Around BiggerPockets, we often encourage newer investors to sit down with an experienced real estate investor to “pick their brain” and soak up their wisdom. Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to do just that. Dave Short began investing in real estate nearly half a century ago and has an incredible level of insight into the ups and downs of building wealth through real estate. We cover everything from overcoming failure to flipping a hundred houses in four years and much more! In This Episode We Cover: How he got started in real estate from a factory job 44 years ago The grave need for property management and liquidating their business Thoughts on going through investing with over a million dollars in debt Tips for making partners instead of having bank relationships How help from the outside opened his eyes Why you should stay in the game despite failures The importance of working with the right people How many transactions he has done over his real estate career How he flips a house Who’s on his team How to hook a spouse on investing in real estate How he buys his deals How to get a good transaction as a wholesaler Making a deal by solving other people’s problems How to show yourself to be legit as a wholesaler Why you should find a veteran investor in your market What “pre-habbing” a house is And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Jobs Google Play Tim Ferris’ Podcast BP Podcast Show 91: Getting Started as a Real Estate Wholesaler with Ben Grise BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts BiggerPockets Meet BiggerPockets Analysis Tools BiggerPockets Forums Books Mentioned in this Show The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Burst This! by Frank McKinney Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Tweetable Topics: “The management is the key to success, and real estate is just the vehicle.” (Tweet This!) “In buying and selling real estate, every house has 2 to 4 solutions.” (Tweet This!) “The beauty in staying in the real estate business for 44 years is if you’re in a slump for 4 years, that’s only 10% of your career.” (Tweet This!) “If you can’t ask the right questions, then you’ll never get to the solution.” (Tweet This!) “I never look at them as competition. They’re people we work together with, and we can all make a living.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Dave Dave’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House flipping can be incredibly profitable and fun — but for many people, trying to make it work is next to impossible because of the high cost of homes. That’s why on this episode we’re excited to chat with Steve Jones, a house flipper from Southern California who has flipped over 100 deals in his neighborhood. Steve’s advice is rock solid for anyone looking to grow their real estate business — and you are going to love his advice about open houses. Steve’s perspectives just might change how you do real estate forever. In This Episode We Cover: Thoughts on investing in Southern California How Steve got started in real estate The first home he flipped What exactly a “condo conversion” is How he’s done over 100 flips so far How Steve finds his deals What you should know about looking for hidden value Steve’s formula for evaluating a deal How he flips a deal What he typical spends on a normal rehab The worst flip he’s ever done How to think with the buyers in mind Tips for getting an A-team contractor How to learn from contractors The importance of developing a thorough scope of work Why deals are relationship based How to calculate land value What happens when people lose their money Things that he loves about flipping houses The “slow flip” Becoming an expert on your neighborhood And SO much more! Links from the Show Fake F***ing Flowers (video) BiggerPockets Calculators Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Why We Buy: The Science Of Shopping by Paco Underhil Tweetable Topics: “We always bring the indoors outdoors — and bring the outdoors in.” (Tweet This!) “You have to have an appetite for risk.” (Tweet This!) “Your best price is always going to be your first price.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Steve Steve’s BiggerPockets Profile Steve’s Company Website Steve’s Instagram Steve’s Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever dreamed of owning large apartment complexes? If so, don’t miss this powerful interview with Jonathan Twombly, a real estate investor whose very first deal had over 100 units! You’ll learn why Jonathan skipped the “small deal phase” and jumped right into big deals — and how he’s gone from nothing to over 400 units in the past several years. This show offers an incredibly realistic view of what it actually takes to break into the apartment complex market! In This Episode We Cover: How Jonathan got out of the law industry and into real estate investing The partnership that changed his life How you can always find deals within 100 miles The details of Jonathan’s first deal What to do when someone cancels the deal How financing contingency works How he structures his deals Tips for establishing yourself with brokers The due diligence list to show to brokers The importance of asking your friends for introductions Why you should focus on the relationship aspect of investing The details of Jonathan’s first successful deal Why you should consider buying the “unsexy” properties Tips on looking for deals How he makes money through syndication His strategy on making 400-unit deals How he manages properties What you should know about underwriting a deal Things he would done differently if he started all over again And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets on Google Play 10 Things To Do Before Doing Your First Deal (blog) Books Mentioned in this Show The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook by David Crook Logistics Clusters by Yossi Sheffi The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Tweetable Topics: “You don’t know what the heck you are doing, but you’ll figure it out when you start somewhere.” (Tweet This!) “If you are a new investor, it’s not about how much money you have but about how many deals you have closed.” (Tweet This!) “Persistence is 90% in business and then the other 10% is not being an idiot.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Jonathan Jonathan’s BiggerPockets Profile Jonathan’s Blog Jonathan’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this inspiring episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with real estate entrepreneur Andrew Cushman to learn how he went from a full-time job as a chemical engineer to a house flipper and finally a real estate syndicator, buying over 1400 units in less than a decade. You’ll learn how Andrew finds deals, manages the rehabs on a large scale, raises money for large apartment purchases, and more. Don’t miss a moment of this powerful show! In This Episode We Cover: How Andrew started as a chemical engineer — then got into investing Why he trusted his mentor from the outset How many flips he has done so far Tips for scaling from 0 to 24 flips in 5 years The details of his first flip A discussion on buying pre-foreclosure properties The story of making 4,575 phone calls before getting his first deal The importance of believing in yourself and believing in the system How Andrew has flipped 24 properties and 1,470 apartments How he made money on the first flip How to scale by building a system How to find pre-foreclosed deals The best flip he’s ever completed Tips on weird houses His first apartment deal Why he doesn’t recommend a heavily distressed deal The difference between single family and multifamily properties How to become a “sophisticated investor“ How he find apartment deals And SO much more! Links from the Show Webby Awards Bloomberg DowJones HarvardBusiness Wired Forbes CNN Money BiggerPockets Calculators Foreclosure.com PropertyRadar Realtytrac How to Buy a Foreclosure : The Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Foreclosed Home General Foreclosure & Pre-Foreclosure Forums BRRRR Strategy GoBundance BP Podcast 157: A Simple Morning Ritual to Help You Dominate Every Area of Your Life with Hal Elrod BP Podcast 166: How Modeling Greatness Can Get You To 100+ Deals with Matt Aitchison BP Podcast 169: Using Hustle and Persistence to Build Wealth Through Real Estate with David Greene 1 Life Fully Lived Organization Slack Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl Multi-Family Millions by David Lindahl Start with NO by Jim Camp Tweetable Topics: “This system will work so I’m going to make it work.