Two expert real estate investors, David Greene and Rob Abasolo, share their step-by-step guide on how to buy a house in 2024. They discuss the homebuying process, pre-approvals, getting your offer accepted, signs of a bad agent, home inspection red flags, and more. This podcast provides valuable tips and insights for anyone looking to buy their first property.

#121: Real-estate pros David Greene and Rob Abasolo join Chris to help you master the entire home buying process from start to finish. They discuss essential considerations before buying a home, tax advantages, strategies for finding the right agent and ways to optimize the due diligence process. They also cover effective tactics for writing and negotiating offers, common oversights during inspections, and different financing options.David Greene (@DavidGreene24) and Rob Abasolo (@Robuilt) co-host the #1 real estate podcast BiggerPockets Real Estate (@BiggerPockets). David is a seasoned real estate investor, having successfully acquired, rehabilitated, and managed over 50 properties. He also leads an award-winning mortgage company and a high-performing real estate agent team. Meanwhile, Rob, best known as the "king of short-term rentals", is a versatile real estate investor and a 12-time Airbnb Superhost.Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mastering-home-buyingPartner Deals Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your workInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by sciencePacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing creditsFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/dealsResources MentionedBiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Instagram #730: How To Start A Real Estate Portfolio With Just $10K #689: Landlord Tax Loopholes That'll Help You Pay ZERO Taxes in 2022 w/ Matt Bontrager David Greene: The One Brokerage | Website | InstagramBook: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat Rob Abasolo: YouTube | InstagramAll The Hacks Episodes: #104: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth Fractional Vacation Homes: PacasoReal Estate Agent Stanley Lo’s Website: Green BankerFederal Financing: Fannie Mae & Freddie MacMortgage Interest As A Deductible Interest Expense (Scroll To Bottom)Full Show Notes(04:00) Essentials to Consider Before Getting into Real Estate(05:35) Tax Advantages for Real Estate Investors(08:51) The Secret Sauce to Becoming a Genius Real Estate Investor(10:03) The Process of Working with a Seller’s Agent(12:19) Finding the Perfect Agent(14:52) The Importance of Hiring an Agent Who Owns Real Estate(19:42) Hiring an Agent Based on Numbers vs. Personality(22:40) Why Agents Should Have a Rolodex of Vendors(23:54) Tactics for Negotiating(25:38) Things to Consider When Looking at a Listing(27:47) Analyzing How Long a House Has Been on the Market(29:10) Hot Markets: Finding a Hot Home Before It's Hot(30:46) Strategy to Approach Agents When You’re Looking to Buy a House(32:56) Tactics for Finding a Super Connected Agent(34:02) The Importance of the Brand Behind the Agent(39:18) Optimizing the Due Diligence Process to Find the Right Home(40:38) Secret Contingencies for Homes in Hot Markets(44:46) Common Things Missed During Inspections(51:21) Calling the Seller's Home Inspector for Clarifications(52:55) Rapid Fire Hacks from Chris(55:45) Quick Wins for Negotiating(57:35) Financing for Home Buyers(59:33) Adding Brokers into the Equation(1:01:57) What Makes a Jumbo Loan(1:02:52) A Good Percentage to Put Down for a Loan(1:04:49) Maximizing Mortgage Interest as a Deductible Interest Expense(1:06:59) Keeping Documents in One Place(1:09:49) Homeowner’s Insurance(1:16:18) Last Bits of Wisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to become a real estate millionaire? You’re in the right place. No matter how much money you’re starting with, how much experience you have, or how many Seeing Greene episodes you’ve watched, it’s ALWAYS possible to build wealth through real estate. But that’s easy for someone like David Greene and Rob Abasolo to say, right? They’ve already made it big, with millions of dollars in cash-flowing income properties. But they didn’t start like this.David and Rob have come together to ask themselves, “what would we do if it all came crashing down?” If both of them lost their entire real estate portfolios in one fell swoop, how would they build it back up? Today, we put these two real estate legends in the hot seat and give them the biggest nightmare scenario so they can show you exactly how to build a real estate portfolio from scratch, no matter where you’re starting.David and Rob will also be given certain dollar amounts to use in rebuilding their portfolio. So, if you’ve only got a thousand bucks on you, David and Rob will show you exactly how to use it best to catapult your wealth forward so you can become a real estate millionaire. If 2023 is going to be YOUR year to get started, get going, and get one step closer to financial freedom, we’d suggest following David and Rob’s plan!In This Episode We Cover:The biggest challenges real estate investors face today (and how to solve them)Raising private capital, real estate syndications, and how to use other people’s money to build wealthMistakes to avoid when building (or starting) your real estate portfolioThe four steps to take when rebuilding a real estate portfolio and why building your network is so crucialRental arbitrage and why it’s a great no money down strategy for cash flowHouse hacking and the low down payment loans you can use to buy properties for cheapBoosting your brand, creating content, and how to build a reputation in real estateAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an Investor-Friendly Real Estate AgentBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MerchListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramDavid’s YouTube ChannelRob's BiggerPockets ProfileRob's YouTubeRob's InstagramRob's TikTokRob's TwitterListen to Part 16 Mistakes to AvoidHow to Make 100% Passive IncomeHow to Build a Real Estate Portfolio from SCRATCH in 2023The Ultimate Guide to Airbnb Rental ArbitrageHow to Become a Real Estate Millionaire (NO Experience Necessary)Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-706Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investing has changed a LOT over the past few years. For most people getting into rental property investing in the mid-2010s, profitable properties were plentiful, cash flow was almost automatic, and equity was flowing in the tens (if not hundreds) of thousands every year. Unfortunately, this real estate market is long gone. Now, there’s blood in the streets as new investors try to salvage sickly-looking deals that don’t cash flow and come with pathetic-looking profits. And maybe, just maybe, that’s why now is the best time to buy.Make no mistake, real estate investing isn’t easy, and just buying any house WON’T make you rich. But, the 2023 housing market has far more opportunity than most people think, and David Greene, Henry Washington, and Rob Abasolo are here to explain how. These three investors have been gobbling up rental properties as quickly as possible. And even with lower margins, slim cash flow, and limited equity, there is some method to their madness.If NOTHING you’re looking at is cash flowing and almost every home seems overpriced (especially with today’s mortgage rates), this is THE episode to tune into. In it, David, Henry, and Rob will detail how you can “create” a profitable property while the masses sit on the sidelines, as well as go over real, authentic deals they’re doing today to show you it isn’t impossible to invest in 2023. In This Episode We Cover:How to analyze a real estate deal and what to do if none of the properties show a profit The 2023 housing market and how things have changed over the past few yearsInvestor expectations and why the times of “get rich quick” are long gone How to build, buy, or force equity into your rentals so you get rich in the backgroundSimple steps the average investor can do to make their real estate deals work Renting vs. flipping and which exit to take in a volatile housing market And So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an AgentFind a LenderBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MerchBPCON2023Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaHear Dave on the “On the Market” PodcastSubscribe to the “On The Market” YouTube ChannelDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramDavid’s YouTube ChannelWork with DavidRob's BiggerPocketsRob's InstagramRob's TikTokRob's TwitterRob's YouTubeIntroduction to Real Estate Investment AnalysisHow To Analyze A Short-Term Rental In 20232023 Housing Market OutlookThe Housing Market “Signals” That Predict Where We’re Headed in 2023Connect with Henry:Henry's BiggerPockets ProfileHenry's InstagramClick here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-772Interested 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

Travel vlogger Rob Abasolo and ConvertKit founder Nathan Barry discuss leaving hometowns for success, risk-taking, networking, and the impact of environment on growth. They share personal stories of courage, resilience, and the importance of surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals. The podcast explores how stepping out of comfort zones and exposing oneself to diverse communities can lead to personal and professional development.

Learn how to start investing in real estate with $10,000 and a median-income job from Dave Meyer, David Greene, and Rob Abasolo. They discuss beginner-friendly ways to build a real estate portfolio, using $10,000 wisely, beginner investing strategies, and leveraging other people's money. Get tips on starting from scratch in real estate investing even with limited savings.

Learn how to escape the 9-5 grind with real estate investing as experts share strategies for building wealth, creating cash flow, and choosing the best investments. Dive into the reality of full-time real estate investing, including the challenges and hard work that come with it. Discover the benefits of house hacking, diverse investment strategies, and the importance of aligning investments with personal goals.

Real estate experts David Greene and Rob Abasolo share tips on growing a real estate portfolio while working a 9-5 job. Topics include time management, delegation, setting boundaries, and efficient property management. Learn how to balance work and real estate to achieve financial freedom.

Want to know how to invest in real estate with $10,000? For most people, $10,000 doesn’t sound like enough to start a rental property portfolio. But today, you’ll learn exactly how to turn this easily savable amount of money into the foundation for financial freedom. If you want to know the nine ways you can begin building wealth through real estate with $10,000 or less, stick around!David Greene, Henry Washington, and Rob Abasolo all started their real estate investing journeys without stacks of cash. They had to scrimp, save, and hustle to get to their first property. But, once the cash flow wheel started to turn, all of these investors quickly multiplied their real estate holdings and sailed straight for financial independence. And now, they want to help you do the same!David, Henry, and Rob all share their favorite ways to invest in real estate with $10,000, the risks and rewards of each of these strategies, and pit each method against the others in a strategic showdown on the BEST way to invest in real estate with little money. They even share the fastest ways to save up $10,000, so you can start investing sooner! So if you want to make 2023 THE year you start investing, even if you don’t have much savings, stick around!In This Episode We Cover:How to invest in real estate with $10,000 or lessThe nine best strategies that rookie investors can use to get their first property How to save $10,000 and which side hustles will make you the MOST cash Cash flow vs. appreciation and which markets are worth investing inThe “rental arbitrage” strategy that can make you THOUSANDS a month (with a LOW investment)The riskiest ways to get into real estate and which strategies newbies should AVOID A free way to ensure your success when investing that many people overlook And So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an Investor-Friendly Real Estate AgentBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MerchListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramDavid’s YouTube ChannelWork with DavidRob's BiggerPockets ProfileRob's YouTubeRob's InstagramRob's TikTokRob's TwitterHenry's BiggerPockets ProfileHenry's InstagramBooks Mentioned in the ShowBRRRR by David GreeneLong-Distance Real Estate Investing by David GreeneSCALE by David GreeneInvesting in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon TurnerClick here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-730Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate experts Dave Meyer and Rob Abasolo share the five biggest investing mistakes beginners make, including buying bad deals and analysis paralysis. They highlight the importance of accurate deal analysis, building reserves, and making sacrifices for successful real estate investing. Strategies for starting with limited funds and building a strong financial foundation are also discussed.