=1575660704&sr=8-1   The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Spiritual Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/B0721CHJGQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CH22MCW5EF8R&keywords=monk+who+sold+his+ferrari&qid=1575661529&s=audible&sprefix=monk+who+s%2Caudible%2C167&sr=1-1   Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet: https://www.amazon.com/Living-SEAL-Training-Toughest-Planet/dp/B0176MAG1M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8WG8ZQ2Y5BMZ&keywords=living+with+a+seal&qid=1575661575&s=audible&sprefix=living+with+a+%2Caudible%2C170&sr=1-1   A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=a+curious+mind&i=audible&crid=20GR7A8YUII4F&sprefix=a+courio%2Caudible%2C163&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_3_8   The Dash Poem: https://thedashpoem.com/   >> Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

You probably know Brandon Turner from the BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing podcast. On that show, he sounds like he’s got his life all together. But before he discovered the RIGHT way to do real estate, he made mistakes. LOTS of mistakes.Today, Brandon shares everything he did wrong - from financing rehabs with a credit card to accumulating six figures in debt on properties he couldn’t sell.But the most important thing Brandon did was learn from his mistakes. He read Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey and put the lessons learned from that book into action, paid off his debt and started living the life he truly wanted.The episode is for people who’ve made mistakes, who are in debt or struggling to find a path to financial freedom. Brandon shows you that it’s OK to make mistakes, you CAN recover, and the life you want is within your reach.In This Episode We Cover:Brandon's journey with moneyHow to learned negotiating from his motherThe reason his mom bought him a book on how to handle moneyHis financial position after collegeHow he got a No-Doc loanBought properties to flip and turned them into rental propertiesWhat hard money loan isHis rock bottom experienceRead a hundred books on real estateThe reason he got into buying rentalsHow he convinced his wife to invest in rental propertiesStarted saving money by doing the cash envelope systemWhat seller financing isHow he bought his 24-unit apartmentThe importance of building integrityHow they met Josh DorkinHis balance sheet when he retiredBrandon's advice on investingLinks:BiggerPocketsBiggerPockets Real Estate PodcastBiggerPockets Business PodcastBiggerPockets ForumsThe BiggerPockets Book StoreBiggerPockets Money Podcast 42: How to Invest in Real Estate with Joshua Dorkin & Brandon TurnerRental Property Calculator from BiggerPocketsThe Dave Ramsey ShowPodcast Movement

All the BiggerPockets podcast hosts on stage in one place! This bonus episode was recorded at the BiggerPockets Conference last week in front of a live audience of more than 1,000 people at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.We turned the mics over to our members, who fired a bunch of great questions at Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, Brandon Turner and David Greene, Joshua Dorkin, and J and Carol Scott.Our panelists covered some nitty gritty real estate topics like tackling vacancy and how to invest IRA funds, as well as big-picture concepts like motivation, marketing, and how to teach family members the importance of investing at an early age. Also -- everyone reveals what animal they would be if they had to choose. And one member of the audience challenges David Greene to produce an analogy on the spot… listen to find out whether he performed under pressure. Our first conference in 7 years was a big success, and we’re so thankful to everyone who came out to learn, network, and have a great time.Download this bonus episode, and be sure to subscribe to all three shows so you won’t miss an episode.

All the BiggerPockets podcast hosts on stage in one place! This bonus episode was recorded at the BiggerPockets Conference 2019 on October 7th in front of a live audience of more than 1,000 people at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.We turned the mics over to our members, who fired a bunch of great questions at Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, Brandon Turner and David Greene, Joshua Dorkin, and J and Carol Scott.Our panelists covered some nitty gritty real estate topics, like tackling vacancy and how to invest IRA funds, as well as big-picture concepts like motivation, marketing, and teaching family members the importance of investing at an early age.Also, everyone reveals which animal they would be if they had to choose, and a member of the audience challenges David Greene to produce an analogy on the spot. Listen to find out whether he performed under pressure! Our first conference in seven years was a big success, and we’re so thankful to everyone who came out to learn, network, and have a great time.Download this bonus episode, and be sure to subscribe to all three shows BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, BiggerPockets Money Podcast, and BiggerPockets Business Podcast so you won't miss an episode.