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Andrew Andrew’s BiggerPockets Profile Andrew’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to truly find success in real estate — especially when you make an average salary and live in an expensive city? That’s the topic of today’s show, where we sit down with David Greene, a full-time police officer in the San Francisco market who’s managed to buy multiple deals in the past several years through mass hustle and persistent deal-finding. You’ll learn how David finds deals, invests both in-and-out-of-state, and finances those deals on a cop’s salary! This show is sure to motivate and educate you to do more deals this year! In This Episode We Cover: Who David Greene is and how he bought a $565k house for $195k The challenges of renting out a house His tips for first time landlords Thoughts on credit checks How to use property managers as advisors Steps for buying property from afar The second hurdle he met while investing What you want in a real estate agent How he got financing despite his profession Looking at investing like the Golden Real Estate Warriors to save money The importance of working hard to reach your goals A discussion on investing in notes — the downsides and upsides David’s game plan Why consistency is key to reaching success And SO much more! Links from the Show Keyword Alerts Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide How To Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step Guide How to Invest in Real Estate with Just 5 Spare Hours Per Week Be Like Elon (image) BackstreetBoys Documentary on MTV Jeff Brown’s BiggerPockets Profile Compound Interest Spreadsheet BiggerPockets Instagram Post (Quote) BP Podcast 034: Virtual Real Estate Investing and How to Find Great Deals in a Hot Market with Anson Young Andrew Cushman’s BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Webinar Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Tweetable Topics: “You can do everything wrong in real estate at the beginning. If you hold on long enough, it’s going to work out.” (Tweet This!) “You have to embrace that it’s hard and be glad that it is.” (Tweet This!) Connect with David David’s BiggerPockets Profile David’s Website David’s Facebook Profile David’s LinkedIn Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re excited to bring you an interview with a savvy investor who’s done over 500 deals — Cameron Skinner. Cameron got his start with new construction spec builds in the late 1990s and due to the changing economy created an interesting twist that we know you guys are going to just love. This episode is packed with incredible, actionable advice that will leave you shouting, “I’m totally going to do that strategy!” In This Episode We Cover: How Cameron got started by partnering with someone Why he started with new construction Can anyone build to rent? How to calculate capex and why it’s important What exactly cost segregation is How to get tax benefits now How many deals Cameron has done so far His experience during the crash What you should know about how lease options work When to seek professional advice regarding the laws in your area How to know your market Downsides of the build-rent strategy Tricks for finding the best contractor How he completed so many deals without picking up a hammer How to keep an “investor mindset” to find the best deals The importance of finding out your skill set Why Cameron has no employees The cost of tearing down a property And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Analysis BiggerPockets Calculators BiggerPockets Forums Keyword Alerts BiggerPockets Meet Tax, Legal Issues, Contracts, Self-Directed IRA Forum Category Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin Tweetable Topics: “I’m not worried about 20 years from now because I might be dead — so I want to take the tax benefits now.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Cameron Cameron’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People have a lot of excuses about why they aren’t’ investing in real estate. “I work too much.” “I live in an expensive area.” “I don’t know enough.” But on today’s show, we sit down with a BiggerPockets member who is absolutely crushing it — despite a full-time job, living in Silicon Valley, and being brand-new to real estate. You’ll learn how Kevin Wood has managed to go from zero to twenty-five deals in under a year, largely using networking on BiggerPockets to make it happen. You’ll be inspired, motivated, and educated to get off the bench and jump into the game! In This Episode We Cover: How Kevin went from 0 to 25 units in less than a year How to overcome the fear of buying that first deal How BiggerPockets helped Kevin focus on his investing The “condo mistake” Kevin almost made for his first deal How to have a competitive advantage Tips for approaching other investors Why (and how) Kevin bought five houses at once for his first deal The logistics of buying five properties at once as a newbie How to know if you’re buying a good deal or not The benefits of analyzing 100 deals Investing in stocks vs. real estate How to make a good partnership Tips on working with partners — the good, bad, and ugly How to introduce yourself on BiggerPockets How Kevin got a $200,000 discount on his 6-plex The 14-unit turnaround — and the drama associated with it How to work with a designer to get the best look for a unit A discussion on contractors and how to find them How to manage a multifamily complex The caveats associated with big fixer-upper deals Tips on going for package deals The genius negotiating strategy Kevin uses to get incredible deals And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets is hiring! BiggerPockets’ Twitter Mail BiggerPockets Support Real Estate Deal Analysis and Advice Forum Category BiggerPockets Calculators BiggerPockets Forums 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 152: Building Wealth and Passive Income with Rental Properties with Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat BiggerPockets Webinar Keyword Alerts Rob Regan’s Website BP Podcast 077: Negotiating Your Way to 1000 Wholetail Real Estate Deals with Michael Quarles Sharon Tzib’s Profile Before and After Images Before After Rehab Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down Investing in Apartment Buildings by Matthew Martinez The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Tweetable Topics: “Once you have that first deal, you suddenly become more legitimate.” (Tweet This!) “Once the number makes sense, then we do everything we can to find the yes.” (Tweet This!) “Never compromise in your returns.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Kevin Kevin’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best ways to achieve incredible results in your life is to model others who have succeeded before. At least- that’s how our guest today was able to do over 100 deals- all before his 28th birthday! Today Matt Aitchison shares his story of overcoming a rough past and how he used real estate to define an incredible future. This powerful show is slammed packed with actionable tips and tactics that YOU can use, right now, in your business to increase your net worth through real estate investing! This show is bound to go down in the books as one of the greatest shows in BiggerPockets history! In This Episode We Cover: How Matt learned to invest as a child! Matt’s first deal – that made him $100,000 Teaching your kids about real estate investing Building a sizable real estate team How Matt “models” others to achieve success How to attract a mentor The importance of “showing up“ What makes a good wholesaler? The creative strategy Matt uses to buy properties for $0 out of pocket! How to vet a borrower if you are the lender How Matt handle the phone leads in his business Hiring an intern to replace your day-to-day tasks The actual response and conversion rates Matt gets from direct mail And SO much more! Links from the Show New PRO Feature: Keep Track of Colleagues Through Lists! (forum post) BiggerPockets Pro BiggerPockets Calculators BRRRR Strategy Grays Harbor HomeBuyers GoBundance Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Tweetable Topics: “If you’re not keeping score you’re just practicing.” (Tweet This!) “Life rewards the people who show up everyday.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Matt Matt’s BiggerPockets Profile Matt’s Facebook Profile Matt’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s it truly take to go from beginner to advanced in real estate? On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Steve Mills, who shares exactly how he was able to overcome a bad first deal, find mentors, work with a partner, and eventually do more than four hundred real estate deals! This show is both highly motivating and informative and will definitely leave you with some great nuggets that you can use in your business to buy more real estate and have more fun doing it! In This Episode We Cover: Where Steve comes from and a discussion about Detroit How he got into real estate The entrepreneurial mindset Why you should educate yourself What his first deal looked like The importance of using bad deals as a learning experience Thoughts on selling via a land contract Why Steve chose wholesaling Details on his first wholesale deals How to negotiate your way to getting deals What you should know about zoning How to understand a lead Functional obsolescence Changing strategies as your business grows A discussion on commercial real estate How to find the confidence to do deals And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 093: 0 to 400 Deals (in 5 Years!) via Smart Marketing with Erik Stark BiggerPockets Forums Books Mentioned in this Show Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz Tweetable Topics: “Real estate allows so much opportunity and growth in life.” (Tweet This!) “Having a group and joining one created a confidence in me.” (Tweet This!) “You can’t go acting broke and talking money.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Steve Steve’s BiggerPockets Profile Steve’s Facebook Steve’s LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a full-time job can make investing in real estate tough. However, with the right systems, people, and plan, your business can thrive no matter how few hours you have to dedicate towards it! In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Bill Allen, a navy pilot who’s done just that in a very short time. We talk about hiring your first employee, finding good deals, using low down payment loans to fund your deals, and a lot more. If you are looking to make your real estate business launch into the stratosphere, don’t miss a moment of this show! In This Episode We Cover: What Bill does aside from being active duty in the U.S. Navy How he got into the real estate world The importance of being able to walk away from a house What you should know about the housing assistance program His $185k loss in an investment The difference between buying rentals and buying primary residences His first investment property What exactly a VA loan is How he uses VA loans creatively to finance his investing How to treat real estate as a business Mistakes on his first flip and what he could have done better How Bill got private money despite not having deals under his belt Tips for flipping while having a full time job How to structure your business to maximize the potential in your market Considerations while hiring your first employee The importance of setting task lists How to incentivize those you hire How many deals has Bill done Thoughts on diversifying your business Tips for creating a good website How to funnel your leads And SO much more! Links from the Show The BiggerPockets Team House Hacking 101 WordPress ThemeForest BP Podcast 144: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Kicking Butt at Real Estate with Danny Johnson BP Podcast 113: Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan BP Podcast 077: Negotiating Your Way to 1000 Wholetail Real Estate Deals with Michael Quarles Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Investing with Low or No Money Down by Brandon Turner The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Flipping Houses Exposed by Danny Johnson The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Tweetable Topics: “It’s not emotional. I buy it as an investment property.” (Tweet This!) “If they can do it, I can do it.” (Tweet This!) “Know what the value of something is before you pay for it.