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Look up “how to retire early” online and you’ll see some common prescriptions. You’ll hear investors talk about rental properties and index funds more than other options. This is for good reason since even as real estate investors there are ways we can go beyond the scope of buying rentals to amplify our wealth and set ourselves up for early retirement. This is also the exact question that one of our guests asks on this episode of Seeing Greene. If you’ve ever wondered what you should do with your rental property profits after you’ve paid all your bills, whether or not to flip homes in 2022’s housing market, or simply how to get less nervous on the phone, then you’re in the right place. David Greene, host of The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, runs through a series of different Q&A style submissions from new investors, experienced investors, real estate agents, and everyone in between. Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot! In This Episode We Cover: How to estimate rents on a potential income property and which room count brings in the most money How to find an investor-friendly agent who will give you the local contacts you need Whether to sell a rental property or keep it and cash-on-cash return vs return on equity Live in flips and why flipping houses has gotten so much harder in 2022 Turnkey rental companies and whether or not to use one when investing from abroad How to retire earlier by “amplifying” your rental property’s cash flow And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Get Your Ticket for BPCon 2022 David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Estimate Rent Easily with The BiggerPockets Rent Estimator Find an Investor-Friendly Agent Near You How to Retire Early (From Someone Who Did at Age 27) David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Books Mentioned in the Show  SKILL by David Greene Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-630 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To real estate investors and real estate investing enthusiasts, Brandon Turner is a household name. Not only has he written one of the most successful real estate investing books ever published (The Book on Rental Property Investing), but he also pioneered the real estate podcasting, social media, and blogging space. Funny to think that only a decade or so ago, this massively successful capital raiser, business founder, and CEO was painting rental properties, just trying to quit his soul-sucking job. So how did Brandon do this so quickly, and what’s going on in the brain (and under the beard) of one of the most successful real estate investors on the planet? Surprisingly, Brandon doesn’t have some secret formula, world-changing analogy, or crystal ball. He simply did what he said he would do—look for deals consistently, make offers whenever he could, and close so he could move on to the next. If this sounds familiar to your situation, but you’re struggling to find success, you may find that his system is a little bit different from yours. Brandon gives valuable insight into the “machine-building” he’s doing over at Open Door Capital, how he’s successfully growing his personal brand, and why real estate investing success should never be a surprise. If you’re a new listener to the show, it won’t be long before you realize why Brandon Turner was (and still is) one of the most beloved voices for building wealth.  In This Episode We Cover: The four levels of entrepreneurialism and how to become the “architect” of your own life Building a personal brand and finding confidence when creating content The skills you need to grow a business and become the CEO The five-point “viral formula” Brandon has used to raise millions of dollars What it takes to be successful and how to create a machine that will find real estate deals for you And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Get Your Ticket for BPCon 2022 Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Hear Our Interview with Jason Drees on Exceeding Your Goals Should You Quit Your 9-5 Job to Become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor? 10 Challenges to Seriously Consider BEFORE Quitting Your Day Job David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Brandon's FREE Masterclass Purchase Brandon Turner’s Best Selling Books Stay Up-to-Date On Your Favorite Real Estate Podcast BiggerPockets Podcast 543 with Gino Wickman BiggerPockets Podcast 584 with Jonathan Greene BiggerPockets Podcast 264 with Gary Vee David's Newsletter Brandon's Newsletter Invest with Open Door Capital Books Mentioned in the Show Traction by Gino Wickman Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Crisis Comfort by Michael Easter Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Connect with Brandon Brandon's BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-629 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before you quit your job, you’ll need to do a few crucial things. If you haven’t done these yet, but are strongly considering leaving your job soon, Henry Washington and Rob Abasolo may advise you to wait it out a bit longer. Quitting your job is a big decision, especially if your family relies on the income that you’re bringing in. The good news is, that if you’re prepared, you can walk away making much more than you did at your W2. But, if you aren't, you could simply be taking a breather in between jobs, instead of building a life you love and ruling your schedule. Henry and Rob both have eerily similar quitting stories. They both quit during the same month of