All the BiggerPockets podcast hosts on stage in one place! This bonus episode was recorded at the BiggerPockets Conference 2019 on October 7th in front of a live audience of more than 1,000 people at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.We turned the mics over to our members, who fired a bunch of great questions at Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, Brandon Turner and David Greene, Joshua Dorkin, and J and Carol Scott.Our panelists covered some nitty gritty real estate topics, like tackling vacancy and how to invest IRA funds, as well as big-picture concepts like motivation, marketing, and teaching family members the importance of investing at an early age.Also, everyone reveals which animal they would be if they had to choose, and a member of the audience challenges David Greene to produce an analogy on the spot. Listen to find out whether he performed under pressure! Our first conference in seven years was a big success, and we’re so thankful to everyone who came out to learn, network, and have a great time.Download this bonus episode, and be sure to subscribe to all three shows BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, BiggerPockets Money Podcast, and BiggerPockets Business Podcast so you won't miss an episode.

If you think you know Joshua Dorkin’s whole story... think again. In this debut episode, the BiggerPockets founder reveals exactly how he bootstrapped a hobby site into the world’s biggest online community of real estate investors. How he worked 100-hour weeks in his basement (and boxers). And how somewhere along the way, it dawned on him that he’d built a “lifestyle business” that left him with no real life. Joshua traces the business back to the days when Myspace was hot, and gives tips for building an online community that still resonate today. He describes a few moments when he almost quit ($15,000 for a website that didn’t work?!), and reflects on why he waited 8 years to make that game-changing first hire (Brandon!). But for as many lives as BiggerPockets has touched, this episode is about something more profound than one company’s growth. You’ll learn what that is when Joshua reveals why he’s been out of the public eye lately, and the reason he stepped back from day-to-day operations just as BiggerPockets reaches new heights. This show will give you a lot to think about -- whether you run your own business or you’re just thinking about taking that leap. It’s a perfect jumping-off point as we launch the BiggerPockets Business Podcast, and help one another make a real positive impact on the lives of our customers, our teams, and our families. Listen now and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss an episode. And follow BiggerPockets Business on Instagram @BiggerPocketsBusiness! In This Episode We Cover: Joshua’s eclectic career path before founding BiggerPockets His first disastrous foray into long-distance real estate investing The void he sought to fill when he launched BiggerPockets How he attracted members to the site by providing value in other online communities The moment he broke down and almost quit How hiring a consultant led him to hire his first full-time employee, Brandon Turner Why employee “fit” is more important than impressive credentials Why sticking to his principles (no gurus, no upselling) was good for longterm business Why he decided not to return to day-to-day operations after taking a leave of absence How he negotiated a partial exit from the business by bringing on a private equity firm And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast Brandon Turner's BiggerPockets Profile Scott Trench's BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Money Podcast Joshua's Saturday Night Live Cameo Joshua's Personal Website Joshua and Brandon's Book: How to Invest in Real Estate

Are you interested in retiring early with real estate but don’t want to manage hundreds of properties to do so? Today’s guest has managed to travel to 54 countries in the last three years after retiring in his 30s by owning just FIVE properties.Brad Dantonio shares exactly how he reached financial independence at such a young age by focusing on three unique skill sets (and how you can, too). In this episode, you’ll learn how Brad has created “time wealth,” how he tracks every expense he has, and how he achieved the equivalent of a four-year degree while sitting in Houston traffic!Brad also gives us the three tips he shares with young people (including how to take your journaling to a whole new level), how he forever changed his relationship to fear, and how learning the art of delaying gratification at a young age gave him an advantage over his competition for life! Brad has a fantastic story of overcoming adversity as a young child and using his setbacks as fuel to create the system he used to retire early and live the life of his dreams. If you want to use real estate to live your best life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!In This Episode We Cover:How Brad got into real estateHow he increased his income every year for 13 years because he was fanatical about self-developmentHow journaling impacted his lifeThe story of him selling his software to make money and using it to to buy housesHow he ended up self studying about negotiation and salesHis offensive and defensive techniques on living less and earning moreThe value of tracking expensesWhy he thinks he’s wealthier than billionaires through the concept of time wealthAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Meetup and EventsBiggerPockets WebinarsMy Fitness PalMy Body TutorToshlHow Does it Feel to be Rich? (Blog)BiggerPockets StoreMBA562 Guest Teacher: Brandon Turner- How to (Finally) Write a Wicked-Awesome Book in 100 Days or Less (Podcast Episode)A Simple 4-Step Process for Writing Your First Book in 100 Days (Blog)Connect with BiggerPockets PublishingSalesForceAmazonBooks Mentioned in this ShowRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiLifeonaire by Steve Cook & Shaun McCloskeyPoor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. MungerHow to Invest in Real Estate by Joshua Dorkin, Brandon TurnerHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie90 Days of Intention Journal by Brandon TurnerThe Richest Man in Babylon by George S. ClasonTitan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron ChernowRobert Greene’s MasteryThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneShoe Dog by Phil KnightFire Round QuestionsHas anyone compared the returns of a stock/bond portfolio against investing remotely in real estateIf someone has the money to pay the mortgage in full, should they do it? or invest it?To MBA, or not to MBA?Would you buy a property with pending tenant evictions?Tweetable Topics:“Inspect what you expect.” (Tweet This!)“You can’t spend enough money on books.” (Tweet This!)Connect with BradBrad’s Personal WebsiteBrad’s Twitter ProfileBrad’s InstagramBrad’s Facebook Page

