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152: Building Wealth and Passive Income with Rental Properties with Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat Dec 10, 2015

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How would you like to own ten, fifty, or a thousand rental units? That’s the topic of today’s podcast roundtable with three previous guests of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat. These three investors have three very different business models, and in this fascinating discussion, each shares how they use rental properties to build wealth and passive income. We discuss (and debate) every aspect of the investor’s journey — all in an effort to help you succeed! We also discuss the big dangers rental investors face and how YOU can avoid those problems! Don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode with three fun, smart, and successful rental property investors!

In This Episode We Cover:

Where is the rental market headed?
Is planning for appreciation useless? (Debate!)
What mistakes do new investors make?
Overcoming challenges to investing in TODAY’S market
Is it too late for newbies to buy rental properties?
The best “single tip” from each panelist for newbies
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon & Heather Turner
Brandon Turner’s The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down

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150: Designing a Lifestyle-Based Real Estate Business with Luke Swab Nov 26, 2015

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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!

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149: Early Retirement, Real Estate Bubbles, and Dangerous Scams with Radio/TV Star Clark Howard! Nov 19, 2015

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Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with an individual many people already know from television, radio, and the newspaper — Clark Howard. Besides being a nationally-syndicated radio and TV star, Clark Howard is also a real estate investor who has a unique outlook on the way real estate should fit into your financial picture, as well as numerous tips on avoiding scams, finding great locations to invest in, and much more! Don’t miss a second of this powerful episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

Who TV and Radio Personality Clark Howard is
How he went from a beach bum to financially free
His job at the radio station
His investing portfolio
A story about the real estate bust
How he bought properties through the bust (2011)
How to not get into the “investing hysteria“
Why you should avoid the “dare to be rich” pitch
What the “smell test” is
Why there’s no one magical way to invest
Why understanding the local market is crucial
How to farm neighborhoods
Why you need to have a purpose behind how you’re investing
Tips for investing in general
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask by Ilyce R. Glink
Buy, Close, Move In! by Ilyce R. Glink
The Wealthy Barber, Updated 3rd Edition by David Chilton
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Tweetable Topics:

“It’s part of who we are that we want to believe in miracle stories.” (Tweet This!)

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148: From 0 to 51 Units Despite Living in a Crazy Expensive Location with Nazz Wang Nov 12, 2015

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How do you build up a sizable real estate portfolio when you live in one of the most expensive cities in America? That’s the topic we dive into today on the BiggerPockets Podcast with guest Nazz Wang. Nazz has gone from 0 to 51 units in the past several years, both local in California and across the country. You’ll learn how Nazz overcame a bad first investing experience to find her niche in “lazy real estate investing” and how you can do the same!

In This Episode We Cover:

Who is Nazz and how she’s been investing for 10 years now
How she got started through house hacking
How she acquired the mindset of a landlord back in college
Nazz’s first property — and her first big mistake
How neglecting the cash flow analysis ended up costing her
The issues surrounding owning condo units
How to discover and thrive in your niche
How many units she currently has
The problem with HOAs
How she bought in the Midwest to maximize cash flow
A discussion about property appreciation (are there any indicators?)
Speculation vs. buying things you can afford to keep
How Nazz educated herself in real estate
Her experience investing as a woman
How she finds, finances, and manages properties outside of her area
How to establish a pipeline to make investing easier
The benefits of the BRRRR strategy
How to manage property managers
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Dune by Frank Herbert

Tweetable Topics:

“I would never pay money to lose money.” (Tweet This!)

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Nazz’ BiggerPockets Profile

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147: Turning “Weird” Properties Into Cash-Flowing Monsters with Johnny Youssef Nov 05, 2015

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Sometimes to find success, you have to think outside the box! That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we’re excited to bring you an interview with Johnny Youssef, a young investor who has found clever ways to turn properties that no one else wants into cash flowing monsters. You’ll be inspired and motivated after hearing Johnny’s story, as well as his philosophy of using “financial freedom” to help others. Don’t miss a second of this powerful show!

