BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

The BRRRR Formula Has Changed (It Still Makes You Rich) | AMA (Ask Meyer Anything)

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is dead because of high interest rates and rising home prices? Think again. We’re doing...

Making $200K/Year With the Least Amount of Rentals Possible

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t buy in good school districts. Always end your leases in winter. NEVER raise rents on a tenant. These are just some of the “Dionisms” that ...

‘Building’ 7-Figure Wealth with ONE Very Lucrative Rental Property

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Though only five years into his rental property investing career, David Rosenbeck is making a seven-figure wealth-building move. If it all pans out, h...

Feb 2025 Housing Market Update: Are Our Predictions Already Wrong?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 housing market has already defied most expectations, but a worrying “shift” could throw everything off track. Home prices keep rising in ...

Is NOW the Time to Get Back Into Airbnb?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is now finally the time to get back into Airbnb investing? We all knew about the Airbnb bubble that formed shortly after lockdowns. With low interest ...

Regular Investor Makes $1.5M by Recognizing This Rare “Upside” on Her Rental

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine making $1,500,000 on one regular real estate deal. We’re not talking about a huge apartment complex or commercial real estate investment. $1...

How to Buy Your First Out-of-State Real Estate Investment (Step-by-Step)

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Out-of-state real estate investing is making a comeback, becoming one of the best investing strategies of 2025. Why? Home prices in most coastal marke...

How to Capture the “Upside” in the 2025 Housing Market

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get higher rents, more appreciation, and bigger returns from real estate investing in 2025? It’s easy—copy the experts. They’re doing...

The Repeatable “Stack” Method to Buy Rentals Faster (and with Less Money)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most repeatable, scalable ways to build a real estate portfolio is using “The Stack” method. This investing strategy allows you to slow...

4 Cities Where You Can Live for Free in 2025

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best ways to “live for free” is a strategy almost every successful real estate investor uses at some point in their journey: house hack...

How to (Legally) Reduce Taxes with Real Estate + Crucial New Trump Tax Plans

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clock is ticking to tax day, and you could be stuck with a big tax bill. Thankfully, if you own real estate, reducing your taxes is easy. Don’t ...

10 Hidden Ways to Buy Properties with Huge “Upside”

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t want to make money in real estate, skip this episode. If you hate the idea of having hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in eq...

The Best Markets to Buy Rental Properties Right Now (2025)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New to real estate investing? Stuck in an area with expensive housing prices or not-so-landlord-friendly laws but want to buy real estate? We’ve got...

The Opportunity is Coming in Commercial Real Estate (How to Take Advantage)

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The multifamily and commercial real estate crash seems to be nearing its end, which means some incredible buying opportunities are on the way. Big apa...

How to Make More Passive Income with Fewer Rentals (& ACTUALLY Retire Early) w/Chad Carson

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to retire early? Then, STOP buying rental properties. You heard that right; buying more rental properties may actually push you further away from...

The Macro Analysis is Clear: Why We Are Reallocating (Away From Stocks) to Real Estate in 2025

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a good time to invest in real estate? Yes, and we have proof that real estate may be underpriced, even as we hover around the most expensive ave...

Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest in Real Estate? (Follow This Rule) | AMA (Ask Meyer Anything)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can’t figure out how to buy multiple rental properties a year with your current income? Wondering whether you should get rid of your student loans b...

The Financial Freedom Formula Has Changed (2025 Update)

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you still achieve financial freedom with real estate investing? Around a decade ago, it was common knowledge that with a few rental properties, yo...

J Scott: We’re Due for a Recession, But It Isn’t All Bad for Real Estate

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will mortgage rates remain above seven percent in 2025? Are we closer to a recession than most Americans realize? Why does it feel like this economic ...

The Easiest Way to Invest in Real Estate This Year

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is an easier way to invest in real estate in 2025. It doesn’t require a ton of money or experience; anyone can do it (even a complete beginner...

The State of Real Estate Investing: What You Need to Know for 2025

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The opportunity coming for real estate investing in 2025 is almost unimaginable. A decade from now, if you buy right, you’ll be looking back thankin...

