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January 11, 2017

BiggerPockets Podcast 209: Flipping 83 Homes in the Last 18 Months with Kevin Carroll

Is small thinking holding you back? Not after this episode! Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, Josh and Brandon talk with Kevin Carroll, a real estate investor who decided 18 months ago that he wanted to start flipping houses… and has done 83 flips in the past year and a half! Perhaps most impressively, Kevin did most of these flips out of state utilizing strategic partnerships -- a strategy that just might change the way you think about real estate forever. Sit back and prepare to have your mindset expanded and let “big thinking” take over. ... show more

January 4, 2017

BiggerPockets Podcast 208: Buying 41 Units on Your First Deal + Mobile Home Park Investing with Jack Baczek

Most people begin their real estate investing with a small single family purchase. Some even start with a duplex or triplex. But today’s guest on the BiggerPockets Podcast skipped the intro phase and jumped right into a 41-unit property early in his 20s! Today, you’ll learn how Jack Baczek used a strategy not before mentioned on the podcast to invest in 41 units, as well as his transition to mobile home park investing (and why that niche ROCKS). Jack’s story is truly inspirational, and you’ll walk away from this interview inspired, entertained, and pumped up to take massive action on your own business! ... show more

December 28, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 207: How to Achieve Greater Success by Doing Less with Devin Elder

Real estate investors wear a lot of hats, especially in the beginning: contractor, bookkeeper, receptionist, and more. But if you truly want to grow your business, you must do LESS. At least, that’s the message you’ll hear today on The BiggerPockets Podcast, where Josh and Brandon sit down with real estate investor Devin Elder about how he’s been able to scale his business by doing fewer and fewer tasks. You’ll learn how he went from a single family rental in 2012 to buying multiple properties each month. We cover the topic of BRRRR investing, fix and flipping, using private lenders, getting started with no money, and lots more. Stay tuned for this powerful episode! ... show more

December 21, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 206: Taking Massive Action to Do 20+ Deals in Two Years with Joe England

Two years ago, Joe England was just a full-time military guy, dreaming about financial freedom. Now, he’s done over 20 deals and is taking massive action to create an incredible future for himself. Onthis episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we dive deep into Joe’s story and learn how taking massive action has helped him build his portfolio -- despite being deployed overseas the majority of the time. ... show more

December 14, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 205: Snowballing from Single Family Houses to Apartment Complexes with Jered Sturm

How does one transition from doing simple houses to more complex deals? That’s the topic on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down once again with Jered Sturm, a real estate investor from the Midwest who’s made the transition from doing all his own work on single family houses to purchasing larger properties. In this episode, we dig in deep on the purchase of his newest 42-unit apartment complex and the unique “value-add” ideas he discovered that made this property a home run! ... show more

December 7, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 204: Flipping 30+ Deals by Age Twenty-Five with Chris Gill

Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, you’ll hear from Chris Gill, a real estate investor in the San Antonio market who has only been investing for three years but has already done over 30 deals -- mostly fix and flips. On this episode, we walk through Chris’s unique journey, including his initial four-plex rental property and his path toward flipping “the worst houses in the area.” And don’t miss Chris’s fantastic tip for finding deals that no one on the BiggerPockets Podcast has mentioned yet! ... show more

November 30, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 203: Finding Deals, Funding, Contractors, and Mentors with Matt and Liz Faircloth

When learning how to invest in real estate successfully, most people struggle finding four things: mentors, contractors, deals, and funding. That’s why today we’re excited to bring back Matt and Liz Faircloth onto The BiggerPockets Podcast to talk about how they find each of these! Matt and Liz (who were on episode 88) join us today as we dive deep into solving many of the problems that new investors struggle with. They also share the difficult story of how they recently shut down a major arm of their business and why it was the best move for them. Finally, Matt and Liz delve into the recent purchase of their 49-unit apartment building, offering some unique tips that will help you find and fund your next big deal! ... show more

November 23, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 202: Escaping the Rat Race Through Rental Properties with Mark Walker

Most people dream of getting out of the “rat race,” quitting their day job, and living on passive income sources. However, usually that’s just wishful thinking. But today, we’re excited to introduce you to a real estate investor who did just that using rental properties, and he explains just how he did it. You’ll learn how our guest, Mark Walker, used single family houses at first to begin building his portfolio, and how his passive income really took off when he switched to multifamily. And you’ll love the in-depth discussion on exactly how he acquired his 64-unit apartment building! ... show more

November 16, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 201: Flipping 100+ “Zombie” Houses with Justin Stamper

Dead “zombie” houses are everywhere -- just waiting for you to bring them back to life if you are willing to take the risk! That’s the story we dive deep into today on the BiggerPockets Podcast when we sit down with reality TV star Justin Stamper, a real estate investor from the Orlando, FL market who has a fascinating and inspiring story of rising up from near financial ruin to become one of the most prolific investors in his market. You’ll learn how his “punk rock' attitude has given him a unique perspective on his investing and how he has been able to flip over 100 “zombie” homes (and wholesale over 200 other deals!) in the past several years. After listening to this show, you’ll be inspired, motivated, and educated enough to tackle your next zombie house! ... show more

November 9, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 200: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Your First Real Estate Investment

Welcome to the BiggerPockets Podcast show 200! We wanted to create a show that we could point people to in the future as an ultimate resource for building their real estate investment business. If youare new, this will give you a step-by-step plan. If you are experienced, it will help you systematize your business better and pick up new ideas to streamline how you buy properties. These tips were obtained from the community in a recent Forum thread Josh started. ... show more

