

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 1, 2024 • 28min
946: How to Supplement Your Income with Real Estate (So You Can Do What You Love) w/Juliet Lalouel
Real estate expert Juliet Lalouel helps musicians and creatives supplement their income through investments. They discuss leveraging real estate to support personal passions, how gig workers can benefit from real estate, and strategies for entering the real estate market. From house hacking to creative financing options, this episode explores how anyone can use real estate to build wealth and financial stability.

Apr 30, 2024 • 32min
945: Seeing Greene: Stolen Properties and Why Your Rate Doesn't (Really) Matter
The podcast discusses the silent threat of title fraud in real estate investing, the impact of rising operating expenses on cash flow, and the debate over investing in expensive markets. Listeners learn about strategic decisions to unlock wealth-building opportunities, comparing short-term and long-term rental profitability, and protecting property titles from fraud. Insights on equity in mortgage recasting, investing in Hawaii's real estate market, and navigating real estate challenges are also highlighted.

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Apr 29, 2024 • 30min
944: 3 Ways We Find Real Estate Deals Even During the Harshest Housing Markets
Learn how to find real estate deals in a competitive market with low housing supply. Discover off-market investing tactics and networking plays to secure profitable investment opportunities. Dive into unconventional methods like driving for dollars, skip tracing, and targeting properties with unique issues to create value.

Apr 26, 2024 • 32min
943: BiggerNews: Can’t Qualify for Another Mortgage? Try THESE Investor Loans w/Jeff Welgan
Real estate expert Jeff Welgan discusses alternative investor loans for those struggling to qualify for traditional mortgages. Topics include using property's rent to qualify, loans that bypass DTI ratios, tapping into business cash flow, and prioritizing appropriate mortgages for faster scaling in real estate investing.

Apr 24, 2024 • 44min
942: Building Wealth with OLD Homes and How to Keep Tenants for Longer w/Lisa Field Moore
Lisa Field Moore specializes in investing in old homes for wealth-building opportunities. She shares insights on rehabbing older homes, avoiding red flags, and tips for tenant retention. Discover how to find motivated sellers and optimize property investments for long-term success.

Apr 23, 2024 • 41min
941: Seeing Greene: Are Home Warranties Worth It & When to Pay Off Debt vs. Invest?
Exploring topics like home warranties, paying off debt vs. investing, inherited properties, real estate robots, and adding value through renovations. The hosts provide practical advice on navigating challenges in real estate investing and maximizing financial freedom.

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Apr 22, 2024 • 36min
940: Crucial Questions to Ask an Agent and How to Negotiate Commissions w/James Dainard
Real estate agent James Dainard shares insights on finding investor-friendly agents, crucial questions to ask, and negotiating commissions. Topics include vetting agents, commission trends, identifying deals, and leveraging agent networks for successful investing.

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Apr 19, 2024 • 36min
939: BiggerNews: 100% Financing for First-Time Home Buyers is HERE w/Jeff Welgan
Mortgage advisor Jeff Welgan discusses new 100% financing options for first-time home buyers, making it easier to buy a property with no money down. He shares insights on federal and state programs, low-money-down multifamily deals, and tips for qualifying for these loans. The focus is on affordability challenges, down payment assistance programs, and navigating the competitive real estate market.

Apr 17, 2024 • 40min
938: Scaling from 0 to 20+ Doors Using These "Self-Management" Tools & Tips w/Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf
Real estate experts Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf share their self-managing principles for scaling rental portfolios efficiently. They discuss optimizing rent collection, utilizing property management software, strategies for portfolio management, efficient tenant management, and off-market deal tools. The episode emphasizes the importance of systems, processes, tenant selection, and promoting their book 'The Self-Managing Landlord'.

Apr 16, 2024 • 39min
937: Seeing Greene: Paying Off Rentals, Estimating Crime, & Replacing Your Salary
Topics covered in this episode include whether to pay off rental properties or reinvest, analyzing area crime for investing, finding real estate write-offs, maximizing cash flow in commercial real estate, and replacing a six-figure income with real estate investments.