the same year, making the same salary all while building a real estate investment portfolio in the background. While Henry is more of a multifamily investing man, Rob has taken the short-term rental route to build his wealth. Both men have left the cushy healthcare-provided and retirement-matching lifestyles to build something much bigger not only for themselves but their families and employees. If you’ve wondered “when should I quit my job” or “is now the right time to go full-time into real estate investing?” then this episode is a prerequisite for you. Henry and Rob go over the four things you need to know BEFORE you quit, things to be aware of as a full-time entrepreneur, how to handle taxes and healthcare, and some actionable tips for when you’re finally ready to take the plunge into full-time investing. In This Episode We Cover: Why quitting a high-paying job is probably worth it in the long-run Spousal approval when quitting and why it’s mandatory before you start doing your own thing How much should you have in safety reserves when you quit The “work-life balance” myth and what a day in the life of an entrepreneur really looks like Changing how you invest after you say goodbye to consistent income Mapping out potential scenarios so you know what to expect on the other side of employment And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Get Your Ticket for BPCon 2022 Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Hear Our Interview with Jason Drees on Exceeding Your Goals Should You Quit Your 9-5 Job to Become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor? 10 Challenges to Seriously Consider BEFORE Quitting Your Day Job Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-628 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone has housing market crash predictions. Some media outlets will tell you the sky is falling, real estate is on the edge of a cliff, and the whole world is turning upside down. Meanwhile, investors who made it out alive during the great recession see an oncoming housing correction as an opportunity, not a warning sign. Ever since we saw wild home appreciation in late 2020 and beyond, everyday investors have been asking: when is our time up? David Greene, real estate investing expert (also agent, author, and podcast host), knows that people will get hurt if an economic crash does happen. But, he also knows that investors who have kept their expenses lean, saved when they could, and taken care of their assets, will probably ride the tide just fine. In this episode of Seeing Greene, David will answer one of the most asked questions: where do we go from here? He’ll also touch on whether or not to give up earnest money in a bad deal, when to replace big systems like an HVAC that is on its last legs, how to calculate ARV, and why adjustable-rate mortgages could spell disaster in 2022. Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot! In This Episode We Cover: What will happen to real estate if the US economy enters a recession Whether or not short-term rentals and vacation rentals are at risk  How to calculate ARV (after repair value) and get estimates without breaking the bank The best exit strategies to have when investing in real estate How much in emergency reserves should you have when buying a rental Adjustable-rate mortgages vs. fixed-rate mortgages and which wins in 2022 And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Get Your Ticket for BPCon 2022 David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Is The Housing Market About to Collapse? What Investors Need to Know Key Takeaways From the ’08 Recession That Apply Today The Ultimate Guide to Quickly Estimating a Property’s ARV (After Repair Value) David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-626 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Turnkey rental properties have become a fan favorite for rookie real estate investors and investors who don't have enough time to manage their rehabs and rental properties. Turnkey real estate is marketed as a way for real estate investors to buy a rehabbed property, often with tenants and management in place, leaving them with just rent checks to collect. One company, Rent To Retirement, has become one of the most popular places to find turnkey investment properties—and for a good reason. Behind the helm is Zach Lemaster, former optometrist, and current real estate investor. After going through eight years of school, Zach was left with six figures in student loan debt and a job that required him to be on-site for the majority of his waking hours. Like most new real estate investors, Zach had hit a breaking point and realized he needed something else that could provide him income, without the time commitment. After shelling out a large sum on a wholesaling course, Zach began using his assignment fee profits and salary from his job to buy rental properties. Every year he would buy more and more rentals, allowing him to finally scale into what he calls “turnkey commercial” (triple net) properties that give him sizable rent checks without any of the management headaches. Zach has a real estate investing path worth repeating, and he explains how he did all of it in this episode. In This Episode We Cover: How to use wholesaling to make extra cash to invest in real estate The dos and don’ts of long-distance real estate investing (don’t make Zach’s mistake) When to reinvest rental property profits so you can retire even sooner The biggest challenges you’ll face when building a real estate portfolio  Turnkey rentals and why they’re a great option for busy investors The importance of a great