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Bill Bill’s BiggerPockets Profile Bill’s Personal Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one likes paying taxes, so let’s talk about how you can pay FAR less to the IRS! On today’s show, we sit down with real estate investor and CPA Amanda Han, the author of the brand new book The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investors. In this powerful (and fun!) interview, you’ll learn about the biggest tax mistakes investors make when setting up — and running — their real estate business. This interview could literally save you thousands of dollars! Dig in! In This Episode We Cover: The new book that will help you save money Who Amanda Han is and how she became CPA to an investor Why the Tax Code is a language on its own The importance of working with a CPA in regard to the Tax Code The big list of people who screw up their taxes Getting the right legal entity on the first deal The two things to ask your CPA Legitimate tax deductions you should know Getting deductions from equipment What you should know about the home office deduction Other neglected deductions A discussion on income shifting Why you need to make sure you keep receipts How to figure out if an activity is deductible through a CPA Important retirement strategies What you should know about self-directed investing The basics of a 401(k) The tax deferred and leverage concepts all rolled into one Tips for getting benefits from depreciation Entities and mistakes people make with them How having corporations save on tax Why you need proactive planning And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 049: Real Estate Tax Tips, Jokes, and Loopholes With Amanda Han BP Podcast 011 : The Ultimate Beginner’s Podcast For Real Estate Investors BiggerPockets Podcast SenseFinancial 4 Depreciation Tax Mistakes Investors Need to Avoid BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Store BiggerPockets Forums Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Tweetable Topics: “Within the Tax Code, there are a lot of loopholes.” (Tweet This!) “As long as you can show that it is necessary for your business, it should be a tax reduction.” (Tweet This!) “Depreciation is not a choice.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Amanda Amanda’s BiggerPockets Profile Amanda’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people make good income from their jobs, but few are able to turn that income into lasting, generational wealth. That’s why we’re super pumped to bring you this interview with professional football player Ryan Broyles. Ryan shares the strategies he used to turn the money made from football into rental properties that will provide for his future for decades to come. Ryan candidly talks about the creative strategies he’s used to pull off some impressive deals, the keys to working with partners, living life on a budget, and more. This episode is bound to change your outlook on investing, whether you are a football fan or not! In This Episode We Cover: Who Ryan Broyles is A mandatory discussion on the NFL (and the Broncos!) Why he got into real estate investing Ryan’s first deals What exactly “legacy income” is How to avoid bankruptcy after a career Thoughts on lobbying for the rookie symposium How to know if you can trust a potential partner How to do your homework when investing with a partner What it was like when he was a first-time landlord Why you shouldn’t overthink making deals How Ryan manages via an LLC What you should know about bulk deals How he buys houses Why you should mix cash flow and appreciation The importance of continuous learning A micro way of thinking about budgeting A discussion on living within your means A look at Ryan’s blueprint What to do when you reach your goals Why you should have a “unit perspective” in real estate What Ryan’s long term plan looks like And SO much more! Links from the Show Josh’s Twitter BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Twitter Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Investing For Dummies by Eric Tyson Tweetable Topics: “You can keep exploring real estate your whole life.” (Tweet This!) “If I don’t get the best deals, I’m not going to take them because I’m already where I want to be.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Ryan Ryan’s Website Ryan’s Twitter Ryan’s Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down and chat with Stefanie Marshall, an investor from Northern California who has flipped more than 50 properties in the last five years, all while working a job as an accountant! In this powerful (and hilarious) interview, Stefanie shares how she jumped into the flipping game, how she managed to purchase a property in California for just $30,000, the sad story of losing $100,000 on a single flip, and how she bounced back to create an impressive flipping empire! Don’t miss a second of this fun, informative (and often sarcastic) episode! In This Episode We Cover: What Stefanie does in real estate How she got started How she completed 60 deals in a span of five years Tips for investing while having a day job How she started without knowing much and ended up being saved by a contractor Thoughts on finding a good partner Some of Stephanie’s deals that went wrong Where is the line when doing a price reduction What to do when something goes wrong in the middle of a flip Why you anticipate “I don’t know what’s going wrong” expenses Where she currently invests and what the market is like The minimum profit she tries to shoot for How a flat fee listing works The importance of being represented well in a deal How she finds deal through auctions What cash for keys is How to research properties before going to an auction How she finds deals today The female perspective on investing Thoughts on having a team and building systems And SO much more! Links from the Show Auction.com BP Podcast 157: A Simple Morning Ritual to Help You Dominate Every Area of Your Life with Hal Elrod You know you’re a Female Investor when… [Forum thread] BiggerPockets Forums BP Podcast 125: The Key to Business Success with Bestselling Author of The E-Myth Michael Gerber BiggerPockets Press Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Investing with No and Low Money Down by Brandon Turner The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit by Rick Villani Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Tweetable Topics: “Everything does not have to be always bigger and better.” (Tweet This!) “Your first loss will be your smallest loss.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Stefanie Stefanie’s BiggerPockets Profile Stefanie’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone can buy a house. However, it takes a special kind of business (and business owner) to buy dozens of deals every year. That’s the story on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, when we sit down with Nathan Brooks to talk about how he went from casual investor to buying nearly sixty deals last year. You’ll learn the key hires that made this transition possible, the process for hiring the perfect team members to work your systems, Nathan’s story of bringing in a partner to help scale, and so much more. If you are looking to really expand your business through partners, employees, and processes, dive into this powerful episode! In This Episode We Cover: Nathan’s beard, the bear from The Revenant A recap of his last show The importance of sitting down with your mentor How to diversify your income streams Why he started his own property management company The companies he’s worked with before How to avoid working with the wrong company Nathan’s current number of employees How he builds systems within his business How to figure out what you’re good and bad at What you should know about partnerships and finding the right people to work with How Nathan’s hiring process works How to know who to hire first The time value of money How to relay a process to an assistant The importance of creating one-pager how tos What exactly lifestyle design means Whether it’s really possible to step away from work for six months How to figure out your freedom number One thing that made a huge impact on his business in the past few years Why he keeps on learning and learning And SO much more! Links from the Show $140,805.92 profit on our first flip…Thank you Bigger Pockets! [forum post] Evernote BP Podcast 087: How to Thrive After The Collapse of a Real Estate Empire with Nathan Brooks BP Podcast 146: Buying 100+ Units Through Word of Mouth Marketing with Enrique Jevons BP Podcast 151: Finding Your “Freedom Number” with Clayton Morris Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Investing with No and Low Money Down by Brandon Turner The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss 6 Months to 6 Figures by Peter Voogd No Hero by Mark Owen The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Good to Great by Jim Collins Tweetable Topics: “Don’t focus on your weaknesses, focus on your strengths.” (Tweet This!) “There’s always a person who’ll appreciate whoever you are and ride the rollercoaster with you.