BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

How would you like to own ten, fifty, or a thousand rental units? That’s the topic of today’s podcast roundtable with three previous guests of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat. These three investors have three very different business models, and in this fascinating discussion, each shares how they use rental properties to build wealth and passive income. We discuss (and debate) every aspect of the investor’s journey — all in an effort to help you succeed! We also discuss the big dangers rental investors face and how YOU can avoid those problems! Don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode with three fun, smart, and successful rental property investors!In This Episode We Cover: Where is the rental market headed? Is planning for appreciation useless? (Debate!) What mistakes do new investors make? Overcoming challenges to investing in TODAY’S market Is it too late for newbies to buy rental properties? The best “single tip” from each panelist for newbies And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 014 : Cash Flow, Creative Finance, and Life with Ben Leybovich BP Podcast 061:How to Succeed in Multifamily Investing – A Unique Conversation with Josh, Brandon, and Ben BiggerPockets Radio Podcast 003: Getting Started in Real Estate and Raising Money with Brian Burke BP Podcast 076: Growing Your Real Estate Company Into a $30 Million Dollar Business with Brian Burke BP Podcast 060: From 0 to 68 Rental Units in Just Four Years with Serge Shukhat BP Podcast 131: Investing in Multifamily Properties in a HOT Real Estate Market with Serge Shukhat Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon & Heather Turner Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down Connect with The Panel Brian Burke’s BiggerPockets Profile Brian’s website Ben Leybovich’s BiggerPockets Profile Ben’s website Serge Shukhat’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some, the goal of real estate is to make tens of millions of dollars. For others, like today’s guest, it’s a way to finance an incredible life. Today’s guest, Luke Swab, shares with us his story of designing his lifestyle through real estate and how you can do the same. Luke’s story will take you from the wild waters of Alaska to a motorcycle trip through Africa to the streets of Michigan real estate and more! Don’t miss this incredible honest, humorous, and informative episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with an individual many people already know from television, radio, and the newspaper — Clark Howard. Besides being a nationally-syndicated radio and TV star, Clark Howard is also a real estate investor who has a unique outlook on the way real estate should fit into your financial picture, as well as numerous tips on avoiding scams, finding great locations to invest in, and much more! Don’t miss a second of this powerful episode!In This Episode We Cover: Who TV and Radio Personality Clark Howard is How he went from a beach bum to financially free His job at the radio station His investing portfolio A story about the real estate bust How he bought properties through the bust (2011) How to not get into the “investing hysteria“ Why you should avoid the “dare to be rich” pitch What the “smell test” is Why there’s no one magical way to invest Why understanding the local market is crucial How to farm neighborhoods Why you need to have a purpose behind how you’re investing Tips for investing in general And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Analysis Tools Podcast Guesting Vanguard Books Mentioned in this Show 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask by Ilyce R. Glink Buy, Close, Move In! by Ilyce R. Glink The Wealthy Barber, Updated 3rd Edition by David Chilton The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Tweetable Topics:“It’s part of who we are that we want to believe in miracle stories.” (Tweet This!)Connect with Clark Clark’s Website The Clark Howard Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build up a sizable real estate portfolio when you live in one of the most expensive cities in America? That’s the topic we dive into today on the BiggerPockets Podcast with guest Nazz Wang. Nazz has gone from 0 to 51 units in the past several years, both local in California and across the country. You’ll learn how Nazz overcame a bad first investing experience to find her niche in “lazy real estate investing” and how you can do the same!In This Episode We Cover: Who is Nazz and how she’s been investing for 10 years now How she got started through house hacking How she acquired the mindset of a landlord back in college Nazz’s first property — and her first big mistake How neglecting the cash flow analysis ended up costing her The issues surrounding owning condo units How to discover and thrive in your niche How many units she currently has The problem with HOAs How she bought in the Midwest to maximize cash flow A discussion about property appreciation (are there any indicators?) Speculation vs. buying things you can afford to keep How Nazz educated herself in real estate Her experience investing as a woman How she finds, finances, and manages properties outside of her area How to establish a pipeline to make investing easier The benefits