Brandon Tilson

Too busy to buy rental properties? After this episode, you won’t have any more excuses. Brandon and Dani Tilson started building their rental property portfolio just under a year and a half ago and have already acquired six properties while working schedules that would make most people faint. We’re not talking about one job or two; we’re talking about working three jobs while raising a family and self-managing a rental portfolio. So, if you’re working less than eighty hours a week, this is your sign to get started! After growing up with a struggling single mother, Brandon vowed that his children should never have to worry like he did. After learning about real estate, Brandon was ready to invest, but his wife, Dani, was not. Cash in the bank was a luxury Dani wanted to hold on to, but after many long conversations, the couple agreed to try their hand at rental properties. Their first deal didn’t go as planned, but it helped them build momentum and turn a small sum into a cash-flowing rental portfolio.In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how Brandon and Dani scaled to six units in just a year and a half, the property management software they use to run their portfolio painlessly, and how to get your spouse on the real estate investing bandwagon. Brandon and Dani are set to retire in just five years, and if you tune in, you can too!In This Episode We CoverBuilding a rental property portfolio that will allow you to retire in five years (or less)Why you should NOT try to DIY your first rental property renovation What to do when you want to invest but your spouse or partner isn’t interested Cash-out refinances vs. HELOCs and which makes more sense with today’s high-interest rates Property management software and how to run a rental portfolio without pulling your hair out“Alignment meetings” and how to conquer your craziest goals even with a hectic schedule And So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an AgentFind a LenderAshley's BiggerPockets ProfileAshley's InstagramTony's BiggerPockets ProfileTony's InstagramReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupJoin BiggerPockets for FREEAnalyze Your Own Deals Using the BiggerPockets Rental Property CalculatorManage Your Property with RentRediHear Our Interview with Husband and Wife Investing Duo Devana and ReidHow to Easily Analyze Rental PropertiesConnect with Brandon & Dani:Brandon & Dani's InstagramCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-293Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Tilson, a dedicated social worker, shares his incredible journey of acquiring eight rental units in just two years while juggling six jobs. He dives into the power of side hustles for increasing income and reveals how he financed his first property. Brandon also discusses the challenges of renovations, the advantages of partnering in real estate, and essential strategies for navigating today’s market. His story highlights that with persistence and smart planning, anyone can achieve financial freedom in real estate.