property manager and how a bad one can ruin your deals And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Get Your Ticket for BPCon 2022 David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Mastering Turnkey Real Estate—How to Build a Passive Portfolio 6 Pros & Cons of Investing in Turnkey Properties The Perfect Blueprint for Scaling Quickly in Real Estate Subscribe to The Rent to Retirement YouTube Channel Rent to Retirement Books Mentioned in the Show The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller The E-Myth by Michael Gerber Connect with Zach: Zach's BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-626 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every investor wants to know how to avoid taxes. Many rental property investors get into real estate for this reason alone. And it makes sense—rental property write-offs are not only common in the world of real estate investing but can be very lucrative in almost eliminating your yearly tax burden. So what happens when you feel like you’ve maxed out your real estate tax benefits? Is there a way to pump out even more tax advantages from the same property? We’re back again with another Live Takes episode, where our hosts, David Greene and Henry Washington, do their best to answer the BiggerPockets community’s investing inquiries. Joining us are four investors each at different stages of their journeys. These investors ask about how to reduce self-employment tax, finding a mentor when you’re brand new to the investing game, what happens when partners disagree on where and what to invest in, and how to maximize depreciation on a cash-flowing property. Do you have a question you’d love to ask David? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can jump on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot! In This Episode We Cover: How real estate professional status can greatly reduce your tax burden (if you qualify) Why smart investors look at their income before buying their next property  The most valuable thing a new investor can bring to a mentor How to know when to pivot investing strategies and the bright side of “shiny object syndrome” What to do when you and an investing partner can’t reach a compromise  Building and buying depreciation so you can keep more of your cash flow And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Get Your Ticket for BPCon 2022 David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Understanding Rental Property Depreciation 9 Simple Steps to Finding the Best Real Estate Mentor for You Henry's Instagram Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-625 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You need a 20% down payment to buy a house, right? Most people assume that the standard down payment amount, 20% down, is the acceptable average when buying a rental property or a primary residence. But this isn’t always true, even for real estate investors. Many investors will spend years saving up just a single down payment amount, only to later realize that they could have bought multiple rental properties faster if they would have done less down. So before you put a big chunk of change into your next rental, listen up. David Greene is back with another episode of Seeing Greene where he takes a multitude of questions from new and small real estate investors. There is an answer for everyone in this episode with topics covering down payment amounts, investing in US real estate while living abroad, new real estate agent tips, how to finance ADUs (accessory dwelling units), and retiring yourself (or your parents) with real estate investing! Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot! In This Episode We Cover: What type of rental property should you buy as your first real estate deal How to dominate your market as a brand new agent and meet buyers and sellers As a foreign investor, how can you get around the 35% down payment requirement  How to finance an ADU to increase cash flow on your rental property Should you invest with your family if you haven’t done a deal yet? Buying rental properties without having to save up a 20% down payment  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Get Your Tickets to BPCon2022 BiggerPockets Money Podcast Work with David’s Team on Your Next Mortgage David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Listen to Our Interview with Dan Brault Books Mentioned in the Show SOLD by David Greene SKILL by David Greene Finding and Funding Great Deals by Anson Young Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-624 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Multifamily real estate investors almost always raise money for their deals, right? Some would call it almost impossible to try and build a huge real estate portfolio without borrowing money or partnering up to take down bigger properties. Sofia Castro, along with her husband, not only built a multifamily portfolio using their own money, but did so starting with a severe disadvantage. Both Sofia and her husband were high school dropouts, living without much money, and practically no experience. A local entrepreneur took Sofia and her husband under his wing, teaching them both how to become leasing brokers. From there, they started building their entrepreneurial endeavor, eventually selling their business a couple of decades later for a whopping billion dollars. With cash in hand and real estate experience under their belt, they began buying apartment complexes to flip them as condos. Once the recession hit, Sofia knew this was the wrong business to be in, so she pivoted heavily towards multifamily rental