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Nathan Nathan’s BiggerPockets Profile Nathan’s BiggerPockets Blogs list Nathan’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great real estate deals can be hard to find in a competitive market. So how do some investors manage to find multiple deals every month? That’s the focus of today’s show, where we sit down with active real estate entrepreneur Jeff DeCarlo as he shares his step-by-step blueprint for getting hundreds of leads from motivated sellers! You’ll love the “extra mile” Jeff goes to ensure his real estate pipeline never dries up! In This Episode We Cover: What Jeff did before he started investing How he was laid off during the crash The first wholesale deal he completed How he learned things that courses don’t teach The details of Jeff’s first deal What transactional funding is What investors should know about wholesaling Two different ways to close deals when wholesaling The costs involved in wholesaling deals Great tips for getting a mentor The main focus of Jeff’s business today How to wholesale 4 deals per month What to do when problems arise How to stay in control of your deal The strategies he uses to invest What you should know about direct mail marketing What to do with bad addresses How Jeff puts together his mailing list How to get deals despite being the “smaller guy” The difference between those who persist and those who don’t Tips for estimating repairs A discussion on partnering with other wholesalers And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Courses Intelius BiggerPockets Webinar Vumber Podio Books Mentioned in this Show Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Tweetable Topics: “If you never get to your first deal, you will never figure stuff out.” (Tweet This!) “The experience is worth more than even getting that big first cheque.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Jeff Jeff’s BiggerPockets Profile Email Jeff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was clinically dead for six minutes. No heartbeat. No sign of life. But Hal Elrod came back from this devastating event and has impacted millions in the process through his bestselling book, The Miracle Morning. Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast you’ll hear Hal’s full story, from the drunk driver that nearly ended everything to the lessons he learned that completely revolutionized his life. Hal’s story — and his advice on reaching your full potential — is sure to rock your life and leave you forever changed for the better. No matter what stage of your real estate investing business you find yourself in today, this show is about to help you get to the next level. Hang on tight! In This Episode We Cover How to raise your potential for success Who Hal Elrod is Hal’s devastating accident The first book he wrote Details on his second book and why he started doing his morning ritual Why he was depressed to the point of losing his house The Morning Rituals The 6 most powerful proven personal development practices How much sleep do we really need? The S.A.V.E.R.S. — and why you should let this guide your morning Two forms of meditation Potential problems with affirmation and how to do it right How to realize the things that you are and are not in control of The two parts of visualization Why there’s magic in putting pen to paper How to change your life beyond just the financial How to apply these learnings to your life as an investor And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts BP Podcast 005: Dealing with Death – A Financial Discussion with CFP Neal Frankle Forbes FastCompany Oprah SmartPassiveIncome The Rudder of the Day (blog) Omvana 7-Minute Workout App The Five-minute Journal The Miracle Morning Community (Facebook Group) Books Mentioned in this Show The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod Taking Life Head On! by Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents by Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning for Salespeople by Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning for Network Marketers by Hal Elrod Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham The Miracle Morning Journal by Hal Elrod The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone 10x Planner By Grant Cardone The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco Tweetable Topics: “Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development.” (Tweet This!) “Start your day with peaceful, purposeful silence.” (Tweet This!) “Win the morning and you win the day.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Hal Hal’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Mark Spidell, an investor from the great state of Colorado, to discuss how he uses real estate to engineer his ideal lifestyle! We talk about partnering with family, investing out-of-state, buying small commercial buildings, owning vacation rentals, and much, much more! Not only will this episode entertain and inform you, it will also help you clarify your own investing plan so you can begin engineering your own perfect lifestyle! In This Episode We Cover: How Mark got started through ADU Why he went the vacation rental route Where he currently invests The benefits of lifestyle-focused investing Tips for people with families The qualitative and quantitative parts of his investing What he’s learned from his first investments How he weathered the market crash How he was able to buy more after the crash Tips for investing in commercial deals How he financed his commercial property A commercial banker’s perspective on applying for loan The difference between commercial and residential financing How to minimize risk on commercial property The benefits of investing in commercial real estate Why you should ask for help from attorneys when drawing up leases for commercial property The ins and outs of being a landlord for commercial real estate How to successfully mix commercial property and vacation rentals in your portfolio How to find out what you’re good at and figure out which investing path to take The art of lifestyle engineering And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets’ Rental Property Portfolio Tracker BP Podcast 076: Growing Your Real Estate Company Into a $30 Million Dollar Business with Brian Burke BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Calculator BP Podcast 152: Building Wealth and Passive Income with Rental Properties with Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat Be a guest on the podcast Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki Schweser Notes for the 2011 CFA Exam Level 1 Book 3: Financial Reporting and Analysis Tweetable Topics: “Commercial real estate is valued based on the income of the property.” (Tweet This!) “If you want the freedom, real estate could help you, but make sure you are doing it for the right reasons.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Mark Mark’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boom! Prepare to be blown away by this unbelievable interview with an investor who’s gone from nothing to more than 200 deals in just five years! You’ll learn how Sharad was able to find great deals, finance those deals, and build an investment portfolio that continues to grow no matter where lives or travels in the world. This show is one of the most humorous and most enlightening shows ever recorded on the BiggerPockets Podcast, so why are you still reading this? Listen to the show! In This Episode We Cover: The story behind the $5,000 scholarship cheque How Sharad’s love for saving money led him to buy his first property Why he values bigger goals in life The importance of focusing on the things that matter The details of his first investment property How he figured out what he wanted to do as real estate investor How to start out without any formal education in real estate Whether you should buy inexpensive properties or not What A, B, and C-properties are Why he invests in his area now The importance of talking to local people to get a feel for the market How he bought $65,000 worth of property with just $17,000 cash How Sharad uses his time to find and analyze deals A call simulation that’ll teach you how to achieve the bottom line How to keep a good relationship with an agent How many deals he has done Sharad’s views on turnkey properties The benefit of having 48 properties for rental free and clear How he keeps his real estate business as simple as possible Sharad’s role within his business How his business works and how he automates it How to trust your contractors How to get discounts from Home Depot And SO much more! Links from the Show From $80k in Credit Card Debt to 100+ Deals with Glenn and Amber Schworm Auction.com WaitButWhy Books Mentioned in this Show The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie Elon Musk: Biography of a Self-Made Visionary, Entrepreneur and Billionaire by B Storm Tweetable Topics: “You have to make some sacrifices to achieve bigger goals in life.” (Tweet This!) “If you are motivated enough, you will get anything done — no matter what.” (Tweet This!) “It all comes down to numbers. If the numbers make sense, I’ll buy it.