BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

“Trading up” to successfully retire financially free at 40! On today’s show, Brandon and David interview retired real estate broker Tim Rhode, who explains how he was able to buy great deals and 1031 exchange them into financial freedom! Tim shares some fantastic advice on playing great financial defense to achieve an early retirement, crushing it in real estate sales, and locking up deals during his first conversation with sellers. Tim also shares how knowing his market led to him making hundreds of thousands buying land in the path of progress, how to build a “fulfillment triangle," and how he recognized the market turning in 2006 and cashed out before losing money. Tim has a huge heart, is committed to helping others get out of the rat race, and shares some incredible advice on how to do so. Make sure you listen for his description of the several levels of financial freedom and his belief that those who make it to the top of the mountain should throw down the rope for the rest still climbing. Download this one today! In This Episode We Cover:Levels of risk toleranceDelegating things you're not good atHow he got into real estate salesPlaying great "defense"Not caring about what others thinkHow he invested everything left over that he didn’t spendHow he bought his first property—a triple wide mobile home—for 50 cents on the dollarUsing his influence as a broker to get great deals before they hit the marketHow he bought land in the path of progressHow he exchanged several good deals by “trading up” into a triple net lease commercial property out of stateHis philosophy on timing marketsHis “fulfillment triangle”The power of the 1031 exchangeWhich houses he flipped and which he keptHow he retired at 40 years oldThe multiple levels of financial freedomThe financial freedom principles he teaches in his non-profitWhere he believes we are in the current market cycleAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Podcast 326: Health, (Big) Wealth, and Total Accountability With David Osborn, Pat Hiban, Tim Rhode (and Josh!)Firestarter BiggerPocketsWayne DyerTom HopkinsZig ZiglarBiggerPockets BookstoreGoBundanceBiggerPockets ProEmail Us: podcast@biggerpockets.com Check the full show notes on BiggerPockets: http://biggerpockets.com/show353

Prefer to listen, rather than read? Here's a sample of the audio format of "The House Hacking Strategy: How to Use Your Home to Achieve Financial Freedom," by BiggerPockets' own Craig Curelop. In it, you'll hear:An overview of the "unfair advantages" house hacking offersA breakdown of varying house hacking techniquesA real-life case study illustrating the aboveYou can find the full audiobook here bit.ly/househackaudible. And don't forget, Audible is running a special deal for BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast listeners! If you're not yet a member, go to http://www.audibletrial.com/biggerpockets to get a free Audible book and a free 1-month subscription.

Eighteen doors by 29 years old by never taking no for an answer! We realize there are a lot of inspirational investors out there, but on today’s show, you’re going to be blown away by one of the best. Brandon and David sit down with Diego Corzo, a “DREAMer” who moved to the United States with his family at a young age. Fast forward a few years, and Diego jumped headfirst into real estate investing, using house hacking strategies that will work for anyone. You will be blown away by Diego’s story of how he rode a bike (with his suit in a backpack to avoid getting it sweaty) when he couldn’t get a driver’s license, how he got on the fast track to becoming a millionaire, and how he overcame a speech impediment, going on to give a TED talk! You will love his fantastic advice on what to look for in a house hack property, which areas to look when investing, and how to target the perfect tenant market. You’ll also appreciate his thoughts on avoiding drama between roommates, vetting turnkey companies, and structuring partnerships. Diego goes on to share some solid info about why he prefers “B” neighborhoods over “C” and why doing your own math is so important when analyzing deals. This guest is truly an incredible person with an incredible story—not to mention some pretty fantastic investing advice. Don’t miss out! Download this episode today, and make sure you're subscribed to the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast so you won't miss the next one! In This Episode We Cover:How Diego owned 18 doors by 29How he overcame not having a driver's licenseWhat adversity can teach youHow he got on the fast track to becoming a millionaireHow he overcame his stutter to go on to do a TED talkHow he invests out of stateWhat he looks for in a home to house hackHow he bought his first propertyHow he bought a property with his fatherWhy he prefers “B”-class properties over “C”-class propertiesHow he vets turnkey companiesWhy doing your own math is so importantWhat he looks for in someone he can trustWhat he recommends in terms of choosing an areaHis advice for structuring partnershipsHow he recommends avoiding drama with roommates in a homeAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBrandon's InstagramDavid's InstagramDACABiggerPockets Youtube ChannelGoBundanceBiggerPockets Podcast 226: From “D-Student” to $400,000 in Annual Rental Property Cash Flow with David OsbornBiggerPockets Podcast 190: Building 61 Different Passive Streams of Income with Pat HibanBiggerPockets Podcast 318: 100 Units in the First 2 Years (Using Bank Financing!) with Collin SchwartzBiggerPockets Business PodcastLoomBiggerPockets Conference Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/show352

