BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast From Zero to $8,000/Month Cash Flow in Just 2 Years (While Working a W2)
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Dec 29, 2025 Luke Tatro, a real estate investor who rapidly scaled his portfolio from zero to 35 units, shares his inspiring journey. He went from a W-2 job to earning $8,000 a month in cash flow in just two years. Luke reveals how he secured his first deal on Facebook Marketplace by collaborating with a mentor and private money lenders. He also discusses creative strategies that helped him pivot rentals into profitable Airbnbs and successfully acquire an 18-unit mobile home park without upfront costs. Networking through hobbies, he emphasizes the importance of building relationships in real estate.
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First Deal Bought Sight-Unseen
- Luke found his first rental via Facebook Marketplace and bought it sight unseen using private money from his mentor.
- He rehabbed it for ~$20k, refinanced at a higher appraisal, paid off the lender, and walked away with profit and $400/month cash flow.
Build A Conduit Team Early
- Use local agent and lender finders to build a mentor-like team when you lack one in person.
- Let experienced agents and lenders point you to attorneys, contractors, and other specialists for each deal.
Second Facebook Deal Taught Due Diligence
- Luke kept finding deals on Facebook Marketplace and bought another property for $40k, put $40k into rehab, and later it appraised at $145k.
- That second property initially only netted about $40/month, prompting strategy changes later.