investing, specifically investing in “core deals”. Now, she has a streamlined process for finding deals, buying deals, and screening tenants. She gives some out-of-the-box, but highly useful tips on tenant screening, property management, and why “value-add” real estate isn’t all it’s chopped up to be. In This Episode We Cover: “Core deals” explained and why they often beat value-add properties What are cap rates and why understanding them is crucial when buying multifamily Condo conversions and the risk of flipping during downtimes in the economy Tenant screening tips that will get you the best tenants who pay on time, every month The right way to do property management and why you shouldn’t immediately outsource How to buy in the right real estate markets, plus the metrics Sofia looks for when investing And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Steer Clear of Social Media Scams Should You Self-Manage Your Properties or Hire a Pro? The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Multifamily Property Should You Raise Private Capital for Your Next Investment Project? Books Mentioned in the Show ABCs to Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Connect with Sofia Sofia's Instagram: @officialsofiacastro Sofia's LinkedIn Sofia's Facebook Sofia's Website Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-623 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The secrets to negotiation are often simpler than you think. There’s no double-talk, bribing, or harshness necessary to get what you want. If you know what the other side wants (which you probably do already), you’ll most likely have enough to negotiate successfully. So why aren't most people winning negotiations? Well, when everyone is buying or selling to get the most they can, it’s often the people who create wins for their opponents that come out on top. David Greene would know this. He’s one of the top real estate agents in the country and is the host of the biggest real estate podcast around (that’s us!). His new book, SKILL: A Top-Producing Agent’s Guide to Earning Unlimited Income, is more than a handbook for real estate agents. This book also details how almost anyone investing in, buying, or selling real estate can win negotiations easily. David spends time today outlining the seven negotiation tactics he has used in the past to lock down deals for buyers, sellers, and himself. You’ll hear real-world examples of when David and co-host Rob used these tactics in their own investments plus exactly how to formulate each of these tactics so you can ultimately get what you want. In This Episode We Cover: Price anchoring and how adjusting a baseline can secure a quick win early in a negotiation Staying likable, yet stern, in a negotiation so the opponents want you to win Persuading opponents that your desired outcome is actually in their best interest  Redefining the value you bring and showcasing it in an undeniable way  Building a negotiation scarecrow that becomes the enemy (so you don’t!) Reigning in FOMO when working with buyers or sellers in a hot housing market  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile 3 Not-So-Obvious Secrets to Masterful Real Estate Negotiation Invest with David David’s Ted Talk on Building Skills Books Mentioned in the Show SOLD by David Greene SKILL by David Greene BRRRR by David Greene Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-622 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paying off your mortgage early—to some people, this sounds like a dream scenario. But to others, it could be a cash-tastrophe. We can already hear real estate investors yelling out “always use leverage”, “what about the low interest rates!?”, and “you can scale so much quicker!” Like many real estate investors, David Greene knows the power of leverage and loans to buy rental properties faster. But, it’s safe to say that for some people, paying off a property or buying a home in cash may be a much smarter move. Welcome back to another episode of Seeing Greene where David answers questions directly from BiggerPockets listeners and viewers on YouTube. This time around, we have some seriously useful questions being answered for the new investor. These questions range from when to take out a loan and when to pay off a property, how to get started in real estate in your early twenties, how to build more cash flow as your expenses increase, how to get a HELOC on your rental property, and how to raise money for a down payment. All these questions (and more) are coming up! Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot! In This Episode We Cover: Weighing the pros and cons of leverage when investing in real estate How to start investing in real estate without a ton of money or experience  Why it’s so difficult to get HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) on rental properties Real estate bookkeeping and how to keep all your accounts up to date How to finance your down payments so you can buy rental properties faster Getting preapproved for a mortgage even if you have a 1099 income  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Get Your Tickets to BPCon2022 BiggerPockets Money Podcast Work with David’s Team on Your Next Mortgage David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Book Mentioned in the Show SOLD by David Greene SKILL by David Greene The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-621 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ed Mylett knows the housing market. He’s participated in real estate investing for decades and has become wildly successful thanks to his tenacity, relationship-building