In This Episode We Cover:

Thoughts on this year’s epic battle: the Mets vs. the Royals
Who Johnny is and how he started investing during college
How he got his real estate license early to get the commissions
How he managed 7 properties from a young age
The importance of understanding and helping your market
Thoughts on how to fund a property
Insight into the question: To have a real estate license or not?
How to start out in real estate with no money
Why the first property he bought was a duplex
How to use the same money to keep your business growing
A look at Johnny’s current portfolio
Big mistakes people make in hiring employees
The level of finish you should aim for when flipping properties
How to tenant-proof your properties
What is he currently looking at right now
The importance of thinking outside of box when investing
Johnny’s thoughts on flips vs. rental properties
How to manage vacancies
Tips for new investors
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Tweetable Topics:

“Look for something that has equity in it. Make money out of it and start investing in other things.” (Tweet This!)
“When you’re buying, especially when you are still starting, you’re gonna be emotional about things.” (Tweet This!)

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146: Buying 100+ Units Through Word of Mouth Marketing with Enrique Jevons Oct 29, 2015

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Finding deals can be tough in today’s real estate market, but one technique that works in every market is word of mouth marketing! In today’s show, Enrique Jevons shares his story of quitting a 21-year career to become his own boss and build a real estate empire. You’ll learn about finding deals, managing properties, getting your real estate license, and so much more!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Enrique got into real estate coming from the hotel industry
How signing checks for the owner opened his mind
The importance of buying properties at the right time and right price point
How be obtained a 13-unit apartment complex as his first property
What you should know about choosing between multi- and single-families
How he found his first property despite being a newbie
How to use a HELOC for investing
His current portfolio of over 100 units
Enrique’s experience managing 500+ units with his property management company
How he became the “guy that closes deals”
How to get leads through word of mouth marketing
Where Enrique finds deals
Tips on networking and meeting new investors
How he finances his deals
What you should know about presenting yourself to banks
How he manages his business one problem at a time
Thoughts on getting a real estate license
Whether you should consider starting a property management business
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Book on Real Estate Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner

Tweetable Topics:

“Get as many units as you possibly can under one roof.” (Tweet This!)

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145: Creative Investing in an Expensive Market, Seller Financing, and Buying Foreclosures with Grammy-Nominated Jeremy Jones Oct 22, 2015

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On this episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with an investor who’s also a Grammy-nominated musician! Jeremy Jones has been acquiring rental properties in the Seattle metro area for several years, focusing primarily on multifamily investments and supplying him with a stream of passive income. You’ll love both his tactics and mindset and will walk away from this interview with numerous actionable ideas to help take your business to new heights. Enjoy!

In This Episode We Cover:

A little bit about Jeremy and how he started
How he got into real estate by chance through his music career
How to maximize your income by renting by the room
His first non owner-occupied rental
What you should know about buying foreclosures
The BRRRR Strategy and how to use it
Advice on having a “long term flip“
A discussion about hard money
The importance of having exit strategies in mind ahead of time
The topic of refinancing
How to develop a criteria for purchasing houses
How exactly banks and loans work
REO vs. foreclosure auctions
How Jeremy uses seller financing
Where he buys properties and why he keeps them close to home
How he manages his property and finds great contractors
And SO much more!

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Building a Rental Portfolio Through “Long-Term” Flips
RedFin
BiggerPockets Forums

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr
The Law of Success by Paramahansa Yogananda

Tweetable Topics:

“If you have comps in mind, you can increase your confidence.” (Tweet This!)

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144: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Kicking Butt at Real Estate with Danny Johnson Oct 15, 2015

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Do you have an “A-type” personality? If not, don’t worry–you can still build wealth through real estate! In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we talk with Danny Johnson (a real estate investor from San Antonio, Texas) about overcoming fears, age, and inexperience to successfully do more than 200 real estate transactions in the past decade! You’ll love the tips and advice Danny offers, and the role-playing phone call between Danny and Brandon will improve your phone skills with motivated sellers dramatically! Don’t miss this powerful show!

