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- 1748 - Scott Galloway: Stop Being an Earner, Start Being an Owner
Get a good corporate job, save some money, and start investing ASAP. If you’re going to buy a house, do it here. That’s Scott Galloway’s advice, or, as you may know him, Prof. G. Entrepreneur, NYU Stern School of Business professor, and author of The Algebra of Wealth. Scott has gotten wealthy three times because, per his own words, he’s gone broke twice. After launching numerous companies, working as an investment banker, and becoming a bestselling author, he’s earned the right to share his contrarian takes on what’s about to happen next, and how you can get wealthy even if it feels like the world is looking less optimistic by the day. We cover everything: the chances of an economic crash, whether buying a house is worth it (and where), whether AI will actually pay off, and the wealth-building opportunity of a generation almost no one is paying attention to. Also, a rare take on why side hustling could be killing your ability to earn more income, instead of increasing it. Even if you’ve got no assets to your name right now, Scott makes a strong case for how (and why) you should become an owner, not an earner, ASAP. In This Episode We Cover How to go from “earner” to “owner” and get on the wealth-building side of the economy The five real estate markets Scott would be (and is) betting money on A wealth-building opportunity that could make younger generations set for life STOP doing side hustles? Where your extra effort should really be going The wealth formula that’s so simple most will ignore it (and makes you happier) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1340. 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
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 1747 - You Don’t Need Dozens of Rentals to Reach Financial Freedom (He Tried It)
You don’t need to buy dozens of rental properties to have financial freedom. And if you ask today’s guest, less is usually more. For over a decade, John Crutchfield was in full-on acquisition mode. Despite starting with very little money, he scaled to over 600 units across multiple states and tens of millions of dollars’ worth of real estate. He even quit his job to focus on his portfolio full-time! But then the market changed. Interest rates spiked, debt became more expensive, and John’s expenses ballooned. He had overleveraged his real estate portfolio, and suddenly, owning more properties wasn’t really making him wealthier. So he did something he had spent years trying to avoid: he started selling. And in the process, John learned a painful lesson about building wealth: sometimes, having less can actually give you more. In today’s episode, John shares some of the highs and lows from his own real estate investing journey, how he went about pruning his portfolio, and why the number of doors you own doesn’t matter nearly as much as the cash flow, value, and freedom each property provides. In This Episode We Cover Why John pruned his portfolio after scaling to over 600 rental units When to buy more properties or pay off your mortgages John’s step-by-step strategy for finding seller-financed deals When to (and when not to) quit your job for full-time real estate investing How to prevent lifestyle creep as your income increases And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1339. 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
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - 1746 - 7 Real Estate Tax Benefits to Supercharge Your Rental Returns in 2027
We’re always talking about cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown, but tax benefits are some of the most understated and overlooked advantages of real estate investing. Do you want to pay less in taxes and keep more of your hard-earned money from the IRS? Dave’s bringing you seven of the best tax strategies that could help you save thousands each year! Today, Dave’s breaking down an example property and putting each of these tax strategies to the test. We’ll look at how much money they could save you and how they fit into your overall investing strategy. From depreciation deductions that reduce your taxable rental income (on paper) to 1031 exchanges that help defer capital gains tax, there are options for every investor. When used properly, these real estate tax deductions are completely legal and relatively easy to implement. But it’s up to you to actually use them! Whether you own a single rental property or a large real estate portfolio, put these tax strategies to work and allow your investments to compound even faster! In This Episode We Cover Seven real estate tax strategies that could put thousands back in your pocket Two ways to defer capital gains taxes when you sell a rental property How to offset your active income with real estate professional status (REPS) How to accelerate depreciation deductions with a cost segregation study Everyday operating expenses that often qualify as tax write-offs And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1338. 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
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 1745 - Apolo Ohno’s “Patient” Real Estate Investing Approach for Financial Freedom
You don’t need to be the smartest person in the room to build wealth through real estate. But you do need patience, discipline, and a willingness to play the long game. Real estate won’t make you rich overnight, but it’s incredibly forgiving—meaning you can make mistakes, lose money in the short term, and still come out on top. Apolo Ohno understands this concept better than most, having dedicated his entire youth to becoming a short-track speed skater. He reached the pinnacle of the sport, competing in three Winter Olympic Games and taking home several medals. But when his skating career ended 16 years ago, he faced a challenge he hadn’t trained for. He calls it the “great divorce”—separating from an identity that had shaped nearly every part of his life. Thankfully, many of the skills he had spent decades honing translated to real estate investing. Now, Apolo operates at the intersection of high-performance business and wellness, helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals in a more sustainable way. And today, he’s sharing the lessons that helped him weather tough times, why your investing network is your single greatest advantage, and how to avoid burnout on the road to financial freedom. In This Episode We Cover Essential skills and habits of successful real estate investors How to “hard pivot” from one career to real estate investing How to find the best real estate deals through your investing network Investing mistakes that cost Apolo money during the Great Financial Crisis Why real estate is one of the “most forgiving” asset classes And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1337. 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
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 1744 - He Sold His Car to Buy His First Property: Now He Owns 40 Rentals!
Lawrence “Landlord Larry” Guerguis thought he would spend the next 40 years of his life in finance. But one conversation with a regretful investment banker changed his life’s trajectory and set him on a path toward financial freedom through real estate investing. Just three years later, he owns 40 rental properties producing thousands in monthly cash flow! Once Larry realized the impact that rental properties could have on his wealth, time, lifestyle, and flexibility, he wasted no time in buying his first rental property. While still in college, he sold his car, scrounged together a down payment, and bought a duplex out in the Midwest. With proof of concept and a few hundred bucks lining his pockets each month, he went all-in on real estate. He’s since moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he’s built a real estate portfolio of 40 single-family homes (and counting!). In today’s episode, he’s giving you all the secrets he’s used to buy deal after deal without having the W-2 income to qualify for traditional bank financing. From locking in better rents with Section 8 investing to building a brand that creates greater opportunities, Larry has found a formula that really works in 2026! In This Episode We Cover How Larry scaled to 40 rental properties in just three years The wild strategy Larry used to find his first private money lender How Larry funds his rental properties without the bank (or W-2 income!) Using Section 8 investing to lock in higher rents Using social media to find off-market properties and lenders How to pick a more affordable real estate market to invest in And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1336. 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
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 1743 - The Correction Will Get Even More Severe | Sept. 2026 Housing Market Update
More homes are for sale now than any time in the past six years. Mortgage rates just shot up to above 7% with no relief in sight. Markets are seeing (substantial) price cuts, and there could be much more to come this winter. So, is a crash on the way, or is this lukewarm correction simply becoming something stronger than we had imagined? In this September 2026 housing market update, we’ll cover it all! First, we’ll talk about the massive change in mortgage rates this month, what’s caused it, and whether any relief is on the horizon. If rates stay high and more buyers are booted from the market, sellers will need to act—that means price cuts, concessions, and negotiating power for the buyers that remain. But will this turn into a full-blown crash, or are there too many macroeconomic legs propping up the housing market? Dave gives his full risk report and shares where he thinks interest rates could end up hovering. Plus, the tactic he’s using to get 10%, 15%, or even 20% off real estate deals while sellers have their backs against the wall. In This Episode We Cover What caused mortgage rates to surge earlier this month to the 7%+ range Why prices could drop even more in winter and the serious discounts Dave is finding Some of the best and worst real estate markets in the U.S. (which are holding up?) Chances of this market flipping from a correction to a housing market crash What happens as buyers exit the market with the most homes for sale in six years? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1335. 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
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 1742 - How to Get 10%+ Off Your Next Real Estate Deal Right Now
Imagine getting 10% off your next rental property (on the low end). What about getting a rate in the 3% or 4% range, or putting only 5%-15% down on a property that’s not only affordable but also in the path of progress? As interest rates climb higher and buyers step back, investors have opportunities that haven’t been available in years, and in 2027, these opportunities could get even better. Today, we’re talking with another rental property investing veteran (literally), Zach Lemaster. Zach spent years as an Air Force optometrist, using a 5%-down loan to kickstart his own investing journey. After buying properties every year, even while stationed across the country, Zach realized the massive effect rentals had on his net worth. He tried (and initially failed) at out-of-state investing before developing his own system to buy in the best markets with the best management so he could retire from his 9-5. He did it, and in doing so created Rent to Retirement, one of the nation’s leading turnkey companies. Today, he’s sharing the actual strategy he’s personally using to get 10% (up to 15%) off rental properties, how he scores low (3%-4% range) interest rates, and builds his portfolio, and his customers’ portfolios, with loans as little as 5%-15% down. The deals keep getting better for investors, and these might be some of the best we’ve seen. In This Episode We Cover How Zach replaced his optometrist salary with simple, high-demand rental properties The real estate deals we’re seeing right now that are giving 10%+ discounts Want financial freedom in a decade? Three steps Zach took to get there The wrong way to invest out-of-state (and what to do instead) How to use rental properties to offset some of your income taxes without being a real estate professional (REPS) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1334. 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
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 1741 - From a $200K Duplex to Replacing His 6-Figure Salary with Rental Properties
Real estate investing won’t make you rich overnight. But keep at it for long enough, and it will make you very wealthy. Philip Henry had been doing all the right things: buying a rental property every year, renovating it, raising rent, and then rolling his home equity into the next deal. Yet after nearly 15 years, he had very little to show for it, and the stress and workload were beginning to take a toll on his health and relationships. Right when others would have given up, the real estate deal of a lifetime landed right in Philip’s lap—a seven-figure, 31-unit rental property that would change his family’s future. Now, Philip is financially free, has quit his W-2 job, and is building generational wealth with rental properties. How did he do it? Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on the deal that changed everything and the strategies behind it: seller financing, other people’s money, and perhaps most importantly, the patience and persistence needed to win in real estate. In This Episode We Cover How Philip scaled from a $200,000 duplex to a $20,000,000 portfolio Replacing his six-figure salary with rental property income Taking down a $1,200,000 real estate deal without any of his own money How to use creative financing to bring zero to the closing table The secret to avoiding burnout on the road to financial freedom Why you should pitch seller financing on every real estate deal And So Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 1740 - How to Buy Your First Small Multifamily Property This Year (2-4 Units)
This is how to buy a small multifamily rental property the right way. It’s not hard, it’s not complicated, and it’s (arguably) one of the best residential real estate investments to make right now. Why? Safer financing, faster scale, and bigger cash flow. Unlike single-family rentals, small multifamily real estate was designed to make you money, and the returns clearly show that. So how do you get your first duplex, triplex, or quadplex this year? Today, Dave is walking through each step you need to take. From finding small multifamily real estate deals to financing them with as little as 3.5% down, running the numbers using a rental property calculator, offering, negotiating, and getting your first rent check, this is how to buy a small multifamily the right way. Dave also shares some clear red flags to avoid and when to walk away from a property even if it fits your buy box. Ready to build wealth with small multifamily? This is how you do it. In This Episode We Cover Why small multifamily rentals (2-4 units) easily beat single-family rentals The low money down financing you can get on your next multifamily (3.5% down) Choosing a market with affordable home prices, cash flow, and appreciation How to negotiate with sellers on more than just price (and get your offer accepted) Small multifamily red flags to avoid (they could cost you thousands) Dave’s due diligence checklist to cover before you buy the property And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1332. 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
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 1739 - Skip Single-Family? Why You Don’t Need to Start Small
Most investors follow the same path—buy a single-family rental, learn the ropes, and upgrade to small multifamily, slowly snowballing the portfolio. But what if you could take the leap from your first deal, skipping single-family entirely and buying a sizable rental property portfolio on investment #1? If you had no experience, it could change your life overnight—so is it worth it? We’re back answering real questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, and we’ve got a special guest—Chauncey Pham, the making-six-figures-per-deal investor! First, an investor has enough cash to buy a decent-sized multifamily property. Should they skip single-family rentals and go straight into the big leagues on their first real estate investment? A young investor has $20K saved up but wants to know the best bet so he doesn’t get wiped out on his first rental property play. Ever told your contractor your renovation budget is $70,000, and they conveniently tell you the work will cost $69,800? After hundreds of renovations, Henry and Chauncey know exactly what to say. Is getting your real estate license worth it, and if you do become an agent, how do you get your first leads and learn the ropes? As a broker, Chauncey knows why agents get caught up from the start. Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums! In This Episode We Cover The best first rental property? Single-family vs. multifamily rentals How to start investing with just $20K (and how to get even more money to invest) Whether or not you should tell a contractor your renovation budget from the start The single most crucial person to know (and have on your team) when investing in real estate Why agents fail and the very false expectations people have when getting their license And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1331. 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
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 1738 - I Started Buying Rentals at 46. By 50, They’ll Replace My Salary.