November 2, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 199: 25 Doors by Age 25 with Houssein Al-Eidan

Real estate investing is no longer just for older generations! Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Houssein Al-Eidan, an accountant from the St Louis area who has purchased 25 rental units -- and he’s just turning 25 years old this month! You’ll hear Houssein’s unique strategy of buying lower-price properties (many from auctions) and using a variety of strategies to increase his returns (including AirBnB and even leaving some properties vacant!). This show is bound to leave you inspired to expand your own real estate portfolio -- no matter what age you are. ... show more

October 26, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 198: Financial Freedom Through Small Multifamily Rentals with Eric Bowlin

How many rental units does it take to achieve “financial freedom?” Maybe not as many as you think! That’s the topic on today’s episode, where Josh and Brandon sit down to talk with Eric Bowlin, a realestate investor who achieved financial freedom at the age of 30, largely using the “BRRRR” strategy to finance his deals. Eric owns fewer than 30 units but was able to “retire” off the cash flow -- and today, you’ll learn just how he did it (and how you can do the same). You’ll also love his tips on how to find great deals on the MLS and how to manage your properties -- even if you don’t live close by. Be sure to take some notes on this one -- you are going to need them! ... show more

October 19, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 197: Starting with $10k and Buying 52 Units in 3 Years with Chris Heeren

Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and blown away with today’s BiggerPockets episode! Today on the show we’re sitting down with Chris Heeren, a real estate investor from Wisconsin who’s absolutely crushing it with his rental property investing. In just the past three years, Chris has built a massive portfolio of houses and small multifamily properties -- and he did it with just over $10,000 to start AND while working full-time. Packed with tips, stories, and incredible advice, this show will completely revolutionize the way you run your real estate business forever and prove -- once and for all -- that anyone can succeed no matter their situation. Listen up! ... show more

October 12, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 196: LLCs, House Hacking, and Saving on Taxes with Brandon Hall

What has five letters but causes so much fear that millions of wannabe investors never get started? That’s right: TAXES. But taxes don’t need to be scary -- and understanding and utilizing the tax system can actually help grow your business and help you build incredible wealth. That’s why we’re excited today to sit down with Brandon Hall, a CPA and real estate investor who works exclusively with real estate investors to help them strategize and organize their business in the most cost-saving way possible. We cover Brandon’s real estate journey, including house hacking, LLCs, S-Corps, bookkeeping, and so much more. You’ll love Brandon’s engaging and entertaining personality, and for once in your life, you might even enjoy learning about taxes! ... show more

October 5, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 195: Partners, College Town Rentals, & Mobile Home Parks with Rudy Curtler

Trying to build a real estate empire while working a full-time job can be tough, which is why many people decide to use a partner to maximize their results. That’s the story on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Rudy Curtler to talk about how he is building a portfolio of college rentals and mobile home parks utilizing a partner. You’ll learn how (and why) Rudy is building his portfolio hundreds of miles from his home, the incredible benefits of investing in mobile home parks (“6x better than houses” according to Rudy), and how he’s able to put together the financing on deals using remarkable creativity! ... show more

September 28, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 194: Achieving Impressive Spreads Through High-End Flips with Justin Silverio

Is your ultimate goal to increase the spreads of your investments to the point where you can comfortably quit your job? Tune in for a conversation with Justin Silverio, an investor who successfully made the switch to full-time real estate entrepreneur and who is now focusing on the niche of higher-end rehabs. For tips on deal evaluation, how to find contractors for your particular project, and direct mail strategies, don't miss this inspiring episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast! ... show more

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Previous Episodes

BiggerPockets Podcast 209: Flipping 83 Homes in the Last 18 Months with Kevin Carroll

BiggerPockets Podcast 208: Buying 41 Units on Your First Deal + Mobile Home Park Investing with Jack Baczek

BiggerPockets Podcast 207: How to Achieve Greater Success by Doing Less with Devin Elder

BiggerPockets Podcast 206: Taking Massive Action to Do 20+ Deals in Two Years with Joe England

BiggerPockets Podcast 205: Snowballing from Single Family Houses to Apartment Complexes with Jered Sturm

BiggerPockets Podcast 204: Flipping 30+ Deals by Age Twenty-Five with Chris Gill

BiggerPockets Podcast 203: Finding Deals, Funding, Contractors, and Mentors with Matt and Liz Faircloth

BiggerPockets Podcast 202: Escaping the Rat Race Through Rental Properties with Mark Walker

BiggerPockets Podcast 201: Flipping 100+ “Zombie” Houses with Justin Stamper

BiggerPockets Podcast 200: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Your First Real Estate Investment

BiggerPockets Podcast 199: 25 Doors by Age 25 with Houssein Al-Eidan

BiggerPockets Podcast 198: Financial Freedom Through Small Multifamily Rentals with Eric Bowlin

BiggerPockets Podcast 197: Starting with $10k and Buying 52 Units in 3 Years with Chris Heeren

BiggerPockets Podcast 196: LLCs, House Hacking, and Saving on Taxes with Brandon Hall

BiggerPockets Podcast 195: Partners, College Town Rentals, & Mobile Home Parks with Rudy Curtler

BiggerPockets Podcast 194: Achieving Impressive Spreads Through High-End Flips with Justin Silverio

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