of the BRRRR strategy How to manage property managers And SO much more! Links from the Show Turning “Weird” Properties Into Cash-Flowing Monsters with Johnny Youssef BRRRR Strategy Investing in Rental Properties When Your Local Area is Too Expensive With Mehran Kamari Building a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Using the 10X Rule with Grant Cardone 7 Ways to Find Incredible Real Estate Deals with Chad Carson Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Dune by Frank Herbert Tweetable Topics:“I would never pay money to lose money.” (Tweet This!)Connect with NazzNazz’ BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes to find success, you have to think outside the box! That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we’re excited to bring you an interview with Johnny Youssef, a young investor who has found clever ways to turn properties that no one else wants into cash flowing monsters. You’ll be inspired and motivated after hearing Johnny’s story, as well as his philosophy of using “financial freedom” to help others. Don’t miss a second of this powerful show!In This Episode We Cover: Thoughts on this year’s epic battle: the Mets vs. the Royals Who Johnny is and how he started investing during college How he got his real estate license early to get the commissions How he managed 7 properties from a young age The importance of understanding and helping your market Thoughts on how to fund a property Insight into the question: To have a real estate license or not? How to start out in real estate with no money Why the first property he bought was a duplex How to use the same money to keep your business growing A look at Johnny’s current portfolio Big mistakes people make in hiring employees The level of finish you should aim for when flipping properties How to tenant-proof your properties What is he currently looking at right now The importance of thinking outside of box when investing Johnny’s thoughts on flips vs. rental properties  How to manage vacancies Tips for new investors And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube A Beginner’s Introduction to Real Estate Investing (Course) The Key to Business Success with Bestselling Author of The E-Myth Michael Gerber Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Tweetable Topics: “Look for something that has equity in it. Make money out of it and start investing in other things.” (Tweet This!) “When you’re buying, especially when you are still starting, you’re gonna be emotional about things.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Johnny Johnny’s BiggerPockets Profile Johnny’s Personal Blog Johnny’s Instagram Periscope: @johnnyyou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding deals can be tough in today’s real estate market, but one technique that works in every market is word of mouth marketing! In today’s show, Enrique Jevons shares his story of quitting a 21-year career to become his own boss and build a real estate empire. You’ll learn about finding deals, managing properties, getting your real estate license, and so much more!In This Episode We Cover: How Enrique got into real estate coming from the hotel industry How signing checks for the owner opened his mind The importance of buying properties at the right time and right price point How be obtained a 13-unit apartment complex as his first property What you should know about choosing between multi- and single-families How he found his first property despite being a newbie How to use a HELOC for investing His current portfolio of over 100 units Enrique’s experience managing 500+ units with his property management company How he became the “guy that closes deals” How to get leads through word of mouth marketing Where Enrique finds deals Tips on networking and meeting new investors How he finances his deals What you should know about presenting yourself to banks How he manages his business one problem at a time Thoughts on getting a real estate license Whether you should consider starting a property management business And SO much more! Links from the Show MeetUp.com LinkedIn QuickBooks GoogleDocs Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Book on Real Estate Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner Tweetable Topics:“Get as many units as you possibly can under one roof.” (Tweet This!)Connect with Enrique Enrique’s BiggerPockets Profile Enrique’s Personal Website Linkedin Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with an investor who’s also a Grammy-nominated musician! Jeremy Jones has been acquiring rental properties in the Seattle metro area for several years, focusing primarily on multifamily investments and supplying him with a stream of passive income. You’ll love both his tactics and mindset and will walk away from this interview with numerous actionable ideas to help take your business to new heights. Enjoy!In This Episode We Cover: A little bit about Jeremy and how he started How he got into real estate by chance through his music career How to maximize your income by renting by the room His first non owner-occupied rental What you should know about buying foreclosures The BRRRR Strategy and how to use it Advice on having a “long term flip“ A discussion about hard money The importance of having exit strategies in mind