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Mar 14, 2019 • 1h 18min

321: How to Negotiate Real Estate—Expert Deal-Making Tactics with J and Carol Scott and Mark Ferguson

Would your real estate investing business benefit from better negotiating tactics? Of course it would!On today’s show, Brandon and David sit down with J and Carol Scott, as well as Mark Ferguson, co-authors of the new BiggerPockets book The Book on Negotiating Real Estate. The authors discuss several powerful negotiating strategies, plus common misconceptions about negotiating, how “winning” in negotiating doesn’t always mean the other side is losing, and how the best deals are done through building rapport (with examples of how to do just that).You won’t want to miss their tips on how to prepare for a negotiation beforehand—something that’s made them hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years—and how to negotiate with your own contractor to get the best prices possible!This episode is full of advice to help you, the investor, save money and get deals. If you want to experience better results getting what YOU want out of a deal, download this one today!In This Episode We Cover: Introducing J, Carol, and Mark Common misconceptions about negotiating How winning doesn’t always mean the other side losing The right mindset when it comes to negotiating How building rapport can get you deals Learning to shift the negotiation off of price and into something else Tips in preparing for your negotiation beforehand Negotiating with your contractor to get the best deal possible The tip that’s made them hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years How they closed on a deal using negotiating tactics to lower the price on an already great deal And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Brandon’s Instagram Be a Podcast Guest BiggerPockets Podcast 311: 6 Rules for Investing in Real Estate in the Coming Economic Shift with J Scott BiggerPockets Podcast 010 : Flipping Houses 101 with J Scott BiggerPockets Podcast 068: Being a Superhero House Flipper, Investor, and Team Leader with Mark Ferguson The Best Ever Conference BiggerPockets Podcast 189: 500 Deals, the $100,000 Wholesale Paycheck, & the Systems That Make it Work with Tarl Yarber Books Mentioned in this Show BRRRR by David Greene The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The Book on Negotiating Real Estate by J. Scott, Mark Ferguson, and Carol Scott Moneyball by Michael Lewis The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham Too Perfect by Jeannette Dewyze & Allan Mallinger The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Tweetable Topics: “90% of negotiation is literally the skills all of us already have.” (Tweet This!) “Treat every conversation as a discussion as opposed to as a questionnaire.” (Tweet This!) “Negotiate everything, always.” (Tweet This!) “The person who cares the least has the most power.” (Tweet This!) Connect with J and Carol J and Carol Scott’s Website J’s BiggerPockets Profile Carol’s BiggerPockets Profile J’s Facebook Profile J’s Twitter Profile Connect with Mark Mark’s Website Mark’s BiggerPockets Profile Mark’s Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 7, 2019 • 1h 8min

320: Hands-On BRRRR Investing and DIY Secrets with Instagram Star Brittany Arnason

Imagine building a business around work you’d do for free. Sound pretty great?Today’s guest has done just that, and her story may change the way you think about investing. Brittany Arnason is a 26-year-old who’s converted her talent for hands-on work into a cash-flowing, 10-unit rental portfolio.In this episode, Brittany shares how she learned the business of real estate and construction as a small child, bought her first property for $25,000, and worked on it herself to save money and learn the business.She goes on to reveal her DIY secrets for adding value at minimal cost, how she applied skills she learned at her 9 to 5 to make her a more successful investor, and how she operates as a woman in a male-dominated industry.Brittany has an incredible energy, spark, and passion for real estate, and it is infectious. Don’t miss how she uses creative strategies to finance her deals and the BRRRR method to fund unlimited projects.This is an episode that will leave you pumped up and ready to go get your next (or first) deal. Download it today!In This Episode We Cover: How Britt got her first rental property at the age of 18! Quitting her job as a power engineer Pros and cons of doing your own work The Lifeonaire Strategy Things that make a huge impact in a property Using personal line of credit to fund deals What is a Step Up mortgage Doing BRRRR strategy with her boyfriend Finding deals through realtors and MLS How she learned DIY skills from the internet And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Brandon’s Instagram David’s Instagram Chip Gaines Joanna Gaines #HumboldtHouse Realtor.ca Pinterest BiggerPockets Calculator Rehab Estimator Calculator BiggerPockets Podcast 254: Tim Ferriss on Real Estate, Becoming a Top Performer and His Tribe of Mentors Gary Vaynerchuk on Finding Deals Through Social Media & Crushing It as an Entrepreneur Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner Lifeonaire by Steve Cook Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins BRRRR Book by David Greene (coming soon!) J. Scott’s Book on Estimating Rehab Cost Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene 90 Days Journal by Brandon Turner (coming soon!) Gary Vaynerchuk’s Crushing It! The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Fire Round Questions I wonder what your 3 favorite tools are How many calls, showings, and applications you see before having a signed lease? Tweetable Topics: “New builds can be easier and more straightforward than rehabs!” (Tweet This!) “If it keeps you motivated and it keeps it fun for you, it probably will help your business.” (Tweet This!) “You have to do whatever it takes to make it work.” (Tweet This!) Connect with BrittBritt’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2019 • 1h 9min

319: Avoid These Common Newbie Mistakes! Hard-Earned Lessons from Nathan Brooks

How does finding and closing 15 deals a month sound? Today’s guest shares exactly how his team does just that!Returning guest Nathan Brooks goes into detail about how he built a turnkey business that consistently finds and closes deals on a large scale. He also shares great info regarding how he uses the DISC profile to understand himself and his team members, his three-step process for rehabbing homes, and why he always has at least two sets of eyes on every deal.Plus, he reveals what he wishes he had done differently in the beginning and how to alternate between a “10,000-foot view” of your business and being on the front line. You also won’t want to miss his discussion about mistakes newbies should avoid.Nathan is a long-time investor with a heart-felt passion for helping others succeed. If you want to grow your real estate business, be sure to check out the incredible advice and encouragement he shares in today’s episode!In This Episode We Cover: How Nathan uses the DISC profile to understand himself What he would have done different if starting his business again His three-step process for rehabbing homes Why he always uses two sets of eyes on every deal How he utilized meetups to grow his business How his team is buying 12-15 deals a month His rule for replacing anything that doesn’t have a 10-year life span Mistakes for newbies to avoid How to alternate between a big picture view and daily activities to lead to success How he handled his nightmare flip And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Seth Godin BiggerPockets Podcast 313: How to Be Happy AND Grow a Massive Business with Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler (and Josh!) Tony Robbin’s DISC Test How to Use the DISC Profile To Communicate Effectively in Business BiggerPockets Podcast 087: How to Thrive After The Collapse of a Real Estate Empire with Nathan Brooks BiggerPockets Podcast 260: The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating (for the Negotiation-Averse) With Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss BiggerPockets Podcast 232: The Four Lead Sources Nathan Brooks is Using to Flip 120 Houses a Year BiggerPockets Podcast 159: How to Build a Real Estate Business That Buys 60 Deals a Year with Nathan Brooks Books Mentioned in this Show Traction by Gino Wickman Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss On the Shortness of Life by Seneca Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Go Giver by Bob Burg Fire Round Questions Any tips on negotiating with sellers in a competitive market? How can I tell if the wholesaler I’m dealing with is legit? Just curious if anyone else can share strategies for assessing property management companies? Tweetable Topics: “As soon as you can afford it, hire your weaknesses.” (Tweet This!) “The direction of your business is your responsibility.” (Tweet This!) “If you’re not taking professional pictures of your rental property, stop and start doing that now.” (Tweet This!) “Your business is only as good as you are.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Nathan Nathan’s BiggerPockets Profile Nathan’s Facebook Profile Nathan’s Company Nathan’s Meetup Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 21, 2019 • 1h 2min

318: 100 Units in the First 2 Years (Using Bank Financing!) with Collin Schwartz

Interested in buying over 100 units in two years’ time? Today’s guest did just that!Collin Schwartz shares the amazing story of how he built an impressive portfolio on the foundation of direct mail and networking through meetups. You’ll learn how Collin utilized a clever twist on the BRRRR method to avoiding paying cash for properties (but still get back his down payment), how he uses balloon notes to do this, and how his highly targeted direct mail strategy led to it all being possible. Collin also shares how he runs meetups to find deals, what his criteria are for buying properties, and how he partners/leverages with others to make this incredible success possible over such a short period of time.Collin also earns income managing properties—and even leverages that business to find deals too! If you want a solid game plan that will lead to impressive growth, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!In This Episode We Cover: How Collin went from handwriting 191 letters to over 100 units in two years How he uses networking to find deals His direct mail strategy How he uses the BRRRR method and traditional financing His 50/50 partnership structure Tips for using RUBS to increase profit What criteria he looks for in properties How to run meetups to find deals Advice for using balloon notes to get into deals (and later refinancing) How to outsource paperwork and bookkeeping to others How he makes money managing his own properties And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar ListSource Invoice America BiggerPockets Events BiggerPockets Podcast 234: Tenants, Evictions, & The Dark Side of No Money Down with Ryan Murdock BiggerPockets Jobs Zillow Loopnet Books Mentioned in this Show Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Tweetable Topics: “In my mindset, more units, less risk.” (Tweet This!) “Real estate is forgiving.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Collin Collin’s BiggerPockets Profile Collin’s Meetup Collin’s Instagram Collin’s LinkedIn Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 24min

317: Building a $300MM Real Estate Empire from Scratch with Multifamily Investor Chad Doty

Ever dreamed of being a successful multifamily investor who owns millions of dollars in real estate while others manage your assets?Well, today’s guest is doing just that! Brandon and David sit down with Chad Doty, a one-time businessman who ditched corporate life and moved on to real estate, now owning 3,000 units!Chad shares TONS of meaty insight, including what he looks for when choosing a market, where he’s currently investing (and avoiding), and four rules of thumb for building a multifamily business. Chad gives great advice regarding overcoming high barriers to entry, getting brokers to take you seriously (even as a newbie), and adding value to properties in order to generate big profits.Plus, you DO NOT want to miss Chad’s take on finding deals others are missing, the order in which you should build your team, and how he would invest his grandmother’s last 100K! If you’re looking for an episode with so much value you’ll feel guilty you didn’t have to pay for it, download this one now!In This Episode We Cover: How Chad got into multifamily What evergreen is Two real estate myths What comes first: deal or money The market he invests in and why His success metrics The four components of any successful business Raising money to fund an apartment building Increase rent vs. decrease expenses What does his team look like managing thousands of properties Rules of thumb for communicating with property management His thoughts on the future of today’s market And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Real Estate Glossary Grant Cardone on Multifamily Investing and Why You Should Never Buy a House! (podcast) BiggerPockets Podcast 316: How to Become a Millionaire Through Real Estate by 26 with Graham Stephan (podcast) BiggerPockets Podcast 113: Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan (podcast) Books Mentioned in this Show The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt Tweetable Topics: “Money flows to competency not to good deals.” (Tweet This!) “Capital formation is the ultimate entrepreneurial skill.” (Tweet This!) “If emotions are going to be out there, use it to your benefit.” (Tweet This!) “Embrace the suck required to get good. But once you do that, the world is your oyster.” (Tweet This!) “Hospitals are 24-hour blue collar job factories.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Chad Chad’s Personal Website Free Report for Evidenced Based Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2019 • 1h 21min

316: How to Become a Millionaire Through Real Estate by 26 with Graham Stephan

Interested in becoming a millionaire through real estate investing? Of course you are!Today’s guest did just that—by age 26!Brandon and David sit down with top-producing real estate agent and investor Graham Stephan as he spills the strategy he used to build massive wealth at such a young age. You won’t want to miss his “fortune formula,” including how he adds value to the deals he buys, how he saved money to invest without missing out on life’s experiences, and how he found work he loved to do so he could work hard while still feeling like he was on vacation.Graham’s passion for real estate carried him to big success through investing, and he shares great advice for using YouTube to grow your brand. He also discusses how skipping college helped make him a millionaire and how he worked with his grandma to fund his first deal! Graham touches on why he feels the future of RE is in development, ways to “make, not just find,” deals in today’s market, what to watch out for with Airbnb, and how he bought a house before he even owned a credit card.DON’T miss this powerful show from someone who made the most of his 20s to set himself up for future success. Download it today!In This Episode We Cover: Started as listing agent in L.A. at age 18 Closing over 3 million dollars as a first deal that made him quit college The plan he put in place What he could’ve done better What it’s like buying rental properties at a young age Hack on managing properties House hacking in LA The Subway sandwich story How Graham became a millionaire in real estate by 26 Why going to college would have set him back a decade The Millionaire Formula His current investments and future plans Tips on landlording And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Meet BiggerPockets Career Opportunities Mission Meats BiggerPockets Youtube Channel How I became a Millionaire in Real Estate by 26 (video) BiggerPockets Podcast 315: How to Read Human Nature to Succeed in Life with Bestselling Author Robert Greene David Greene’s Youtube Channel Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Heather and Brandon Turner Buy It, Rent It, Profit! by Bryan M. Chavis The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Tweetable Topics: “If people worth 10 million dollars are buying these properties, chances are this is something I should start paying attention to myself.” (Tweet This!)  “You don’t have to deprive yourself to be successful, you just have to be smart about the things you chase.” (Tweet This!) “Going to college for me would have set me back probably almost a decade.” (Tweet This!) “For me, my work is my vacation.” (Tweet This!) “Every year there’s a new opportunity out there.” (Tweet This!) “Landlording is a skill.” (Tweet This!) “If you pick up the phone, you are ahead of 80% of agents out there.” (Tweet This!) Connect with GrahamGraham’s Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 31, 2019 • 1h 17min

315: How to Read Human Nature to Succeed in Life with Bestselling Author Robert Greene

Interested in learning techniques that will virtually guarantee you success, regardless of your field of interest? Of course you are!On that front, today’s show will not disappoint! Brandon and David interview bestselling author Robert Greene, whose latest book is titled The Laws of Human Nature.Robert discusses brilliant concepts regarding earning the trust of others, determining who you can trust in an interaction, and developing the super power of reading other people’s non-verbal cues. He also shares valuable insight that will help you positively impact the emotions of others around you, put yourself in a peak state of performance, and activate the power of your own emotional connection to things you are passionate about.And do not miss Robert’s advice on making sure others cannot manipulate or deceive you, or what he’s learned studying Leonardo da Vinci and others who have mastered their crafts! If you want to become the investor who gets deals first, gets the best prices on rehabs, and is less likely to be fooled in a transaction, download this episode right now!In This Episode We Cover: Robert’s mentor-mentee relationship with Ryan Holiday What a mentor is looking for a mentee What are the laws of human nature Understanding human nature and why it’s the most important skill Seeing through people beyond the surface Validating the good in people Flattery vs. recognizing somebody’s strength The different biases and how we’re governed by emotions – Conviction bias – Appearance bias – Group bias Techniques to resist these biases How to present yourself Mastery and being emotionally connected to what you do And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Podcast 245: Creating Wealth that Lasts Generations with Bestselling Author Ryan Holiday (Podcast) Insight Timer Brandon’s Instagram David’s Instagram BiggerPockets’ Instagram Books Mentioned in this Show The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Mastery by Robert Greene The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max The 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert Greene Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff The Art Of War by Sun Tzu Principles by Ray Dalio The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday The Book on Rental Properties by Brandon Turner Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Tweetable Topics: “The most important thing you are looking for is not a glittering resume, it’s not charm, but their character.” (Tweet This!) “The most important skill you can develop in life is understanding people.” (Tweet This!) “The energy that you present people, is how they’re going to see you.” (Tweet This!) Connect with RobertRobert’s Personal Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 24, 2019 • 1h 7min

314: A 3-Step Blueprint for Managing Contractors Like a Boss with Andresa Guidelli

Would your real estate business benefit from better rehab/construction knowledge or tactics? Well, that’s the focus of today’s show, where Andresashares her story of moving from Brazil to America and crushing it in the real estate space!Andresa excels in an area many of us find extremely challenging: managing rehabs. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain and shares tips for how you can do the same. Andresa gives great advice for finding excellent contractors (and vetting them), the three things she puts in every contract, and how she makes sure she’s never ripped off.You won’t want to miss her advice on finding the perfect team, determining the scope of work for your project, and learning your market. Andresa also shares a killer tip about challenging low appraisals she’s used successfully three separate times! Andresa is able to skillfully manage several rehab projects at a time while also running a side Airbnb business and gives great guidance on how you can do the same. Download this one now!In This Episode We Cover: How Andresa got into real estate How she finds great contractors The three things she puts in her contract How she pays her contractors Her advice for finding the perfect team How she embraces what she’s good at Why you should be humble enough to partner with others How she determines her scope of work Tips for understanding your market How she challenges appraisals Her advice for Airbnb investing And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Podcast 234: Tenants, Evictions, & The Dark Side Of No Money Down with Ryan Murdock Best Ever Conference BiggerPockets Events BiggerPockets Podcast 203: Finding Deals, Funding, Contractors, and Mentors with Matt and Liz Faircloth BiggerPockets Podcast 260: The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating (for the Negotiation-Averse) With Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Book on Investing with Low or No Money Down by Brandon Turner Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Traction by Gino Wickman The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani Tweetable Topics: “There’s somebody for every role.” (Tweet This!) “Get the ‘no’ first because that is when the negotiation starts.” (Tweet This!) “Partner up with somebody that is willing to share to you the entire process.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Andresa Andresa’s BiggerPockets Profile Andresa’s Website and Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 17, 2019 • 1h 9min

313: How to Be Happy AND Grow a Massive Business with Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler (and Josh!)

You want to crush it in real estate investing. But you also want fun, adventure, and time for yourself and your loved ones. Can you have both? Our guest today says, “YES!”Jesse Itzler is a serial entrepreneur who’s worn a lot of hats: rapper, founder of a private jet company (sold to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway), partner in a coconut water venture (sold to Coca-Cola), ultra-marathoner, and part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks.Jesse shares his plan for 4x-ing your productivity, what he learned from living with a Navy SEAL (and writing a book about it!), and why investors must learn to “fall in love with the process,” rather than the product. You’ll learn his trick for scheduling memorable experiences and why you should develop your own “happiness meter.”Oh, and stick around to hear Jesse’s hilarious story about performing in front of 600,000 people—and forgetting the words. This show is packed with wise counsel for anyone who is or wants to be a hard-charging entrepreneur, but also craves more balance and bliss. Download this episode, and share it with a friend or family member who would enjoy it! When you do, tag us on Twitter (@jrdorkin, @brandtonatBP, @biggerpockets) or Instagram (@jrdorkin, @beardybrandon, @biggerpockets)!In This Episode We Cover: Jesse Itzler’s backstory The moment of the most happiness -41 bucks story! How to measure happiness with the “Happiness Meter” The “3-Hour Rule” What Kevin’s Rule is and why you should create “moments” Advice for making the most of life Why you should think through: What do I want to be known for in the next 5 years? How to reach out to people who you aspire to meet His advice on growing multiple business A way to redefine failure The Misogi And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Atlanta Hawks Marquis Jet Zico Coconut Water Jesse Jaymes – Shake It Like A White Girl (Video) Spanx The Happiness Meter by Jesse Itzler at TEDxHickory (Video) 29029 Everesting Josh’s Instagram Josh’s Personal Website Brandon’s Instagram Books Mentioned in this Show Living with a SEAL by Jesse Itzler Living with the Monks by Jesse Itzler Fit For Life: A New Beginning by Harvey Diamond Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber The ONE Thing by Gary Keller The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, & Jim Huling The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton Tweetable Topics: “If you have health, you have hope. If you have hope, you have everything.” (Tweet This!) “In most areas of our life, there’s a way to measure almost everything.” (Tweet This!) “As we get older, it’s very hard to create newness.” (Tweet This!) “If it’s not important to you, it’s not going to happen.” (Tweet This!) “People buy into stories more than products.” (Tweet This!) “As a parent, praise your kids’ effort, not the result.” (Tweet This!) “Money is fun to make, fun to spend, and fun to give away.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Jesse Jesse’s Website Jesse’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 10, 2019 • 1h 12min

312: Conquering Nightmare Rehabs While Working Full-Time with BRRRR Investor James Masotti

Excited about real estate investing and looking for a blueprint to follow? Well, you’re in luck!Today’s guest James Masotti is a well-rounded investor who’s piling up properties while working a full-time job.James shares how he consistently finds deals in a competitive market (it’s not through the MLS), how he funds these deals (it’s not with his money), and how he handles the common complications every investor faces.He also gives some great advice for acquiring properties already occupied by tenants, and explains how he keeps his partner and lenders happy even when things don’t go according to plan. He offers tips on planning for CapEx and dealing with the dark side of real estate investing, too. Plus, you won’t want to miss his advice when it comes to building funnels to find deals, as well as just what to look for when interviewing real estate agents.James has a straightforward, no-nonsense approaching to succeeding in today’s market and provides tons of good content for how you can do the same! Download this episode today!In This Episode We Cover: Jame’s entrance into real estate investing while having a professional career Cash reserves and how he plans for CapEx How he finds and funds deals Dealing with tenant evictions Finding the lender you need What a debt cover ratio is Why he continuously builds funnels How to handle when things go wrong Analyzing and overcoming the dark side of real estate investing! And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Be a Guest on the Podcast Biggerpockets Investor Deal Diaries BiggerPockets Meetup and Events BiggerPockets Marketplace BiggerPockets Podcast 308: From 0 to 400 Units in 3.5 Years with Sterling White BiggerPockets Podcast 297: Mastering the Decision-Making Process with Business (and World Series of Poker) Champion Annie Duke BiggerPockets Podcast 304: Using Incredible Strength of Mindset to Succeed Despite Overwhelming Obstacles With Nick Santonastasso The Blitzkrieg Rent Collection Plan for Landlords (Blog) What is CapEx in Multifamily Real Estate Investing (Blog) Biggerpockets Bookstore Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Heather and Brandon Turner I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J. Scott The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber Lifeonaire by Steve Cook Fire Round Questions How to create a deal in partnership? Late rent problems, let me know your strategy! What are the most important rules of thumb you use when analyzing properties? Tweetable Topics: “Real estate is very forgiving.” (Tweet This!) “When you’re looking to scale, you want to have reserves available.” (Tweet This!) “Don’t chase something that you’re not comfortable with because that’s when you get in trouble.” (Tweet This!) Connect with James Jame’s BiggerPockets Profile Jame’s LinkedIn Profile Jame’s Twitter Profile Jame’s Facebook Profile Jame’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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