It’s About to Get Good! (2025 Housing Market Predictions)

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re releasing our 2025 housing market predictions, and let’s just say we’re feeling optimistic about the future. Many of you may have b...

The 2025 Housing Market is Here! (What to Watch Starting NOW)

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 2025 housing market! It’s a new year, and if you’re ready to invest more, get closer to financial independence, or finally find and...

Late Start, Early Retirement: A Step-by-Step Fast Track to FI

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won’t be able to retire on your timeline? We’ve got good n...

Were We Wrong About the Housing Market? (+ 2025 Predictions)

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s what you’ve all been waiting for—our 2025 housing market predictions! We’re sharing where we think home prices, interest rates, and real ...

Real Estate Syndications 101: What To Know BEFORE You Invest

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want 100% passive income? As in no tenants, toilets, phone calls, or painting! You can get genuinely passive income through one type of investment—r...

Want to Buy Real Estate in 2025? Listen to This FIRST (Best Advice of 2024)

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to invest in real estate in 2025? Then this is the show to listen to. We’ve had some phenomenal guests on the show this past year. This time, w...

2025’s Massive Opportunity for Real Estate Investing (Before It’s Too Late)

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investing may not see an opportunity like this for years. We’re in one of the wildest economic periods: mortgage rates are high, inflati...

I Said I'd Never Flip a House...Why I’m Starting in 2025

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave said he’d never flip a house. He doesn’t have the handyman skills; he doesn’t like managing contractors, and he can’t design a floor plan...

AMA (Ask Meyer Anything): Seller Financing, A Better "BRRRR", & Do You Need an LLC?

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When is seller financing worth it (as a buyer AND a seller)? Do you need an LLC to start investing in real estate, and will it help you buy more deals...

Redfin’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions (Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, & More)

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Redfin just released their highly-anticipated 2025 housing market forecast, and today, we’re reacting to each of their ten crucial housing market pr...

Should I Sell My 4% Interest Rate Rental Property? ($300K in Equity!)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you keep, refinance, or sell your rental property? If you’re sitting on a low mortgage rate and plenty of equity, you’ve probably asked you...

The Expert Investor: Early Retirement is a Mistake, Rent INSTEAD of Buying!

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does this veteran real estate investor say that early retirement and financial freedom are a bad idea? Why does he think renting, NOT buying a hou...

BiggerNews: The 2024 Housing Market in Review (What’s Coming Next?)

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 housing market was nothing short of "wild," to put it lightly. We came from years of unprecedented growth, rock-bottom mortgage rates, and fi...

From the Forums: One Thing That Most Beginner Investors Should NOT Do

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you borrow money for your first real estate deal? We’re not talking about taking an interest-free loan from your mom; we mean using “privat...

The “Dirt Floor to $80K/Month” Investor is BACK (and She’s Gone BIGGER!)

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yamundow Camara grew up in The Gambia. After losing her parents at a young age, she was taken in by relatives who forced her to sleep on a dirt floor ...

This Could Be Like Getting into Airbnb in 2012

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While short-term rentals are seeing slowing demand, mid-term rentals are taking off (and fast). Mid-term rentals, also called medium-term rentals or M...

Is This the Most Beginner-Friendly Way to Start Investing?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people get turnkey real estate investing all wrong. They either think it’s a completely hands-off investment like stocks or that all turnkey re...

Expert Investor Shares How He Made $100K with Just One Property

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would you spend thirty hours finding a deal if it could make you over $100,000? Of course you would! And that’s exactly what David Lecko, CEO of Dea...

Can Trump Push Jerome Powell Out of the Fed? w/WSJ's Nick Timiraos

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has the Federal Reserve gone too far? Many Americans are critical of the Fed’s move to raise interest rates sharply, pause for years, and then slowl...

Landlords, What Are Your Wildest Tenant Stories?

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every landlord has some wild tenant stories. We’re sharing the ones you probably won’t believe in this episode. And we’re not just talking about...

