BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
BiggerPockets
Want financial freedom through real estate investing? Then the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is for you. Sit down every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Dave Meyer, the Head of Real Estate at BiggerPockets, as he uncovers tried and true tactics and shares candid conversations with real estate investors who are building wealth in today’s market. Join Dave to walk through deals that went right (and wrong) and learn the strategies you can deploy—start growing your side income today to take control of your financial future.
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May 20, 2024 • 37min
956: How a 3% Interest Rate Cost Me Over $180,000 (Avoid My Mistake) w/Tanner Litchfield
Real estate investor Tanner Litchfield shares his costly mistake of taking over a 3% interest rate deal. He lost six figures due to a deadly creative financing deal. Listen to learn about subject to real estate, red flags, and how to avoid a similar loss in your investments.
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May 17, 2024 • 54min
955: BiggerNews: Real Estate vs. Stocks, the Ultimate Wealth-Building Debate w/The Motley Fool!
Financial experts from The Motley Fool debate whether real estate or stocks make you richer. They discuss wealth-building, barriers to entry, volatility, diversification, REITs vs. rentals, leverage, liquidity, time commitments, and tax advantages. The debate covers historical data on stock returns, owning real businesses through stocks, leveraging opportunities, investment strategies, risk factors, cash flow, stress factors, and portfolio allocation.
May 15, 2024 • 34min
954: Cheap Old Houses: Buying Fixer-Uppers for Just $100K w/Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein
Couple Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein share how they find and transform fixer-upper properties for under $100K, emphasizing the value of old homes in building equity and restoring communities. They offer advice on DIY vs. hiring out, preserving old pieces, and getting started in real estate with limited funds
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May 14, 2024 • 36min
953: Is the 1% Rule Dead? + Why Building (NOT Buying) Could Make You More
Expert investors Dave Meyer, James Dainard, and Kathy Fettke discuss the 1% rule in real estate investing, building vs buying houses, using HELOCs vs DSCR loans, and selecting lucrative real estate markets. They debunk old advice, share personal experiences, and emphasize the importance of comprehensive financial analysis and assembling a competent team for deal evaluation.
May 13, 2024 • 40min
952: From Broke College Graduate to Financial Freedom While Living Abroad w/Dave Meyer
Dave Meyer, VP of Market Intelligence at BiggerPockets, shares how he went from broke college graduate to financial freedom through real estate investing. Starting with one small deal, he built a portfolio of rentals and passive income streams, even living abroad. Topics include leveraging borrowed funds, transitioning from job seeking to investing, and the benefits of passive investing for long-term wealth.
May 10, 2024 • 35min
951: BiggerNews: Why Low Mortgage Rates Can't Solve Our Affordability Crisis w/Andy Walden
Andy Walden, Vice President of Enterprise Research Strategy at ICE, discusses the housing market, predicting a potential softening of home prices in 2024 due to affordability reaching its limit. He explores the impact of rising mortgage rates on buyer demand, inventory levels, and future market trends, suggesting that even a decrease in interest rates may not boost demand. The episode sheds light on regional market variations, affordability challenges, and potential solutions to restore housing affordability for buyers.
May 8, 2024 • 26min
950: The Easiest Way to Invest in Real Estate in 2024 w/Terrence Terrell
Real estate expert Terrence Terrell discusses the wealth-building strategy of house hacking, emphasizing its benefits for beginner investors. Topics include low-money-down loans, qualifying for mortgages, debunking misconceptions, and fast wealth-building through strategic real estate investments.
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May 7, 2024 • 43min
949: Seeing Greene: Is Losing $800/Month in Cash Flow Worth $200K+ Equity?
Exploring the dilemma of buying a cash-flow negative property with $200k equity upside, raising rents for long-term tenants, managing capital gains in property sales, transitioning from cash-flowing to appreciating assets, and optimizing real estate investments for higher returns.
May 6, 2024 • 38min
948: 10 Rentals in 5 Years by Buying in Overlooked Short-Term Rental Markets w/Jarrod Tucker and Yiwei Cheng
Real estate investors Jarrod Tucker and Yiwei Cheng share their journey of acquiring 10 rentals in 5 years by focusing on overlooked short-term rental markets like Cincinnati. They discuss tips for finding profitable properties, strategies for maintaining high occupancy rates, and the importance of separating yourself from basic rentals to achieve financial goals.
May 3, 2024 • 39min
947: 2024 Deals We’re Doing with High Cash Flow and Rock-Bottom Rates (4.75%!)
Discover how expert investors are securing huge profits in the 2024 real estate market, with deal highlights like a low mortgage rate of 4.75%, a $500k profit on a development deal, and a $55k flip. Learn how to find these deals and replicate their success from the panel's insightful advice.
