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400: “This Advice Changed My Life” with Brandon and David Sep 17, 2020

Show notes

Over 400 episodes, we've absorbed a lot of hard-won real estate investing wisdom from our guests. Pretty tough to boil down to 10 concepts... but that's exactly what Brandon and David set out to do on today's show!

You'll hear them outline each principle, cite the person they learned it from, and bring it to life with real-world examples from their own investing experience as well as those of previous guests.

It's a fitting tribute to a major milestone for the show, and we hope it inspires you to revisit some classic episodes and implement this advice in your own business right away.

Thank you for supporting us; we sincerely appreciate you. If you like what we do, can we ask you to take 30 seconds to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Every single one helps, and seeing your feedback motivates us to create more value on the road to episode 500!

In This Episode We Cover:

Playing "great defense" with your spending
The danger of jumping the gun with the wrong tenant, deal, or partner
Focusing on one niche until you're a master
Asking yourself exactly what you need to achieve your vision
Ways your ego can cost you money in real estate investing
Tracking results and constantly improving
Only investing in assets you know well
Why you should strive to be great at your day job
Why bigger deals aren't necessarily more harder
And SO much more!

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399: Solving the Investor/Contractor Relationship with Jeff Thorman of HomeRenovisionDIY Sep 10, 2020

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Today we’re swerving a bit from tradition to bring you a guest who is not a real estate investor. Jeff Thorman spent years as a general contractor, built his own company, then started his own YouTube channel, HomeRenovisionDIY, to teach people how to renovate their own homes.

Learn from his years of experience renovating in this episode. Jeff brings us incredible tips on building strong relationships with contractors - from inquiry to project close. We discuss the importance of using quality materials in any project. We even dive into some projects you should absolutely be able to do-it-yourself as an investor. As a real estate investor, you will have to complete renovation projects at some point - use this episode to make sure those projects are seamless and successful!

In This Episode We Cover:

Learning the contractors’ perspective
The importance in using quality materials and building long-term solutions in your properties
Shopping directly from suppliers to save money on big rehab projects
Creating systems to retain quality contractors
Understanding the real cost of low-cost materials
Upgrades to improve your rental property and decrease vacancy
How to ask a contractor to walkthrough a project before you buy it
How to spot houses with cosmetic fixes vs. big, expensive projects
Newbie DIY projects anybody can tackle
And SO much more!

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398: 22 BRRRR Properties in Under 10 Hours Per Week with Tarl Yarber Sep 03, 2020

Show notes

When Tarl Yarber last appeared on the show (#189), we got a behind-the-scenes look at his monster house flipping business.

He was doing a lot of volume, but here's the catch: he was stressed out and unhappy. Plus... with zero rentals to his name, he had to keep spinning the hamster wheel – "feeding the machine" – to make any money.

Today's show is about a big mindset shift, and the systems and teams Tarl put in place to create a business that truly serves him, rather than the way around... and allows he and his wife to travel 200 days a year while working on his business rather than in it.

We cover a lot of topics here, from high-level success principles to the specific real estate investing actions you can take – today – to adopt a more intentional and focused approach to building longterm wealth.

Lastly – Tarl's an exceptional networker, and the guys discuss the importance of meeting up with other rockstar investors even if the pandemic is preventing you from doing it in person.

So... how do you do that?

Well, Tarl's hosting a virtual conference September 18-19, and he's offering a 50% discount to BiggerPockets Pro members (check your email). This isn't a series of webinars, either... You'll be able to actually meet up with other attendees through online breakout groups, so it solves for the biggest challenge most investors are facing right now.

Follow this link to http://virtualwealthexpobp.com/ to snag your ticket today!

In This Episode We Cover:

The many advantages of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) Strategy
Creating multiple exit strategies when BRRRR'ing
Why sketchy tax deductions can hurt your longterm wealth
Designing your real estate investing strategy to fit your desired lifestyle
How Tarl and his wife mapped out their vision on butcher paper
Making a "To Do" List and a "To Don't" List
Why businesses need to be able to "scale down" in times like these
And SO much more!