All the BiggerPockets podcast hosts on stage in one place!  This bonus episode was recorded at the BiggerPockets Conference 2019 on October 7th in front of a live audience of more than 1,000 people at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. We turned the mics over to our members, who fired a bunch of great questions at Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, Brandon Turner and David Greene, Joshua Dorkin, and J and Carol Scott. Our panelists covered some nitty gritty real estate topics, like tackling vacancy and how to invest IRA funds, as well as big-picture concepts like motivation, marketing, and teaching family members the importance of investing at an early age. Also, everyone reveals which animal they would be if they had to choose, and a member of the audience challenges David Greene to produce an analogy on the spot. Listen to find out whether he performed under pressure!  Our first conference in seven years was a big success, and we’re so thankful to everyone who came out to learn, network, and have a great time. Download this bonus episode, and be sure to subscribe to all three shows BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, BiggerPockets Money Podcast, and BiggerPockets Business Podcast so you won't miss an episode.

Stop whatever you are doing and download this episode right now! Today’s show is highly likely to change your life in ways you may not have even realized it needed changing! Brandon and David sit down for an amazing interview with Ryan Holiday, keynote speaker and bestselling author of Ego Is the Enemy, The Obstacle Is the Way, and Stillness Is the Key. And Ryan does not disappoint! You will be blown away with his advice regarding how we talk ourselves into buying deals we know we shouldn’t, how he conducts cost/benefit analysis on different opportunities that come his way, and how he’s learned to avoid “success” when it will cost him more than it’s worth. Ryan also shares some mind-blowing knowledge about why we make bad decisions; why working harder isn’t always better; and how to identify virtues or skills you are lacking in a given situation, so you can figure out the path to the result you want. In addition, he shares how he models himself after the best and brightest minds he knows, how he believes in the power of journaling, and how important it is to put your strongest energy into the pursuits that will yield the highest ROI. This show is simply an incredible breakdown on human performance, goal setting/reaching, and using real estate to accomplish what really matters in life. Download this one today and buckle your seat belt! In This Episode We Cover:How to let your individual trials help you grow by how you respondHow to recognize why you made bad decisionsHow to avoid worse decisionsWhy he invests in short-term rentalsWhat he means by “stillness is the key”How to become something betterWhy “working harder” isn’t always the best answerHow success can actually become a trap for usHow our best ideas can come from time away to thinkHow to model ourselves after the best, brightest, and most successful mindsWhy he believes so much about the power of journalingHow to create routines that free your mind to reach new heightsHow to put your energy into efforts that lead to a better ROI on your timeAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsAudible TrialBiggerPockets Podcast 330: How to Ditch Distractions and Get WAY More Done With Cal NewportAmerican ApparelBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets InstagramBrandon's InstagramDavid's Instagram Listen on BiggerPockets: http://biggerpockets.com/show351