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Sharad Sharad’s BiggerPockets Profile Sharad’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding deals in your own backyard can be tough — but today we’re talking to a guest who finds incredible deals from across the country! Bob Couture joins us today to tell us his inspiring story of starting out with several “failed” flips, finding a partner, using crowdfunding, and much more. This show is jam packed with actionable tips and tricks for real estate investing, whether the deals are in your backyard or across the world! In This Episode We Cover: Where Bob is from and where he currently invests Why Bob’s strategy is investing at a distance The importance of a “boots on the ground” partnership How he got started investing in real estate The details of his first deal How he became an accidental landlord How to put properties under a blanket loan How a bad deal can end up a great flip! The number of flips he has done Things to know when investing with a partner How to set up a direct mail business Who he is targeting in his marketing campaigns Why you might hire people to do driving for dollars His take on getting a real estate license How to find people you can trust Tips for overcoming the fear of starting out How he inspects properties Tips for making deals over the phone How he finances deals A discussion on crowdfunding And SO much more! Links from the Show Be a Guest on the Podcast FundThatFlip.com Books Mentioned in this Show The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner Secrets of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Connect with Bob Bob’s BiggerPockets Profile Bob’s Website Bob’s LinkedIn Email Bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you an interview with a prolific investor (and author of one of the world’s biggest real estate books, HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth), Linda McKissack! Linda currently owns 108 single family homes — but she didn’t start out that way. Learn how Linda discovered the power that real estate can have on a lifestyle and the mindset needed to make your dreams a reality. This show will blow you away with Linda’s honesty, integrity, and story of excellence. Don’t miss a second of it! In This Episode We Cover: Who Linda is and how she started investing with huge debt The size of her portfolio Why she dropped out of college to become an entrepreneur How she bought property without money or good credit A look at financing back in the ’80s How to recession-proof your life A discussion on speculation vs. investing How every market is different What her freedom number is How to get deals by helping others build wealth Partnerships and whether newbies should seek them out Why freedom means having options The importance of taking the next step and avoiding analysis paralysis Linda’s formula for finding good deals How to figure out the best criteria for you What keeps her continuing to invest despite reaching her goals Tips for forming a team And SO much more! Links from the Show Be a Guest on the Podcast Finding Your “Freedom Number” with Clayton Morris Books Mentioned in this Show HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth by Steve Chader Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Building Wealth One House at a Time by John Schaub The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner Tweetable Topics: “If you do the right activities, the money shows up.” (Tweet This!) “The more money you make, the more options you have and the more good things you can do.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Linda Linda’s BiggerPockets Profile Linda’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nazz Nazz’ 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

WARNING: We’re sorry, but there is no way you’ll be able to listen to today’s show without taking MASSIVE ACTION immediately after! Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, Josh and Brandon bring you 22 (and a half) of their all-time favorite ACTIONABLE tips for building your real estate empire, especially if you’re just getting started. This show will leave you with a serious list of direct, actionable next steps that you can start implementing in your real estate today. Get ready because this show is going to change how you do real estate. You’ve been warned! In This Episode We Cover: The actionable tips to help you take off as a real estate entrepreneur Tips for posting on Craigslist Why you should analyze 3 deals every single day What to look for in a local real estate agent A great way to connect with local real estate investors Why house-hacking a great strategy for newbies The real estate books that matter The importance of knowing your credit The two phrases to eliminate from your vocabulary The importance of giving your agent your criteria Why you should consider using yellow letters The strategy of walking for dollars How to formulate a roadmap for success Why flip shows video are great How to continue your education in financial literacy What podcasts to listen to And SO much more! Download the Whole List (all 22.5!)  Links from the Show Craigslist BiggerPockets Marketplace BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Calculators BiggerPockets Meet The Best Real Estate Books Ever AnnualCreditReport CreditKarma BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts BP Podcast 141: 7 Ways to Find Incredible Real Estate Deals with Chad Carson YouNeedABudget BiggerPockets Perks This Old House TV BiggerPockets #AskBP Podcasts BiggerPockets Youtube Channel Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow… And 36 Other Key Financial Measuresby Frank Gallinelli Tweetable Topics: “Never buy a property when you only analyzed it just in your head.” (Tweet This!) “You’re the average of the 5 people you associate the most.” (Tweet This!) “Everybody has unfair advantages.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Brandon and Josh Josh’s BiggerPockets Profile Brandon’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s busy real estate world, great deals can be hard for investors to find. That is why today we are excited to bring you a special episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, recorded live at the TradeKing stage at FinCon 2015. In this interview with Chad Carson, you’ll learn his top seven favorite strategies for finding great deals even if your market is overheated! If you need to buy a great deal this year, the show is for you! In This Episode We Cover: What exactly FinCon is How long Chad Carson has been investing How to find amazing deals The importance of knowing what’s important for your niche 7 tips for unearthing great investments What to look for when driving for dollars What you should know about “vacant radar“ Why you should connect with experienced investors How to use Craigslist to find deals Tips for making successful phone calls How many units Chad currently has How to stay smart while using the MLS What exactly “referral prospecting” is The importance of keeping a good reputation How to use direct mail to find deals Why one might choose to let go of a property What you should know about guerrilla marketing And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 084: Getting Started with Creative Finance and Designing Your Ideal Lifestyle With Chad Carson BiggerPockets Forums Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing BiggerPockets Webinar Brandon’s rental property that was on fire BiggerPockets Forum Categories (including local sub forums) Hustle: The Single Most Important Factor to Finding Real Estate Deals (blog post) BiggerPockets Blog Books Mentioned in this Show The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormack The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner Tweetable Topics: “Real estate is like being an athlete—every single day you train and lift in order to perform well.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Chad Chad’s BiggerPockets Profile Chad’s BiggerPockets Blogs Chad’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investing is a BIG field, and there are hundreds of ways to build wealth. However, according to our guest today, the riches are in the niches! On today’s show we sit down with Bill Syrios, an investor from Oregon who specializes in the incredibly lucrative field of student housing (as well as numerous other niches!). You’ll learn how he transformed an early real estate setback into a business that owns hundreds of properties in multiple states! In This Episode We Cover: Times when the Syrios family has been on the BP Podcast! How Bill got started in investing What the interest rates were like in 1980 What kept him going despite market crashes and failures How to treat your real estate investing as a business The importance of becoming an expert in a niche market How he got started investing in student housing The pros and cons of student housing Tips for handling student turnover What you should know about finding a property manager for these properties What Loan Care Services is How to deal with difficult rental situations Important legal restrictions for campus properties The details on a 48-unit fraternity house renovation Bill’s current portfolio and the states he invests in The concept of giving over ownership And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Meet BiggerPockets Forums BP Podcast 121: Creating the IDEAL Real Estate Investing Business with Andrew and Phillip Syrios Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Airbnb BRRRR Strategy BP Podcast 113: Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan Books Mentioned in this Show The Everything Landlording Book: An All-in-one Guide To Property Management by Judy Tremore Good to Great by Jim Collins Built to Last by Jim Collins 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey The 8th Habit by Stephen R. Covey First Things First by Stephen R. Covey The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts by Marshall Goldsmith Profit by Investing in Student Housing by Michael Zaransky Smart Essentials For College Rentals by Dan Gooder Richard Tweetable Topics: “Even if you only own one property from day one, you treat it as a business.” (Tweet This!) “Every business, every niche has an obstacle.” (Tweet This!) “That’s where real estate investing starts—it starts with a great deal.