Real estate is a hot topic right now, and who better to talk about the subject than BiggerPockets founder Joshua Dorkin and BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing Podcast Host Brandon Turner? No one, that’s who. So we went to these experts, and grabbed some excellent real estate advice. We get a brief history of their experiences with money and chat about their new book, How to Invest In Real Estate. Buy the book at www.biggerpockets.com/investinre This fun episode also includes tips for managing your money while you save for your first investment, Josh’s inverted funnel analogy and Brandon’s Harry Potter references. Thinking about adding real estate investing into your portfolio? This episode will educate and inspire. Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums FinCon BiggerPockets BiggerPockets Podcast (to find all shows mentioned) BiggerPockets Blog BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Bitcoin is a Stupid, Horrible Thing to Invest In! Scott's Email

Hi everyone, today we're talking to Joshua Dorkin, the entrepreneur and real estate investor behind BiggerPockets, an online social network for real estate investors and a podcast that has more than 41,000 listens per episode. Josh has put a lot of work into growing this thriving community, and his insight on what it takes to build an authentic, self-sufficient community online is definitely worth listening to. Click here for show notes. Leave some feedback: What should I talk about next? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe to Growth Everywhere on iTunes. Get the non-iTunes RSS feed Connect with Eric Siu: Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @ericosiu

#99: Thirteen years ago, Joshua Dorkin's friends teased him about starting a website that seemed to have no future. "I would get calls from my buddies who would literally call me on my cell phone [and say] 'Hey Josh, we just walked past a penny on the ground. We were thinking about picking it up and mailing it to you." At the time, Dorkin had just launched BiggerPockets, a then-nascent website about real estate investing. "I was working a full-time job making no money as a teacher," Dorkin says, "... and then [I] quit that job, reliable income, to blindly create this platform for other people. And I was helping other people get rich, and I was broke." Dorkin spent the next 8 years working mostly as a one-man operation as he tried to monetize a fledgling website. "We were struggling and scrapping by on every AdSense check that we could collect," Dorkin says. "The business really wasn't making serious money for probably getting close to a decade." The story has a happy ending. Today, BiggerPockets has grown to more than 870,000 members. The podcast has almost 250 episodes and the blog features more than 8,100 articles. In today's episode, I have a heart-to-heart with BiggerPockets founder Joshua Dorkin about the blood, sweat and tears that's required to start a successful online business. What lessons did he learn along the way? What regrets does he hold? And what advice would he share with other aspiring online entrepreneurs? We don't talk about real estate investing in today's episode. Instead, Joshua and I focus on the harsh realities of growing an digital empire. Enjoy!   You can find more information in the show notes at http://podcast.affordanything.com/episode99

