How to Buy 5 Rental Properties in Just 5 Years

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May 30, 2025

Discover how to accumulate five rental properties in just five years, even with low down payments. Learn three effective strategies tailored to different financial starting points, perfect for both beginners and seasoned investors. Explore the benefits of house hacking and the BRRRR method for recycling funds to accelerate growth. Whether you're saving up or have significant capital, there’s actionable advice to help you on your path to financial freedom and a thriving real estate portfolio.

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House Hacking Strategy

Use house hacking by living in one unit and renting others to afford rentals with low down payments.
Move after one year, repeat with new owner-occupied loans to scale to five properties quickly.

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Duplex House Hack Example

Buying a $300,000 duplex with 3.5% down can yield rental income nearly covering expenses.
Renting out bedrooms while living in others can reduce living costs close to zero, saving money for next property.

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BRRRR Method Explained

Use the BRRRR method: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat to build rental portfolio.
Renovate to increase value, refinance to pull out equity, then reinvest equity in more properties.

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You can buy five rentals in just five years, even with less than 5% down. Today, we’re teaching you three savvy strategies to quickly scale your real estate portfolio so you can start building wealth without waiting years and years to buy your first (or next) investment property. And no, we’re not just talking about house hacking—Dave is walking through three separate strategies you can use to buy five rentals in just five years. All three methods are effective in today’s market and can be repeated even by a beginner.

These strategies are broken down by financial starting point: 1) starting with little money, 2) having a solid amount saved, and 3) having a lot saved for investment. So, whether you’re a graduate fresh out of college who's ready to invest in rentals or a doctor/lawyer/executive with hundreds of thousands sitting around, we have a strategy for you.

The best part? As your portfolio grows, you can combine these strategies to reach your financial freedom goals faster and pick the path that works best for you as your wealth grows. Ready to get started? Follow this plan, and by 2030, you’ll have five rental properties!

In This Episode We Cover

How to buy five rental properties in just five years (even with 3.5% down!)

The beginner-friendly strategy that successful real estate investors recommend

How to recycle your money with the BRRRR method and supercharge your scaling

Got a high income? Why buying turnkey, easy-to-manage rentals could be your best bet

Full math examples of the methods, how much money it takes, and how much you’ll make

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