Kent Long wanted passive income. The problem? All those gurus and guides online were only selling a fantasy. The one thing that seemed to actually generate income: real estate. When a property that could easily be split into two units came on the market, Kent jumped at the chance. Little did he know this $14,000 down payment would become an entire real estate portfolio that would help him retire early from his job. At 46, Kent bought his first rental property (just two years ago, in 2024). The purchase price? A mere $70,000. With a small renovation, this property began bringing in $3,000/month in rent and some serious cash flow. Now that there was home equity to pull from, it was time to repeat this system. Kent has now done this same type of deal four times, going from zero units to 10 units in just two years. He’s even gotten his young son involved, helping his 20-year-old profit nearly $50,000 from a similar deal! Kent’s close to replacing his income and fully stepping away from his 9-5, reaching early retirement, and dedicating all his time to real estate. He started in 2024 when most people thought real estate investing was past its prime—according to Kent, we’re still not even close! In This Episode We Cover The affordable real estate market where you can pick up rentals for just $70,000 How to turn a big single-family home into a cash-flowing duplex or triplex Using the BRRRR strategy to get paid to buy rental properties (seriously!) When it’s smart to use a HELOC (home equity line of credit) as a down payment How to pass down wealth and wisdom to your kids so they can reach financial freedom, too And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1330. 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
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 1737 - High-ROI, Value-Add Renovations for Any Investor (and How Much They'll Cost)
Investors have used the same proven formula for decades: Buy a discounted property, renovate it, and increase its value by tens or sometimes even hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a simple investing strategy, and yet it’s one of the best ways to get rich through real estate investing. But there’s a catch that too many investors miss. You can’t renovate just anything; you have to renovate the right things. After over 100 real estate deals, Henry knows exactly what moves the needle, and in part two of our series on estimating rehab costs, we’re showing you what to prioritize on your next renovation project. First, we’ll walk you through the typical “moneymakers”—kitchens and bathrooms—what to improve, what not to improve, and what you should budget for these updates. But then, we’ll share three upgrades many investors never think about, yet they can have the greatest impact on property value (and rents!). Whether you’re flipping houses or updating a rental property, this is the exact value-add playbook you should be using in 2026! In This Episode We Cover High-ROI renovations to prioritize on every investment property Low-cost upgrades that can add value to your rental property What actually makes a difference when updating kitchens and bathrooms The typical cost of a cosmetic kitchen or bathroom renovation Common renovation mistakes that will make your bathroom look “cheap” And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1329. 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
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 1736 - The “Big 5" Systems You Can’t Afford to Overlook When Buying a Rental
A real estate deal may look like a home run on paper, but you can’t know for certain until you’ve walked the property and uncovered exactly what needs to be fixed! Budgeting for renovations is one of the things that trips new investors up, which is why we’re bringing you a two-part series on estimating rehab costs. In part one, we’re taking a deep dive into the “big five”—the five major home systems that can make or break your next investment. We’re covering everything from roof to foundation, and even a bonus sixth system that’s much more costly to replace than you probably think. These are the line items that strike fear into investors due to their potentially high price tags. But rather than passing on a great deal, you’ll learn exactly what to look for when inspecting these systems, how much it costs to repair or replace them, and when to bring in an expert. Whether you’re flipping houses or making improvements to raise rents, these are the tips and tricks you need to accurately create your budget, avoid expensive surprises, and ensure you’re buying a great property—not a money pit! In This Episode We Cover The “big five” systems to check (thoroughly) when walking a property How to spot when a roof has “failed” and needs to be replaced Two telltale signs that you should replace a home’s windows The number one mistake investors make when estimating foundation repairs How much it actually costs to fully replumb your property Dangerous electrical issues that require immediate attention And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1328. 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
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 1735 - JPMorgan's $750B Bet on the Housing Market
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. On the Market is here with a 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! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1327. 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
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 1734 - 9 “Boring” Investing Habits That Will Actually Make You Rich
The top 1% of real estate investors don’t have a “secret” market, a “better” investing strategy, or access to “exclusive” resources. They just do nine things better than most other investors—boring, repeatable habits that make you rich over time. This is what separates successful investors from those who never quite reach their goals, flame out after a deal or two, or stay stuck on the sidelines. Many of these habits are much simpler than you think—things like investing consistently, being patient, and treating real estate investing like an actual business—yet most investors don’t do any of them. Today, we’re sharing exactly what these nine habits are and how you can practice them throughout your own real estate business. Whether you’re starting from zero or already own a few rental properties, these are universal principles that any (and every) investor can benefit from. You don’t need to master all nine of them overnight or even this year. Pick one or two, get to work, and you’ll start to see real results! In This Episode We Cover The nine most important habits of top real estate investors Why patience is the single most important habit you should develop How to avoid “shiny object syndrome” as you scale your real estate portfolio Why time in the market always beats timing the market The right way to build your real estate investing network And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1326. 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
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 1733 - The New (Better) 1% Rule for Real Estate
The rules of real estate investing have changed. For years, investors were using the one-percent rule to quickly determine if a real estate deal would cash flow. But the one-percent rule, rent-to-price ratio, and other common rules of thumb have a glaring blind spot. They account for purchase price, but they don’t account for expenses. Meanwhile, mortgage rates, taxes, and insurance have all risen across the board—expenses that can easily kill your cash flow. So, Dave’s come up with a new rule of thumb you can use to quickly analyze rental properties and markets. He’s calling it the rent-to-payment ratio. By comparing estimated rents to the estimated PITI payment itself, you’ll have a much better idea of whether a rental property will actually cash flow month to month. And today, we’re not just breaking down how the formula works. Dave also built an entire spreadsheet that ranks U.S. real estate markets by their rent-to-payment ratios. Whether you’re looking for the best cash flow markets to invest in or a quick way to weed out unprofitable properties, this is the kind of math you need to make sharper investing decisions in 2026. In This Episode We Cover The “new” rule of thumb for finding great real estate deals and rental markets Why rent-to-price ratio is a flawed metric (and which ratio to use instead) Why the popular one-percent rule no longer works in 2026 The top 10 real estate markets with the highest rent-to-payment ratios How to bake today’s mortgage rates, taxes, and insurance into your initial analysis And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1325. 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
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 1732 - $65,000/Year in Cash Flow From a 100% Remote Real Estate Portfolio
In just under six years, Bryan Field built a 100% remote real estate investment portfolio producing over $65,000 per year in cash flow. He bought properties sight unseen, chose markets that made the most money, and routinely reinvested his home equity. He started with zero real estate experience, and his first real investment went way over budget, but he bounced back and has already replaced a sizable chunk of his salary. Stuck in San Diego, Bryan knew he wanted to invest, but not in the million-dollar houses around him. The best bet? Move to a cheaper market (Arizona), buy a home, and try to invest there. A HELOC-funded house flip with a friend turned into a six-figure renovation, but they both walked away unscathed. After returning to San Diego with his newborn son, Bryan was determined to invest somewhere affordable, scalable, and profitable. Over the next few years, Bryan bought duplexes in South Dakota, seller-financed portfolios in Arkansas, and short-term rentals in Virginia. He used equity to make down payments, moved markets when he found better deals, and now makes over $5,000/month on his rentals alone, living in Southern California and investing from thousands of miles away. Priced out of your market? Feel like you’re boxed out of investing? If you’ve got a laptop, a phone, and some starting capital, you can repeat Bryan’s process! In This Episode We Cover How to use home equity (via a HELOC) to buy your first investment property Choosing a market with the best cash flow potential (and tenant pool) How to find seller-financeable rental property deals even in a market you’re brand new to Buying investment properties sight unseen confidently when you’re hundreds or thousands of miles away The creative investment Bryan made that is not a rental property but is in real estate And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1324. 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
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 1731 - BRRRR vs. New Construction: Which Makes More Money in 2026 (I Did the Math)
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
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 1730 - How Much Should You Put Down on Your First Rental?
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
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 1729 - From Waiting Tables to $13,000+/Month in Just 3 Years (Thanks to Rentals)
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
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 1728 - How to Execute the “Slow” BRRRR Strategy in 2026 (Full Walkthrough)
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
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 1727 - The Fastest Way to Get Good at Real Estate Investing (Saves You Years)
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
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 1726 - Making $6,000/Month Cash Flow from 4 Rental Properties in Just 8 Months
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
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 1725 - How to Rent Out Your House (Step-by-Step Guide)
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
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 1724 - 10 “Hidden” Signs of a High-Upside Rental Property (Buy These in 2026)
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
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 1723 - Rentals Replaced My Income in 11 Years (Even After Making Every Mistake)
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
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 - 1722 - The 7-Property Retirement Plan ($80,000/Year)
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
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 1721 - How to Build Your Own Real Estate Investing Team (From Scratch)
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
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 1720 - He’s Making Over $100K/Year Cash Flow with Small, Affordable Rental Properties
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
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 1719 - How to Analyze a Rental Property Step-by-Step (15 Years of Experience)
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
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 1718 - How Much One “Ordinary” Rental Property Has Made Me in the Last 6 Years
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
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 1717 - 92: No (and Low) Money Down Real Estate Investing with Brandon Turner
What would you do if you didn’t need money to invest in real estate anymore? That’s the question we tackle today on the BiggerPockets Podcast as we interview one of our own… Brandon Turner, to learn how he’s purchased over $2,000,000 of real estate with almost no money of his own! Brandon, although co-host on the BiggerPockets Podcast, is also an avid real estate investor who rarely-if-ever puts his own money into his deals. In this groundbreaking episode, Josh interviews Brandon about how he built his business using creativity rather than cash and the lessons that he learned along the way. This episode will leave you inspired, refreshed, and with a laundry list of new ideas to use in your investing business to invest with less (or none) of your own cash! In This Episode We Cover: The method Brandon used to buy his first house and make $20,000 The one conversation that almost derailed his entire investing future How Brandon bought two homes of one of the world’s most famous rockstars – and didn’t know it The mistake that almost destroyed his business on the first hard money deal How Brandon bought a 24 unit apartment building for no money out of pocket The downside to several “no and low money down” strategies Getting a partner to fund 100% of the down payment Where to find great real estate deals – no matter how hot your market is The legal entity Brandon uses to hold his properties and why Brandon’s #1 productivity tip And LOTS more! Links from the Show How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step Guide Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide BP Podcast 052: Buying Apartment Complexes, Raising Millions, and Building a Profitable Business with Ken McElroy BP 009: Using Hard Money Lenders to Grow Your Business with Ann Bellamy Books Mentioned in the Show The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss and Martin Stone Landlording on Autopilot by Mike Butler. The Lean Startup by Eric Reis The One Thing by Gary Keller Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey The Four Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Tweetable Topics “It’s better to have 50% of a great deal than 100% of no deal.” “The foundation of a great creative real estate investment is an incredible deal.” The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down Is Your Lack of Cash Holding You Back From Your Real Estate Dreams? Don’t let the contents of your wallet define your future. Discover the real life strategies that smart investors are using in today’s market to invest in real estate with creativity! In The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down, active real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast Brandon Turner takes readers past the hype and dives into real life strategies that investors across the world are using to invest in real estate using creativity – instead of their own cash. In this book, you’ll explore: Numerous Strategies to Mix and Match – Creative investing requires a creative mind, and this book will share numerous examples of creative deal-making. Get Started with No Money or Experience – Looking for your first deal? Learn the best strategies for getting your feet wet without paying thousands! The Ugly Side of Creative Investing – Learn the downsides to all the strategies mentioned in this book, as well as tips for overcoming those problems. Attract Private Money, Lenders, and Partners – There are millions of millionaires walking the streets. Discover the best way to attract them to you. Wholesaling, Flipping, Rentals, and More – No matter what niche or strategy you plan to use to build your real estate empire, this book can help you proceed. The Truth About No Money Down Investing – Investing with little to no money down is possible, but it’s not about some step by step strategy. It’s about a mindset. Click here to get your copy of the book now! Connect with Brandon Brandon’s BiggerPockets Profile Brandon’s Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 - 1716 - The “Repeatable” Strategy That Helped Him Buy 6 Rentals in 6 Months (Working a W-2)
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
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 1715 - Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think | July 2026 Housing Market Update
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
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 1714 - Build vs. Buy: Which Is Best for Your First Rental?
You don’t have to buy your first rental property—you can build one instead. Newer systems, fewer repairs, and that “brand new” feeling that tenants may pay more rent for. But…is it worth it? Building a small multifamily in a single-family area could let you house hack and own a rare property in your market, but is the headache worth the effort? With more and more investors choosing to build rather than buy, we thought we’d weigh in. Dave and Henry are back answering your questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. Today, we’re talking about building vs. buying rentals, when an investment property is too old to be worth buying, the lender-friendly rehab budget Henry uses to get loans for his BRRRRs (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) and house flips, and whether wholesalers (middlemen) are worth buying properties from. Plus, if you’re house hacking, should you tell the tenant you’re the owner? Dave tried to hide it before, and shares whether it was worth it. In This Episode We Cover Building vs. buying rental properties: is the time (and effort) worth the upside? Renovating an older rental property? This build decade could be best Henry’s exact renovation budget he shares with lenders to get fast financing Are wholesalers worth their assignment fee? When we will and won’t buy from them Should you tell your tenants that you’re the owner (what happens if they find out?) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1307. 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
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 1713 - He Started with $5,000. Now He Owns 14 Rental Properties (And Quit His Job!)
When Niyi Adewole got his first “real” job out of college, he had one goal: financial freedom. But when he asked his coworkers about the company 401(k), he left more confused than convinced. In searching for answers, he discovered a much better path: real estate investing. Then, with just $5,000 in savings, he bought his first rental property—a triplex he house hacked to cover his mortgage. That first property snowballed into the next one, and in just six years, Niyi quit his W-2 job. Today, he owns 14 properties, including small multifamily rentals, Airbnbs, and even a self-storage facility. His portfolio generates more than enough cash flow to live on, but instead, he continues to funnel everything toward the next property. Niyi’s story is remarkable, but he didn’t go from earning a $55,000 salary to financial freedom overnight. In this episode, he shares how he sacrificed, hustled, and stacked promotions at his W-2 job to get to where he is today. The question isn’t if you can do the same. It’s will you? In This Episode We Cover How Niyi scaled from $5,000 in savings to 14 rental properties (and counting) The playbook that allowed Niyi to quit his job and go all-in on real estate The immeasurable value of working with an investor-friendly agent A profitable investing strategy that doesn’t involve tenants or toilets Buying a house with low money down and having tenants pay your mortgage And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1306. 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
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 - 1712 - I Reached Financial Independence Before 40 (Everything You Know is Wrong)
I reached financial independence before 40. I set out to do the impossible, and achieved it. I bought rental properties, worked hard at my job, saved and invested most of my money, and got to my goal. Then I realized something I wish someone had told me—everything I thought I knew about financial independence was wrong. If you are on this journey to free yourself from your job, retire early, or reach the magic “FI number” that will give you lasting security, I urge you—listen to this episode. While most financially independent influencers constantly stress saving all your money, effort-maxing to extremes, delaying vacations, trips, luxury purchases, or even your wedding, I did the opposite. I spent a lot on my wedding. I spent a lot on nice vacations. I eat out regularly. And sometimes…I just didn’t want to buy another rental. But at 39, financially free, I enjoyed my journey to the “goal.” Because the truth is, there isn’t a financial freedom number; there’s a financial freedom process, and if you don’t get it right, it won’t be worth any of the effort. In This Episode We Cover Why (almost) everything you’ve been told about “financial independence” isn’t true The “FI number” trap that so many real estate investors are falling into Are you wasting your life saving all of your money (why Dave says you shouldn’t) How to get more financially independent every day, even during bumpy times The “arrival” fallacy that makes so many retirees actually go back to work And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1305. 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
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 1711 - If House Flipping is “Dead,” How Is She Flipping 10+ Houses THIS Year?
