{"id":76088,"date":"2015-12-17T00:02:36","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T07:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=76088"},"modified":"2023-04-12T06:53:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T12:53:27","slug":"2015-12-17-bp-podcast-153600k-debt-108-single-family-rentals-linda-mckissack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/2015-12-17-bp-podcast-153600k-debt-108-single-family-rentals-linda-mckissack","title":{"rendered":"From $600k in Debt to 108 Single Family Rentals with Linda McKissack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On today\u2019s episode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Podcast<\/a>, we are excited to bring you an interview with a prolific investor (and author of one of the world\u2019s biggest real estate books,\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2a1Cf8z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth<\/a><\/em>), <strong>Linda McKissack<\/strong>! Linda currently owns 108 single family homes &#8212; but she didn\u2019t start out that way. Learn how Linda discovered the power that real estate can have on a lifestyle and the mindset needed to <strong>make your dreams a reality<\/strong>. This show will blow you away with Linda\u2019s honesty, integrity, and story of excellence. Don\u2019t miss a second of it!<\/p>\n<h2>Read the Transcript<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/bpp153-linda-mckissack-podcast-transcript-six-hundred-thousand-debt-to-one-hundred-single-family-rentals\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to read the transcript.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to The Show on iTunes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/biggerpockets-podcast-real\/id594419649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to listen on iTunes.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=BIGPOC3144174000&amp;light=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"From $600k in Debt to 108 Single Family Rentals with Linda McKissack | BP Podcast 153\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsxFqxqFCw4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Help Us Out!<\/h2>\n<p>Help us reach new listeners on iTunes by leaving us a rating and review! It takes just 30 seconds and instructions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/25\/topics\/161423-do-you-listen-to-the-bp-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Thanks! We really appreciate it!<\/p>\n<h2>This Show Sponsored By<\/h2>\n<p>We just wa<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-66280 no-display appear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/RealtyShares.png\" alt=\"RealtyShares\" width=\"283\" height=\"60\" title=\"\">nted to give a shout out to our podcast sponsor\u00a0on today\u2019s show:<strong> RealtyShares<\/strong>. RealtyShares is a crowdfunding platform that allows you to invest in professionally managed properties without leaving your living room!<\/p>\n<p>Learn more by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtyshares.com\/biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealtyShares.com\/biggerpockets<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Fire Round\u00a0Sponsor<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-76027 size-gallery-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screen-Shot-2015-12-09-at-10.44.35-PM-214x106.png\" alt=\"Booth\" width=\"214\" height=\"106\" title=\"\">Today\u2019s sponsor is <strong>Booth<\/strong>, a complete phone and voicemail service ideal for the active real estate investor. Use Booth to accept phone calls from potential sellers, tenants, and more on your own device but with a new local or toll-free number. Control how, who, and when you receive calls. Set up pre-recorded messages to save you time and hassle. And even get one of those \u201cpress one for this, two for that\u201d auto attendants, which can be really helpful in making your company stand out like a big deal.<\/p>\n<p>So give Booth a try today by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.TryBooth.com\/biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.TryBooth.com\/biggerpockets.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In This Episode We Cover:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-75873 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BiggerPockets-Podcast-Artwork-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"BiggerPockets Podcast Artwork\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BiggerPockets-Podcast-Artwork-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BiggerPockets-Podcast-Artwork.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Who\u00a0Linda is and how she started investing with <strong>huge debt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The size of her\u00a0<strong>portfolio<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Why she dropped\u00a0out of college\u00a0to become an <strong>entrepreneur<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How she bought\u00a0property <strong>without money<\/strong> or good credit<\/li>\n<li>A look at\u00a0<strong>financing<\/strong> back in the\u00a0&#8217;80s<\/li>\n<li>How to <strong>recession-proof<\/strong> your life<\/li>\n<li>A discussion on <strong>speculation vs. investing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How every <strong>market<\/strong> is different<\/li>\n<li>What her <strong>freedom number<\/strong> is<\/li>\n<li>How to get\u00a0deals by <strong>helping others<\/strong> build wealth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partnerships<\/strong> and whether newbies should\u00a0seek them out<\/li>\n<li>Why freedom means <strong>having options<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The importance of\u00a0taking the next step and avoiding <strong>analysis paralysis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Linda&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>formula<\/strong> for finding good deals<\/li>\n<li>How to figure out the best\u00a0<strong>criteria<\/strong> for you<\/li>\n<li>What keeps her\u00a0<strong>continuing to invest<\/strong>\u00a0despite reaching\u00a0her\u00a0goals<\/li>\n<li>Tips for\u00a0forming a <strong>team<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>And SO much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Links from the Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/guest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Be a Guest on the Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2015\/12\/03\/bp-podcast-151-finding-your-freedom-number-clayton-morris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finding Your \u201cFreedom Number\u201d with Clayton Morris<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Books Mentioned in this Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2a1BvjK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth<\/em><\/a> by\u00a0Steve Chader<\/li>\n<li>Brandon Turner&#8217;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/nomoney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ajwdfJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em><\/a> by Robert Kiyosaki<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aMeIFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Rich Dad&#8217;s CASHFLOW Quadrant<\/em><\/a> by Robert Kiyosaki<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aMeKxw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The ONE Thing<\/em><\/a> by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ajwTBJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building Wealth One House at a Time<\/a><\/em> by\u00a0John Schaub<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aMfHFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Millionaire Real Estate Investor<\/a><\/em>\u00a0by\u00a0Gary Keller<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/get.biggerpockets.com\/rentalbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/em><\/a> by Brandon Turner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tweetable Topics:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;If you do the right activities, the money shows up.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22If%20you%20do%20the%20right%20activities,%20the%20money%20shows%20up.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20153%20biggerpockets.com\/show153\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The more money you make, the more options you have and the more good things you can do.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22The%20more%20money%20you%20make,%20the%20more%20options%20you%20have%20and%20the%20more%20good%20things%20you%20can%20do.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20153%20biggerpockets.com\/show153\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Connect with\u00a0Linda<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/users\/LindaM1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linda&#8217;s BiggerPockets Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/lindamckissack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linda&#8217;s\u00a0Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On today\u2019s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you an interview with a prolific investor (and author of one of the world\u2019s biggest real estate books,\u00a0HOLD: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17340,"featured_media":119024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4565],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biggerpockets-podcast"],"acf":[],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17340"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76088"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76088\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}