skills, and creativity when getting deals done. But, funnily enough, Ed Mylett isn’t most well known for his real estate investor prowess—he’s known for his mindset-shifting, world-changing ideas when it comes to personal development, discipline, and entrepreneurship. In Ed’s newest book, The Power of One More, he talks about the small tweak that anyone can make to become many multiples more successful. In essence, every extra push-up, cold call, and hug to your spouse or child is the exact thing that puts you above the rest. It’s not about putting in the effort, it’s about putting in more effort than the average person would. This not only applies heavily to real estate investing but to any goal we set. David and Rob get the opportunity to talk to Ed about his book as well as his sentiment towards today’s housing market and what deals he’s doing in the background. You may be surprised to hear it, but Ed is incredibly bullish on real estate investing for a few good reasons. He gives a simple yet incredibly practical explanation for why this year is surprisingly the best time to get into real estate investing in a long time. In This Episode We Cover: How the power of “one more” can change everything about your life  Why committing to your standards is arguably more important than goal setting  How collective psychology is driving the market to new places (and how to escape its grasp!) Why investors must start “evaluating their income streams” instead of just their properties The “most crazy deal” Ed has ever done and why it’ll be a first of its kind Building the confidence you need to accomplish your dreams and create a life you love And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Check Out the “On The Market” Interview with J Scott 6 Things You’ll Need When Getting Into DIY Landlording Start Landlording Smarter with Avail David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Podcast 433 BiggerPockets Podcast 600 The World’s Least-Followed Investment Advice (& How it Can Make You a Millionaire) 6 Empowering Strategies to Conquer a Paralyzing Fear of Failure Books Mentioned in the Show The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Nothing Down by Robert Allen Connect with Ed: Ed's YouTube Ed's Instagram @edmylett Ed's Podcast Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-620 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do DIY landlording and inflation have to do with each other? Surprisingly, much more than you would think. As the year progresses and the housing market stays hot, more real estate investors are having trouble finding cash-flowing deals. At the same time, the tenants in those properties are seeing the price of their gas, groceries, and rent shoot up. Are tenants going to be left with enough money to pay rent every month? And if not, what will everyday landlords do to keep their properties? These questions are best left to someone who not only has experience owning and managing rental properties but helping others do the same. Laurence Jankelow, co-founder of Avail, one of the leading property management software picks, is here to talk about the future of the DIY landlord, especially in 2022. Laurence has seen the trends on who’s increasing rent, who’s not, and how many cash-flowing deals are on the table.  Laurence, David, and Dave all take time to debate what the next year will look like for landlords and renters alike. If there is a recession around the corner, how can investors keep themselves in a strong position? What is the first expense new landlords should cut if their cash flow starts to dwindle? And what real estate trends are we seeing in today’s market that you can get ahead of? All these questions (and more) are answered in this month’s BiggerNews episode!  In This Episode We Cover: Are we heading towards a recession, and if so, how do we prepare? How software like Avail has made “DIY Landlording” the standard for new investors  The biggest challenges investors will face in 2022 and how to combat them How would a recession affect the housing market (even as demand is high) The best money-saving tips for DIY landlords and real estate investors  Inflation’s effect on asset prices and pivoting in your investing strategy  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Check Out the “On The Market” Interview with J Scott 6 Things You’ll Need When Getting Into DIY Landlording Start Landlording Smarter with Avail David’s BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Books Mentioned in the Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Connect with Laurence: Email: laurence.jankelow@realtor.com Laurence's BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-619 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Property management is a crucial part of your real estate investing business. They make repairs, take tenant calls, and most importantly, collect rent. But what happens when your property manager stops contacting you, forgets to send signed leases, and doesn’t send you your rent checks? When is it time to start worrying and how do you go about asking a property manager for your money back? Welcome back to Seeing Greene, where your expert investor, agent, lender, and podcast host, David Greene, answers some of the most commonly asked real estate investing questions. In this episode, we take both video and written submissions and throw them at Dave to get his time-tested take. You’ll hear questions like, whether to pursue a business or buy rental properties, when to sell an investment property to reinvest profits, how to look for joint venture partners, and what to do when you’re concerned about your property manager’s performance.  Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot!  In This Episode We Cover: When to start a business or buy a rental property (and how to do both) Why ROE (return on equity) beats ROI (return on investment) in 2022 What to ask a potential partner to see if they’re a good fit for a joint venture deal How to score lower interest rates on mortgages as a self-employed investor  When and which rental property repairs to prioritize after a home inspection  What to do when you suspect a property manager may be skimming off the top And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Get Your Tickets to BPCon2022 Stay Tuned for Our Upcoming Episode with Ed Mylett Attend a David Greene Meetup 5 Red Flags to Watch For When Hiring a Property Manager David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Book Mentioned in the Show Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-618 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Single-family rentals are where most real estate investors start. In one way or another, a new investor realizes that there is more to life than just their job. They save up, get educated, and buy their first rental property. Those who do well repeat the process, slowly growing their portfolio to double-digit numbers. But, at a certain point, they realize they can’t go any further with the system they’ve set up for themselves. What should they do? Rich Fettke, co-founder of Real Wealth, and author of The Wise Investor, fell into real estate accidentally. Over the years he’s had to fine-tune his system, scale his team, and learn how to become not only a successful investor but a successful leader. Now, he runs one of the premier real estate investing websites on the internet, manages three syndications per year, and still individually invests in rental properties. Thanks to his track record of more than two decades, he knows what does and doesn’t work when trying to scale your real estate portfolio. Most importantly, Rich knows who to hire onto your team so you can continue to build wealth, without having to do all the work yourself. In This Episode We Cover: Where new investors should look to purchase their first investment property  How to scale from single-family rental properties to syndication deals Why most investors “trap” themselves without a scalable team Turning challenges into adventure and shutting down the “inner gremlin” Asking yourself, “what pisses me off?” when defining your company’s core values And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Real Wealth Network The Simplest Way to Successfully Scale Your Business Syndications—Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Invest David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Books Mentioned in the Show Think Again by Adam Grant The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner The Wise Investor by Rich Fettke BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0) by Jim Collins Connect with Rich: Follow Rich on Instagram  Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-617 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve heard of digital real estate, there’s a good chance you’ve watched one of Ryan Pineda’s videos. Ryan is a leading figure in the world of real estate investing not only in the Las Vegas, Nevada area but throughout the interwebs. He got started flipping homes and eventually scaled his business up to 100 flips per year! Since then he’s branched off into multiple different real estate-related business ventures, but his newest one may be the most revolutionary. During the lockdowns of 2020, Ryan began to research blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance. He saw the way that the world was moving and realized it would only be a short amount of time until real estate transactions were regularly done on the blockchain. This dip into DeFi piqued his interest, so he began researching, investing, and putting more of his time into virtual and digital real estate research. Ryan makes a strong case as to why most real estate services will move over to a blockchain model, and those that don’t will be left in the dust. Most of what Ryan preaches isn’t just speculation—it’s happening right now in the real world. If you want to get ahead of the curve, or just finally understand what an NFT is, Ryan is the guy to listen to. In This Episode We Cover: Starting businesses that help scale and optimize your rental property portfolio How blockchain could end the title company industry and what investors need to know Raising private capital and selling properties with decentralized finance  NFTs and using them to split shares/ownership in a real estate syndication  Combining digital and physical real estate investments for maximum diversification  What a blockchain beginner can do to get their start in the virtual investing world  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 292 BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 407 What Are NFTs and Why Should Real Estate Investors Care? Watch Our Video on Investing in Virtual Real Estate Connect with David: David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Rob: Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Ryan: Ryan's Website Ryan’s “Tykes” Project Subscribe to Ryan’s YouTube Channel Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-616 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rental properties come in all shapes and sizes. You may be investing in short-term rentals, long-term rentals, glamping sites, or, maybe you’re trying to help someone else buy a rental property. Regardless of where you choose to hang your hat on the real estate investing spectrum, David Greene probably has a golden nugget of advice for your next purchase, sale, or client.  