ahead of time The topic of refinancing How to develop a criteria for purchasing houses How exactly banks and loans work REO vs. foreclosure auctions How Jeremy uses seller financing Where he buys properties and why he keeps them close to home How he manages his property and finds great contractors And SO much more! Links from the Show Interested in becoming a guest on the BiggerPockets Podcast? Click Here Building a Rental Portfolio Through “Long-Term” Flips RedFin BiggerPockets Forums Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr The Law of Success by Paramahansa Yogananda Tweetable Topics:“If you have comps in mind, you can increase your confidence.” (Tweet This!)Connect with Jeremy Jeremy’s BiggerPockets Profile Jeremy’s Personal Website Jeremy’s Airbnb Property Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have an “A-type” personality? If not, don’t worry–you can still build wealth through real estate! In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we talk with Danny Johnson (a real estate investor from San Antonio, Texas) about overcoming fears, age, and inexperience to successfully do more than 200 real estate transactions in the past decade! You’ll love the tips and advice Danny offers, and the role-playing phone call between Danny and Brandon will improve your phone skills with motivated sellers dramatically! Don’t miss this powerful show!In This Episode We Cover: Who Danny Johnson is What’s happened with his business in the two years since he’s been on the show A better definition of wholesaling How to find a buyer you can count on How Danny gets his deals A call simulation with Danny in action (you don’t want to miss this!) The story that starts with a tattoo What you should know about buying REO properties Tips for people who are just starting out Important strategies for effective marketing Why it’s all about getting leads How to set the right mindset as a real estate investor How introverts can get into investing How Danny manages to stay in business Tips on SEO and setting up a website to get leads Cool tools that are free to have in your site And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Calculators BP Podcast 018 : Flipping, Marketing, and Wholesaling with Danny Johnson LeadPropeller SumoMe BiggerPockets Pro Perks BiggerPockets Forums Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Flipping Houses Exposed: 34 Weeks In The Life Of A Successful House Flipper by Danny Johnson Tweetable Topics: “People spend all that time and energy in doing marketing but not answering their phone.” (Tweet This!) “We still get advice from mentors and everybody should.” (Tweet This!) “Until you get to that first deal it’s going so much on faith.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Danny Danny’s BiggerPockets Profile Danny’s Blog FlippingJunkie Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast we sit down with a real estate investor who quit his six-figure full-time job at a Fortune 100 company to pursue his real estate investing dreams. Our guest, Nick Baldo, shares his story of starting with nothing and turning that into a sizable business that both flips and rents houses. Oh, and Nick isn’t even thirty yet! Don’t miss this informative episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast!In This Episode We Cover: How Nick got into real estate Where he is currently investing and the typical prices of houses in his area How he began flipping houses when he was just 23! Where he got his funding How he was able to do business with a private money lender Lessons learned from the first deals The importance of ARV analysis Why he took that first step despite the lack of knowledge The ins & outs of transitioning from flipping houses to house hacking How to handle real estate investing as a business How to scale your business by building systems The online tools he uses for managing his business How to use networking as marketing Where Nick’s business is today Tips for those who want to quit their jobs and become full time investors And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 142: 22 ½ ACTIONABLE Tips for Beginner Real Estate Investors With Josh and Brandon! Podio Asana Google Drive AppFolio Buildium QuickBooks BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts BiggerPockets Forums Books Mentioned in this Show FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit by Rick Villani and Clay Davis The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill Tweetable Topics: “There are always people with extra money not knowing what to do with it.” (Tweet This!) “It’s impossible to get started without your character.” (Tweet This!) “We did things as a business that had a 100 rentals would do it.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Nick Nick’s BiggerPockets Profile Nick’s Company Website Nick’s Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast provides 22.5 actionable tips for beginner real estate investors, including posting on Craigslist, analyzing 3 deals daily, connecting with local investors, house-hacking, recommended real estate books, credit importance, eliminating two phrases, giving agent criteria, using yellow letters, walking for dollars, formulating a roadmap, flip show videos, continuing education in financial literacy, and suggested podcasts.