BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

10 Hidden Ways to Buy Properties with Huge “Upside”

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Jan 27, 2025
Discover ten innovative strategies to unearth hidden potential in real estate investments. Learn about proactive 'deal design' that allows investors to craft tailored opportunities rather than just hunting for available ones. Explore how to identify and maximize high-potential rental properties along with creative financing options. Unpack the importance of developing construction skills and navigating shifts in the housing market to secure substantial long-term returns. Get ready to elevate your real estate game!
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ADVICE

Deal Design

  • Design your own deals by finding properties and creating a profitable plan.
  • Don't expect to find perfect deals online; actively shape them.
ADVICE

Deal Design Criteria

  • Target strong assets in markets with good long-term fundamentals, even if they're correcting.
  • Aim for break-even cash flow within the first year, prioritizing long-term appreciation over immediate high cash flow.
ANECDOTE

Midwest Deal Example

  • Dave Meyer bought a Midwest property below market rents, focusing on long-term rent growth potential.
  • He prioritized the asset's quality and location over immediate high cash flow.
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