In this week’s episode of Seeing Greene, David takes questions from investors, agents, wholesalers, and more to help answer some of the most common real estate inquiries. You’ll hear topics such as: whether or not a special use permit will increase property value, when to sell and when to refi a rental property, whether or not each separate short-term rental needs its own LLC, and why David stopped looking for under-market properties and started looking at something else entirely.  Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot!  In This Episode We Cover When to hold a property at a great interest rate and when to sell or refi What it means to “ethically wholesale” and getting deals while helping a seller Lot splitting and the implications it could have on your taxes, insurance, and equity  How to succeed in a new market as a real estate agent and dropping “hooks” whenever you can When to put your property in an LLC and whether or not each rental requires its own Whether or not landlords are making the housing market unaffordable for average homebuyers And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Listen to Our “Ethical Wholesaling” Episode with Jamil Damji Books Mentioned in the Show: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Sold by David Greene Skill by David Greene Connect with David: David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-615 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Knowing how to buy a business is a lot like knowing how to buy a rental property. First, you’ll need to know the price of the asset, then the cash flow, followed by expenses, and finally the structure. Because buying real estate is perceived as “simpler” than buying a business, most investors decide to go the real estate route—but they could be missing out. Codie Sanchez saw this opportunity when she was working in venture capital and decided to try out the business buying route herself, just on a smaller scale. Codie can be perceived as your classic “value-add” investor, which much of the real estate investing community can relate to. She finds a business that has a strong foundation but lacks the tech or marketing to grow faster or increase its profits. When a business has a strong underlying value, just like a rental property, it’s easier than most people think to “renovate” it into something that will sell for far higher. Codie stresses that buying businesses isn’t so different from buying real estate. She also categorizes which businesses real estate investors should buy if they’re looking to maximize their cash flow and minimize their expenses. With some help from Codie, you could be relying on much more than just rent checks soon!  In This Episode We Cover What a “value-add business” looks like and how to find undervalued businesses  Evaluating and analyzing a business purchase and which key metrics to calculate before making an offer Buying off-market businesses and why most business owners never consider selling (until you ask) The three questions every investor MUST ask before buying a business  Buying instead of building and how trying to build a business can cost you much more than just money Becoming the business owner, not the operator, and outsourcing everything you can  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Hear Codie’s Interview on The BiggerPockets Business Podcast How to Use the DISC Profile to Communicate Effectively in Business “Contrarian Thinking” Newsletter Quiet Light BizBuySell Empire Flippers Connect with David: David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Rob: Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Codie: Codie's Twitter Codie's Instagram Codie's TikTok Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-614 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Buying an investment property is a lot like exercising. At first, you don’t know any of the verbiage, then you start learning the tools, and finally, after some repetition (and help from those around you), you can become a real estate (or jiu-jitsu/weight lifting/yoga) expert! Think of David Greene and Rob Abasolo as your spotters for today’s deep dive into buying a rental property. Their advice will help you lift the weight, even if you feel uneasy at times! David and Rob, unsurprisingly, started out like everyone else in the real estate investing space. They had no deals, no experience, and not a lot of money. But, over the past decade, both have become experts in their specific investing niches—through trial and a lot of error. Now, they bring you more than a decade worth of combined experience so you can stop hesitating and start taking action. If 2022 is the year for you to start building wealth and pave your path to financial freedom, then this is THE episode to listen to. David and Rob discuss the five most common rookie real estate mistakes and six bite-sized steps that will allow you, no matter your experience, to buy your first, or next, real estate deal. They’ll also give a full walkthrough on how to analyze a real estate deal, plus a special bonus that will allow you to hyper-accelerate your growth in the real estate investing world! In This Episode We Cover The two biggest hurdles that stop people from ever investing in real estate The wealth-building “pillars” that all investors must know before they start investing  Five common mistakes that almost every real estate rookie will face Why new investors should “commit” before