In This Episode We Cover:

Who Danny Johnson is
What’s happened with his business in the two years since he’s been on the show
A better definition of wholesaling
How to find a buyer you can count on
How Danny gets his deals
A call simulation with Danny in action (you don’t want to miss this!)
The story that starts with a tattoo
What you should know about buying REO properties
Tips for people who are just starting out
Important strategies for effective marketing
Why it’s all about getting leads
How to set the right mindset as a real estate investor
How introverts can get into investing
How Danny manages to stay in business
Tips on SEO and setting up a website to get leads
Cool tools that are free to have in your site
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
Flipping Houses Exposed: 34 Weeks In The Life Of A Successful House Flipper by Danny Johnson

Tweetable Topics:

“People spend all that time and energy in doing marketing but not answering their phone.” (Tweet This!)
“We still get advice from mentors and everybody should.” (Tweet This!)
“Until you get to that first deal it’s going so much on faith.” (Tweet This!)

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143: Quitting a 6-Figure Job to Go Full-Time in Real Estate with Nick Baldo Oct 08, 2015

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On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast we sit down with a real estate investor who quit his six-figure full-time job at a Fortune 100 company to pursue his real estate investing dreams. Our guest, Nick Baldo, shares his story of starting with nothing and turning that into a sizable business that both flips and rents houses. Oh, and Nick isn’t even thirty yet! Don’t miss this informative episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Nick got into real estate
Where he is currently investing and the typical prices of houses in his area
How he began flipping houses when he was just 23!
Where he got his funding
How he was able to do business with a private money lender
Lessons learned from the first deals
The importance of ARV analysis
Why he took that first step despite the lack of knowledge
The ins & outs of transitioning from flipping houses to house hacking
How to handle real estate investing as a business
How to scale your business by building systems
The online tools he uses for managing his business
How to use networking as marketing
Where Nick’s business is today
Tips for those who want to quit their jobs and become full time investors
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit by Rick Villani and Clay Davis
The Millionaire Real Estate Investorby Gary Keller
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill

Tweetable Topics:

“There are always people with extra money not knowing what to do with it.” (Tweet This!)
“It’s impossible to get started without your character.” (Tweet This!)
“We did things as a business that had a 100 rentals would do it.” (Tweet This!)

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142: 22 ½ ACTIONABLE Tips for Beginner Real Estate Investors With Josh and Brandon! Oct 01, 2015

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WARNING: We’re sorry, but there is no way you’ll be able to listen to today’s show without taking MASSIVE ACTION immediately after! Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, Josh and Brandon bring you 22 (and a half) of their all-time favorite ACTIONABLE tips for building your real estate empire, especially if you’re just getting started. This show will leave you with a serious list of direct, actionable next steps that you can start implementing in your real estate today. Get ready because this show is going to change how you do real estate. You’ve been warned!

In This Episode We Cover:

The actionable tips to help you take off as a real estate entrepreneur
Tips for posting on Craigslist
Why you should analyze 3 deals every single day
What to look for in a local real estate agent
A great way to connect with local real estate investors
Why house-hacking a great strategy for newbies
The real estate books that matter
The importance of knowing your credit
The two phrases to eliminate from your vocabulary
The importance of giving your agent your criteria
Why you should consider using yellow letters
The strategy of walking for dollars
How to formulate a roadmap for success
Why flip shows video are great
How to continue your education in financial literacy
What podcasts to listen to
And SO much more!

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Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner
What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow… And 36 Other Key Financial Measuresby Frank Gallinelli

Tweetable Topics:

“Never buy a property when you only analyzed it just in your head.” (Tweet This!)
“You’re the average of the 5 people you associate the most.” (Tweet This!)
“Everybody has unfair advantages.” (Tweet This!)

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