If you aren't building a database - if you aren't building a community to engage with your customers - your business is vulnerable. Our guest, Josh Dorkin, is Founder and CEO of BiggerPockets, the leading real estate investing community and media company. They help more than 750,000 members focus on networking, dealmaking, and education by fostering an active community, publishing books, and recording a weekly podcast. In this conversation, you will discover how Josh used principles from The ONE Thing to cast a big vision, think strategically, and build a business that offers long-term value.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Block out one hour every day for strategic thinking - what are the things you absolutely must do to accomplish everything else? If you take the time to pause and then focus on your priorities, it will help your business more than completing every small task on your to-do list.   In this episode you will learn... [7:45] What it means to identify your core values and build them into a business. [13:15] Why you will sometimes need to sacrifice short-term profit to create long-term value. [15:10] How to think big with a base in reality (and why small actions will set you up for success). [20:50] Why you have to prioritize (if you care about what you're trying to accomplish). [25:05] Why work isn't just about doing. [29:40] How to transform your business by blocking out just ONE hour every day. [34:00] How entrepreneurs can avoid a common hiring mistake with a simple mindset shift.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Josh: Twitter | Instagram Listen to the BiggerPockets Podcast Join the BiggerPockets Community   -- DON’T MISS IT -  We’re opening up our membership platform for TWO WEEKS! Do you have the regular habit of looking at all of the things you can do and identifying the one thing you should do first? If the answer is no, this community is for you. We created a weekly accountability system that is helping members act in order of priority and accomplish more, and we want to help you too. If you want to know when we announce and launch this membership platform, you can text the word “FOUNDER” to the number 33444 or go to the1thing.com/membership. We’re only going to open the doors for two weeks before we close them so that we can serve our members to our highest capability.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

Starting a business is far from sunshine and rainbows. In this episode, Josh Dorkin describes his journey from having hobby website to building the largest online real estate network in the world. This is a great show for anyone looking to scale or grow their business. Josh shares how he went from strictly working "in the business" to working "on the business." In this episode you will discover: -The story behind bigger pockets -Josh's first real estate investment -Burn out -How to transition out of the technician role -Vision -What to do when you hit the wall -Jake's $100 prom date -The "IMA" mentality makes a comeback! - CLICK TO PLAY! -And much more! Bigger Pockets   Joshua Dorkin | Twitter   The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life  

Are you ready to hear some extremely valuable life-changing nuggets of wisdom? With over 190 BiggerPockets Podcasts under their belt, Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner have learned a lot of valuable life-lessons from their podcast guests. They narrowed down that wealth of life-altering content into a top ten that is a must-hear for all of our podcast listeners. This is one podcast you'll want to listen to again and again! Joshua Dorkin founded and launched BiggerPockets.com on October 22, 2004. An entrepreneur, web designer, real estate investor, and one-time realtor, Joshua was not satisfied by the online offerings of other real estate sites out there, and decided to build one himself. His vision for BiggerPockets has helped to propel it into becoming one of the top real estate destinations online. Joshua's vision for the site and its future has brought national press attention to both him and to BiggerPockets. Brandon Turner is the resident real estate alchemist and Co-Host of the BiggerPockets Podcast as well as an active real estate investor specializing in both flipping and long-term residential rentals. Brandon purchased his first property at the age of 21 and, alongside his wife, quickly built up a portfolio of cash-flow positive properties that enabled them to leave the corporate world and pursue their passions. Brandon then began blogging and teaching others about investing in real estate and in November 2012, joined the BiggerPockets team to help grow the community. Join us as Joshua and Brandon share their mindset and a glance at their journey to becoming Real Estate Rockstars by helping educate people in all aspects of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Dorkin, founder and CEO of BiggerPockets.com, joins me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk real estate and entrepreneurship! Highlights: The story of how BiggerPockets got started The advantages of “scratching your own itch” Why you should study other verticals and other successful businesses The incredible power of “fake it ’til you make it” The right way to build an online empire How long it actually takes to become successful Achieving financial independence through real-estate investing To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/bigger-pockets-interview/

Years ago, the vast majority of people were content simply to own their own home. Today, however, more and more people are exploring the possibilities of real estate investing. Even after the harsh lessons of the 2008 real estate bubble, today's consumers increasingly have access to an incredible amount of data and financing options to invest in a second home, a rental property, or a fixer upper. Nevertheless, it wasn't always so easy. Twelve years ago, Joshua Dorkin was a real estate investor struggling to find the tools and resources he needed to keep up with his properties and make smart financial decisions. The pickings were slim. “I felt like there was no credible place that I could go to learn about real estate investing, without spending a fortune with some guy that just got out of some kind of snake oil class,” Joshua told us. After coming up short, Joshua decided to take matters into his own hands and start his own website. Today, BiggerPockets is a thriving community of over 500,000 experienced and aspiring real estate investors with a wealth of content around buying, managing, and selling investment properties. BiggerPockets isn't just for consumers, either, Joshua explained. “I don't think somebody goes into being an agent saying, ‘Hey, I wanna be an agent for the rest of my life,'” he said. “We're all doing this to build wealth. Well, there are ways to use real estate and use the skills that you've got to build wealth through real estate, not just transactionally as an agent.” Nevertheless, Joshua told us, agents have a lot to learn. “I love agents. We all need agents,” he explained. “But the problem is that many new investors are following advice of agents who are not sophisticated enough to understand how to evaluate [an investment] themselves…You can stand up ahead of the pack as an agent by learning this stuff. It's not hard.” Whether you're living from paycheck to paycheck and want for more from your real estate career, or just looking to reach a new audience with your business, Joshua's content and community can help you do what most of us got into this business to do: build wealth through real estate. In this interview, Joshua Dorkin explains why a well-developed business plan is crucial to successful real estate investing, and outlines how agents can successfully attract and serve the modern investor.

Josh Dorkin started BiggerPockets.com from scratch 10 years ago and now has over 435K members. They have grown to be one of the largest and most reputable real estate community on the Internet with a forum that has over 900,000 posts! and they hold the #1 real estate podcast on iTunes. They attract more than 1k new members a day and help change people's lives to gain their own financial freedom through real estate! Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [0:00] Pre-interview banter: Things you’ll hear on this episode. [6:10] Jeremy’s introduction of Joshua Dorkin and the BiggerPockets.com story. [7:33] What Joshua wanted to be when he grew up. [8:37] Things Joshua learned from his mother, a successful business woman. [12:04] Why Joshua hated business school in college but discovered a passion for marketing. [13:34] We all struggle and have to find our way via the journey. [17:29] Dealing with the haters when BiggerPockets began. [20:39] The most difficult parts of saying what he knew to be true even though he’d receive backlash. [23:30] The most popular show on BiggerPockets: Investing With No Money. [27:00] How Josh started out as a real estate investor. [30:30] How Josh saw the real estate bubble in CA before it popped. [34:00] Why Josh didn’t trust the real estate investing training he found, and how he began building BiggerPockets in response. [36:39] Josh’s story regarding acting with Jerry Seinfeld on Saturday Night Live. [37:47] The first version of BiggerPockets, and why building an online community is impossibly hard. [42:46] Pushing forward after 4 years of not being successful, and how Joshua counsels people who are at that same point and considering quitting. [45:37] Making the decision to transition from hobby to full time business. [48:00] Keeping the content free always, building a paid community as an added value. [49:25] Success stories and benefits that have come from the BiggerPockets community. [50:34] An average day for Joshua when he first started full time with BiggerPockets. [52:49] The changes Joshuah made when he realized he was overworking and burning out. [53:51] How Joshua came up with the mantra, “Life wasn’t meant to be lived in a cubicle.” [57:00] Hiring his first person: one of his best decisions. [58:35] The roles Joshua took on once he began hiring people. [1:00:00] Becoming a student of business and starting a podcast. [1:01:53] How do you know when to stop or not stop in your business? [1:05:00] The lowest points in Joshua’s business journey. [1:08:30] The role Joshua’s wife played in helping him get his life under control. [1:09:54] The proudest moments Joshua has had in his journey. [1:11:40] The world wide impact BiggerPockets is having. [1:13:15] The free book from BiggerPockets. In this episode… The Real Estate Investing arena is fraught with dangers in the form of fraudulent schemes run by “experts” who line their pockets with other people’s money and give half-proven or untried systems in return. It can be a very difficult space to be in if you care about doing things ethically, honestly, and with integrity.   Joshua Dorkin felt all of that when he first began making money in real estate. His first purchase was a California condominium that gave him a pretty good return, so he began looking into what it might take to become proficient at real estate investing. What he found discouraged him and he realized, there’s no “safe” place to go for trusted advice and reliable resources.   In concept, that’s where BiggerPockets was born. When Josh first created the site he used it as a community/forum for people in the acting industry (he was an actor at the time) but quickly transitioned it into a real estate investing themed site and community. It’s now THE biggest site in the industry and is the hub for a podcast, forums, resources, a publishing house, and more.   In this conversation of Inspired Insider Dr. Jeremy Weisz asks Joshua to share his journey, from his humble beginnings as the son of an entrepreneurial single mom, to business school (which he hated), to the pursuit of an acting career in California, and finally, into the realm of real estate investing and the birth of BiggerPockets.   Joshua Dorkin is a humble guy, but confident and encouraged at the difference his efforts have made in the real estate investment space. He’s one of those guys who latches on like a pit bull once he knows what he wants to accomplish and never lets go until he’s done it. BiggerPockets is a testament to that sort of work and determination.   Be sure to listen to this inspiring interview to find out how you can get connected with Joshua and the community over at www.BiggerPockets.com.   Resources Mentioned on this episode www.BiggerPockets.com www.BiggerPockets.com/podcast Get the book Josh mentioned: www.BiggerPockets.com/UBG

