BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Some investors get started slowly—a deal here, a deal there. But for Arianne Lemire, going slow was not an option. Arianne began investing just a year and a half ago but has already done 15 deals, with more coming in every month! How did she do it? As she explains, a powerful “why.” You’ll learn how Arianne turned her drive for financial independence into a real estate career that includes rentals, flips, and wholesaling. Arianne’s story is powerful and will inspire you to blast off like a rocket to reach your destination!In This Episode We Cover: How Arianne got started through the BiggerPockets webinar! Her very first deal What “delayed financing exemption” means How she used BiggerPockets to figure out her strategy and to find a lender A discussion on whether you should get your real estate license Where Arianne invests How she shifted her strategy due to her “why” How to handle being a female real estate investor Tips for landing lots of deals in just two years Where she is now in her business What marketing strategy she uses A general contractor horror story The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people What’s next for her And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Podcast 163: Making Your Real Estate Business Soar While Working a Full-Time Job with Bill Allen BRRRR Strategy Auction.com Williams and Williams XOme Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Book on Rental Properties by Brandon Turner Set for Life by Scott Trench The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The Book on Rental Property Management by Brandon and Heather Turner The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Tweetable Topics: “It’s just a number’s game, so just submit as many offers as you can.” (Tweet This!) “Instead of being a piece in the chessboard, you’re now looking over the chessboard.” (Tweet This!) “Use your strengths to your advantage.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Arianne Arianne’s BiggerPockets Profile Arianne’s Company Facebook Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do some people struggle finding one single real estate deal, when others are finding dozens each month? What’s the secret to getting consistent leads? According to our guest today, it’s relationships—and specifically, there are four types of relationships that bring him over 100 deals a year. Today we’re excited to bring back Nathan Brooks as we dive deep into all four strategies he’s currently using to bring in incredible deals. And don’t miss the powerful discussion we had about leadership and the extreme ownership needed to take your business to the next level! This show is as funny as it is informative, so sit down and prepare for an amazing 90-minute episode!In This Episode We Cover: Nathan’s quick back story How he finds all his properties The importance of building relationships with the right people The exact phrase he says to agents How he uses the 80/20 principle in relationships The four lead sources Nathan uses Tips for dealing with wholesalers The property management software he use How to find and keep great contractors How to take responsibility for the leadership of your team And SO much more! Fire Round Forum Links Contractor Dilemma – Advice? 60k Prop or 100k Prop? Cash flow vs. Value Property Manager Vendors are expensive Failure to launch, no luck so far Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Podcast 087: How to Thrive After The Collapse of a Real Estate Empire with Nathan Brooks BiggerPockets Podcast 159: How to Build a Real Estate Business That Buys 60 Deals a Year with Nathan Brooks ifttt.com BiggerPockets Events Josh’s Instagram Profile Brandon’s Instagram Profile Appfolio Podio Jocko’s Instagram Profile Saturday Night Live video with Josh Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller Traction by Gino Wickman E-Myth by Michael Gerber Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan The Book on Rental Properties by Brandon Turner Set for Life by Scott Trench Tweetable Topics: “It’s all about relationships.” (Tweet This!) “If you can’t afford the management, you probably can’t afford the house.” (Tweet This!) “You have to take responsibility for the leadership of your team.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Nathan Nathan’s BiggerPockets Profile Nathan’s Company Website Nathan’s Company Facebook Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of “shady” people in the real estate space, and wholesalers tend to be the worst offenders. So today on The BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you an interview with Brett Snograss, an investor from Indianapolis market who’s (ethically) wholesaling up to 25 houses each month! Brett shares his exact strategies for finding deals, growing his business, and networking with others. You’ll even witness a “one-on-two coaching” moment as Brett walks Josh and Brandon through their “first deal” at wholesaling real estate. Brett is a great guy with a super powerful message that will leave you motivated and equipped to dominate your own real estate market!In This Episode We Cover: Brett’s background as an entrepreneur (and how he got sued!) Tips for buying discounted real estate properties How to get up to 25 properties a month His definition of wholesaling Why he doesn’t fix and flip A discussion on whether this is a good strategy for newbies How his company handles closing costs Why wholesalers run a transactional business The average profit per deal and a walkthrough of one deal How to use direct mail and a PPC website Tips for working on your marketing funnel What Brett’s team looks like And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums Real Estate Investing as a Side Hustle with Grammy-Winning Producer Seth Mosley Josh’s Instagram Profile Brandon’s Instagram Profile Josh’s Twitter Profile Brandon’s Twitter Profile Listsource AgentPro 247 BiggerPockets Webinar Jaren Barnes BiggerPockets Profile SWP:002 The Epic Adventure Story of Brandon Turner CallRail Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller Traction by Gino Wickman The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs by Dan Kennedy Tweetable Topics: “Your reputation is everything.” (Tweet This!) “If I can save myself 5 hours a week training somebody else to do what I’m doing, then that’d be awesome.” (Tweet This!) “Wholesaling is a transactional business.