BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Scaling from 0 to 30 Deals (While Working 9-5) and Starting with $0

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Mar 3, 2025
Tim Yu, a US Army officer and prolific real estate investor, shares his journey of completing over 30 deals in just two years, all while holding a 9-to-5 job. He discusses innovative strategies like house hacking and creative financing that turned his initial failures into success. Tim reveals how he bought properties with zero dollars down and secured deals for as little as $3,000. With a focus on empathy in outreach and networking, he inspires listeners to embrace persistence and adapt to the dynamic real estate market.
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ANECDOTE

First Fix-and-Flip Challenges

  • Tim Yu's first investment was a fix-and-flip plagued by problems, including squatters and bad contractors.
  • Despite these challenges, he only profited $2,500 after six months.
ADVICE

VA Loan House Hack

  • Leverage the VA loan benefit for house hacking if you are a veteran.
  • House hacking can provide immediate cash flow to offset living expenses.
ANECDOTE

Profitable House Hack

  • Tim's realtor found him a house hack that resulted in a $200 profit due to seller concessions.
  • This deal showed him the potential of real estate and motivated him further.
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