Many people assume house flipping doesn’t work anymore. They’re wrong. House flipping isn’t dead. The “easy” money is. While it’s true that flipping houses isn’t as forgiving as it was just a few years ago—and yes, the “bad” flippers are being exposed—the fear surrounding this investing strategy is actually creating massive opportunities for those who do their homework. Just ask Henry and today’s guest, Dominique Gunderson. They’ve been flipping houses for many years and are still finding plenty of real estate deals, even in this tough housing market. They’re just doing it a little differently than in years past. In today’s episode, we’re getting into what’s changed and what investors need to do to find, buy, renovate, and flip houses for a profit. We break down our own processes for analyzing properties, estimating rehab costs, pricing them on the back end, and so much more. Whether you’re a complete newcomer or a frustrated investor eager for the numbers to work again, follow our blueprint to make your next flip a successful one! In This Episode We Cover How Henry and Dominique are adjusting their approach to house flipping The “risk-reward ratio” Henry uses for every real estate deal he buys Market-specific advantages and challenges to be aware of How to prevent closing costs from eating away at your profit margins The number one way house flippers get burned when analyzing properties The “types” of projects we’re avoiding at all costs in 2026 Creative strategies you can use to mitigate risk when flipping a house And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1304. 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
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - 1710 - He Bought 58 Rental Units in Just 4 Years by Solving Other Landlords’ Problems
When the Great Recession hit, Andy Gil lost his business. Suddenly, he was forced to start over. But the fear of losing everything again was the driving force behind what would come next. Andy got serious, raising his young kids in an 800-square-foot house, driving 10-year-old cars, and funneling every spare dollar into savings so he could start buying rental properties. These were the types of sacrifices the average investor probably wouldn’t make, but they became the catalyst for scaling to 58 rental units in just four years! What’s more, Andy has never had the benefit of 3% mortgage rates. He got into real estate investing at the tail end of 2022, meaning he’s been able to grow his large, cash-flowing real estate portfolio in a tough housing market with high interest rates—all while using very little of his own money. Today, he manages his own rentals and other people’s properties, deploying a unique investing strategy that has even helped him acquire a 30-unit property. In this episode, he’s sharing exactly what that strategy is (and how YOU can implement it), what he’s learned in over 20 years of contracting experience, and how to use AI to gain an edge in today’s market. In This Episode We Cover Andy’s journey from losing his business to buying 58 rental units in four years The massive sacrifices Andy and his family have had to make to invest in real estate How to accelerate your investing journey by living within your means The secrets to managing a large rental portfolio (on your own!) How Andy uses artificial intelligence (AI) throughout his real estate business Why persistence is the key to finding great 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/real-estate-1303. 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
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 - 1709 - Start at 45, Retire at 55: The Late Starter's Rental Playbook
If you’re in your 40s, or even 50s, and think it’s too late to build a comfortable retirement, think again. We’ve done the math, we’ve crunched the numbers, and we've run the playbook ourselves—using rental properties, you can replace a significant portion of your income in just around a decade. Today, we’re sharing the exact strategy to get you there. Most retirees have a small sum in savings and a Social Security check to count on in retirement. But what if you want more income to travel, experience, or donate as you see fit? Even if you feel like the retirement timeline is closing in on you, you have options, but you’ll need to follow a plan. In this episode, I’m walking through exactly how to go from no rentals to comfortable retirement in around a decade, and how someone in their 40s or 50s can do it easier than someone in their 20s or 30s! I’ll share the multiple strategies you can take, the exact math that proves the system works, overlooked ways to fund your investments, and how to use your small, powerful real estate portfolio to retire, or even retire early! In This Episode We Cover The six steps to take you from no retirement to plentiful passive income The massive advantages 40+ year-olds have over younger investors Which real estate strategy works best for you and your stage of life How to fund your down payment with savings, home equity, 401(k)s, and more A step-by-step walkthrough of analyzing your first rental property (the right way) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1302. 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
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 1708 - The Simple Systems Behind a 150-Unit Rental Portfolio (8-Hour Workweeks!)
When the dot-com bubble burst, Matt (the “Lumberjack Landlord”) watched his 100% stock portfolio go to dust. Having lost everything he had saved throughout his early twenties, his only option was to rebuild. But with what? He needed something that could help him offset his living expenses today and propel him toward retirement. That “something” was rentals. But Matt didn’t just buy a couple of rental properties and sit back. He did what many investors won’t: he house hacked. And again. And again. Nine times in 13 years. This, combined with the income from his nine-to-five job, allowed him to stack small multifamily properties quickly, and today, he owns a rental portfolio of over 150 units! Real estate investing has completely changed Matt’s life—not just the cash flow or the appreciation, but the freedom he’s already enjoying in early retirement. Despite self-managing all of their rentals, he and his wife spend just eight hours per week on their portfolio. In this episode, he’s giving you the simple framework you need to scale sustainably, whether you dream of owning a handful of rental units or a few hundred. In This Episode We Cover How Matt self-manages his 150-unit rental portfolio in just eight hours per week Matt’s journey from losing everything in the dot-com crash to retiring with millions The simple, scalable systems and processes every investor needs The biggest red (and green) flags to watch out for when screening tenants Why scaling with small multifamily properties is better than commercial real estate What most investors get wrong about house hacking (that can make you very wealthy) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1301. 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
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 1707 - I Started Investing with Just $7,500. Now I Own Millions in Rentals
One day, Remington Lyman was brought into his boss's office, told that he did above-and-beyond at his job, and was handed a 2% raise with a smile. All the extra hours, all that hard work, equaled the equivalent of an inflation-matching salary bump. That was it—it was time to put his financial freedom in his own hands. Remington began building an income-replacing rental property portfolio, so when the day came that he was laid off, he’d be more than prepared. Remington was ready to go, and that’s when the real scaling started. Just ten years after buying his first rental, Remington has over 100 rental units, including sizable commercial buildings with strong cash flow, properties that are capital gains tax-free when he sells them, and units that generate 100% more cash flow than traditional rental properties. He scaled faster through smart partnerships, created significant equity with value-add BRRRRs (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), and even turned four units into 24 on a single deal. It’s not special, it’s not luck. Remington is sharing the repeatable strategies he used to build massive wealth and escape corporate before it trapped him until retirement. In This Episode We Cover The hands-down, best beginner rental that every new investor should buy How (not) to form a partnership when splitting a deal with someone else The perfect BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy that builds huge equity The exact market Remington is investing in that has seen massive growth How to pay 0% capital gains tax (seriously) when selling a profitable investment property Triple net leases and commercial deals bringing in huge cash flow for Remington And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1300. 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
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 - 1706 - How Much Real Estate Do You Actually Need to Be Free?
How many rental properties do you need to retire? A lot fewer than you think. When people start investing in real estate, they think they need 20, 50, or even 100 rental units to build wealth, retire early, and secure financial freedom for themselves and their families. This is not the case…and it’s not even close. The average American only needs eight—yes, eight—paid-off rental properties to retire with six figures in annual cash flow. But that would take decades to pay off, right? Not quite. Within just around a decade, you could go from zero rentals to a paid-off portfolio, giving you financial independence via passive income from a small, powerful rental property portfolio. Henry is walking through the math, how to get to financial freedom faster, and the strategy he uses to recycle the same down payment so he doesn’t need to wait years to buy the next rental. Your financial freedom is just eight rental properties away. What are you waiting for? In This Episode We Cover How many rentals you actually need to replace your income and retire (early) Recycling your down payment to scale your rental portfolio even faster How to (comfortably) get to $10,000 per month in rental property cash flow The timeline to go from zero rental properties to complete freedom with rentals How much money you need to start your real estate portfolio And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1299. 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
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 - 1705 - Is Real Estate Still THE Best Path to Passive Income? (Invited to Debate)
We’re all here for passive income, and when you say “passive income,” many people immediately think of rental properties. But, is real estate investing really the best path to get the income streams you’re dreaming of, and is there a certain threshold where it’s not worth the effort? You’re listening to this show because you’re either interested in or investing in real estate, but we’ve been invited to debate someone with a different perspective. Ryan Sterling, CEO of NerdWallet Wealth Partners, has owned real estate investments but has since sold them and opted for something simpler, easier, and, in his opinion, more worth the money. Ryan likes real estate investing and sees it as the quickest way for the everyday American to build wealth. But…he thinks many investors are operating under a dangerous premise, one that could delay their financial freedom. In this episode, we’re going well beyond the average “stocks vs. real estate” debate you’ve heard a dozen times. We’re debating whether “passive income” is a lie, when real estate is worth it, who should invest in rental properties, why a 20-year-old and 40-year-old must invest differently, and the boring, simple way to invest that has made many Americans millionaires. NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training and nothing contained herein should be construed as investment advice. NerdWallet Wealth Partners does not guarantee investment results and does not provide tax or legal advice. In This Episode We Cover Have Americans been lied to about the “passive income” real estate provides? Your real estate is not as safe as you think it is (but are stocks better?) Why Ryan sold his real estate investment in exchange for something much more passive Who should go all-in on real estate and scale to a sizable rental portfolio How to find a real estate-friendly financial advisor (who isn’t a salesperson) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1298. 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
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 1704 - 3 Kids, Full-Time Job, $2M Portfolio: This Single Mom Did It in 6 Years!