Ever wanted to break into real estate but just weren’t sure how to take that first step? You're not alone! Almost all investors struggled with their first deal. But today’s guest may be just what you needed to get your foot in the door! On today’s show, Brandon and David dive deep into the mind of Craig Curelop, the author of BiggerPockets Publishing's new book The House Hacking Strategy. Craig shares some incredible advice on how he eliminated his living expenses and earned as much as one could from a full-time job through house hacking—all by age 26! Craig breaks down just how simply you can get your first property with less than 5 percent down and turn it into a wealth-building machine that will help you achieve a “return on your potential” you may not have realized you’re currently lacking. You’ll learn what to look for in a house hack, how to find the “path of progress” to start your search, and which straightforward criteria we can all use when searching for deals. You’ll also hear how to make “hedonic adaptation” work for you, how to exchange comfortability for profitability, and how to decide which property would work best for your specific situation. We ALL want to own more real estate, and we all need somewhere to live. On today’s show, you’ll learn how to combine those two needs to build wealth and save money at the same time. Download this one today! In This Episode We Cover:Why he left Silicon Valley to build wealth through real estateHow he bought his first house hack Why house hacking is so effective for establishing financial freedomHis scale of comfortability vs. profitabilityWho should house hackWhy expensive markets are the best places to build wealth through real estateThe importance of solid metrics in a potential house hackHow he gets in front of the “path of progress” to maximize returnsHow to take advantage of low down payment options to snag properties that earn incomeHow house hacking allows you to find the “return on your potential”How to make “hedonic adaptation” work for you, not against youAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Podcast 252: House Hacking (Your First Deal) & Life Hacking with Craig CurelopBiggerPockets Podcast 014 : Cash Flow, Creative Finance, and Life with Ben LeybovichZillowXero Accounting Software You can listen on BiggerPockets here: http://biggerpockets.com/show350

Apartment flipping from one of the best in the biz! On today’s show, Brandon and David sit down with Nathan Tabor, a well-known multifamily investor who has done 26 multifamily flips in less than 10 years! You will love this informational and oftentimes hilarious episode, where Nathan shares some fantastic advice on how to flip apartments for big returns, what to look for in a deal, and which five incredible pieces of due diligence every investor needs to know. You’ll also love his straightforward direction regarding questions to ask the county zoning department, great advice for raising money, and some mind-blowing insight into who actually owns fire hydrants! This show is a very fun listen with tons of talk about dealing with rejection, finding the niche that’s perfect for you, and applying information you already know. Nathan's story is sure to change your mindset and confidence when it comes to taking action in your life. Make sure you listen today! In This Episode We Cover:How title insurance worksHow to check with the zoning department to make sure you don’t get burnedHow to file a claim for title insuranceHis fantastic advice for due diligence checklistsHis advice for finding your nicheThe benefits of niching downHow to find your passion and inner focusHow to handle the fear of rejectionThe key to applying information you have in your life alreadyHow to flip an apartment or apartment complexAdvice for raising moneyHow to understand what a cap rate isWhy multifamily may be less risky than single familyAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBrandon's InstagramDavid's InstagramBiggerPockets SignupJoe Fairless Denver ConferenceLoopnetBiggerPockets Podcast 345: “Vivid Visions” and 90-Day Sprints—Brandon’s Approach to Mobile Home Park Investing (and Life!)Up MovieGoogle Business TemplateApartments.comForrent.com