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397: Live Calls! A Travel Nurse, a College Student, a High-End Flipper + More BP Members Put Brandon, David, and J Scott on the Hot Seat Aug 27, 2020

Show notes

In today's episode we open up the phone lines again to field your real estate investing questions... and for an added twist, we bring in the familiar voice of author, BiggerPockets Business Podcast host, and house flipper/investor extraordinaire J Scott.

You'll hear callers chime in with questions like: 1) "Help me get started" 2) "should I partner with family members?" 3) "How do I transition from single family to multifamily" – and much more! From refinancing and the finer points of BRRRR... to mentorship and long-distance investing... It's all here!

Tell Brandon and David what you think of this new format in the show notes at biggerpockets.com/show397. We want to hear from you, too!

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396: Post-COVID-19 Investing and Landing Great Deals at Auctions with David Osborn and Aaron Amuchastegui Aug 20, 2020

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No one knows where the real estate market is headed next... but with an estimated 30 million Americans out of work, wouldn't you like to know how to buy foreclosed properties, step-by-step?

That's what you'll learn today, from two investors who have completed over 1,000 deals each: David Osborn and Aaron Amuchastegui. They begin the show by sharing their thoughts on today's economy (hint: they've kept plenty of cash cash on hand), then walk us through their 5-step process for successfully bidding on foreclosed properties at auction.

From building a list of properties, to lining up funding, to checking title and actually making your bid, you'll learn how David and Aaron (+ thousands of other investors) built serious wealth buying up distressed properties after the last big crash. This skill set is another tool to add to your tool belt, and whether there's another wave of foreclosures coming or not, you can use it to build serious wealth.

For more, pick up a copy of David and Aaron's new book, Bidding to Buy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investing in Real Estate Foreclosures. And check out the show notes at biggerpockets.com/show396 for a transcript and other resources.

In This Episode We Cover:

The impact of COVID-19 on various assets
Why David Osborn is keeping a heavy cash position
How the foreclosure process works (notice, etc.)
What a foreclosure auction (sometimes called a "trustee sale") is
The 5 Steps to buying at auction
Why it's so important to drive by every property you plan to buy
Aaron's first auction experience as a newbie
How to deal with a lien on a property
And SO much more!

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395: From Car Valet to $100k/Month... Seriously! with Thach Nguyen Aug 13, 2020

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Today: a no-excuses, American Dream story that will get you fired up to go hunt down a deal!

Thach Nguyen is an investor and agent in the Seattle, Washington area. When he was a kid, his family fled Vietnam for the U.S... he later parked cars at a Chinese restaurant... and despite becoming a top-producing agent building a monster portfolio of paid-off rental properties, he's still hungry and shows no sign of slowing down.

In today's episode, Thach (pronounced "Thatch") shares the lessons he learned during the Great Recession, his criteria for buying a "perfect BRRRR"... and why he says there's no shame in living with mom and dad to save money!

Plus, the guys discuss the pros and cons of paying down mortgages, the psychological advantage of owning your primary residence free-and-clear, and Thach's favorite (free) lead generation strategy.

We think you'll love Thach's energy; he thinks big and will motivate you to do the same. Give him a follow (IG: @thachnguyen) and let us know what you think of this episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Thach created $100k/month (!) in rental income
Why he's focusing on the affordable housing niche
Buying townhouses in Seattle, WA
Buying a "micro-apartment" building in Oakland, CA
And SO much more!

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394: Making a 25 Deal/Year Business (and Marriage) Work... Together! with Elliot and Chrissy Smith Aug 06, 2020

Show notes

Ever considered partnering up with your spouse or another family member?

Today's guests Elliot and Chrissy Smith did just that when they left stable careers to flip, wholesale, and buy rental properties together in Washington state.

Running the business together wasn't easy on their marriage. In fact, they almost got divorced. Fast forward to today... they're happy, doing 25 deals/year, and building long-term wealth by steadily buying rental properties.

So, what adjustments did they make?

In this episode Elliot and Chrissy share what they've learned about defining roles, managing cashflow, and finding work-life balance as young parents who happen to be business partners. It's a rare inside look at the ups and downs – and risks and rewards – of running a true family business.

As die-hard fans right remember from his appearance on Show #255, Elliot is a skilled negotiator... and today he shares a surprisingly simple negotiating tip for those nerve-wracking kitchen table conversations with homeowners.