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Bill Bill’s BiggerPockets Profile Bill’s son, Andrew’s BP Blog (He’s the writer!) Bill’s Company Website: StewardshipProperties.com Another Niche Website: StewardshipCapital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people struggle to get started, especially when they live in an expensive market. That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we’re excited to bring you this interview with a newer investor who’s figuring out how to make a passive investment business despite living in one of the most expensive cities in America. You’ll learn how Fat Tony (yes, that’s really what he goes by!) invests in out-of-state deals and how mindset has played a major role in his early success. In This Episode We Cover: Who is Fat Tony, and what’s with the name? How he got started in real estate investing Why it all starts with changing your mindset The value of continuing education His first deal: a short sale Whether it’s worth it to look into condos How to start doing the things you need to do The importance of tracking your net worth Why you should view real estate as a long term play What it takes to successfully invest out of state The importance of working with people who you can trust Why all investors should have cash reserves Why Tony believes in buying site unseen The worth of his properties today Tips for finding people who share the same mindset And SO much more! Links from the Show Want to be our sponsor? Email here BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Podcast BP Podcast 134: Creative Finance and Gaining a Millionaire Mindset with Pro BMX Rider Terry Adams The Secret BP Podcast 004: Commercial Real Estate Investing With Frank Gallinelli Books Mentioned in this Show Brandon Turner’s Investing With No or Low Money Down Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow… And 36 Other Key Financial Measuresby Frank Gallinelli The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Tweetable Topics: “I’m a businessman, not a handyman. And I’m okay with that.” (Tweet This!) “There’s gotta be a way. Other people are doing it. I just need to figure out the way.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Fat Tony Fat Tony’s BiggerPockets Profile Fat Tony’s Company Website Instagram Facebook Twitter The Expansion Project Podcast Break Parallel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self storage is one of the most passive forms of real estate investing out there, but only if it’s run correctly. On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, you’ll learn from CPA and real estate investor Michael Rogers about the process of finding, rehabbing, and cash flowing self storage units—and they systems that have allowed Michael to buy 350 units and partially quit his job. In This Episode We Cover: Michael’s thoughts on having a part time job while investing in real estate How he bought a duplex while still a student What you should know about loan to value How to find the right sub contractors How Michael got into self storage Tips for investors looking to start with self storage Why you should be aware of the “Declining Spiral“ How he structures his system to get clients for storage rentals How auctions work when tenants don’t pay the rent What you should look out for in the self storage niche The software that Michael uses 3 lines of defense for self storage How to find tenants How he uses Search Engine Optimization to his benefit The numbers involved in his deals Why he’s an active BiggerPockets member And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Calculator 50% Rule BiggerPockets Podcast Automating Your Investing, Long Distance Rehabs and Spec Building with J Scott Growing Your Real Estate Company Into a $30 Million Dollar Business with Brian Burke My Latest BRRRR is Rehabbed and Ready to Rent BiggerPockets Files Easy Storage Solutions UncleBobs PublicStorage SSA Books Mentioned in this Show The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Every Landlord’s Legal Guide by Marcia Stewart and Janet Portman The Essays of Warren Buffett by Warren Buffett Brandon Turner’s Book: Investing With No or Low Money Down Tweetable Topics: “When you are at that job and you’re doing that work, you got to give it your 100%.” (Tweet This!) “You always look at how much cash are you going to lay out and then what it’s going to bring back in time.” (Tweet This!) “Find out what the big guys are doing. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Michael Michael’s BiggerPockets Profile Michael’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to introduce you to a real estate investor who has figured out the secret to scaling his business: systems. Sam Craven, who was last on the BiggerPockets Podcast back on show 33, shares with us the processes he has implemented that have enabled him to build a team, putting him on track to buy nearly 100 homes this year. You’ll love the humor, the advice, and the examples Sam brings to the show and will walk away with new ideas to scale your own business. In This Episode We Cover: Sam’s progress since the last time he was on the show What his business model looks like Why he identifies as a “customer service business“ The importance of building processes What the people in his company do The vital importance of systemizing your business How to create a “franchise-able” business Why you should start with the end in mind How to use diversified methods in marketing What exactly high equity mailers are How they finance their deals The worst deal Sam’s ever done And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Webinar Pro Replay BiggerPockets Pro How to Close 27 Deals in Your First Year While Working Full Time with Sam Craven (Podcast) BiggerPockets Forums Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan (Podcast) BiggerPockets Facebook BiggerPockets Webinar Books Mentioned in this Show The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Good to Great by Jim Collins Tweetable Topics: “People call us because they have a problem that they need to be solved.” (Tweet This!) “Anyone who joins our company always have to fill out a goal sheet as well.” (Tweet This!) “One of the joys of growing a business is trying stuff and seeing if it works.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Sam Sam’s BiggerPockets Profile Sam’s Company Website Sam’s Instagram Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having trouble finding good deals? You won’t after this inspiring episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast! Today we bring you an interview with Shawn Holsapple, a real estate investor who is dominating his market, having done over 300 transactions in just the past several years. You’ll learn how Shawn is finding consistent deals and opportunities to keep his deal pipeline flowing! In This Episode We Cover: How Shawn got started investing out of the country The certain book and seminar that spurred him to begin How to overcome analysis paralysis Where he gets his active income What wholesaling and “wholetailing” are How many deals he is doing What his team consists of and how he maximizes the use of a VA How to best take advantage of HUDs and the MLS Tips for knowing what to offer when making a deal How Shawn uses online auctions How to figure out the cost of a fix up Shawn’s take on getting a real estate license What you should know about building your portfolio Why Shawn believes you don’t necessarily need a cash buyer’s list A glimpse into how he manages his business And SO much more! Links from the Show Brandon’s Disney’s video (on his Facebook) BiggerPockets SubForums BiggerPockets Forums Upwork BiggerPockets Webinar Auction.com Hudson and Marshall BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts BiggerPockets #AskBP Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Tweetable Topics: “You flip for quick cash so that you can buy the buy and holds.” (Tweet This!) “If you can’t sell your deal, then you don’t have a deal.” (Tweet This!) “If you’re not falling down and getting hurt then you are not trying hard enough.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Shawn Shawn’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does someone shift from buying single family houses to buying hundred+ unit apartment complexes? That’s the topic we’re diving into today on the BiggerPockets Podcast with real estate investor and former CPA Brian Adams. This show is packed to the brim with actionable tips and advice for anyone looking to expand their real estate business, quit their job, raise private capital, and work less while enjoying life more. You’ll be inspired and motivated by interview, so don’t miss a moment of it! In This Episode We Cover: The important perspectives Brain gained from his grandfather and football coach How he bought a rental property with a CPA background The impetus he used to change how things were going with his life How to plan and implement a journey to real estate investing The process of partnering with a group Things Brian would’ve done better if he started all over again How to pick your partner’s brain when making deals Brian’s 98-unit deal — that ended up folding What to do when your investors back out on a deal What you should know about exit strategies How he gets paid with kind of deals he does How he plays matchmaker for investors and buyers The importance of the “ABM” (Always Be Marketing) strategy And SO much more! Links from the Show Listen to BiggerPockets Podcast on Stitcher BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Forums Marcus & Millichap IRR Costar LoopNet Multifamily and Apartment Investing Forums I quit my CPA Job to buy Large Apartment Buildings (Forum Thread) Books Mentioned in this Show The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl It’s a Whole New Business by Gene Trowbridge Keep It!: Advanced Tax Strategies for IRAs by Joe O Luby III Getting Things Done by David Allen The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan S. Kennedy Never Check E-Mail In the Morning by Julie Morgenstern Tweetable Topics: “Education and the books are fine, but you got to get out there and take some risk.” (Tweet This!) “Let’s follow those who are smart, those who have done this before.” (Tweet This!) “5 percent of a great deal is better than a 100 percent of no deal.