The Biggerpockets Real Estate Investing Podcast

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

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 

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 Th

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 imp

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

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 Pa

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

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 pur

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?) Specul

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 growi

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 mar

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

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 marke

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 h

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

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 reputatio

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 t

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 ha

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