Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

How to Start a Real Estate Portfolio from Scratch

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Sep 12, 2025
Curious about starting a real estate portfolio? Experts share their top strategies for building wealth from scratch. Start with house hacking to save on down payments. Transition to tackling long-term holds for tax benefits and appreciation. Focus on niche strengths and systematize your process for flipping properties. Begin small with fix-and-resell projects to build experience and a solid track record. Discover practical tips and insider advice for both new and seasoned investors!
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ADVICE

Start With House Hacking

  • Do use house hacking to buy with low down payment and live cheaply while learning property management.
  • Rent bedrooms or an extra unit to cover part or all of your mortgage and gain investor training wheels.
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Think Like A Business Owner

  • Do read business and leadership books, not just real estate books, to scale beyond being a solo investor.
  • Build a company with core values, a niche, and weekly habits that align to a long-term vision and measurable goals.
ADVICE

Learn Leadership By Doing

  • Do practice leadership by taking small roles and owning decisions in everyday situations to build confidence.
  • Read leadership principles and then push yourself into positions where you must apply them.
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