Josh Dorkin started BiggerPockets.com from scratch 10 years ago and now has over 435K members. They have grown to be one of the largest and most reputable real estate community on the Internet with a forum that has over 900,000 posts! and they hold the #1 real estate podcast on iTunes. They attract more than 1k new members a day and help change people's lives to gain their own financial freedom through real estate! Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [0:00] Preshow Banter: Joshua’s story and things he enjoys talking about. [6:10] Jeremy’s introduction of Josh Dorkin and this episode. [7:35] The lowest point in Joshua’s entrepreneurial journey. [10:00] The impact of Joshua’s wife on the times he was ready to quit. [11:27] Joshua’s highest points with Bigger Pockets. [14:02] How you can connect with Joshua.   In this episode… There are many people out there who espouse the benefits of building what is called a lifestyle business. It’s a great concept - when it works. But today’s guest, Joshua Dorkin tells the story of how he build an amazingly successful online business that by all rights should have been supporting his lifestyle, but instead left him no room for any kind of life at all.   The pain of overwork is well known, but it’s only when you feel it firsthand that you realize that there’s great wisdom in setting boundaries and learning to delegate. Joshua Dorkin tells how he’s still learning to let go of the business details so that he doesn’t kill himself or neglect his family.   If you’re guilty of overworking, you’ve got to take the time to listen to this episode. You’ll hear Josh Dorkin’s own story of how the BiggerPockets empire was built on the back of his own overwork, and how he’s taking steps now to get some relief from that burden.   Be sure you stick around until the end of this episode so you can get the free book offer from BiggerPockets, the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing. It’s right here on this episode of Inspired Insider. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.BiggerPockets.com www.BiggerPockets.com/podcast Get the book Josh mentioned: www.BiggerPockets.com/UBG

In this episode you learn how Josh Dorkin and his partner build a membership site around real estate. They have well over 10,000 paying customers paying a minimum of $9/mo (doing over $1.2m annually).  01:03 – Nathan’s introduction to today’s show 01:38 – Welcoming Josh to the show 01:50 – Why become a web designer before a realtor? 03:12 – Josh started buying real estate at the age of 22 05:45 – Building an organic community 06:24 – You don’t need to know what you’re doing—just get started 07:40 – Building something credible means requiring real names 08:32 – The price-point to join bigger pockets 09:05 – Bigger Pockets was built to get Josh answers he needed himself. 10:58 – Give your users what they want 12:29 – A summary of Josh’s stats 13:50 – What do you do with the cash you make?—Real estate 15:52 — @JRDorkin 17:33 – Famous Five 17:50 – Delivering Happiness 18:20 – Tony Hseih 18:33 – None 18:55 – No 19:24 – Being an entrepreneur is hard and lonely so start building your network early on 3 Key Points: Find creative ways to make money. Have cash?—Find a way to put it in real estate. Be credible to yourself and to others—it’s the easiest way to be successful.   Join The Top community at http://nathanlatka.com/thetop

Joshua Dorkin, creator of BiggerPockets.com, started his entrepreneurial journey in college when he built an online directory for colleges and universities around the world.  Later, he became a real estate investor and, when he couldn't find information online to help solve his problems, he started his own website to share what he was learning and benefit others.  Today, BiggerPockets.com has grown to be an authority in the real estate investing space.