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Brian Brian’s BiggerPockets Profile Brian’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down and dig into the life of a professional BMX bike rider Terry Adams. Outside of his many accomplishments in the stunt bike world (X-Games gold medal, appearance on Glee and Ellen, and more), Terry is also an accomplished real estate investor with some incredible strategies for building wealth. In the interview, we cover everything from investing with no money, to dealing with personal finance concerns, to mindsets, and more. This show is about to rock your world, so grab a pencil and some paper and let’s get started! In This Episode We Cover: Who Terry Adams is and what his profession entails How he got started in real estate The details of his first property His trailer property How he finds great real estate deals What you should know about finding a mentor The ins and outs of the “BRRR” strategy What exactly line of credit investing is Tips for dealing with banks How your mindset affects how you invest in real estate The details of Terry Adams’s portfolio The secret to building wealth with the help of mentors The importance of knowing your net worth And SO much more! Links from the Show Terry Adams on The Ellen Show (video) BiggerPockets Meet BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Podcast Books Mentioned in this Show Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Tweetable Topics: “There’s always a way to make it happen.” (Tweet This!) “The more I manage my money, the more money I have to manage.” (Tweet This!) “You take your other liquid asset and you invest it, because that’s how you build wealth.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Terry Terry’s Instagram Terry’s Twitter Snapchat: terryadamsbmx Facebook Fan Page Terry’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does a new real estate investor go from zero properties to over 1,000 units in under a decade? Through careful scaling! That’s the topic on today’s BiggerPockets Podcast with guest Jason Cohen, an investor who has built a sizable portfolio utilizing systems, processes and people. You’ll learn about the financing strategies needed to make this adventure possible, as well as Jason’s incredible strategy for finding real estate deals that no one else is finding. Prepare to be blown away – this is one show for the record books! In This Episode We Cover: What Jason Cohen does and the niche he targets How he scaled from 7 units to a massive 148-unit business The debacle he encountered with his first employees How he achieved the first “right” hire How many employees he has for his company How he built systems to run such a huge business Jason’s tips for getting started Proven ways to find properties How he grew his business in just 9 years How he finances his real estate deals The importance of building a good track record with the banks Insight on mentorships And SO much more! Links from the Show Top Ten Rookie Mistakes of the Multifamily Investor (blog) Building a Monster Wholesaling Business with Mike Nelson (podcast) LoopNet Austin BizJournal Pittsburgh Business Times BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Podcast Books Mentioned in this Show The Martian by Andy Weir How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Tweetable Topics: “If you want it, you’re going to find a solution.” (Tweet This!) “At some point you have to pull the trigger.” (Tweet This!) “If you make a mistake, create a system to where you can’t make that mistake again.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Jason Jason’s BiggerPockets Profile Jason’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring back Brie Schmidt, a real estate investor from the Chicago market who has absolutely DOMINATED her goals over the past twelve months. Last time we talked with Brie, she had just quit her job to pursue real estate full-time. Today you’ll learn about the impact that decision made on her life and how she’s been able to reach her financial goal in just twelve months, buying more than fifty new rental property units in that time! Be prepared to be blown away and inspired to do the same! In This Episode We Cover: Who Brie is and how she quit her job and went full time since the last show The 3 catalysts that drove her to become a full time investor How to incentivize in-house property management Tips for making tenants happy The story behind 50 units in one year What kind of tenants she is looking for How Brie handled her first eviction What kind of properties she is investing in Her average cost per door The details of buying multiple units at a time and concerns you face with it The mindset behind buying 50 units in a year And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts Quitting Your Job, Buy & Hold Investing, and Succeeding With High-End Rentals with Brie Schmidt BiggerPockets Webinar Investing in Foreclosures, Quitting Your Job, and Getting More Than 10 Loans with Anca Rader How I Found, Analyzed, and Bought an Ugly Purple Rental Property BiggerPockets Marketplace BiggerPockets Forums PayNearMe BiggerPockets Podcast Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan Twitter Books Mentioned in this Show The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller The ONE Thing by Gary Keller The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Tweetable Topics: “You bring up the level of the property to attract the kind of tenant that you want.” (Tweet This!) “Property management could make or break your business.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Brie Brie’s BiggerPockets Profile Brie’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone wants to invest in multifamily properties. (Well, almost everyone.) But with the market heating up around the country, great deals are becoming incredibly difficult to find. That’s why we had to bring back one of our most popular guests on the BiggerPockets Podcast, Serge Shukhat. The last time we talked with Serge back in episode 60, Serge told us how he built up a massive portfolio in just a few years. But if you were impressed then, this show is going to blow you away. Filled with TONS of actionable tips, stories and warnings, this is one episode you are going to want (and need) to listen to over and over again. In This Episode We Cover: How Serge got started in real estate What he’s been up to since his last episode What value add and value add investors are What you need to know about commercial lending How he used seller financing for his 32 units The 3 components of successfully purchasing multifamily properties The ins and outs of cap rate and exit cap rate Why Serge does his own property management Things to avoid when value add investing What exactly submetering is Instances when overlooking things may cause problems later on Thoughts on using multi-units as vacation rentals How to train resident managers and tenants The importance of changing your strategy depending on the market What you should know about long term 30-year fixed financing What secondary markets are — and why Serge likes them How to connect with owners and resident managers How to keep a competitive advantage And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 060: From 0 to 68 Rental Units in Just Four Years with Serge Shukhat BP Podcast 108: Building a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Using the 10X Rule with Grant Cardone BiggerPockets Forums Stop Obsessing About All Those Damn “Rules” in Your Real Estate Investing (Blog Post) LoopNet BiggerPockets Multi-Family and Apartment Investing Forums Books Mentioned in this Show The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Landlording on Auto-Pilot by Mike Butler The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert T. Kiyosaki The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber The ONE Thing by Gary Keller How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Tweetable Topics: “If you want to do a syndication, make sure you find a syndicator that is experienced. It’s all about the sponsor.” (Tweet This!) “Time is not your enemy in real estate, time is your friend.” (Tweet This!) “Be on a location where people want to be.” (Tweet This!) “No matter how successful you are, you got to keep moving forward.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Serge Serge’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Barnard recently closed on a seven-figure profit house flip (that’s right… over $1M on one single house!) In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Will shares the story, as well as 10 specific and actionable tips for anyone looking to rehab a property. Be sure to grab a pen and paper for this show… you are going to need it! In This Episode We Cover: How Will’s doing since the last time he was on the show The famous 7 Figure Flip All the details you want to hear about that flip! The 10 things you need to become a better flipper How to know your market The importance of building a team before you buy The members you need on your team How to find quality contractors The importance of negotiation as a real estate investor The two numbers that you need in order to make an offer The ins and outs of using leverage How to build a reputation by taking care of your investors The importance of learning how to manage efficiently How to know where you can save (and where you shouldn’t) in flipping houses And SO much more! Links from the Show Diary of a Seven Figure Spread (Forum Thread) BiggerPockets Flipping Calculator BiggerPockets Forums Will Barnard’s First BP Podcast Interview BP Podcast 120: How to Find, Analyze, and Finance an Incredible Real Estate Deal! The Occupants from Hell (Forum Thread) Books Mentioned in this Show The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The Book on Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner A Million Bucks by 30 by Alan Corey Trump-Style Negotiation: Powerful Strategies and Tactics for Mastering Every Deal by George H. Ross Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki Tweetable Topics: “You really need to get the boots on the ground to know your market.” (Tweet This!) “Trying to flip from afar is really asking for trouble.” (Tweet This!) “Everything you do in the real estate field — everything — pretty much is a negotiation.” (Tweet This!) “Listening to people negotiate is really helpful.” (Tweet This!) “There’s no right or wrong answer here. It’s a matter of finding out what do you want.” (Tweet This!) “You can’t be scared to fail because you’re going to fail.