Today’s guest is proof rental property investing can be fun, rewarding, and—with the right systems in place—totally doable… even with a job and a family. Ashley Kehr sits down with Brandon and David and shares some great advice for building a rental property portfolio without much hassle or headache! Ashley manages all her own rentals and discusses the top three apps she uses to do it with ease. She also shares how she structures her partnerships, how she pitches her deals, and how she’s finding deals in today’s hot market. Ashley gives great advice for what most newbies get wrong about investing, which apps she uses to find off-market property owner info, and how she uses her children to help her find potential deals! Plus, you won’t want to miss how Ashley helped her sister buy a duplex (and spend just $45 a month to live there), as well as how she bought a property no one else wanted, pulled $6,000 more out of it than she put in, and created a cash flow of almost $1,000 a month! Today’s show is fun, entertaining, and full of great advice for investors of all levels. Download this one today! In This Episode We Cover:3 apps Ashley uses to remove herself from the businessHow she uses technology to systemize her rural businessHow she structured her first partnerships (with ease!)Where she's finding dealsHow she used her current job and boss to get into investingWhat newbies get wrong about the reality of investingHow she uses apps to find off-market dealsUsing her children to find deals while driving in the car (a fun family game!)How she helped her sister buy a duplex at 20 years oldHow she bought a property for each of her kidsHow she set it up to be paid off and refi-ed by collegeHow she uses a commercial line of credit to borrow money to buy new propertiesHow she finds properties on the MLSWhy she always tells everyone she buys rental propertiesWhat her favorite parts of the business areHow she bought a property no one else wanted for $35K, pulled out $6K more than she put in, and cash flows almost $1K/monthAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Conference (Last Chance!)BiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets WebinarBiggerPockets InstagramBiggerPockets Twitter ProfileBiggerPockets ProBuildiumAppFolioOne DriveGoogle DriveGoogle VoiceEverlanceLandglideOnX MapsZillowBiggerPockets Podcast 346: 34 Units & 6-Figure Wholesale Fees (at 20 Years Old!) with Josiah PottBiggerPockets Podcast 234: Tenants, Evictions, & The Dark Side of No Money Down with Ryan MurdockBrandon's InstagramDavid's Instagram Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/show348

On today’s show, a married couple who scaled to 5,000 units together! Brandon and David interview Mark and Tamiel Kenney, a husband and wife team who buy large apartment complexes through the power of syndication. This mighty couple shares some great insight into how to find the right partner, how to set expectations with your agent (or team member) in the beginning, and how coming up with strict criteria helped them overcome their fear of getting started. You’ll love their advice on what they learned in the first 12 months to help them land their first deal, how they split profits with investors, and which are the most important fundamentals for any multifamily investor to learn. You DO NOT want to miss their advice on following up after meeting with brokers or investors. Plus, they reveal the most common trait successful syndicators share. Mark and Tamiel go on to share how they’ve struggled with—and overcome—the difficulties of balancing a demanding business while still carving out valuable family time. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe to the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast so you won’t miss the next! In This Episode We Cover: - What to look for in partners - How to have conversations with brokers and managers to set expectations - What they learned in their first year that allowed them to land their first big deal - The importance of strict criteria - Mistakes they made that prevented them from being successful - How they find deals their investors will want to invest in - How to provide clarity to help investors feel comfortable moving forward - How to use social media to build your database of partners, investors, and brokers - Advice for standing out from other buyers when interacting with brokers - How they split up the various tasks of their business - How a typical syndication split looks in their deals - What success looks like in their family and business - Why learning the fundamentals is more important than complicating your business - And SO much more! Links from the Show: BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar Monkeypod Kitchen Pacific North West Real Estate Wealth Expo BiggerPockets Podcast 189: 500 Deals, the $100,000 Wholesale Paycheck, & the Systems That Make it Work with Tarl Yarber Zillow Linkedin Brandon's Instagram Josh's Instagram Click here to listen on Biggerpockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show347

Attention: this is a must-listen show! Whatever you’re doing, stop and download today’s episode! Brandon and David sit down with Josiah Pott, a real estate investor/wholesaler who is doing six-figure deals at 20 years old, using nothing but old fashioned cold calling. Josiah shares just how he puts houses under contract and wholesales them for big profits—then converts that money into cash-flowing rental property. You will love hearing how he found his first mentor (and got paid $20K to do so), why he dropped out of college to invest in real estate, and what his five tools are for finding off-market property owner info. You’ll also love hearing how the power of compound interest changed his life, how he uses a calendar to manage his lead follow-up, and how he handles questions regarding his young age. Josiah has done several deals where he’s made well over six figures and will tell you exactly how he did so. Don’t miss out on this game-changing info. Download this show today! In This Episode We Cover:His five tools for finding off-market property owner infoHow he wholesales and turns that into rentalsWhy he won’t miss out on seller financing in the futureWhy he wants things to be “hard”How he found a mentor (and got paid $20K by them)Why he dropped out of college to invest in real estateHow the power of compound interest changed his life, mindset, and approach to building wealthHow he’s accumulated a very impressive portfolio at 20 years oldWhy he uses cold calling to build wealthHow he made $127K on one dealHow he made $355K on a deal with his partnerHow he organizes his business so he doesn’t lose dealsWhy he keeps a personal touch in his businessHow he handles questions about his young ageHow he and his wife work together on their businessAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBrandon's InstagramDavid's InstagramPodioPipeDriveTrello Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/show346

Today, Brandon Turner’s on the other side of the microphone. J and Carol Scott, co-hosts of the BiggerPockets Business Podcast, recently interviewed him… and the result was so epic we wanted to share it here, too! In this episode, Brandon reveals why he chose mobile home park investing (hint: NOT necessarily because it’s the “best” investment) and describes the method his team used to get hundreds of pads under contract in just a few months. (It's an approach YOU can apply using the new BiggerPockets Intention Journal.) But this show is about much more than real estate. It’s about avoiding that all-too-common pitfall where you set an ambitious goal only to see it buried under an avalanche of more urgent (but less important) responsibilities. Brandon shares the tools he’s used to break that cycle and how he’s applied them to other challenges—like moving to Hawaii, improving his personal health, and spending more meaningful time with his family. You’ll hear how Brandon’s first business venture failed, how he got into real estate investing for cash flow, and how he discovered a way to bring BIG value to BiggerPockets as Employee #2, despite not owning a computer the year before! Oh, and you’ll learn the meaning of “M.I.N.S.” and the role they play in moving your business forward (ESPECIALLY when the going gets tough).  Brandon also shares why writing out a “vivid vision” of your future might be the best thing you can do to move yourself closer to your ideal life; why he asks, “What would be awesome?” and then works backwards; and why he and his wife organize a goal-setting retreat together on the same day every year. This is an amazing episode that lays out a battle plan for getting WAY more done while setting aside quality time for friends, family, and fun.  Download this one, and subscribe using your favorite podcast app so you won’t miss any future shows! In This Episode We Cover:Brandon's mobile oil change business plan (that he didn't execute on)How he flipped a house and spent all the moneyBrandon's very first house hackHow he “got into the business of collecting units” and quit his jobHow a cold email led to him working for BiggerPocketsThe strategy he used to write 50 blog posts in a year for BiggerPocketsBrandon's thoughts on the path to 100 units Why you should ask yourself, “What would be awesome?”How to ask, “What if it was easy?” and work backwards toward your goalHow to balance family life and health with business Why he chose mobile home park investing (hint: not because it’s the “best” asset)How to "have it all" (as long as you’re focused and tracking everything)Tips for setting goals as a coupleHow to identify the “Most Important Next Step” (M.I.N.S.) and then time block it The 90 Days of Intention JournalThe importance of writing down goals every dayAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBrandon's InstagramDavid's InstagramBiggerPockets Business PodcastSmart Passive Income BlogViper ChillNeil PatelGraphicRiver.netBiggerPockets Podcast 230: Real Estate Investing as a Side Hustle with Grammy-Winning Producer Seth MosleyMusic and Money Investor Group"Heartbeat" Music VideoBrandon's Vivid Vision (photo)Tim Ferriss ShowFull Circle MusicBiggerPockets PodcastJosh DorkinJ Scott's BlogBiggerPockets Podcast 234: Tenants, Evictions, & The Dark Side of No Money Down with Ryan MurdockBiggerPockets Money PodcastMindy JensenScott TrenchDavid GreeneReal Estate In Your TwentiesBiggerPockets Bookstore