Joshua Dorkin was a teacher who decided to be a real estate investor.  After discovering the market was full of people more about making money than actually helping, he decided to do something about it. Using a little bit of web design experience from college he launched BiggerPockets.com.  Over the years, the site slowly grew until it became a full-time income for Joshua.  He shares how he got it rolling, some of the struggles he has faced, and what has made this such a successful site over 10 years later.

Joshua Dorkin is the founder and CEO of BiggerPockets, a community of over 300.000 real estate professionals and investors so they can learn, network, market and make deals in a safe online environment. Josh has been featured in CNBC, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, NPR and many more amazing publications. Remember to download our 10- day Growth Hacking course for free at https://www.growthhackingpodcast.com/freecourseFor more information and resources, visit https://www.growthhackingpodcast.com

Joshua Dorkin is an entrepreneur, web designer, real estate investor, and one-time realtor, founded and launched the largest real estate social site, BiggerPockets in October 2004. Joshua was not satisfied by the online offerings of other real estate sites he came across so, he decided to build one himself. His vision for the site and its future, has brought thousands of ... Read More

In this episode of The Investor's Podcast, Joshua Dorkin talks about his experience in the Real Estate market and how to conduct wise investment choices. Josh runs the very popular Bigger Pockets Real Estate community. The group discusses risks in long term interest rates and fun ideas like house flipping. You won't want to miss this interesting conversation on how real estate investing is done the right way. Click here to get full access to our show notes.

For the 100th episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we bring you the interview that you’ve been asking for since the beginning: the story of Joshua Dorkin, CEO of BiggerPockets and host of the BiggerPockets Podcast.Learn about Josh’s journey from real estate investing newbie to BiggerPockets founder — and all of the obstacles he had to overcome along the way. Get insider information on topics from starting your own business to property management and HOAs. And leave inspired to tackle your own hurdles and get your real estate endeavors off the ground!For BiggerPockets fans old and new, this is an instant BiggerPockets Podcast classic you won’t want to miss. Get ready to learn more about the man behind the BiggerPockets curtains!In This Show We Cover:How Josh got started in Real EstateThe ins and outs of beginning your own businessThoughts on getting your real estate agent’s licenseHow to get into Real Estate without any prior knowledge about itThe importance of properly assessing a propertyWhat you need to know about HOAsJosh’s thoughts on appreciationLessons regarding investing from a distanceHow BiggerPockets got its startWhy BiggerPockets is hard on real estate gurusWhy you should be authentic when using BiggerPocketsThe importance of building relationships onlineAnd MUCH more!Links From the Show:Brandon Turner’s Book on AmazonBiggerPockets FilesBP’s Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate InvestingBiggerPockets Keyword AlertsBiggerPockets MarketplaceBiggerPockets Plus and Pro AccountsBiggerPockets SupportShould I Get My Real Estate License? An Investor’s Examination of Benefits & Costs by Mindy Jensen (The blog post Josh referred to!)SNL AppearanceBooks Mentioned in the ShowFour Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Richest Man in Babylon by George S. ClasonBrandon Turner’s The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownRework: Change The Way You Work Forever by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier HanssonThe CEO Code by David RohlanderConnect with JoshJosh’s BiggerPockets ProfileJosh’s TwitterJosh’s FacebookJosh’s LinkedInJosh’s GooglePlus

Today’s Best Ever guest discusses a strategy for growing your real estate portfolio that I think is the best EVER strategy for beginning investors. Tweetable quote:   Budget for property mgmt. costs even if you self-manage.       Brandon Turner’s background:   -        Active investor focusing primarily on rental properties and flips in Western Washington State -        Started investing when he was 21 years old -        Co-host of the world famous BiggerPockets Podcast alongside Joshua Dorkin -        And, actively involved writing in-depth articles on     Subscribe in  and  so you don't miss an episode! Sponsored by: Twenty Four Sound – visit and mention "bestever" for an exclusive 20% discount on your purchase. 

"I think while most agents see themselves as providing these solutions, I'd say real estate investors see the exact same way. Our jobs as investors are to help people find answers to their problems." - Joshua Dorkin