Financial Freedom in 8 Years by Investing for Equity (NOT Cash Flow)

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if, within ten years, you could reach financial freedom? Imagine it. You may have a high-stress job where you’re working long hours and making ...

BiggerNews: How Much of a Return Should Your Investment Property Produce?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a “good” real estate deal in 2025 and beyond? How much of a return should your investment property be producing? Are real estate return...

The Massive Opportunity of Overlooked On-Market Deals

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking about the easiest way to find profitable rental properties in 2024 (and 2025!). It’s not through cold calling homeowners, sen...

5 Rentals and 4 Flips WITHOUT Needing a W2!

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clay White has done the seemingly impossible. He’s bought five rental properties, completed multiple flips, and done it all in the past fifteen mont...

How to Invest in Real Estate in 2025 (with NO Experience)

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to start investing in real estate but have ZERO experience. What should you do? The good news is that even if you don’t know how to inve...

Can You Still Find On-Market, Cash Flowing Rentals in 2024? (We Found Some)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you invest in real estate with just $75,000? And not only invest but can you find cash-flowing rentals in solid markets with long-term profit pote...

The Hidden Opportunity of Property “Rezoning” Making This Investor Wealthy

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is property “rezoning” the trick to making much more money in real estate? Our guest is using zoning laws to his favor by finding areas with hidde...

10 Things We Hate About Real Estate Investing

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investing is great…sometimes. Other times, it’s NOT fun to be a real estate investor. While the pros, like financial freedom, generati...

The Housing Market is Changing (Deals Are Coming in Winter)

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discounted real estate deals could be coming THIS winter as the housing market begins to “thaw.” Today, Dave is flying solo, bringing you a housin...

Building a Rental Portfolio WHILE Working W2s by “Recycling" Their Money

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These two college teammates built a sizable real estate portfolio in just three years by using what they call the “delayed BRRRR strategy.” They’...

BiggerNews: This Area Has the BEST Cash Flow Potential in the Country

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Lake Effect” cash flow is starting to make landlords rich in this under-the-radar region of the United States. For the past few decades, mainstre...

Should You Refinance Now? + The Greatest HELOC Hack Ever (No/Low Interest)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Should I refinance my home NOW or wait?” If you have bought a property in the past two years, every day looks like a better and better time to re...

Making 6 Figures Investing After Quitting His $40K/Year Job for Real Estate

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could not only replace but make MUCH more than your W2 salary with real estate investing? Now, imagine you could do it all in just two yea...

BiggerNews: The “Clues” That Point to a Phenomenal Investing Neighborhood

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are there “clues” that point to phenomenal real estate investing areas? We mean the areas nobody knew about until it was too late. The neighborhoo...

2 Resources OTHER Than Money You Can Use to Get into Real Estate Investing

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to invest in real estate but feel like you don’t have everything it takes? You know you need money for a down payment, skills to manage tenants...

The Right Way to Do “Value-Add” Real Estate in 2024

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best way to build wealth in 2024? For many, it’s “value-add” real estate investing. You might know what this is, but you may have n...

BiggerNews: “Boomtowns” Are Declining…It’s Time to Take Advantage

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate “boomtowns” present a massive opportunity to investors in 2024. A few years ago, buyers were fighting tooth and nail to purchase prope...

How to Invest in Real Estate with $50K in 2024

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to invest $50K in real estate? We’re going to show you exactly how to do it, EVEN in 2024. You can use any of the four strategies w...

30 Units in 7 Years by BRRRRing, Building, Flipping, and Going All-In

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a strong case of “mommy guilt” working as an assistant principal, pregnant with her second child, Deba Douglas knew she needed a way out of ...

BiggerNews: Will Lower Rates Remove America’s “Golden Handcuffs”? w/NYT’s Rukmini Callimachi

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years, we’ve been told that lower mortgage rates could reignite homebuyer demand and help improve affordability so first-time homebuyers (or eve...

Active vs. Passive Investing: Make Higher Returns With Less Headache?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make the same returns as active real estate (if not more) with “passive” real estate investing? What if you’ve got a busy day job, hobbi...

A Better Retirement After Buying Just ONE Rental (and Never FOMO-ing)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Baum owns just one rental property, but this one property alone has changed his life. It’s allowed him to become such an investing expert that ...

BiggerNews: 2 Real Estate Markets That PROVE Cash Flow Is Alive in 2024

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cash flow is hard to find in 2024, but these real estate markets have plenty of it. Since so many previously “cash-flowing” markets have seen risi...

What to Invest in When You’re NOT Buying Real Estate

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to pick what to invest in, especially when real estate prices and mortgage rates are still so high? Many investors are sitting on the sidel...

Turning One Property into an Entire Portfolio by Doubling Down on This Niche

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Glamping” investments have slowly become massive money-makers in the real estate industry. What used to be someone setting up a tent and potentia...

BiggerNews: Renters Regain Control and a New Rent Price Forecast for 2025

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rent prices have come down to earth after their meteoric growth of 2020 - 2022, but what will they do in 2025? Will we continue to see slow (or no) re...

Don’t Do What I Did On Your Next Property…w/Craig Curelop

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can your mistakes make you a millionaire? If you’re like Craig Curelop and learn from what went wrong, then yes! Craig is now financially free, with...

Why Your Small Town Is (Probably) the Best Place to Buy Rentals

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your small town might be the best place to invest in real estate, even if it’s got only a few thousand residents. We know—everyone has told you to...

BiggerNews: The Fed Is Finally Ready to Cut Rates, but How Low Will They Go? w/WSJ’s Nick Timiraos

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The next Fed meeting is crucial for real estate investors and the economy. So, what will the Fed do? Are we getting the 0.25% rate cut that many exper...

How to Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio So You Build Wealth, NOT Burn Out

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scale smarter with Kathy and Rich’s new book, Scaling Smart! Own real estate? Feeling burnt out? Then you need to listen to this. You've wondered h...

The "Creative" Framework for Low-Down, High-Return Rentals

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are high interest rates and large down payments stopping you from investing in real estate? If so, creative finance might be precisely what you need. ...

BiggerNews: 2024's Cheaper, Better, Cash-Flowing "Sleeper” Investment

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are new construction homes a good investment right now? Well, that depends. If you want a lower price for a property in a better condition, with a low...

Real Estate Risk: How to Dodge It, When to Take It, and Using It to Build Wealth

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate risk can make you wealthy or cause your portfolio to come crashing down. Like any type of investing, real estate can be risky. However, th...

High Cash Flow and Low Risk by Turning Tenants into Homeowners (Rent-to-Own)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rent-to-own real estate can make you more cash flow, with less risk and fewer expenses, all while helping tenants become homeowners. But if it’s so ...

BiggerNews: How Harris/Trump's Housing Policies Could Impact Affordability

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Housing affordability is at a forty-year low, and we bet you can feel it. Buying a house seems impossibly far away for first-time homebuyers, rent pri...

The Realistic Path to Wealth: Investing in Real Estate WHILE Working a W2 w/Lawrence Briggs

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to invest in real estate so you can finally quit your job? Then, this episode might surprise you. While most real estate educators onlin...

8 Rental Units in 2.5 Years (While Working 6 Jobs!)

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t have enough money to buy rentals? Neither did Brandon Tilson. As a social worker, he was never on the higher end of the income scale, but than...

BiggerNews: Have the Airbnb Bans Backfired on Big Cities? w/Taylor Marr

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are Airbnb bans actually hurting renters, homebuyers, and your local economy? The truth doesn’t seem so obvious, but new data shows the unintended c...

Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2024 if We Were Starting from Scratch

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New to real estate investing? In the beginning, you’re drowning in recommendations of where to invest in real estate, especially in 2024. Everyone i...

50+ Rentals After Starting in Her 50s and How "Late Starters" Can Get Ahead

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With her retirement dreams on the line, Jill Forsythe had a few choices: return to work, start a business, or get into real estate investing. After tr...

BiggerNews: What Happens if the Housing Market Crashes (& What Will Cause It) w/J Scott

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recession fears are increasing. The stock market has taken substantial hits, housing inventory is climbing, and bank account balances are starting to ...

How to Retire Early with Fewer Rental Properties Than You Think w/Chad Carson

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You want to retire early, so you come up with a plan. “I’m going to buy ten rental properties and call it quits, then I’ll never have to work ag...

From $17K/Year Teacher Salary to Financial Freedom with Repeatable Rentals

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does a teacher with a LOW salary achieve financial freedom, let alone invest in real estate? Surprisingly, it’s not as hard as you think, and if...

BiggerNews: 2024 Housing Market Update (Home Prices, Mortgage Rate Predictions)

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where will the housing market be by 2025? We’ve got some of the top 2024 housing market predictions to share today as we run through what could happ...

2024's Biggest Opportunities (and Risks!) in Real Estate Investing

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make money in real estate investing, EVEN during 2024’s harsh housing market? It’s easier than you might think—and we’ve got the proof...

Episode 1,000: Real Estate Is Changing, and So Is BiggerPockets

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 999 episodes of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, we’ve heard stories from investors who have achieved financial freedom through r...

999: BiggerNews: The Market Bets on Mortgage Rates Falling, More Homes for Sale w/Realtor.com's Ralph McLaughlin

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage rates are set to fall this year and well into 2025, all while housing inventory steadily increases. We’re in the best housing inventory pos...

3 Steps to Buying Your First (or Next) Small Multifamily Property

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Small multifamily real estate investing could be your quickest path to financial freedom. These properties, from duplexes to quadplexes, typically off...

998: How to Create Multiple Streams of Income Through Real Estate Investing

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you know how to create multiple streams of income, you can build wealth FAST. Thankfully, real estate has dozens (if not hundreds) of ways to make ...

997: Seeing Greene: Keep or Sell? What to Do When Your Rental Doesn’t Cash Flow

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you move to invest in real estate? Perhaps you’re stranded in a pricey market or an area with unfavorable landlord-tenant laws. Depending on ...

996: Financial Freedom in 3 Years by Investing in “Boring” Rental Properties

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can rental properties replace your W2 income, lead you to financial freedom, and help you build multimillion-dollar wealth in the process? Yes, and Gr...

995: BiggerNews: Multifamily Market Update + Where to Find Deals NOW

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multifamily real estate is still offering some significant opportunities to investors—you just need to know where to look! Although the past two yea...

994: Airbnb Has Changed: Make More Money Even with Regulations & New Competition w/Rent to Retirement CEO

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb has changed, and if you don’t change with it, you could see your income start to dwindle. The good news? If you get ahead of the curve, you c...

993: Seeing Greene: Should I Start Flipping Houses in My Market? (How to Know)

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should I pay off my rentals or scale to more doors? Should I start flipping houses in my local but expensive market or go long-distance? When is the t...

992: International Real Estate Investments: Make More by Buying Abroad?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love traveling? Want to make more money? Looking for real estate with lower price points and higher returns? International real estate investments may...

991: A World Without Airbnb & Why "Sinking" Could Cause Your Insurance to Skyrocket

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb bans escalate, a “tsunami” could be coming for this real estate niche, and “sinking” cities lead to skyrocketing insurance prices. The ...

How to Find, Evaluate, and Offer on Rental Properties in 2024

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want financial freedom through real estate? Then, you’ll need to know how to buy a rental property. Don’t worry; even as a beginner, you can take ...

990: 2 Real Estate Markets We’re Investing in Now (Should You?)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re sharing two of the real estate markets we’re investing in NOW. One you may have heard of and one you probably haven’t. Bo...

989: Seeing Greene: Investing with High DTI, When to Refi, & Getting Out of Debt

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life happens, and you’ve accumulated some debt. You’re wondering how to buy real estate EVEN with a high DTI (debt-to-income) ratio. Whether it’...