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Will Will’s BiggerPockets Profile Will’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re going to talk about a unique strategy that combines the power of house flipping with the benefits of home ownership. You’ll meet Mindy Jensen and discover how she uses the “live-in flip” strategy to build wealth through real estate. You’ll also learn how a live-in flipper can save significant money on taxes as well as a discussion on the benefits of doing your own work. Don’t miss this enlightening, and hilarious, episode! In This Episode We Cover: Who Mindy Jensen is Her thoughts on personal finance Frugality, as defined by Mindy A debate on Starbucks (as well as Priuses) and frugality Where she spends her money How Mindy got started in real estate Details on her deals 7% as a steal? The ins and outs of performing a live and flip Getting a real estate license as a means to invest What you should know about For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties How she advertises her houses The pros and cons of live and flips Why women can and should fix houses The importance of home inspections And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts #AskBP Podcast BiggerPockets Blogs BiggerPockets Forums BP Podcast with Jeff Brown How to “Hack” Your Housing and Get Paid to Live for Free FSBOMadison Zillow Trulia BRRRR Strategy 3 Real Life Examples That Prove the HIGH Cost of Ignorance in Real Estate Want to Make $1,000 or More Per Hour? BiggerPockets Forums: New Member Introduction Books Mentioned in this Show The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The Book on Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Tweetable Topics: “Frugality is save money where you can, so you can spend it where you want to or where you need to.” (Tweet This!) “I didn’t get my license to sell houses. I got it so that I could invest and have access to MLS.” (Tweet This!) “Nobody likes your house more than you.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Mindy Mindy’s BiggerPockets Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down and talk with a real estate entrepreneur who recently was able to quit her job and travel the world thanks to her real estate ambitions! You’ll learn the unique methods Anca uses to get around the “4 to 10 loans” limit to finance numerous properties, as well as many other tips on everything ranging from house hacking to buying foreclosures to buying at an auction, and so much more. Don’t miss this excellent interview with an incredible successful investor, Anca! In This Episode We Cover: How Anca got started with real estate Why Anca started with 50-50 partnership deals with her dad How they got their first deal How home equity loans can help you invest Buying foreclosed properties The ins and outs of REO foreclosures Tips for new real estate investors What you should know about getting loans How Anca manages her 33 rental units Using commercial loans to finance residential investments How Anca uses the BRRR strategy to invest with low-money down Anca’s smart strategy for getting deals when working with other agents The dangers of buying properties in auction Things you need to know about long distance investing And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Store The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott The Book on Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Webinar Pro Replays Auction.Com Hubzu HomeSearch Seth Rogen & James Franco Bound 3 HD (Explicit) Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad  by Robert Kiyosaki Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday Connect with Anca Anca’s BiggerPockets Profile Anca’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you grow your real estate business, a partner can help you achieve incredible levels. That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we sit down with James Wise to talk about how he used a partnership to build his own investment portfolio, as well as build a thriving brokerage and property management business. In this interview, you’ll learn how James finds and screens tenants, uses BiggerPockets to raise money, and much more. In This Episode We Cover: How James got started with real estate How he (unknowingly) house hacked his first property How he moved on to his next deals Tips on finding a business partner Learning the hard way through trial and error How James screens tenants now (and the mistakes he used to make!) Valuable tips on finding partners How he’s using BiggerPockets to grow his business His take on starting a brokerage or real estate management company Tips for real estate agents working with an investor Where to get the cash to actually live while investing in real estate And SO much more! Links from the Show Shia LaBeouf delivers the most intense motivational speech of all-time #AskBP Podcast Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide Evicted Tenant Threatens Landlord With a Machete (Seriously) BiggerPockets Forums #AskBP 034: Should You Rent to a Tenant With an Eviction in Their Past? Joel Owen’s BiggerPockets Profile New Member Welcome Forum Draft Day Books Mentioned in this Show Multiple Streams of Income: How to Generate a Lifetime of Unlimited Wealth by Robert G. Allen Tweetable Topics: “You’re always going to have vacancies. It’s part of the business.” (Tweet This!) Connect with James James’s BiggerPockets Profile James’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a real estate empire takes time, effort, and significant amounts of capital. However, as our guest today shares with us, it’s not beyond your reach! Learn how Brian Murray built a real estate portfolio to over 400 units using a variety of strategies and intelligent techniques. If you plan on building a large real estate portfolio in your future, this is a CAN’T MISS episode! In This Episode We Cover: How Brian got started with real estate Why he invested in commercial office space The techniques he used to get the place rented What exactly assuming the loan of the seller means A discussion about Capitalization Rates Value added investing How to use the 50% Rule with commercial properties The value of putting money back into the property How he manages his properties and his specific views on it How to find great deals Tips for real estate investors on getting started His biggest success and biggest mistake And SO much more! Links from the Show #AskBP Podcast The One Thing You Need to Achieve Your Biggest Goals [#AskBP] BiggerPockets Podcast BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Podcast show 100 with Josh Dorkin BiggerPockets LinkedIn Profile BiggerPockets Facebook BiggerPockets Twitter Books Mentioned in this Show The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings by Steve Berges Rich Dad Poor Dad  by Robert Kiyosaki Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson Tweetable Topics: “You can’t expect anyone to treat your property as well as you do yourself.” (Tweet This!) “You’re gonna see far better returns if you invest yourself and your time into your properties.” (Tweet This!) “A lot of people they think that a property is not for sale, everything is for sale.” (Tweet This!) “Grit is living life like a marathon, not a sprint.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Brian Brian’s BiggerPockets Profile Brian’s LinkedIn Brian’s Company Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could sit down with one of the best-selling business authors of all time and pick their brain? Lucky for you, that’s exactly what you get to do today here on the BiggerPockets Podcast where we interview Michael Gerber, author of The E-Myth Revisited. The E-Myth has been one of the most-frequently mentioned books from past guests on this Podcast, so we just had to sit down with Michael to talk about what makes some investors successful and other’s struggle continuously! Hint: It’s all about the system. Stay tuned! In This Episode We Cover: Who Michael Gerber is How he got to where he is now Lessons that he learned early in life What exactly the “E-Myth” is The primary reason why businesses fail Working on your business vs. working in your business “Turnkey-ing” a business How to invent and implement a system One tip for a storage unit operator The four personalities in every business How to get a mentor And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets’ Instagram  BiggerPockets Webinar BiggerPockets Forums Get Things Done with David Allen (podcast) Zoom GoToMeeting Books Mentioned in this Show The E-Myth by Michael Gerber The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley The Book on Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Marketing for Business Growth by Theodore Levitt Tweetable Topics: “Every small business is a school.” (Tweet This!) “Don’t get into something unless you’re changing the world.” (Tweet This!) “Passion is insufficient; persistence and dedication are absolutely critical.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Michael Michael’s Company Michael’s Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices