BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

The Easiest Way to Invest in Real Estate This Year

Jan 8, 2025

Ian K, a producer and real estate investing newbie, joins the conversation to uncover the easiest way to dive into real estate. He shares his journey and the 'house hacking' strategy, which allows beginners to invest with minimal cash. Listeners learn about one costly mistake to avoid and the practical steps to secure their first investment property. The discussion emphasizes leveraging primary residences and offers insights into transitioning from renting to owning. Ian's experience highlights how smart investments can lead to financial freedom.

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Quick takeaways

House hacking is presented as an accessible strategy for beginners to invest in real estate with minimal money and risk.

Identifying personal investment goals is essential for tailoring strategies in real estate, allowing individuals to align actions with financial aspirations.

Deep dives

Overcoming Hesitance in Real Estate Investing

Many potential real estate investors recognize the advantages of investing in real estate but often face hesitation to take the first step. The fear of making a mistake or not knowing how to proceed can leave individuals in a state of analysis paralysis. Even those who understand the economic benefits may struggle to transition from theory to action. Addressing this common scenario encourages individuals to confront their fears and take concrete steps toward investing.

Intro

3min

Real Estate Investment Insights

7min

Maximizing Real Estate Investments

6min

Transitioning to Homeownership Through House Hacking

6min

Understanding House Hacking

10min

Navigating Real Estate Investment

13min

There is an easier way to invest in real estate in 2025. It doesn’t require a ton of money or experience; anyone can do it (even a complete beginner), and it’ll lead to you having more money, more passive income, and a bigger bank account. Successful real estate investors agree: this is a “cheat code” to start investing in real estate in 2025.

What are we talking about? It’s not short-term rentals or buying apartment complexes; it’s actually extremely simple—house hacking. Both Dave and Henry used this low-money down, high-impact real estate investing strategy to grow their portfolios to be worth multiple million dollars. It’s the BEST way for a beginner to get into the real estate investing game and allows you to buy properties with just a fraction of a regular down payment.

We’re so convinced that it’s the best bet for beginners that we’re bringing on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast producer Ian Kay, a complete real estate beginner, to walk him through how to use this exact strategy to start his real estate portfolio. We’ll break down the numbers to show how one smart investment can fund your dream home and leave you tens of thousands richer. Ready to invest in 2025? Then don’t sleep on house hacking!

In This Episode We Cover:

The easiest, most beginner-friendly way to start investing in real estate in 2025

One simple investing mistake that could cost you $60K+ (and how to avoid it)

The steps you should start taking NOW to get your first investment property in 2025

How to analyze a house hack and crucial metrics to check BEFORE you buy

In analysis paralysis? This is what to do NOW to get out of it and get closer to your goals

And So Much More!

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