{"id":123755,"date":"2020-03-27T15:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T21:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/?p=123755"},"modified":"2024-01-05T07:42:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T14:42:56","slug":"10-podcasts-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/10-podcasts-quarantine","title":{"rendered":"10 BiggerPockets Podcasts to Binge During Quarantine\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: Life during quarantine (or self-isolation, or a stay-at-home order, or whatever is keeping you stuck at home) can get boring. You do those same things day after day. After day. After day.<\/em><\/p>\n

While some of us might find this routine relaxing, others may want to use this time for self-improvement, including exercise, updating your home\u2014and listening to podcasts that inspire. If you find yourself bored and looking for something to keep you entertained and savvy, check out these 10 episodes hand-picked by our podcast producer, Kevin Leahy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Podcasts About the Recession<\/h2>\n

Episode 311: 6 Rules for Investing in Real Estate in the Coming Economic Shift with J Scott<\/a><\/h3>\n

Spend 90 minutes listening to this, and you\u2019ll feel WAY more prepared for what\u2019s coming. Despite the title, J actually lays down 12 (!) rules that couldn\u2019t be more relevant today: six rules for real estate investors and six more specifically for flippers.<\/p>\n

Episode 87: How to Thrive After the Collapse of a Real Estate Empire with Nathan Brooks<\/a><\/h3>\n

Nathan<\/a>, a repeat guest and turnkey operator<\/a> out of Kansas City, makes his debut in this open, honest episode. He tells of entering the business in \u201cready, fire, aim\u201d fashion. This exchange says it all:<\/p>\n

Nathan<\/em><\/strong>: The first time I bought a house I bought two. With no money on an assumable <\/em>loan through a local bank. And boom, I was a real estate investor.<\/em><\/p>\n

Josh<\/em><\/strong>: You walked in, picked up two properties with no idea what you were doing because you were listening to the guy sitting and eating a sandwich next to you and now you are like, \u201cWhat on earth do I do?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Nathan<\/em><\/strong>: Oh, yeah.<\/em><\/p>\n

Josh<\/em><\/strong>: That\u2019s scary, isn\u2019t it?<\/em><\/p>\n

Nathan<\/em><\/strong>: It was not necessarily, looking back, my best move.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Episode 246: Surviving the Coming Crash, Earning 20% Returns, and Buying Mobile Home Parks with Kevin Bupp<\/a><\/h3>\n

Wondering if your portfolio can withstand a drop in valuation or rent payments? You may need to \u201cstress test\u201d your assets\u2014and Kevin will show you how. After all, he learned this lesson the hard way during the last crash. That experience led him to mobile home parks, a recession-resistant asset he discusses in-depth in this episode.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/em><\/strong>The Top 20 Real Estate Investing Blogs\u2014Updated!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Our Most-Downloaded Episodes<\/h2>\n

Episode 200: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Your First Real Estate Investment<\/a><\/h3>\n

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You asked, and Josh and Brandon answered! What stands out about this episode? It tackles both the high-level mindset shifts necessary to get started\u2026 and<\/em> the nitty-gritty details eager newbies often overlook. From \u201cgetting your life in order\u201d to choosing your niche and market to managing rehabs and placing tenants, this is the ultimate guide to shaking off analysis paralysis.<\/p>\n

Oh, and if you\u2019re a visual learner, check out this epic forum thread outlining a lot of the same information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Episode 221: Buy and Hold Real Estate\u2014What Works and What Doesn\u2019t with Tim Shiner<\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cQuality real estate\u201d\u2014that\u2019s what this episode is about. Tim focuses on buying nice homes in great school districts to minimize the headaches that can come with rougher areas. It\u2019s a refreshing take and a strategy you may want to emulate if you can\u2019t see yourself taking on C-class properties. Plus, Tim is hilarious!<\/p>\n

Episode 238: Becoming a Real Estate Millionaire on a Teacher\u2019s Salary with Michael \u201cSwanny\u201d Swan<\/a><\/h3>\n

The title says it all! One of our most popular episodes ever, for obvious reasons. Swanny has an amazing, inspirational story and his energy is a 10 out of 10. Plus, he goes in-depth on generating multifamily leads and his decision to shift to long-distance apartment investing. A must-listen.<\/p>\n

Brandon and David\u2019s Top Picks<\/h2>\n

Episode 276: Early Retirement ($10K\/Month) by Age 35 with Bryce Stewart<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\u201cVacuum the truck!\u201d You\u2019ll have to listen to the episode to know what that\u2019s about\u2026 but we guarantee you won\u2019t be able to get it out of your head. Want to develop a real estate investor\u2019s mindset? Looking for a great market? Lost when it comes to marketing? Listen to Bryce. Be like Bryce. Vacuum the truck.<\/p>\n

Episode 322: 3 Things Every Leader MUST Do to Scale with Ben Kinney<\/a><\/h3>\n

David Greene man-crush alert! Ben is a top-producing agent and team leader with Keller Williams, and this episode demonstrates why. It\u2019s a masterclass in rising above the day-to-day grind and working on your business. Plus, Ben discusses the tough decisions he had to make to survive the last downturn\u2014so it\u2019s even more relevant today.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong><\/em>3 Must-Read Books for Real Estate Investors & Entrepreneurs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 330: How to Ditch Distractions and Get WAY More Done with Cal Newport<\/a><\/h3>\n

Bestselling author, computer scientist, and Brandon man-crush Cal Newport delivered one of our most popular non-real-estate episodes ever. In it, he explains why becoming \u201cso good they can\u2019t ignore you\u201d unlocks true freedom in life\u2026 and why weaning ourselves off social media can multiply our levels of happiness and productivity.<\/p>\n

And Finally\u2026 A Fan Favorite!<\/h2>\n

Episode 331: 10 Deals on a $20K Waitress Salary with Ashley Hamilton<\/a><\/h3>\n

Even on second listen, this episode is a jaw-dropper. It\u2019s probably our most-talked-about show. So\u2026 how did a blue-collar, single mother in Detroit wind up with a portfolio of (paid-off!) rental properties<\/a>? Listen to find out.<\/p>\n

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