Over 25 seller financed deals in a few short years! Today’s guest, former service member (and diamond pushup world record holder) Gabriel Hamel, sits down with Brandon and David to share how he built a portfolio of over 140 units (in an expensive market) using creative methods and seller financing to make deals where other investors miss them! Gabriel shares how he started investing in a tough market and used sub-prime lending (successfully) to house hack his first few properties. He gives some awesome advice on approaching sellers with seller financing proposals, structuring the offers, and showing them how it’s a win-win. He also gives great advice on finding gentrifying markets, walking away from closings with money in his pocket, and applying a mindset to real estate investing that helps him succeed in all aspects of life! Gabriel has very practical, down-to-earth, useful advice and shares it willingly. This is an episode for both newbies and experienced investors to download today! Listen to the full episode here: http://biggerpockets.com/show344 In This Episode We Cover:Started with sub-prime lending and it worked outHouse hacked his first and second homeOwns 140 units nowHow he got started buying properties in a scary market from 2009-2012Why he began with seller financingHow he found his first off-market dealsSeller financing wizardryWhat he looks for in improving neighborhoodsHow he’s been able to walk away with cash at closing—better than no moneyWhy he focuses more on terms than just priceHis advice for having a success mindset in ALL areas of lifeWhat he looks for in a dealHow he scaled to over 100 unitsAnd SO much more! Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBrandon's InstagramDavid's InstagramWant to host your own BiggerPockets podcast? Pitch us!GoBundance

Want to build a cash flowing portfolio while working a full time job? Today’s guest did just that! Steve Rosenberg shares his incredible story of how he built a huge property management company (along with several cash flowing rental properties) while working as an airline pilot and travelling the country! Steve has a genuine, straight forward style and shares what he did wrong buying real estate, where he learned what his strengths are, and how he and his partner resurrected a dying business. Steve also shares how he learned why systems are so important, how he learned to build them, and which systems he uses in his own business to save time, make money, and scale! Steve shares some of the most painful lessons he learned through failure so you don’t have to learn them yourself. This is an episode you definitely want to download today!

From buying duplexes to a self-storage empire! Today’s guest Kris Benson sits down with Brandon and David to talk about his remarkable journey across all kinds of different real estate asset classes. Kris began with a successful sales career and explains why he transitioned into owning real estate instead. You’ll love Kris’s story about how he built a 64-unit apartment complex (in a cornfield), how he found partners to bring the project to life, and how it all started with one phone call! He also shares why he now invests in self-storage, how he evaluates properties, and why he believes this asset is recession-proof! Kris provides great advice for raising money and finding your niche, and explains his theory that “deals create deals” as he walks through his journey. This is a fantastic show full of great content. Download today! In This Episode We Cover:Why he transitioned out of a successful sales careerHow he got started with a duplex and built up to a large commercial real estate portfolioHow he acquired 20 small multifamily units—and hated itHow he built a 64-unit apartment complex from the ground upHow he got involved in a condo syndication projectHow he began finding the right partners to build multifamily projects withHis theory on “deals create deals”Why he now invests in self-storageWhere to find data on self-storage and REIT’sWhy he believes self-storage is recession-proofHow the best opportunities in his life have come from cold calls to property owners or friendsHow he learned his skillset and why he sticks to itHis advice for raising money from othersAnd SO much more! Links from the Show:BiggerPockets ForumsKris's first BiggerPockets Forums PostBiggerPockets StoreBiggerPockets ShirtsMindy's BiggerPockets ProfileBiggerPockets Money PodcastBuck ConstructionApartments.comCity Point CapitalBiggerPockets Podcast 227: From Single Family Houses to $130,000,000 in Multifamily with Joe FairlessUpWork

Real estate flipper, broker, contractor, and more! Today’s guest, Jared Holland, is doing 30 deals a year and profiting from all different phases of a flip-and he shares exactly how he does it! Today’s show gets into the nitty gritty of Jared’s business and how he grow from one wholesale deal to running an entire business in a short period of time. You’ll love Jared’s advise on using a multitude of methods to find deals, how he handled the transition of going from employee in his business to manager of his business, and how he got his first deal from a hedge fund! You’ll also find some fantastic advice about finding the right mindset in an employee/partner, how to find deals if you have no money, and why you should NEVER assume the person you’re talking to doesn’t want to work with you. Jared gives some great advice on why taking big action matters, as well as how to decide which actions you should start with. If you’re looking to level up your investing, or take your business from successful to great, download this one today!