they start educating themselves  Using your network around you to find real estate leads, financing, and contractors How to analyze a deal for free using the BiggerPockets Rental Calculator  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Invest in David and Rob’s Next Property David’s YouTube Channel Grab Your Tickets for BPCon 2022 Get a Special Discount on BiggerPockets Pro Using Code “REPOD22“ BiggerPockets Calculator Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Hear Our Episode with Rent By the Room Expert Todd Baldwin Watch David’s Interview with CNN on Rising Interest Rates Work with David’s Team at The One Brokerage on Your Next Home Loan Connect with David: David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Rob: Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-613 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cash flow and appreciation are at opposite ends of the investing spectrum. One will fuel your current lifestyle while the other will slowly, silently build your long-term wealth. The cash flow vs. appreciation debate has gotten even stronger this year as home prices continue to rise and cash flow prospects dwindle in formerly stable markets. Is there a way to still get the benefits of long-term growth while also taking home a sizeable rent check? If there’s one man to ask, it’s your host, David Greene, who’s joining us for another episode of Seeing Greene. David knows a thing or two about buying for different purposes, in different market conditions, with different exit strategies. He’s not only asked about how to do this on today’s episode, he’s also asked questions like who should be on the mortgage when buying a rental with a partner, whether to sell or refi a rental, what to do when your DTI (debt-to-income) ratio is too high, dealing with difficult sellers, and how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.  Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot!  In This Episode We Cover How to split title and mortgage costs when investing with a spouse or partner  Whether to focus on one market or several markets with different benefits in each When to sell or refi a rental property (especially if interest rates are rising)  How to purchase your next primary residence AFTER you’ve quit your W2 for real estate Dealing with difficult sellers and how to “convince” them to accept your offer Why being uncomfortable when investing is a sure sign of growth  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast David’s YouTube Channel Grab Your Tickets for BPCon 2022 BiggerPockets Money Podcast Real Estate Rookie Podcast Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question How to Use a HELOC to Buy Real Estate How to Embrace the Uncertainty of Change & Make Your First Deal Cash Flow vs. Appreciation—What Experienced Investors Know That You Don’t Work with The One Brokerage For Your Next Mortgage Books Mentioned in the Show: Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Connect with David: David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-612 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House flipping is a very potent form of investing. After just one fix and flip, many investors find themselves hooked, leaving their stable jobs for the profit (and rush) or finishing another flip. This happened quickly to Jason Pritchard, flipper and rental property investor in central California. Jason was working at a sales job he hated and after watching one of the many famous HGTV flipping shows, thought, “Hey, I could do that!” He gave it a try, using his life savings and retirement funds available to him. It was a success, so he decided to scale up. One flip grew to a few, and now, Jason's team does over seventy-five flips and wholesale deals per year! This incredible volume didn’t happen overnight—it took Jason seven years to go from W2 worker to one of the best flippers in the state! And it’s not just flipping Jason is after. He’s been able to grow a massive rental property portfolio, some eighty-three units, at the same time! You’re probably wondering how Jason did this so fast. Worry not, as he details every step from how he finds leads, builds a team, pays the taxman, and even compensates employees. If you’re trying to get your foot into the flipping door, Jason’s story should inspire you to do almost exactly what he did.  In This Episode We Cover Using the skills from your job and translating them to make real estate riches  Building a business and the most important step most flippers/wholesalers skip Funding your flips and why paying taxes might be a good thing when it comes to financing How to find employees that will grow with your business, even if you feel like you “can’t” hire just yet Private money lenders and using them to scale your business even bigger  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast Invest in David and Rob’s Next Property David’s YouTube Channel Grab Your Tickets for BPCon 2022 BiggerPockets Money Podcast Real Estate Rookie Podcast Airbnb How to Flip a House & Make a Profit How to Build a Highly Effective Real Estate Team How I Find Private Money Lenders to 100% Fund My Deals Books Mentioned in the Show: The Go-Giver by Bob BUrg Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Connect with David: David’s Instagram David’s BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Rob: Rob's Youtube Rob's Instagram Rob's TikTok Rob's Twitter Rob's BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Jason: Jason's Instagram Jason's Facebook Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-611 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.