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Brett Brett’s BiggerPockets Profile Brett’s Company Website Simplewholesaling Podcast Simplewholesaling Properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate doesn’t need to be a full-time business, but it can be a fantastic side hustle! That’s the topic on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Seth Mosley, a musical artist and producer (with several Grammy awards to his name!) who invests in rental properties on the side. Seth has a ton of great tips to share today for anyone looking to buy more real estate but not able to spend 40 hours a week doing it. And be sure to listen for his fascinating strategy on how he used a virtual assistant to help find and analyze deals! This show is packed full with tips, stories, and humor, so don’t miss a moment of it!In This Episode We Cover: How Seth started as a music producer, with investing as a side hustle The tax advantages, appreciation, and other reasons why he chose real estate How to know which path to take in real estate investing How you can use 1030 exchanges to buy up to 6 units His portfolio of 20 doors and where he invests How he uses virtual assistants to help him find deals Why you should consider starting an investment club What you should know about S.I.D.E. H.U.S.T.L.E. The importance of focusing on relationships Tips for becoming a part-time investor What’s next for Seth And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Events E and S Tile Instagram Josh’s Instagram Profile Brandon’s Instagram Profile Newsboys (Band) DC Talk (Band) Upwork BiggerPockets Podcast 157: A Simple Morning Ritual to Help You Dominate Every Area of Your Life with Hal Elrod BiggerPockets Author Dave Ramsey Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller Tweetable Topics: “Don’t be too attached just because you lived in it. View it as an investment.” (Tweet This!) “If there’s no door, then just build one.” (Tweet This!) “Just get started and get fancy later.” (Tweet This!) “Don’t look for the cheapest property manager. Look for the best one. Hire slow and fire fast.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Seth Seth’s BiggerPockets Profile Full Circle Music Seth’s Investor Group Facebook Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone wants to work a “real job”—but luckily, real estate investing can offer financial freedom for those willing to put in the work. Today’s guest on The BiggerPockets Podcast exemplifies this perfectly! Our guest today, Zeona McIntyre, is a master at short-term (aka “vacation”) rental properties and has achieved early retirement with just a small handful of these units. On this fun episode, you’ll discover how Zeona began her rental journey before buying a single property, how short-term rentals can provide significantly more cash flow than traditional rentals, and numerous tips and tricks for getting the biggest bang for your buck. We also chat on private lending, finding deals, and the amazing number of countries (and continents) Zeona has traveled to. Whether you plan to buy short-term rentals in your future or not, this show packs a powerful punch that everyone needs to hear!In This Episode We Cover: How Zeona got into the real estate game Why she started out by subleasing her apartment as an Airbnb rental Why you should see private money lenders as opportunities Why reading the fine print is important before signing anything How she found her next deal site unseen What’s unique about her market How she uses systems to manage her units What early retirement means to her Tips for managing vacation rentals at a distance Discriminations and legalities on these properties Airbnb hacks and tips And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Files Parks and Recreation (TV Show) Couchsurfing Airbnb Afford Anything (Blog) BiggerPockets Podcast 035: Quitting Your Job, Lifestyle Design, and Being a Traveling Landlord with Paula Pant BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Casa Mia Pizza Homeaway Booking.com Expedia BiggerPockets Podcast 125: The Key to Business Success with Bestselling Author of The E-Myth Michael Gerber BiggerPockets Bookstore Books Mentioned in this Show Set for Life by Scott Trench Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The Big Leap by PhD Hendricks Gay Tweetable Topics: “You just take what you have and you leverage that.” (Tweet This!) “You don’t fully understand until you’re in it, until you’re doing it.” (Tweet This!) “You don’t have to be super studied. You just have to start doing it.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Zeona Zeona’s BiggerPockets Profile Zeona’s Personal Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of newbies get stuck when trying to get their first few deals. After all, figuring out how to find properties, how to get the money needed to buy them, and how to not mismanage the property are all big tasks. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this powerful interview with Meghan McCallum, a real estate investor who’s passionate about helping new investors discover their best plan for real estate success. Today, Meghan shares her story of a terrible first deal that led to an unbelievable second deal (you won’t believe the appreciation she’s seen!) and more. Meghan also shares on the first steps newbies need to do before jumping in, as well as the power of using partnerships to gain experience and financing for your deals!In This Episode We Cover: Meghan’s journey to her first deal from being a firefighter in Kuwait How she bought a $280k property that now is worth $875k Her thoughts about house hacking  Tips on handling an inherited tenant How to build the systems and team you need to scale Why you should figure out who you are as an investor first Why you should seek out a partner and not a mentor Thoughts on “speed dating” for real estate investors Their next deal (the story of knee-high poop) What exactly an “escalation clause” is And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Events BiggerPockets Podcast 132: How Brie Schmidt Grew Her Real Estate Portfolio by 50 Units in 1 Year BiggerPockets Podcast 078: Quitting Your Job, Buy & Hold Investing, and Succeeding With High-End Rentals with Brie Schmidt BiggerPockets Podcast 126: From 0 to 400+ Units Through Value-Add Investing with Brian Murray BiggerPockets Podcast 212: Buying a 115-Unit Apartment Complex for No Cash Out of Pocket with Brian Murray Brie Schmidt’s BiggerPockets Profile Anson Young’s BiggerPockets Profile Books Mentioned in this Show Set for Life by Scott Trench Brandon Turner’s The Book on Rental Property Investing Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Tweetable Topics: “We forget in real estate investing that people are people. So like in all relationships, you set ground rules.” (Tweet This!) “We all gravitate to what we’re great at, and what we’re great at makes us happy.” (Tweet This!) “You need to know who you are first as an investor before you even consider what type of investment to get into.” (Tweet This!) “I build my business around good people.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Meghan Meghan’s BiggerPockets Profile Meghan’s Company Website Email Meghan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scaling: It’s a term often tossed around in business and real estate, but what does it actually look like? Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, you’ll see firsthand how one investor went from a small handful of single family houses to purchasing over $130,000,000 worth of apartment communities in just the past few years. Our guest, Joe Fairless, has a great story that will show you how you can get started with larger multifamily properties, including several ways to find and finance those big deals. Whether you are looking for your first deal or a 250 unit apartment community, this is one show you can’t afford to miss!In This Episode We Cover: Joe’s background His first property in Texas Tips for those investing out-of-state The benefits and dangers of buying properties virtually Why he no longer does single family properties How to qualify a market Markets that Joe thinks work Tips on finding partners and funding deals What exactly a master lease is How to network and get people in a deal with you How much money he puts in each deal How they find their apartment deals What a stabilized property is And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums The ONE Thing Podcast CoStar JF 82: House Hacking Tips Revealed (podcast) Tony Robbins Malcolm Gladwell Tim Ferriss Books Mentioned in this Show Set for Life by Scott Trench Real Estate Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson and Robert S. Griswold Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Driving Force: Six Human Needs by Anthony Robbins Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson Tweetable Topics: “I’ve never visited the house before I’ve bought it.” (Tweet This!) “The bigger dollars are in the value-add opportunities.” (Tweet This!) “You want to have customers before you have a product.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Joe Joe’s BiggerPockets Profile Joe’s Personal Website Joe’s Company Website Joe’s Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does true wealth look like? Is it simply money or something more? And how does one achieve that wealth? That’s the topic on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with David Osborn, a highly successful real estate investor, agent, and New York Times Bestselling author from Austin, TX. This show is PACKED with incredible, life-changing knowledge, advice, and wisdom from someone who truly walks his talk. David covers everything from buying your first property, the exact “pass/fail” metrics he uses to evaluate potential deals, the importance of work/life balance, and SO much more! This is one episode you’ll want to listen to again and again!In This Episode We Cover: A little about David’s background How being lazy can actually work His rental portfolio How he’s managed to build his portfolio easily His advice to those who are still starting out The importance of hanging out with winners The three main things that he focuses on his life How he learns best The story behind “wealth can’t wait” A conversation on the definition of wealth What can be improved in the current curriculum How to know when enough is enough How to gain momentum in real estate David’s goals for the next 20 years And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Instagram Account Josh’s Instagram Account Brandon’s Instagram Account Self Made Man