In just six years, this single mom of three became a self-made multimillionaire with rental properties. She didn’t start with a ton of cash; she worked full-time, and she often put very little down. Using an owner-occupied strategy that 99% of investors won’t dare to try, she’s reached financial freedom while raising three kids. So how’d she do it? Today, we’re talking to Rachel Duck from central Texas. She took a popular strategy—the live-in flip—and made it even better: buying houses with 5% down, living in them for a year, fixing them up, moving out, and repeating. She did it with three kids and spent her 5-9 after her 9-5 renovating homes so she could rent them and repeat. The result? Millions of dollars in equity that has made her financially free. Today, she’s giving you the blueprint so you can do it too. Rachel shares the tips for your first live-in renovation rental, the expensive mistake she made that you can avoid, how to do it while raising kids and working 9-5, and the low-money-down loans she used to scale without putting up tons of cash. In This Episode We Cover One of the smartest strategies for growing your real estate portfolio fast The “uncomfortable” rentals that make you rich and give you a place to live Low-money-down loans you can use to buy your first property for 5% down Rachel’s exact buy box for rental properties and live-in flip-style rentals Tips before you buy a property that you’ll live in and renovate And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1297. 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
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 - 1703 - Where We'd Invest in Real Estate Right Now (12 Markets)
New to investing in real estate? In an area that has high housing prices, tough landlord laws, or little-to-no cash flow potential? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing 12 markets that are making money for real estate investors right now. Regardless of your strategy, we have markets for you. From long-term rentals to short-term rentals and Airbnbs, house hacking cities that will help cover your mortgage, and house flipping markets with high returns and low rehab costs. We didn’t want to give you just one option to choose from, so Dave, Henry, and Ashley Kehr from the Real Estate Rookie podcast brought along three separate markets for each real estate investing strategy. From overlooked affordable suburbs with solid population growth to tourist towns that are making killer nightly rates during busy season, and even some sneaky top-tier markets that many would assume house hacking wouldn’t work (but it does!). We’ll walk through why we like each market, their population and job growth, average home prices and rent prices, and the strategy that would make the most sense there. You can invest in real estate in 2026; you’ve just got to pick the right place! See Dave, Henry, AND Ashley at BPCON2026! In This Episode We Cover 12 top real estate investing markets in 2026 (most of which you may have never heard of) The cash flow and appreciation “hybrid” market with huge population growth A beach town with over 18 million yearly visitors and killer short-term rental rates One underrated city where you can be all-in on a house flip for $200K (and make serious profit) The one city where Dave would move if he were starting his real estate investing all over again We’d invest in this state…even if everyone else tells you not to And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1296. 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
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 1702 - Chad Carson’s 2 Deals/Year Strategy That Makes You a Rental Millionaire
Is buying rental properties still worth it in 2026? There’s no denying that rising interest rates, sluggish rent growth, and other factors have taken the shine off many properties that would have been home-run deals only a few years ago. But this is real estate we’re talking about. Buy-and-hold investing tends to reward people in the long run. It’s just that, to buy in this market, you’ve got to adapt. Chad “Coach” Carson believes these market conditions heavily favor the “small and mighty” investor—the person who isn’t looking to buy at a massive scale but actually handpick one or two great assets every year. But there’s one caveat: you must have the time, grit, and hunger to go out and find real estate deals that the more experienced, “lazy” investors can’t be bothered with. And Chad’s about to show you how to do just that. He shares how his own buy box has evolved in the last 12 months, his favorite strategies for buying off-market properties today, and what every investor can do to slowly and steadily build a rental portfolio that provides the lifestyle they want—no matter the market. In This Episode We Cover The two biggest ways to win as a “small” real estate investor in 2026 Why getting a strong cash-on-cash return today isn’t as important as you think The new investor’s superpower when looking for off-market properties Chad’s 3-2-1 strategy for building a portfolio with new construction homes The number one mistake most investors make shortly after buying a rental property The exact blueprint Chad would follow if you dropped him in a new market today How to arrive at “enough” when everyone tells you to keep scaling And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1295. 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
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 1701 - I Bought 15 Rental Units While Making $15/Hour Putting Up Fences
Britton Eads was making $15 per hour putting up fences all day. He had no college degree; he dropped out of the electrician trade and didn’t have many other options. One day, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and realized his life didn’t need to stay on the same track it was going. Now, just four years later, he’s got over 15 rental units, his rental income replaced his fence job, he’s sitting on $200,000 in equity across his portfolio, and he couldn’t be happier. It only happened because he took action instead of second-guessing himself. Britton’s story is one of the wildest we’ve heard. Everything from burst pipes to ceiling holes, very low appraisals, and funding mishaps. But it didn’t stop Britton from pushing forward and creating the wealth he knew was possible. He just had to learn from his mistakes. If you feel like you’re stuck, wanting to get into real estate investing, but thinking you don’t have the cash, the income, or the experience, there is no better guest than Britton to prove you can start—you just need to start. In This Episode We Cover How Britton funded his first real estate deal when he had (almost) no money The big mistakes Britton made on his first real estate deal (that you should not repeat) Using equity from one rental property to fund the purchase of another Buying a fourplex with just 3.5% down using a loan most investors overlook When paying for a mentor (or community) is actually worth the investment The best beginner advice from Britton to get you in the game and stay out of trouble And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1294. 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
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 1700 - The Strongest Sign for the Housing Market in Years | June 2026 Update
The housing market is doing what nobody expected—and none of the mainstream media is covering it. Trends are forming that most Americans thought were impossible in this type of economy, greatly impacting home prices, days on market, and buyers' negotiating power. If you know the truth, you can take advantage. If you don’t, you’ll miss what’s actually happening behind the scenes. This is our June 2026 housing market update! It could be the most encouraging sign for the housing market in years—prices haven’t crashed, Americans are actually buying more homes, and many traditionally hot markets are seeing complete buyer control. It’s a real estate investor's dream come true, but the media won’t tell you that. These numbers matter more than you think as investors. You can find better deals, negotiate tens of thousands off the list price, and get cash flow that many thought was dead in 2026. Today, I’m sharing the exact process you can go through to see how aggressive you can be in your investing market so that you can pick up a deal for a steal most people will wish they would have gotten in a few years. Don’t miss it. This is not going to last forever. In This Episode We Cover The surprising state of the housing market that news outlets aren’t covering Best (and worst) markets in June 2026 and which are seeing serious discounts A new reality for the housing market? Why buyers are coming back to bid Updated housing market risk report and whether foreclosures are rising or falling Investors: this is exactly what to do to get a better real estate deal in 2026! And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1293. 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
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 1699 - Morgan Housel: The Investing Expert’s “System” for Stress-Free Wealth
Morgan Housel, best-selling author of The Psychology of Money, Same as Ever, and The Art of Spending Money, has a “system” for building wealth that seems too simple, too easy to be true—but is. Most Americans think getting wealthy is only for those willing to work 100+ hour weeks, build a business from scratch, inherit millions, or get a high-paying six-figure job. That’s not the case. The average American can get wealthy—you just need to follow this “good enough” system. Morgan spent the early part of his career covering lessons from the fallout of the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. Economics couldn’t make sense of it, and what he found was that psychology could. Knowing how to win the money game puts you in the player’s seat, instead of watching from the sidelines. And today, Morgan shares the biggest lessons to get in the game. From the simple “system” both he and Dave use to build wealth to the #1 skill of a wealthy investor, when you should spend more money, and why merely working harder isn’t going to get you what you want. Morgan even shares his strong opinion on the #1 thing wrong with the housing market today—and how we could actually fix it. In This Episode We Cover Morgan’s simple “system” for building wealth even if you don’t have tons of extra income Why retiring early is not the goal worth striving for (and what is better) How much of a return should you be making on your investments? Morgan’s unique answer Knowing your “enough” so you can stop worrying, start living, and do what you’re meant to do Spend more money before it’s too late? The argument for why you shouldn’t wait to give And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1292. 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
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 1698 - First Rental in 2016, Financially Free in 2026 (Every Strategy I Used)
Ten years ago, Erika Brown bought her first investment property. Now, a decade later, she’s financially free, with a portfolio she’s slowly starting to scale down so she can do less, enjoy her life more, and build the early retirement lifestyle she had always dreamed of. But it wasn’t always like this. Back in 2012, Erika was working at a bank, climbing the corporate ladder, with no thought of ever retiring before 65. She just couldn’t ignore one thing—every wealthy client at the bank was investing in real estate. They were on to something she wasn’t, so she tried her first house hack—fixing up a basement unit while raising three kids and working nine-to-five. Then, a few years later, the real investing began. Erika did everything—short-term rentals, Section 8 long-term rentals, cashing out her 401(k) to renovate, renting out rooms, buying up entire blocks. She gives her true, honest take on which strategies are worth the effort, which have a bad rap but strong cash flow, and why she’s scaling down, not up, only 10 years into her investing career. In This Episode We Cover How to break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle starting with one property You’re wrong about Section 8: How to get great tenants with government rent checks Is coliving (rent-by-the-room) really worth it? Would you trade your retirement account for a rental property? Why Erika pulled the trigger Why you need to change your rental strategy often to keep cash flowing And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1291. 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
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 - 1697 - Anyone Can Flip a House After Hearing This
Anyone can flip a house after hearing this episode. If you’ve got around 30 minutes and want to make a faster return on your money than rental properties, this is how you do it. And this isn’t just hype—Dave is putting this knowledge to the test, flipping his first house with the help of expert house flipper James Dainard. James has flipped over 4,000 houses, has made more mistakes than almost any house flipper on the planet, and knows exactly what to buy, what not to buy, and how to turn an average, outdated home into a top-seller with six-figure profits. If you’re a beginner, you’re in luck—James is breaking down everything a beginner needs to know when buying, budgeting, fixing, and selling a house flip in 2026. We’ll get into it all—why house flipping still works in 2026, the best properties to flip for beginners, the red flags to avoid (unless you’re very experienced), Dave’s actual first house flip numbers (with examples), how to protect yourself in a bad market, and what to do when costs rise faster than you anticipated. Give us 30 minutes, and you’ll be ready to try your first house flip. In This Episode We Cover The best properties for beginners to flip (with the least amount of risk) Dave’s actual numbers on a house flip property he’s buying and renovating The biggest red flags a beginner must avoid when buying a house to flip Profits shrinking? Here’s what to do ASAP to lower your flipping costs How to still make a sizable profit when the market is working against you The team members that will make or break your profit (and timeline) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1290. 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
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 1696 - The “Johnny Appleseed" Strategy That Took Me from $60K/Year to Millionaire
In the early 2010s, Joseph Moore was a history professor earning $60,000/year with no real estate investing experience. Now, he’s a real estate millionaire, still working the job he loves, with fewer rental properties than you’d think, and financially free from a handful of real estate investments. He got there by following the historical lessons of the wealthy that he’s sharing in today’s episode. After almost being wiped out in the 2008 housing crash, Joseph took a hard look at how he could financially protect himself and his wife. The answer? Invest in time-tested assets like real estate. Using a tactic called the “Johnny Appleseed Strategy,” he bought rentals in places where the demographic demand was flowing, and it paid off, but not without some massive hiccups. FBI raids, underground crime rings, destroyed properties—he learned his lesson, but even these extreme headache properties made him wealthy, proving the strategy worked. Now, with a select bunch of rental properties, Joseph has become a real estate millionaire by targeting the right homes, in the right markets, from the right sellers. Today, he’s teaching the five core lessons that made him a real estate millionaire and how to spot the properties with the highest upside so that you can build wealth with fewer rentals. In This Episode We Cover The “Johnny Appleseed Strategy” investors can use to buy in the best areas before the masses catch on The underground crime ring that was (unknowingly) run out of Joseph’s rental property How to reach financial freedom with far fewer rentals than you think you need Five lessons of the wealthy that every investor should follow when buying rental properties The one strategy that has helped more Americans pay off their mortgage early than anything else And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1289. 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
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 1695 - Retire Early with Less Than 10 Rentals? She Did It, Starting in 2022
You don’t need a big, expensive, stressful rental property portfolio to retire on your terms. Today’s guest was able to leave her W-2 job in her late 30s, all thanks to a small, smart rental property portfolio. Most people think they need a dozen (or more) doors to reach a level of “freedom” that lets them walk away from their job. Lucy Hinds did it with half that amount. Did we mention she only started investing in 2022? After deciding that jumping out of airplanes for the Army was where Lucy wanted her excitement from, she decided to tackle her debt ASAP. But this former Dave Ramsey disciple quickly became a real estate debt enthusiast, buying three rental properties in three months, all using equity from her personal residence. From there, Lucy continued to scale until one day she decided she could step away from her job. The best part? She had only a handful of rentals at the time, but they’d cover her living expenses, giving her the freedom to do what she wanted with her days. Discovering her “enough” led to her early retirement, with far fewer rentals than most people think is possible. Think you’re still decades away from retirement? Lucy proves that even in this market, a few rentals can go a long way. In This Episode We Cover How to retire (early) with fewer rental properties than you think Using your home equity to fund your first (or your first three!) rental properties Scared of taking on debt for real estate? How Lucy switched from the zero-debt mindset to scaling with rentals Cash flow even at 7% interest rates? It’s still possible, and Lucy is proof! Pay off a rental property vs. your primary residence: why one can “free” you far faster And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1288. 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
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 - 1694 - Buy 1 Rental Every 2 Years and Watch What Happens
Buying just one rental every two years can make you financially free—and by a lot. So many real estate investing influencers constantly talk about buying dozens, even hundreds of rental units to live your dream life and become a millionaire. But, as someone who’s been consistently investing, doesn’t own dozens of properties, and has made millions from real estate, I thought I’d do the math. Today, I’m going to show you how buying just one rental property every two (or even three/four) years can turn you into a millionaire with over $16,000/month in cash flow. You don’t need to buy sketchy properties or take on super risky debt; all you need to do is buy the right rentals consistently. But there’s a better way to do it. Instead of saving up a down payment every two years (hard enough in this economy), I’ll show you the way I “recycled” my down payments to turn one rental property into an entire real estate portfolio. This is how you slowly, safely, and strategically get to financial freedom with fewer rentals. It’s not magic, it’s math. In This Episode We Cover How to build a rental portfolio that will retire you by buying just one rental every two years How to “recycle” your capital so you don’t have to save up a full down payment The “BRRRR” strategy that allows you to increase home equity with smart repairs and renovations The even easier way to get into your first (or next) property with very little money down The “dollar-cost average” strategy that works for average Americans who want to invest And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1287. 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
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - 1693 - The Little-Known Loan That Helped Me Turn $9K Down into $150K in Equity
This is arguably the best real estate investing loan on the market today. It funds the purchase, renovation, closing costs, and up to six months of mortgage payments, so you’re not on the hook when renovating a vacant property, all for 3.5% down. Today’s guest used it to put down just $9,000 on a house and, less than a year later, had $150,000 in equity. It changed his life and enabled him to become a real estate millionaire, even in an unaffordable market. Matt Porcaro (AKA The 203k Way) was working in construction in America’s most expensive market—New York City. He could only get preapproved for a loan of a few hundred thousand dollars, which doesn’t buy much in NYC. When a local investor told him about the FHA 203(k) loan, his entire world opened up, and changed his trajectory forever. Now, he has over $1,000,000 in equity and over $2,000,000 in real estate—after just starting with $9,000. Today, Matt explains the 203(k) loan from start to finish—how much money you need to put down, how to get preapproved, finding contractors, paying for the renovation, what to know before you start, and a new change that makes it even more lucrative in expensive areas of the country. Beginners: This changes the game entirely. In This Episode We Cover The best beginner real estate investing loan that only requires 3.5% down Why getting a 203(k) loan is much less complicated than you think it is How Matt turned $9,000 into $150,000 in equity in less than a year The exact steps to take when getting a 203(k) loan (easier method) A new change to the 203(k) loan that makes getting approved even easier And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1286. 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
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 - 1692 - He Was Laid Off From TSA, Now He Owns an Entire Rental Portfolio
Before building an entire real estate portfolio, Matthew Garland was laid off from the TSA. He went from searching for contraband in your suitcase to searching for jobs ASAP. He had no degree, no office job experience, but he was good at connecting with people. He got a job as a loan officer and was making money hand over fist. Then the market crashed, his savings dwindled, his credit score plummeted, and he even got foreclosed on. It was time to build something real. That’s when a rich client of his introduced him to the “wealth hack” that helped him rebuild his life through rental properties. Now, you probably know Matthew as MG the Mortgage Guy, sharing as many insider lending secrets as possible so you can buy your next property. In this episode, he’s doing the same, telling YOU how to get preapproved now, what you need to get a lender to take you seriously on your first deal, and how he rebuilt his life, one property at a time. If you think you can’t build a real estate portfolio because you’re starting from zero, MG will show you how to get ahead and into your first deal, even if you feel way behind the starting line. In This Episode We Cover The “wealth hack” of the rich that gets you investment properties with little money down How to rebuild your financial foundation with real estate investing (even if you have little money or low credit) Why you never overleverage yourself and why scaling quickly (probably) isn’t worth the stress Four things you need to get preapproved for a mortgage (and what to do if you’re missing one or all) When to call a lender: Do you need to have perfect credit before you start? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1285. 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
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 - 1691 - 6 Green Flags Most Real Estate Investors Miss
There are six “green flags” most real estate investors completely miss, but can make them serious wealth. Any of these six will allow you to buy an undervalued investment property, increase its value (and rents), and walk away wealthier than the other investors who simply glanced past it. The best part? These are often turn-offs for ordinary homebuyers, so your competition is even slimmer. Henry has been buying properties like these for years, and if he stumbles upon one with any of these six green flags, he stops and evaluates it. These signs are so powerful, they could allow you to buy a $250K on-market property that’s secretly worth $350K…just nobody knows it! So what are the six green flags? We’re going through each, piece-by-piece, from unused “space” that commands higher rents, to “free” land that can help you cover your down payment or renovation costs, and even secret second units most homeowners are completely unaware of. Find any of these, and it’s the needle in the haystack most investors wish they could buy. In This Episode We Cover Got extra square footage? Here’s how to turn space into tens of thousands in more equity One thing that every primary bedroom should have that’s missing from older houses Why Henry always looks for homes on a large lot (hint: it can pay for your investment) How to turn an unused basement into an entirely separate unit (but it requires this) Arguably the easiest way to raise rents without renovating the property And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1284. 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
Fri, 29 May 2026 - 1690 - If a Rental Doesn’t Pass This “Test,” Don’t Buy It
If you’re about to buy your first rental property, or are buying another, hear this. In today’s market, investors are growing more nervous before making a down payment on a property. That could be tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars you’ve worked for, and putting it in the wrong rental could set you back years to financial freedom. But if it’s the right property, you could fast-track your independence. So, how do you know which one is which? In this episode, Henry and I are sharing the “stress-tests” to perform before you buy a rental—if it doesn’t pass, we won’t buy the property, no matter how good the deal “looks”. But that’s not all, we’re answering other questions from the BiggerPockets Forums about how much money you should have in the bank before you BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), how to get around the hardest part of managing rental properties, and whether lowering rent is worth it for a great tenant (not so straightforward). In This Episode We Cover The “stress tests” we perform before we buy any rental property (you should, too) Feeling nervous before buying your first rental? Here’s why you’re not alone Lowering rent for a long-term tenant: Is sacrificing cash flow worth it for peace of mind? How much money should you have before you BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) an investment property? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1283. 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
Wed, 27 May 2026 - 1689 - She Started Investing in Her 50s, Now She’s Retired with 4 Rentals
Want to retire with rentals so you can buy back your time and travel the world? Despite a successful 35-year engineering career, today’s guest was still financially dependent on her nine-to-five—until she pivoted to real estate investing. In just four years, she has bought four rental properties and left her W-2 job for good. When Sandy Lee’s 50th birthday arrived, she realized she wasn’t quite where she wanted to be in life. At a crossroads in her career and still needing at least another five years at her current job before retirement, Sandy was ready for a drastic change (and a new challenge!). Now, with four short-term rentals and a highly profitable real estate business, Sandy has officially retired and designed her dream lifestyle, where she gets to travel throughout the year while spending only a few hours per week on her real estate portfolio. Whether you’re starting in your 20s or 50s, it’s never too early or too late to invest in real estate, and Sandy is living proof! In This Episode We Cover How Sandy built a four-property rental portfolio in just four years Making $5,000 in monthly cash flow from ONE rental property How to build a real estate portfolio that supports your ideal lifestyle Scaling a large portfolio versus having 100% paid-off properties What really moves the needle for Airbnb revenue and occupancy When to hire a “revenue manager” for your vacation rental portfolio And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1282. 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
Mon, 25 May 2026 - 1688 - Buy a $500K/Year Income Stream? This Is How to Do It
What if, today, you could “buy” a $500K/year income stream? You could replace your salary. You could become the boss immediately and reach financial freedom faster. It’s not a gimmick, it’s not a scheme, it’s something much more boring than that. In this episode, we’re talking about how to buy a business, especially small businesses, with Acquiring Minds’ Will Smith. Will spends his days interviewing the overlooked, but highly profitable, business owners who do exactly what we’re talking about today—find a boring business, buy it, improve it, profit, and repeat. Even the small businesses Will mentions can earn their owners hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. So, how do you get in on it? Will breaks down who should buy one of these businesses, where to find businesses for sale, how much they sell for, the returns you can expect, and the best business types to buy. Dave is heavily considering buying a business to complement his real estate portfolio. And after this episode, you’ll probably be feeling the same. In This Episode We Cover DON’T build a business, buy instead: entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) explained How much small businesses make (they can replace your salary!) The best business types to buy that have consistent, safe revenue What any beginner can do right now to find businesses for sale Who should (and should not) buy a small business, and how much they sell for And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1281. 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
Fri, 22 May 2026 - 1687 - How to Find $150K Rental Properties in 2026
You’re looking online and seeing properties priced at $300K, $400K, $500K, or more. As a real estate investor, that won’t cut it. What if you could get a deeper discount—we’re talking $150K rental properties. Don’t think it’s possible? Henry has been getting deals just like this in 2026, buying them, making upgrades, and walking into serious equity with way less money in. How does he find them? Today, we’re sharing the exact methods. This is how to find off-market properties priced well below your area’s average, even in 2026, even with methods people have written off as dead. This is the quick guide to getting your first off-market real estate deal. Henry goes over how to spot the “situations” that lead to lower prices, the list he builds to target the best potential investment properties, the methods he uses to contact sellers (it’s not just cold-calling), and the tool he recommends every beginner to use to choose their deal-finding method. Plus, if you don’t have time to search for deals, we’ll share an easier method to get them sent to you. In This Episode We Cover How to find investment properties for around $150K even in 2026 The off-market deal-finding methods beginners can use to get their first discounted property The two things Henry needs on his off-market list before he starts contacting sellers Got no time to look for deals? This method gets deals sent straight to your inbox How to use AI to speed up your deal-finding method and get in the game faster And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1280. 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
Wed, 20 May 2026 - 1686 - 7 Rentals in 2 Years by Buying in an Affordable Market Everyone Ignores
Nick Burke knew he wanted to invest, but in his high-priced New Jersey market, buying a cash-flowing rental property was close to impossible. He needed to find an affordable market, somewhere with population growth, equity upside, and houses below the $100K price point. He did it, but in a city, 99% of investors have completely written off arguably too soon. Now, Nick owns a rental property portfolio of seven houses, using the “BRRRR” method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), to build an entire rental portfolio with very little money out of pocket. He’s done what most investors never thought of—buying his first true rental with a credit card, managing renovations from hundreds of miles away, and going 50/50 with a partner when he didn’t have the cash. If any of that sounds too risky for you, Nick proves that if you’ve got your head on straight, you can make it work with all of these options. Just two years later, Nick’s portfolio has made him hundreds of thousands of dollars richer in equity, and he’s even gotten paid to buy rentals! All it took was taking the leap and realizing he, too, could build wealth in real estate. This is his exact strategy for scaling so quickly, without a ton of cash to start. In This Episode We Cover How to use the BRRRR method to make tens of thousands in equity immediately Buying a rental property with a credit card?! The 0% interest move Nick made that paid off The #1 most important person on your out-of-state investing team (you cannot miss this!) Nick’s exact buy box for finding an affordable, cash-flowing real estate market Investing while working a 9-5 job? Why it’s more than possible even if you’re managing renovations And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1279. 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
Mon, 18 May 2026 - 1685 - Homes Sit on Market for Longest in Years | May 2026 Housing Market Update
It’s the middle of Spring, traditionally the busiest time in the housing market. But this year…things have changed. The market isn’t following regular patterns; some new concerns and opportunities are emerging and starting to approach the horizon. Are real estate investors prepared for what’s about to come? We’re back with this month’s housing market update, going over everything from mortgage rates to foreclosures and housing crash risk, how long homes are sitting on the market, and a silver lining for investors that most Americans are missing. But there are some concerns. One all-important metric for real estate investors is changing, and many rental property owners aren’t prepared for it. This could lead to lower profits, reduced cash flow, and, for those already struggling to pay the mortgage, foreclosures. Who’s in danger, and which areas of the country are most at risk? Plus, with delinquency rates rising and foreclosures increasing, are we at the tipping point of entering a dangerous housing market, or is this merely a return to normal, working its way through the system? In This Episode We Cover May 2026 housing market update: mortgage rates, foreclosures, rent trends, and more Why investors may see their cash flow get squeezed, especially in these areas More price cut opportunity? Homes sit on the market longer, but when should you bid? Americans (surprisingly) get back to buying, with pending sales seeing significant changes Updated risk of a housing crash: Does climbing delinquency signal a bigger problem? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1278. 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
Fri, 15 May 2026 - 1684 - Would We Ever Invest in Tenant-Friendly States?
Are “tenant-friendly” states actually making investors richer? Ever since we started investing, people have always told us to invest in “landlord-friendly” states—places with quicker eviction laws, no or limited rent control, and fewer license requirements and fees. But most Americans will know that the top-appreciating markets like California, New York, Washington, and Hawaii are tenant-friendly. Are investors leaving money on the table by not investing in these more regulated markets? Today, we’re getting to the bottom of it. We’ll explain what a tenant-friendly vs. landlord-friendly state is, the real dangers of investing in a tenant-friendly state, whether rent control could kill your real estate investing business, and why not all “landlord-friendly” states are so friendly to your bottom line. The question is: would we invest in any of these “riskier” markets for landlords? Yes, but with one big caveat. If you can lock one specific skill down, you can invest in the most tenant-friendly states without ever going through an eviction, and make huge appreciation along the way. In This Episode We Cover Landlord-friendly vs. tenant-friendly states: the biggest differences between the two Do tenant-friendly states actually make investors more money? Rent control, rental licenses, and long evictions: how to plan for all of them States with the worst (and best) laws for real estate investors Would we invest in a tenant-friendly state? And if so, how would we protect ourselves? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1277. 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
Wed, 13 May 2026 - 1683 - Snowballing to 14 Rental Units and $8,000/Month Cash Flow (Starting with $15K)
5 paid-off rentals vs. 15 rentals with mortgages. We get this question a lot: Should I pay off my rental properties or use the cash flow to keep scaling? Many investors believe you need a dozen or more rentals to become financially free. So, in today’s show, we’re going to show you the overlooked math behind having five paid-off rental properties, and whether it’s worth it to keep scaling to over a dozen doors. I’ve modeled out both scenarios (pay off rentals vs. buy more) to see which gets you to financial freedom faster, which leaves you with a bigger net worth, and which pumps out more cash flow so you can do what you want with your time. We’re using real, inflation-adjusted numbers: $400K home prices, $250/month cash flow, 30-year loans. These are the types of deals we’re buying even in 2026. So which scenario would Dave pick? Dave has a clear answer on the option he thinks is best for most real estate investors, and what to do if you pay off your rental properties but want to scale slowly when the right deal arrives. If you’ve got some cash burning a hole in your pocket, this is the episode to hear before you make a move. How Logan scaled to 14 rental units and nearly $8,000 in monthly cash flow Buying his first rental property at 18 with no credit, no experience, and just $15,000 Several ways to find off-market rental properties for sale (and fund them!) How to scale your real estate portfolio faster while keeping your W-2 job Why house hacking is a no-brainer for people looking to break into real estate And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1276. 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
Mon, 11 May 2026 - 1682 - 5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest
5 paid-off rentals vs. 15 rentals with mortgages. We get this question a lot: Should I pay off my rental properties or use the cash flow to keep scaling? Many investors believe you need a dozen or more rentals to become financially free. So, in today’s show, we’re going to show you the overlooked math behind having five paid-off rental properties, and whether it’s worth it to keep scaling to over a dozen doors. I’ve modeled out both scenarios (pay off rentals vs. buy more) to see which gets you to financial freedom faster, which leaves you with a bigger net worth, and which pumps out more cash flow so you can do what you want with your time. We’re using real, inflation-adjusted numbers: $400K home prices, $250/month cash flow, 30-year loans. These are the types of deals we’re buying even in 2026. So which scenario would Dave pick? Dave has a clear answer on the option he thinks is best for most real estate investors, and what to do if you pay off your rental properties but want to scale slowly when the right deal arrives. If you’ve got some cash burning a hole in your pocket, this is the episode to hear before you make a move. In This Episode We Cover 5 paid-off rental properties vs. 15 rentals with mortgages: which makes more money? How much faster do you reach financial freedom if you pay off your mortgages early? The multi-million dollar difference between the two scenarios (but is it worth it?) How Dave is combining the two scenarios to “harvest” his cash flow while scaling Proof you don’t need a huge portfolio to become a multimillionaire And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1275. 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
Fri, 08 May 2026 - 1681 - If You’re Worried About Money, Hear This w/How to Money
Most Americans are worried about money. Paying the bills, having enough for retirement, and being able to afford emergency expenses. And, like many of us, you may have grown up in a household watching your own parents constantly worry or fight over finances. This is one of the crucial anxiety points of Americans—and rentals can change that. Today, Joel Larsgaard from the How to Money podcast shares his story about how rental properties, and just paying attention to his money, changed his worldview and his family’s financial future. He, too, saw his parents constantly keeping up with the Joneses—buying more house than they could afford, buying expensive cars, struggling to keep up. Joel vowed never to worry the way his parents did. After discovering personal finance, Joel did what most new real estate investors do: a “no-brainer” house hack. Then he bought another, and another, and another—and over the past sixteen years, built a slow, scalable, financial freedom-enabling rental portfolio, without taking a ton of risk or biting off more than he could chew. Joel admits it’s harder to invest in 2026, but that’s what makes it a necessity in today’s economy. In This Episode We Cover The “no-brainer” rental property new real estate investors should buy first Why money stress is much more dangerous than most Americans realize The slow, steady, low-risk rental property plan Joel followed to build an entire portfolio How to be prepared to invest in 2026 when home prices and rental costs are higher The world seems like it’s falling apart, but here’s why you should still invest And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1274. 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
Wed, 06 May 2026 - 1680 - 6 Years Ago, He Bought His First Rental: Now He’s Doing 24 Deals a Year
Brett Hundley doesn’t want an employer or a nine-to-five job. Ever. At just 32 years old, he has already retired from one career and is now chasing the freedom and flexibility that real estate investing can provide. During his eight years as an NFL quarterback, Brett spent evenings after practice learning the ins and outs of real estate from teammates who had already discovered its wealth-building potential. Early on, he tried a little of everything—short-term rentals, new construction, and other investing strategies—before zeroing in on house flipping, which has since become his bread and butter. Brett says the skills he developed running an NFL offense directly translate to the real estate investing world, where he now manages contractors, deadlines, and budgets instead of playbooks. His goal for 2026? Complete 24 real estate projects. But he’s not staying busy just to pass the time post-football. Like most investors, he’s after true financial freedom—not just the income but the flexibility to spend more time with family, travel the world, and retire on his terms. In This Episode We Cover Brett’s journey from NFL quarterback to veteran house flipper How to find “great” deals in competitive markets with strong deal analysis Quitting the nine-to-five grind and “retiring” with real estate investments How to build out your own real estate investing team in any market Completing 24 real estate “projects” per year (without working long hours!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1273. 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
Mon, 04 May 2026 - 1679 - How to Fail at Real Estate Investing in 2026
If you want to generate passive income with rental properties, reach financial freedom, and make the most money with the least stress, do not do any of these six things. There are six ways to fail at real estate investing in 2026, and if you get even a couple of these wrong on your first or next deal, you could be out of the game for years to come. Trust us, we’re now dealing with five-figure emergency costs because we didn't follow the tips we’re sharing today. Both Henry and Dave have reached financial freedom in around a decade by doing real estate the right way. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t made very costly mistakes. Whether it’s tenants, repairs, using the wrong calculations, or waiting to talk to this specific person, there are a few crucial landmines to avoid on your next investment property. So, we’re going through the six ways to fail at real estate investing. If you do the opposite of these six, you’ll make money faster, with way less stress, scale smarter, and probably reach financial freedom even quicker than Henry or Dave. In This Episode We Cover What Dave does every single time before he hires someone to work on his rental The one mistake that led to an $80,000 (that’s right) repair bill The wrong way to calculate “cash flow” that will have you losing money every month Why most new investors waste months or years by not talking to these two people Are home inspections really worth it? This is who should (and shouldn’t) pay for one The one true way to tell if a tenant will be a great renter or a nightmare And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1272. 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
Fri, 01 May 2026 - 1678 - He Bought 50 Rentals, Then Stopped to Do This (Makes $5,000/Month Per Deal)
Struggling to find cash flow these days? You’re not the only one. Today’s guest built a portfolio of 50 rental properties before margins started getting thin, but one giant pivot changed everything—a pure cash flow play to complement the appreciation and tax benefits from his rentals. If you want cash flow, he’ll show you exactly where to find it! Today, Devon Kennard makes 12%-14% returns with an investing strategy that doesn’t involve tenants or toilets: private money lending. Better yet, he’s often able to recycle the same capital multiple times per year for even faster returns. And yes, this is real, passive income. Despite scaling to over $12 million in assets under management (AUM), his tech stack allows him to spend just 25 hours a week on his real estate business. It sounds too good to be true, but with some capital and a few tools, you could start doing private money deals that give you the monthly income you’re unlikely to find with normal rental properties. Devon shows you how to get started with as little as $10,000 and even breaks down a standard deal where he makes $5,000 in monthly cash flow—plus fees upfront! In This Episode We Cover How to generate massive cash flow with private money lending Why Devon pivoted to passive investing after building a 50-property rental portfolio How to structure your own private money deals (with as little as $10,000) The three “levels” of private lending you can start using in 2026 The tech stack that makes private money lending easy for new investors And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1271. 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
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 1677 - He Bought His First Rental at 20. Now at 29, He Cash Flows $20K/Month.
At 20 years old, Jefferson Simmons was kicked out of his frat house. The entire property was getting remodeled, so he and 47 other college kids needed a place to live. Time to rent…right? After being discouraged by the rentals in his area, he switched his Zillow tab from “Rent” to “Buy” and saw a $250K house for sale. He was a sophomore in college. Could he really buy his first house? Thankfully, he had been saving up for tuition since high school, but an academic scholarship now put the entire down payment in his hands. He pitched his parents on cosigning, and next thing you know, he was renovating a basement to fit as many frat friends as possible. Now, just nine years later, Jefferson is financially free, with a rental portfolio generating $20,000/month in cash flow, all before the age of thirty. Today, Jefferson shares why he ditched law school to invest, the one thing that helped him scale his portfolio way faster, and how he’s consistently found underpriced deals that give him stellar returns. In This Episode We Cover How to buy your first rental, even if you’re young, and even if you have little money The partnership every new investor should look for to keep growing An expensive lesson Jefferson learned on his second real estate deal (huge renovation) Is dropping out of school worth it to invest in real estate? Why Jefferson did it Why you should always make a low offer even if it doesn’t get accepted (at first) The secret to scaling faster when you want to buy more than one rental per year And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1270. 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
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 - 1676 - The Worst Real Estate Investing Advice I've Ever Heard
This is the worst real estate investing advice I’ve ever heard—and I KEEP hearing it. If you go on to any “real estate investing” TikTok page, they say the same thing: use other people’s money, wait for the crash, interest rates will go down…and that’s not even the worst of the advice. This type of real estate advice will make investors broke, put them in riskier positions, and stop them from retiring (early) with rental properties. I should know, I became financially free in just over a decade of real estate investing, and I didn’t follow ANY of the advice I’ll mention in today’s episode. If you’re about to buy a property with negative cash flow or skip small rentals and go right to the big buildings (multifamily), do not skip this video. Following any of this so-called investing “advice” could push you back ten, twenty, or thirty years from financial freedom, while the rest of the real investors hit their early retirement in just a decade. In This Episode We Cover Why you should not buy a “negative cash flow” rental and plan for appreciation Buying rentals with none of your own money? Here’s who should and shouldn’t do it The “passive income” myth that catches many “investors” completely off guard Why Dave never quit his job for real estate (and you probably shouldn’t either) Is BRRRR actually…dead? Why everyone has these “dead” strategies all wrong And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1269. 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
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 - 1675 - Michael Zuber: Why the Average American Won’t Make It Without Rentals
By buying just One Rental at a Time, Michael Zuber was able to replace his entire W-2 income, scale from one rental to four, then to over 80 rental units, go from paycheck to paycheck to becoming a real estate millionaire, and survive the Dot Com bubble, the 2008 crash, and the post-pandemic meltdown. And in today's show, Michael has two things to say: First, the average American won’t make it without becoming an investor. Second, there’s good news—this year will be horrible for everyone but investors. Michael says we’re sitting in the best housing market in a decade. He’s putting his money where his mouth is, pulling a million dollars out of his properties’ equity to buy more, starting now. He’s aggressively making offers and getting deals for a fraction of their face value. Using a simple, but easily repeatable “wealth formula,” Michael has become the millionaire next door, and he says with just 20 minutes per day, you can, too. This is a masterclass from one of the most respected real estate investors in the country. Michael shares exactly how the average American can become an “elite investor” with his 20 minutes per day exercise, the properties Michael is looking to buy now, the two (yes, two) offers you should make on every house, and why he never bets on appreciation (and we agree). Michael says this market could last another year—are you going to make a move or wish you had? In This Episode We Cover Michael’s 20 minutes per day “elite investor” exercise anyone can use to become a rental millionaire How Michael replaced his W-2 salary with rentals even through multiple crashes Why Michael says 2026 will be the best year in a decade to buy real estate The “wealth formula” Michael uses to decide whether a property is worth it Why the average American will not be able to have a comfortable life without investing And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1268. 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
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 1674 - 30 Rentals in 5 Years with Small, Affordable Multifamily Properties
In 2021, Jesse Walters bought his first rental unit. Now, in 2026, he’s got a portfolio of around 30 rentals composed of small, affordable (mostly) multifamily properties that he’s getting killer returns on. Jesse did it even when mortgage rates were at 8%, even when home prices were flying up and subsequently correcting back down, and even when he didn’t know where he’d find the money to do it. So, how does someone with zero real estate investing experience scale from no rentals to close to 30 in just five years, during a very volatile housing market? Jesse is sharing exactly how he grew, even when financing was expensive or hard to come by, the small multifamily rentals he looks for that have the most demand in his community, and how he flips (and sometimes accidentally flops) to make five-figure, repeatable profits. And Jesse’s latest deal is something every investor dreams of. Converting a small hotel into 11 rental units, and, get this, for a $325,000 purchase price, putting just $0 down. It’s true, and after he’s done, this property alone will bring in a portfolio-producing amount of rent. How much? Jesse is sharing the exact numbers in today’s show! In In This Episode We Cover: How to scale in real estate investing and go from one rental to an income-replacing portfolio Jesse’s latest rental: turning a hotel into an 11-unit affordable housing property (with great returns) The five-figure profit strategy Jesse uses to make $15,000 on hands-off new builds How to buy (profitable) rentals even when interest rates are high (8%+) Why knowing an investor-friendly agent is the key to getting exclusive deals sent to you And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1267. 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
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 - 1673 - The War Has Changed the Housing Market | April 2026 Update
The Iran War is already changing the housing market. Home sales have slowed, mortgage rates jumped back up, a reversal in crucial housing affordability is well underway—and we’re not done yet. Oil prices are causing interest rates to fly upward, and guess what? Gas prices might not go down for another year. Is this the nail in the coffin for the return to a healthy housing market? We’re getting into it all in April 2025’s housing market update. The implications of the Iran War are massive, and we’re feeling it right now. Homebuyers got a glimpse of hope when rates fell below 6% a couple of months ago. Now, we’re back up to the mid-6s. But with less competition in the market, buyers have greater opportunities. Real estate investors, especially those with cash on hand, may have even more time to take advantage. Dave shares the five things investors must do to get a good deal in this market. But will the housing market crash? Your favorite influencer on TikTok is telling you yes, but what does Dave say? If you want proof that a housing crash will/won’t happen, Dave is showing you exactly what’s happening in the market today and whether it could lead to a home price crash, real estate selloff, or something different altogether. In This Episode We Cover The massive consequences of the Iran War on the U.S. housing market Why mortgage rates cannot fall back down with the state of today’s economy Even more buyer power? Why you should be aggressively negotiating in today’s market Five things investors must do to protect themselves against buying bad deals Think real estate is an inflation hedge? Think again. Will the real estate market crash? Signs that the crash bros are wrong (again) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1266. 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
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 - 1672 - Ken McElroy: 2008 Prices Return for These Properties
This is not 2008 all over again…but the discounts are looking similar. A “slow unwinding” is beginning. Ken McElroy, a multi-decade real estate investor, owner of 10,000 rental units, and one of the biggest names in real estate, is seeing discounts…big discounts. Certain investment properties are being offered to him at 80% off peak prices, and, in his own words, the “blood in the streets” is becoming visible. Now is the time for ready real estate investors to strike. We’re coming straight from The Ken McElroy Show set, live with Ken and Danille McElroy, both real estate investors, but seeing very different realities. Ken focuses on large multifamily while Danille buys (and helps her clients buy) single-family rentals. Even though prices have fallen (dramatically) for multifamily but not single-family, both Ken and Danille are seeing deeply discounted deals, if you know how to spot them. Ken and Danille share their exact real estate investing buy boxes, guidance to investors starting in today’s market, the key to spotting neighborhoods with the best price growth potential, and the dangerous risk to real estate most are ignoring, a “canary in the coal mine” that Ken is paying attention to. In This Episode We Cover The almost unbelievable deals Ken is finding in the multifamily market (80% off) Multifamily’s “slow unwinding” and why we’re seeing more distress in the market The two types of single-family properties Danille says have the biggest deal potential Ken and Danille’s multifamily and single-family buy box for 2026 The key to spotting neighborhoods with the most appreciation (prices and rent) potential A dangerous problem that most real estate investors aren’t paying attention to And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1265. 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
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 - 1671 - 19 Units in 6 Years by Buying Small, Overlooked, $100K Rentals
After having her second daughter, high school math teacher Christle Stezskal had a choice to make—keep working for little pay and give up the time she had with her young children, or find another way to help provide for them. Her husband had just finished the personal finance classic, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and knew rentals were the right move—but Christle was only working with a teacher’s salary. She couldn’t buy $400,000 houses, let alone $300,000 or $200,000 houses. But $50K - $100K rental properties—that she could do. The duo set off, finding an out-of-state investing market where the numbers would work. They purchased their first deal, and then…lockdowns, and a tenant moving out—terrible timing. That wouldn’t stop Christle. Now, just six years later, she has a real estate portfolio of 19 cash-flowing rentals. She’s gotten creative, buying off-market properties, sending direct mail, and even bidding at courthouse auctions to get rentals at the right price. Because of her hustle, she’s quit her job, now gets to spend time with her girls, and provides her family the financial future they’ve always dreamed of—and she didn’t need deep pockets to do it. In This Episode We Cover: Why small, cheap rental properties can make you wealthy (even in 2026!) How to pick the right out-of-state investing market when you have no experience Buying rentals at auction, and the deal Christle was able to land for just $21,000 The best way to find discounted rental properties? One method Christle swears by Scared to buy your first rental? Christle was, too, and here’s what she says you should do And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Sign Up for the BiggerPockets Real Estate Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area BiggerPockets Real Estate 1252 - I Had 4 Kids, No Cash, and a Traveling Spouse: Now I’ve Got 4 Rentals w/Joanna Caldera Rich Dad Poor Dad Connect with Christle Connect with Henry Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1264. 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
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 1670 - What Happened to Real Estate Investing?
What happened to real estate investing? From 2010 until 2022 everyone wanted to buy real estate. Fortunes were being made, cash flow was plentiful in many markets, and real estate seemed to only go up…until it didn’t. Now influencers are saying “real estate is dead,” some investors have given up on financial freedom, and many are taking a pause. But, if you ask any American if home prices will go up in the next ten years, they will reply “of course!” Is it the same with stocks, crypto, precious metals? Not at all. So, where are we at in the cycle? Is this the bottoming-out period that 2030s investors will look back on and wish they could have bought, or is this the new normal now that the “goldilocks era” of investing is over. Today, we’re answering two questions: What happened to real estate investing and why we’re still investing in it, today. It may not be as easy, but it’s still looking so worth it as crypto falls off a cliff, stocks see their worst weeks in years, and real estate deals get more meat on the bone. This is why we’re still investing in real estate today, even if we’ll never return to the 2010s era. In This Episode We Cover What happened to real estate investing? Why cash flow was uniquely easy to get in the 2010s Market pain = opportunity: the real reason why experienced investors are heavily buying in 2026 The “get rich quick with real estate” expectations are wrong (but you can still retire early with rentals) How we’re changing our strategies in 2026 to buy at bigger discounts and protect against downside risk And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1263 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
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 1669 - We’re Selling Our Rentals (Here’s Why)
We’re selling off rental properties. Nope, that’s not clickbait; we’re actually getting rid of cash-flowing rental properties from our real estate portfolios. But why? And why now? Is there a market crash we fear is coming? Do we think this is the peak of real estate? Have we finally decided to listen to the social media doomers who keep telling us it’s another 2008? Not quite. Instead, our reasoning behind selling might make a lot more sense than you think. In fact, after you listen to this episode, you might decide to sell some rentals. So, what are we doing with the money? Are we going to sit on cash, pay off properties, or retire early? Both Dave and Henry have different reasons for selling, but both agree there’s one thing you should do (at least twice a year) to see whether you should sell properties in your portfolio. Thought you were supposed to “hold forever,” as many of the traditional real estate investors have told you? We have proof that selling can often make you much wealthier than holding—here’s how. In This Episode We Cover Why we’re selling parts of our rental property portfolios in 2026 Signs you should sell a rental instead of holding, renovating, or paying it off What we’re going to do with the money from our property sales Is the market too risky to hold real estate right now? (We may buy even more) The one thing every investor should do (at least) twice a year to make the highest returns Buying from landlords? Great deal funnel or overpriced properties? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1262 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
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 - 1668 - I Replaced My $80K Salary with 2 Real Estate Deals Per Year
Five years ago, Martin Castro-Silva was working at a bank, earning $80,000 per year. Not a bad gig, but one thing was eating at him—he was missing the moments with his two kids, three and one years old at the time. It wasn’t until Martin picked up a pattern that everything changed—all his wealthy clients at the bank were in real estate, and one was willing to show him the ropes. So, using the limited savings he (and his mom!) had, he took a chance with zero investing experience. He knocked his first deal out of the park and replaced HALF of his salary while working on the side. This had to be it. THIS was his ticket to freedom. Now, in 2026, Martin has an income-replacing machine of a real estate business—he completely controls his schedule and has put his family in their dream home. He’ll talk about exactly how he found, funded, and profited on his first house flips, the huge trap that most beginners will easily fall into, and the reason why telling everyone you invest in real estate is one of the smartest moves you can make. Ready to replace your salary like Martin? He did it with just two deals per year—so why can’t you? In This Episode We Cover How to replace your salary with active real estate deals (even in 2026!) Using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to fund real estate deals faster Quit your job for real estate? What Martin asked himself before he walked away The big mistake that cost Martin thousands of dollars on his house flip (easily avoidable!) The best way to find real estate deals that’s 100% free (but requires some talking) Afraid to buy your first real estate deal? Martin has some advice for you! And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1261 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
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 - 1667 - The Most Boring Way to Get Rich with Rentals
This is the most boring way to get rich with rentals. It’s not flashy, it’s not sexy, but it works—and it doesn’t even take that long to pull off. You don’t need to have hundreds of thousands of dollars saved up, investing experience, or dozens of rental properties. In fact, you can build over a million dollars in wealth with just four to five properties: no big apartment complexes, no complicated strategies, no sketchy financing. That’s what we’re all after, right? Boring ways to build wealth. We want consistent five and six-figure cash flow hitting our bank accounts every year with millions in equity. But if it’s so boring and easily accessible, why isn’t everyone doing it? Well, that’s where many Americans are wrong—thousands of real estate investors are using this same strategy to slowly and steadily build wealth without the stress of scaling a huge real estate portfolio. Dave has done it, dozens of top investors we’ve interviewed on the show have done it, and now you can, too—even if you’re starting from square one. This is the boring way to build wealth with real estate. In This Episode We Cover The most boring real estate investing strategy to become a millionaire How to get into your first investment property with significantly less than you think The best beginner rental properties to buy with value-add potential (increase equity!) Full math of how just a handful of rentals can become over a million dollars in equity (and $90K+/year cash flow!) How to use your home equity to invest so you can recycle your money The simple, beginner-friendly value-add renovations that can boost home value by $10K+ And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1260 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
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 - 1666 - He Bought After 2008, Sold at the Peak, and JUST Bought Again
Few investors have gotten the real estate market as right as Brian Burke. He bought heavily discounted deals after 2008, sold at the post-2020 peak, waited years to buy, and finally just made his next big move—taking down a profitable, large investment property for 50%+ off. If he’s finally getting back into the market, should you, too? Brian has owned thousands of rental units across dozens of apartment complexes, bought and sold 500+ single-family homes, and seems to innately know the time to buy, the time to sell, and, as he puts it, the time to sit on the beach. Brian is seeing seller pressure start to peak across a specific type of investment property—loans are coming due, and banks are forcing owners’ hands. This is the opportunity we’ve all been waiting for. In today’s episode, Brian explains how to get in front of these deals before other investors, the sector seeing the biggest discounts (50%+ off), and what small, single-family investors should do now to capitalize on the growing opportunity everyone seems to be ignoring. Heaven in 2027 for investors? Brian’s been saying it for years—looks like he’s about to be proven right. In This Episode We Cover Are short sales back? How desperate sellers are giving up their properties at massive discounts How Brian scored 50%+ off on an investment property most investors overlook How to find seriously discounted properties before they reach the general public Brian’s real estate prediction for 2026 and 2027 (it could get a lot better for buyers) Are syndications…dead? What Brian says to do before you passively invest money And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1259 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
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 1665 - The Basic, Starter Rentals That Cash Flow Me $120,000/Year
Six figures in cash flow per year from nine paid-off properties. That’s the definition of a small, powerful, profitable rental property portfolio. And today’s guest, Greg Roedersheimer, did it all within the last five years by buying the type of property every tenant truly wants. Back in 2007, Greg’s agent told him it was time to buy. Little did he know that in just a year, he would be unable to sell that property and would be forced to become an accidental landlord. 13 years later, after having his pre-40s “midlife crisis,” Greg knew he needed a way out of corporate with cash flow to replace his salary. He settled back into real estate, but this time the market was very different. Through smart partnerships, savvy saving, and targeting the exact type of property that has the most demand potential, Greg has built a small, financially freeing portfolio that has allowed him to regain his time with his kids, dedicate hours to his hobbies, and partner up to make win-win deals for him, his partner, and his tenants! In This Episode We Cover The types of rental properties that have the highest demand from today’s tenants Why even small rental properties (condos!) can cash flow in the 2020s Don’t have enough money to invest? How to partner up and get your first deal Self-management vs. hiring a property manager: Why Greg does what he does for his nine-unit portfolio How to go from “turnkey” landlord to “value-add” investor and make serious equity gains The best beginner advice if you’re on the fence about buying your first rental And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1258 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
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 1664 - If You're Scared About the Economy, Listen to This
If you’re scared about the economy, you need to hear this. You probably either invest in real estate or want to, but nothing seems stable. Wars have begun. Gas prices are rising. Mortgage rates just went back up. It feels like things are getting more unstable by the day, and the average American is struggling to get by. This is a transitionary time in the economy, and we’re making proactive moves to limit the downside (and take advantage of the upside) starting now. Some real estate is more recession-resistant than others—and that’s what we’re focusing on now. Dave and Henry are outlining the properties they’re looking to buy as risk and opportunity rise simultaneously. If you’re new to real estate investing, we’ll tell you what we’d do starting now to get the lowest-risk rental property in 2026 and which markets could be worth putting your money into. Current investors—it’s time to start “pruning.” You said you’d never sell, but now may be the time. Both Dave and Henry are actively looking to offload some of their properties to make way for the buying opportunities to come. There are clear signs you should sell in today’s housing market, and if you own a rental property meeting this criteria, it could be time to get that cash out ASAP. In This Episode We Cover The best recession-resistant assets? Why we’re still buying this type of real estate How to invest in real estate even when it feels like the economy is falling apart Signs you should sell a rental property before the economy gets even worse The lowest-risk real estate investments that still have solid upsides in 2026 The “green light, yellow light, red light” exercise every current investor needs to perform on their portfolio And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1257 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
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 - 1663 - Making Money 7 Different Ways on Each Property (Without Even Owning It!)
This investor makes six figures in profit without putting a single dollar into her real estate deals. Using a new real estate investing “model,” Chauncey Pham has cracked the code to make as much profit as possible from a single property. It’s so genius, we’re surprised no one has come up with it before, but today we’re sharing it with you. Chauncey has always been good at sales—clearly, when she replaced her W-2 income in the first three months of being a real estate agent. She saw her investor clients making money hand over fist, and thought, “If they can do it, why can’t I?” So her husband quit to help her try flipping houses. The first deal netted a $60K profit. That was it. It was time to go all-in. But then Chauncey realized something crucial. In every house flip, dozens of people are getting paid. The buyer’s agent, the seller’s agent, the lenders, the contractors, the stagers, and the title company. This was six figures in expenses that she could be collecting. So, she created a new “model,” what she calls “turnkey house flipping,” that allows her to make six figures without putting a dollar into the deal. This is exactly how she does it. In This Episode We Cover How to make six figures with zero dollars invested in your real estate deals (Chauncey’s investing “model”) Why Chauncey thinks every investor should heavily consider becoming a real estate agent The perfect seller script when buying off-market real estate deals (real example) Chauncey’s exact house flipping numbers and how much she makes off of each deal Investors: you need to understand this before you talk to an agent (crucial!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1256 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
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 - 1662 - The “Escape Corporate” Rental Property Plan I Followed to “Retire” in My 30s
15 years ago, Matt McCurdy had everything—a good corporate job, a great degree, and a path to a comfortable retirement…in 30 years. The problem? Matt didn’t want to wait 30 years to live the life he envisioned, and spending three more decades on the “corporate treadmill” was looking increasingly bleak as the days passed. But within just five years, Matt escaped the cubicle life, replaced his income with rental properties, and then scaled up to 50+ rentals and financial freedom decades before traditional retirement age. How’d he get there so fast? The rental property “plan” Matt devised is something most investors ignore. This detailed strategy for acquiring rental properties helped him scale to millionaire wealth even without any prior experience. Matt’s secret to supercharged growth? Buying rental “packages” that are often underpriced and ignored by most of the small landlords in your area. Matt’s sharing all his secrets today—how he scaled to 50+ units, how he bought 20 (yes, 20) rental properties with just $35K down, and the dangerous sewer line problem that you don’t have to learn the hard way. In This Episode We Cover The rental property “plan” every investor needs to design before they start or scale up How to buy 10+ rental properties at once by investing in rental “packages” Quitting corporate in under 10 years? How Matt did it in just five years of real estate investing The one big mistake Matt made on his first rental property (you can avoid it) An affordable housing investment that Matt is doubling down on as the middle class shrinks And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1255 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
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 - 1661 - The Great Stall is ON | March 2026 Housing Market Update
The “Great Stall” is on. Home prices are stagnating or falling, and the hot markets are slowing down. Now, 40% of the U.S. housing market is in decline. This is exactly what we were waiting for. But new risks to the real estate market could flip this “stall” into something more serious. War. Spiking oil prices. A white-collar recession. What happens now? We’re back with March’s housing market update, giving you the newest data on home prices, inventory, affordability, and some surprisingly good insurance news. We’re living through what Dave predicted many months ago—the Great Stall. And while it may not sound all that great, there are actually some huge benefits of this stagnant market being passed on to homebuyers and real estate investors. In fact, your home insurance may actually be shrinking because of it. We’ll get into detail on that in the show. But what about new risks? War in the Middle East, spiking gas prices, and rising unemployment. All of these could have serious effects on real estate. This isn’t 2008 again, but we’re carefully watching one metric that (if increased) could pose a substantial threat to the housing market. In This Episode We Cover Why home prices “stalling” is actually a good thing for investors and homebuyers Cheaper mortgage payments? Huge news for U.S. housing affordability Why home insurance prices are actually going down in the areas you’d least expect How to save 5%-10% on your landlord insurance immediately (90% of people don’t do this) The biggest risks to real estate which could threaten the housing market Buyers: It’s time. Why you should start negotiating hard on home price And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1254 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
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 - 1660 - We Achieved Financial Freedom in 5 Years with Rentals (Doing These 5 Things)
In just around five years, these two investors went from zero rentals to financial freedom through real estate. In their own words, “I want as few doors as possible with as much money as possible.” That’s what we’re all after as real estate investors. How can we generate the most passive income with the fewest properties, headaches, and issues to deal with? A little over five years ago, Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf were willing to buy any property with any problem, to get in the game. They wanted to quit their jobs, become their own bosses, own their time, and live the lives they imagined—not be tied to a paycheck. Now, they’ve achieved financial freedom and are sharing the five things that got them there. What’s the one thing Grace and Amelia say every new landlord should put in place at the start? Why is day-one cash flow overrated, and what’s the thing that actually makes you wealthy? Plus, why do they think “growing” to a big portfolio is too risky and not worth the effort? Grace and Amelia learned all these lessons the hard way over the past five years. Today, we’re giving them to you in under an hour so you can get to financial freedom even faster. In This Episode We Cover Why you don’t want a big real estate portfolio and the much better alternative Stop focusing so much on cash flow: Why chasing passive income is delaying your financial freedom Stop growing, start selling: The single most important piece of advice for current investors The one crucial metric that shows whether you should keep a rental or sell it One type of rental property that Grace says is solving all her problems And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1253 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
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 1659 - I Had 4 Kids, No Cash, and a Traveling Spouse: Now I've Got 4 Rentals
Just three years ago, Joanna Caldera was working as a nurse, raising four children while her husband was gone most of the month in the oil fields. She wanted time with her kids and her husband to come home, but all of that required money. Now, just three years later, she has four rental units, has made $130K in profit from her first two house flips, has replaced her nurse’s salary with real estate income, and has her dream home. Anyone can do the same, using the strategies she shares today, even if you have no experience, even if you’ve got very little cash to play with. Joanna even overpaid for her first property by $20,000—a mistake almost every rookie investor is scared to make, but it paid off. She’s done everything—cosmetic flips, BRRRRs (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), added floors and rooms, dealt with hoarder houses, and did it all in between picking up her kids from school, taking them to practice, and oftentimes while working a nurse’s shift. Joanna proves real estate investing is possible for everyone, and within just a few years, your life can completely change because of it. In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate when you have very little time or cash Why “overpaying” for a property is not a bad idea (if your situation is like Joanna’s) Using your home equity to invest and why HELOCs are an investor’s secret weapon Pulling off the “perfect BRRRR” and getting a renovated house for very little money Raising private money from your friends and family when starting to invest (and how to protect their principal) Making six figures to renovate your dream home? Joanna did it, you can, too And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1252 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
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 1658 - If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate in 2026, I’d Do This Now
If we had to start our real estate portfolios over again in 2026, this is exactly what we’d do. If you’re just beginning to buy rentals or want to overhaul your current portfolio, this is the episode to listen to. Tim Yu went from zero rental properties to a dozen in just four years, but looking back, he would have done things very differently. He could have made more passive income, stressed less, worked smarter, and saved himself from a ton of headaches. Now, he’s sharing with you what to do instead, so you don’t make the same mistakes. Fast forward to today: Tim is now buying properties that cash flow $3,000-$5,000 per month thanks to the lessons he learned. Why does Tim regret scaling fast with single-family? Why do most people quit their jobs too soon after their first taste of real estate success? And why is Tim only trying to buy one solid investment property per year? His answers go against most real estate advice, but following his lead could accelerate your path to financial freedom. In This Episode We Cover The easiest first rental property new investors should try before scaling How to “test” new strategies so you don’t lose money (like Tim did) Why Tim kept his job even while making serious money in real estate The real estate analysis mistake Tim made that cost him time, sleep, and money Why you only need to buy one solid investment property per year (scale slower, make more!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1251 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
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 1657 - The Financial Freedom "Stack": Start with No Rentals, Retire Decades Early
This is the proven path to becoming a real estate millionaire, retiring early, and gaining complete financial independence. It’s not hard, but it takes time, work, and forethought. If you can follow this financial freedom “stack,” you’ll be able to retire early, or retire much richer, like today’s guest. Andrew Giancola, host of The Personal Finance Podcast, beat the system. He reached financial independence in his 30s, not through luck, market timing, or big bets, but through slow, smart money moves and purchasing enough rentals to buy back his time. He reverse-engineered his path, creating the 11-step financial freedom “stack” that anyone can use to become a millionaire and retire early. The “stack” starts at the beginning. You don’t need any money or experience to start. The genius part of the system is that it almost automatically puts you in the best possible position to invest, reinvest, and finally retire how you want. We’re going into detail on each step of the “stack” so you can follow it, find financial freedom, and live life completely on your terms. In This Episode We Cover The 11 (repeatable) steps to go from no rentals to complete financial freedom How to trade your time for rental properties (if you’re starting with no money) The least amount of money you should have before you begin investing How much do you need to retire? Calculating your “freedom number” fast Still got “bad” debt? What to do ASAP before buying your first rental How to pick a real estate investing strategy based on your savings Don’t just invest in rentals: Why Andrew and Dave think "100% rentals" is too risky “Wealth accelerators” that supercharge your net worth And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1250 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
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 1656 - How Dave Went from Broke, Living in Grandma’s Basement to Rental Millionaire
This investor started with $0 in the bank, waited tables to buy rental properties, secretly moved into a retirement community to save money on rent, and borrowed a down payment just to get into his first home. Now, 16 years later, he’s financially free, has surpassed the millionaire mark, and never got caught in the “buy a hundred units” trap. This might be one of the most intriguing guests we’ve ever had on the show. He went against all odds to build wealth that a job couldn’t take away, found “secret” rental units everybody overlooked, and even reverse-engineered government documents to find out where the next prime rental property location would be, so he could buy exactly where the demand was going. Some would call him a genius; others, a pioneer. But we just call him the man with sandwich crumbs on his shirt because today we’re finally sharing the Dave Meyer origin story, and a lot of it we didn’t even know. In This Episode We Cover How to go from broke twenty-something-year-old to real estate millionaire before you’re 40 You don’t need a down payment? How to partner up to cover your first real estate investment Sneaking into a retirement community to pay lower rent (worth the risk?) The secret rental units that most people overlook (Dave and Henry have found them) The best rental ever? How to use local government data to pinpoint exactly where to buy Moving abroad while managing rental properties? How Dave kept his rentals running while in a different time zone And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1249 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
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 1655 - 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Buying a Rental Property
If you know these 10 things before you start investing in real estate, you’ll reach financial freedom faster, make more money with fewer rentals, and keep your stress levels in check. But if you don’t, you’ll learn them the hard way, as many investors do. These are the 10 things we wish someone had told us before we started buying rental properties. If you’re like most beginners, you’ve probably got a big goal: 50 rentals in 5 years so that you can be financially free by 30, 40, or 50! Or, you think you’ll buy a handful of rental properties, turn on property management, and coast into the sunset, a millionaire investor with your rentals running on autopilot. What if we told you the reality is very different, but the results are better than you can imagine? Both Dave and Henry reached financial freedom with rental properties in under fifteen years, without falling into the traps most aggressive “investors” do. Today, they’re sharing what actually works, so you can start building the life you dream of and do it all in a decade (or less!). What’s the one skill Dave and Henry regret never learning? Why will chasing cash flow too early delay financial freedom? And why is sticking to your investing goals actually a mistake? In This Episode We Cover The one thing every investor must decide first before buying any investment property You aren’t an investor: Why thinking like one can hurt your returns (and what to do instead) The real probability of going broke in real estate (stop being scared to invest) One skill that dramatically increases your returns on rental properties Want 50 doors? 100 rentals? Why Dave and Henry say it doesn’t actually matter how big your portfolio is Stop focusing on cash flow—this other goal will get you to financial freedom way faster And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1248 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
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 1654 - 7 Ways to Lower Rental Property Expenses by Thousands Per Year
This could turn an average real estate deal into a home run, and it’s nothing you can’t do right now. Today, we’re giving you seven tips to save thousands (if not tens of thousands) on your rental property expenses, so you keep more of your cash flow every month. Plus, we’re announcing something new at BiggerPockets—something we specifically negotiated to save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on every rental you buy. We’ll teach you how to close on your first (or next) rental property with less, get the seller to pay for your reserves or next repair, instantly save $250/year on landlord insurance, do top-tier renovations for budget prices, and save $10,000+ with just two phone calls. Want lower property taxes, too? We’ll show you the completely legal (and surprisingly easy) way to get the city to charge you hundreds of dollars less per year. Get access to all the BiggerPockets Pro discounts by signing up today! In This Episode We Cover The rule of thumb that has saved Dave and Henry $10,000+ during renovations How to immediately get $1,000+ off your closing costs on your next investment property Why you always (especially now) ask sellers for a credit/assist at closing Do not let your general contractor buy the materials (rookie mistake) How Dave gets his property taxes lowered by hundreds of dollars with one phone call And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1247 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
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 - 1653 - $1 Rental Properties and "Infinite" Returns with a 100% On-Market Strategy
This might be the smartest small real estate portfolio strategy we’ve ever heard. Today’s guest has done the seemingly impossible—gotten rental properties for one dollar, used dirt to cover his down payments, and achieved the (to many investors, extinct) “infinite BRRRR” strategy. He did it all out of necessity—starting with a $30,000-per-year salary and a 90-hour-per-week job. Joe Meehan didn’t have the resources to build a real estate portfolio—but he did it anyway. Seven years ago, Joe was coaching basketball on a grueling schedule, making a low income. He saved up all he could, bought his first house, and it all clicked—this is how he would get ahead. Just four years later, he quit his job. Seven years later, he has a cash-flowing rental portfolio of 11 units, and he works for himself. Joe shares the ingeniously simple strategies he’s used to turn very little money into a safe, scalable, profitable rental property portfolio. No off-market deals, no sketchy financing—he even did it with eight and nine-percent interest rates. The cards were stacked against him, but he came out (strongly) on top. The best part? You can use the same strategies in 2026. In This Episode We Cover The genius strategy Joe used to get a rental property for ONE dollar (yes, really—$1!) Using extra land to pay for your down payment (Henry loves this strategy) The “infinite BRRRR” and how to get a cash-flowing, renovated rental for (essentially) $0 down The single best rental property for beginners with limited funds Why you shouldn’t buy a vacation rental in a touristy market (what to buy instead) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1246 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
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 - 1652 - How to Buy 4 Rental Properties by 40 Years Old
Four rental properties by age 40? It’s possible, and if you can achieve it, your financial future will change forever. Henry and I have done it—both of us were able to buy four rental properties before our forties, and not only will it allow us to retire early, but our traditional retirement will be much wealthier. So, how do you start? This is exactly how to buy four rental properties by age 40, step by step. (And don’t worry if you’re over 40, you can use the same steps.) We’ll start with an easy property that many new investors can qualify for (with a bit of work), then a property with a huge upside for your net worth. Next, a cash-flowing investment that can help you have more rental income, and finally—where it all comes together—an investment property that you have expertise in. If you can acquire all four rental properties, your life and the life of your family could be changed forever as you create serious equity, grow cash flow, and leave a legacy behind. Four rentals by 40? This is exactly how it’s done. In This Episode We Cover The first rental any new investor should start with (least money down, no experience needed) How to add value to rental properties to increase your net worth Out-of-state real estate investing for cash flow, where home prices are more affordable The upsides to pay attention to when adding value to a property Real estate investor vs. average American’s net worth (the differences are huge) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1245 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
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 1651 - 6 Numbers You Need to Know Before Buying a Rental Property
There are six numbers you need to know before buying a rental property. We run these numbers before we buy any investment, and knowing all six gives you the highest chance of making money instead of purchasing a headache. We’ll give you the full list of the six most crucial real estate numbers and how to calculate them so you get the highest return possible. Most new investors skip over most of these, and it costs them—big time. But calculating these in advance lets you know whether you’re buying at the right price, how much you can later sell your property for, if your rents will be high enough for you to cash flow, and whether the deal is even worth holding on to. Plus, we’ll throw in a bonus metric you can easily calculate that quickly shows you whether a rental property, fix-and-flip, BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), or any other deal is actually worth the effort you’re going to put in. In short, if you know these six numbers, you can confidently make a move on that first or next investment property. In This Episode We Cover Do NOT trust the list price! How to tell if the property you’re buying is overpriced, underpriced, or just right The one thing every real estate deal must have for Henry to buy it (it’s not cash flow) How to price rent (the right way) and ensure you’re going to cash flow The single most overlooked expense that can ruin almost any real estate deal Stop trusting "cash flow." This metric works much better at calculating returns And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1244 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
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 - 1650 - From a $35K Salary to Owning 3 Rentals (Starting in 2024!)
Renovating two rental properties, while working two jobs, all in your twenties. Flo Jacques took it on so she could replace her $35,000/year college admissions salary—and it was so worth it. The first year after graduating college, at age 22, Flo decided she was done being a renter. With just $15,000 down, she bought her first home to live in. But being an investor? That wouldn’t come until 2024—arguably one of the hardest housing markets in recent history. When she saw a panel on investing in real estate (and started having literal dreams about owning rentals), she knew it was time. The first investment property? A $70,000 neglected house in need of a big rehab and in a flood zone. What could go wrong? If that wasn’t enough, Flo then—midway through the rehab—decided to buy another rental to renovate—a duplex. She was managing two rental renovations while working two jobs. But now, Flo has some strong cash flow she created. Flo learned a lot, especially since she’s only in her twenties, but she is already on to the next deal: a flip with six-figure profit potential. In today’s show, Flo shares why she took the leap, the lessons she learned managing two renovations at once, a sure sign to fire your contractor, and why her new goal is one of the biggest we’ve ever heard. In This Episode We Cover How to renovate rental properties the right way (Flo made the mistakes for you) Why you’re not too young or inexperienced to take on your first real estate deal One sign you should fire your contractor (they will start to price gouge you) Hard money loans explained, and whether you should use this financing on your next rental renovation New rules of thumb Flo always follows when renovating a house Stuck in analysis paralysis? Why it’s time to take action and start investing And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1243 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
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 - 1649 - The Biggest Homebuyer Discounts in Over 12 Years | Feb. 2026 Update
Homebuyers are getting the biggest discounts on properties in over 12 years—and it’s only getting started. At this point, nobody can refute that a full-on buyer’s market has arrived. Homes are selling below list price, buyers are waiting out the market, and sellers are getting increasingly desperate. All the while, mortgage rates are a full percentage point lower than a year ago, inventory is up, and mortgage payments are actually down. This is it. The “shift” that investors and homebuyers have been waiting for. In this month’s housing market update, we’ll get into it all—how much of a discount you can get on your next property (and markets with the biggest deals), why nobody is buying right now and how that gives investors an advantage, whether mortgage rates will drop below the low six-percent range, and how likely a housing market crash is with inventory rising but demand staying stagnant. In This Episode We Cover These housing markets are seeing 10% discounts off list price Signs pointing to a “full-on” buyer’s market, and whether it will last Inventory is rising by double-digit percentages, but is it enough to cause a housing crash? Will mortgage rates keep falling throughout 2026? The real reason so many homebuyers aren’t jumping back in as prices fall And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1242 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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