Look: you gotta love a couple who hires a babysitter just so they can drive around looking for distressed properties (a move which led to today's Deal Deep Dive). So check out this episode, and share it with your spouse, friend, or family member who you think might enjoy it!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Elliot and Chrissy divided their business into "lanes"
Their first taste of success with direct mail
Leaving full-time jobs to pursue their dreams in real estate
Dangers to be aware of when teaming up with your spouse
Showing a seller the math behind your offer
Plowing the cash from their flips into buy-and-hold rentals
Using the same exact same materials on every flip
Incentivizing a contractor by offering a profit share
Why they've slowed down their marketing in recent months
Elliot's cold call center for real estate investors
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

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393: Campus Maintenance Man to $10M in Real Estate Owned with Rick Jarman Jul 30, 2020

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Real estate investing... old school!

Rick Jarman (@realestateoldschool on Instagram) joins us today to share some of his hard-won wisdom from 44+ years as a flipper and landlord in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. And it's quite the journey, from cabinet maker and campus maintenance man to cigar-puffing 64-year-old social media influencer!

In this episode you'll hear tales of up markets, down markets, losing it all, getting it all back... and a tornado that wiped out 20 of Rick's 100+ rental houses. He also takes us through his rules for tenant screening, explains why he favors 15-year mortgages, and paints a picture of what it's like to self-manage such a large portfolio of single family homes (with a team, of course).

Give Rick a follow, and if you know someone who'd make a great guest on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast send them over to biggerpockets.com/guest where they can apply to appear on the show.

In This Episode We Cover:

How Rick went from maintenance guy to owning 100+ properties
Selling his truck to buy his first rental in 1981
Investing lessons learned through 4 recessions
Why his rentals saved him when his home building business failed in the late 90s
Losing 20+ houses in a tornado in 2011
Rick's tenant screening process
Why tenants' credit scores don't tell the whole story
Wrapping 40+ houses into one loan
Why some investors "get bored with what works"
And SO much more!

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392: $12,500 per Month in 'Pure Cash Flow' With Todd Baldwin Jul 23, 2020

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A $1 million net worth before the age of 30... through frugality and creative real estate investing!

That's what Todd Baldwin's achieved in a few short years, riding the red-hot Seattle housing market by repeat house hacking, renting by the bedroom, and living way below his means.

Sure, Todd's benefited from appreciation, but he's also generating monster cash-on-cash returns across his 6 rental properties. And today, you'll learn just how he's doing it: how he finds pocket listings, why he favors new construction, why he pays for a $2,000/month service most landlords would never dream of providing, how he limits roommate drama, and much more.

Wondering if this is legal? We discuss that in detail. Oh, and get this—Todd's all-time vacancy rate? Zero percent. So if you're in a high-priced coastal market, you need to listen to this show. And if you don't, we can pretty much guarantee you'll still enjoy it and pick up a few landlording nuggets along the way.

Know someone who might put Todd's strategy to use? Share this episode with him or her today! And make sure you're subscribed to the show so you won't miss us next week.

In This Episode We Cover:

How Todd makes $12K+ in pure cash flow by renting by the bedroom
Why he buys new construction rather than fixer-uppers
Why he pays for all utilities
The legalities of renting by the room
The dangers of buying a property with a homeowner's association (HOA)
Using a Tinder-like app to find roommates and tenants
Why he hires maids to clean each of his 6 properties weekly
His system for preventing conflicts among roommates
How complementary skillsets make for great business (and romantic) relationships
And SO much more!

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391: Your Real Estate Questions Answered, Live! with Brandon, David, and BP Nation Jul 16, 2020

Show notes

Live calls, Dave Ramsey style!

In this episode we open up the phone (er, Zoom) lines to take audience questions on everything from "should I flip or hold this deal" to "Coronavirus cost me my job... how can I invest now?"

Brandon and David offer also advice on house hacking, Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs), appraisals, and the pros and cons of tapping a retirement account to jumpstart a real estate investing career.

We'll be back to our regular programming next week... but let us know what you think of this format. And if you've got 30 seconds to leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts, we wouldn't be mad at that either.

Links from the Show

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