Podcast with David as Guest BiggerPockets Podcast 108: Building a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Using the 10X Rule with Grant Cardone Carleton Sheets BiggerPockets Podcast 169: Using Hustle and Persistence to Build Wealth Through Real Estate with David Greene BiggerPockets Podcast 190: Building 61 Different Passive Streams of Income with Pat Hiban Gobundance Khan Academy Books Mentioned in this Show Set for Life by Scott Trench Wealth Can’t Wait by David Osborn Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki Real Estate Riches by Dolf de Roos Secrets of Power Negotiating by Roger Dawson The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Tweetable Topics: “It’s all about opportunity in life. So you won’t be ready for the opportunity unless you’re prepared.” (Tweet This!) “If you want to be a winner, you’ve got to hangout with winners.” (Tweet This!) “Wealth is not just really about money. It’s about an entire way of living. It’s a state of mind.” (Tweet This!) “The biggest risks in life is not taking risks.” (Tweet This!) Connect with DavidDavid’s Personal Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of investors love to talk about the good times. But for life-long real estate investors, failure is often inevitable, especially during real estate crashes. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this discussion with Kathy Fettke today on the BiggerPockets Podcast. Kathy started her journey toward financial independence after receiving shocking news from a doctor, but used that motivation to begin investing. Alongside her husband, Kathy built up an impressive portfolio but struggled during the latest real estate crash. Still, she was able to emerge (and thrive) from the lessons learned. Today, Kathy shares how to avoid the mistakes that led to her difficult times! She also shares insight into buying real estate at a distance and handling the problems that can arise from long-distance landlording.In This Episode We Cover: The story behind the radio show How Kathy landed her first deal without money down How she converted single family units to multifamilies A discussion on FHA loans and house hacking Key pieces of Robert Kiyosaki’s advice Tips on buying from a distance and using property managers What you should know about finding the right agents, CPAs, and property managers What happened when Kathy got “too confident” The important lessons she learned after the collapse What metrics to look for in a market What it takes to come up with $3 million in five minutes And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Hard Money Lenders Robert Kiyosaki Real Property Management Books Mentioned in this Show Set for Life by Scott Trench Extreme Success by Rich Fettke Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley Priceless by William Poundstone The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Wealth Can’t Wait by David Osborn Augmented by Brett King Tweetable Topics: “The hardest times in our lives tend to be the times when we have to dig deep.” (Tweet This!) “Any time you get in front of the path of progress, you’re going to make money.” (Tweet This!) “If you can’t buy this car with cash, you shouldn’t have it.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Kathy Kathy’s Company Kathy’s Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to buy 17 deals a week? What if we told you it was the exact same process needed to buy just one deal per year? That’s the topic on today’s show, where we sit down with Chris Clothier to talk about how his company is buying up to 17 deals a week following the same process any investor can to get their own deals. Chris also shares keen insight into building up a thriving business, hiring your first or next employee, why he decided to run a 100-mile ultra-marathon, and much more. Whether you are looking to buy one deal a year or one deal a day, this show will have a tremendous impact on your life! In This Episode We Cover: A quick recap on who Chris is How he started a turnkey company that now boasts 1,800 clients Tips for building the infrastructure of a business Why you should hire people The details on his process for offering on deals How Chris finds deals Thoughts on buying houses through social media A step-by-step guide on how to actually find and close a deal His ultra-marathon story (and how this relates to real estate) And SO much more! Links from the Show Email SetForLife@biggerpockets.com BiggerPockets Forums Be an Author Ben Leybovich’s BP Profile Brian Burke’s BiggerPockets Profile Serge Shukhat’s BiggerPockets Profile Building a Scalable Real Estate Business and Tenant Management Tips with Chris Clothier (podcast) 5 Myths Holding Investors Back From Real Estate Greatness with Chris Clothier (podcast) Building Wealth and Passive Income with Rental Properties with Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat (podcast) Carleton Sheets Books Mentioned in this Show Set for Life by Scott Trench (email setforlife@biggerpockets.com) Make It BIG! by Frank McKinney The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim Tweetable Topics: “I’m not a businessman; I’m a business man.” (Tweet This!) “There’s no better advice that I can give somebody than to be honest and upfront.” (Tweet This!) “Personal relationships are going to help you earn in your business.” (Tweet This!) “Any investor should be able to find a deal that makes sense in any city during any market, up or down.” (Tweet This!) “A good passive investments allows you to sleep well at night.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Chris Chris’ BiggerPockets Profile Chris’ Turnkey Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices