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July 27, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 185: How “Rent-to-Own” Can Increase Cash Flow and Maximize Equity with Bill Powers

On today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, Josh and Brandon sit down with Bill Powers, a real estate investor from the Chicago suburbs, to learn how he went from zero to over 70 units in five years while focusing on lease options -- also known as “rent to own.” This powerful strategy is one that anyone can begin using in their business to achieve more cash flow and equity -- and today, you’ll learn all the details. Get your pen and paper out for this show -- you’ll want to take some notes! ... show more

July 20, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 184: From Real Estate Agent to 800+ Deals with Bill Lublin

In today’s humorous episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, you’ll meet Bill Lublin, a real estate expert who has invested in over 800 deals while also building the largest real estate agency in his state! You’ll learn how Bill got his start in real estate sales, why he was a terrible agent, and the one thing that changed everything. You’ll also hear how Bill has been able to do over 800 investment deals (from single family homes to multifamily to motels to development and more), his management philosophy, and why he thinks investors probably should NOT get their real estate license. ... show more

July 13, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 183: Achieving Financial Independence Through Rental Properties with Sarah Pritchett

What does it take to achieve financial independence? Thousands of deals and a 100+ hour work-week hustle? Not according to today’s guest! Today we bring you an incredible interview with Sarah Pritchett who just one year ago began her journey toward financial independence using rental properties -- part-time! You’ll learn how Sarah is building a rental portfolio despite living in one of the most crowded, competitive markets in the world, as well as her best tips on overcoming obstacles, creative finance, and more. This show will not only give you miles of practical advice, it will leave you saying, “I can totally do that!” ... show more

July 7, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 182: 674 Multifamily Units in Three Years with Jake & Gino – [Corrected]

(The previous version of this show had some small errors in the editing so we uploaded a new version here! If you don’t know what we’re talking about… good!) Whether you own a single property or 1,000 units, systematizing your business is the key to growth. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Jake Stenziano [...] ... show more

June 29, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 181: Finding Deals & Scaling in a Competitive Market with Lauren Hardy

Let’s be honest: It can be tough to find a great deal in today’s competitive real estate market. If you find yourself in that situation, you are going to love today’s show! Today we hear from Lauren Hardy, a house flipper and wholesaler in the highly competitive Southern California market who overcame a rough beginning to scale her business to several deals a month. You’ll love Lauren’s honesty about quitting her job too early and her straightforward approach to finding deals, evaluating a market, and creating systems that allow her to work and live a full life. And grab some scratch paper -- this is definitely one show you are going to want to take some notes on! ... show more

June 22, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 180: 58 Deals by Age Twenty-Three with Devan McClish

What were you doing at 23 years old? Probably not building 17 houses like today’s guest! That’s right -- our guest today on the BiggerPockets Podcast is Devan McClish, a real estate investor from Nashville who’s done nearly 60 deals in just the past couple years -- using almost no money of his own. You’ll learn how Devan finds deals, raises money, works with contractors, and so much more. This show will go down as one of the greatest in BiggerPockets history -- so don’t miss a second of it! ... show more

June 15, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 179: Doing the “Impossible” by Buying 100+ Units in His First Two Years with Dale Hensel

What stops most people from achieving massive success through real estate? Money? Cheap properties? Knowledge? According to our guest today, it’s fear. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Dale Hensel, an investor who’s done everything from single family to multifamily to notes and a LOT more. You’ll be amazed at the simple way Dale used his “ignorance” that something should be hard to build several large, successful businesses -- including one real estate company he took public! ... show more

June 8, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 178: From House Hacker to House Flipper & Landlord with Charlie Kao

Trying to build a real estate portfolio when you are brand new and work a full-time job can be tough. That's why today we are excited to bring you an interview with an investor (and moonlighting stand-up comedian) with a remarkable story of using various “house hacks” to jump into the game. Charlie Kao, who hails from the Detroit, Michigan market, covers his entire investing journey, from condo investing to house flipping to landlording and more. And don't miss Charlie's powerful -- and incredibly unique -- strategy for finding deals through networking! Today's show is sure to bring new strategies to your business, and the humor will leave you smiling all day! ... show more

June 1, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 177: Using Fixer-Upper Rentals (BRRRR) to Achieve Financial Independence with Ben Walhood

When you hear the acronym “BRRRR,” what comes to mind? Winter? Well, today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re going to talk about BRRRR -- and, no, we’re not talking about the temperature! On this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of the most popular and exciting strategies for real estate investors today -- the BRRRR strategy (Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat). We talk with Ben Walhood, a real estate investor from the Chicago suburbs who has found tremendous success buying properties in several states using BRRRR, as well as several other strategies. You’ll learn why it took Ben nearly ten years to “take off” as an investor, as well as the best tips he has for finding success today. Grab a notebook and pencil -- because this is one show you’ll want to take some notes! ... show more

May 25, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 176: How to Close 100+ Deals In Your First 18 Months with Tom Krol

Everyone knows it’s tough to find deals in today’s real estate market -- but somehow our guest today, Tom Krol, didn’t get that memo! In his first 18 months, Tom closed over one hundred wholesale deals and has continued to dominate his market. In this explosive and highly entertaining episode, Tom goes into incredible detail on the exact methods he used to build out a highly automated real estate acquisition machine. And don’t miss the in-depth discussion on nine specific lists that Tom mails to; it just might change your business forever. Hang on tight -- this show is about to rock your world! ... show more

May 18, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 175: The Power of a Team to Build a Multifamily Real Estate Empire with Mike O’Connor and Matt Wood

Building a real estate portfolio can be challenging -- but taking others along for the ride can help everyone achieve incredible results. That’s the topic on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Mike O’Connor and Matt Wood, two young investors from the Atlanta area who have built a sizable portfolio (150+ units) in a very short time thanks to the power of a team. You’ll learn why they jumped straight from a single house to an apartment complex and the mindset and strategies needed to pull it off successfully. This highly entertaining show will have you taking notes -- and laughing -- 'til the very end! ... show more

May 11, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 174: Lessons Learned From 2,000+ Transactions Over 44 Years with Dave Short

Around BiggerPockets, we often encourage newer investors to sit down with an experienced real estate investor to “pick their brain” and soak up their wisdom. Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to do just that. Dave Short began investing in real estate nearly half a century ago and has an incredible level of insight into the ups and downs of building wealth through real estate. We cover everything from overcoming failure to flipping a hundred houses in four years and much more! ... show more

May 4, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 173: Flipping 100+ Houses in an Expensive, Competitive Market with Steve Jones

House flipping can be incredibly profitable and fun -- but for many people, trying to make it work is next to impossible because of the high cost of homes. That’s why on this episode we’re excited to chat with Steve Jones, a house flipper from Southern California who has flipped over 100 deals in his neighborhood. Steve’s advice is rock solid for anyone looking to grow their real estate business -- and you are going to love his advice about open houses. Steve’s perspectives just might change how you do real estate forever. ... show more

April 27, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 172: Breaking Into Apartment Investing with a 100-Unit First Deal with Jonathan Twombly

Have you ever dreamed of owning large apartment complexes? If so, don’t miss this powerful interview with Jonathan Twombly, a real estate investor whose very first deal had over 100 units! You’ll learn why Jonathan skipped the “small deal phase” and jumped right into big deals -- and how he’s gone from nothing to over 400 units in the past several years. This show offers an incredibly realistic view of what it actually takes to break into the apartment complex market! Click here to listen on iTunes. ... show more

April 20, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 171: How to Overcome a Devastating First Flip, Scale to 300+ Deals, and Get Land for Free with Ryland Taniguchi

How would you feel after losing $150,000 on one of your first deals? That’s the story we’re excited to bring you today with guest Ryland Taniguchi. Ryland shares his incredible comeback story of losing a huge sum of money on a flip-gone-bad and fighting through the difficulty to do over 300 deals. You’ll be both amazed [...] ... show more

April 13, 2016

BiggerPockets Podcast 170: The Journey From Flipping Houses to Owning 1,470 Units with Andrew Cushman

On this inspiring episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with real estate entrepreneur Andrew Cushman to learn how he went from a full-time job as a chemical engineer to a house flipper andfinally a real estate syndicator, buying over 1400 units in less than a decade. You’ll learn how Andrew finds deals, manages the rehabs on a large scale, raises money for large apartment purchases, and more. Don’t miss a moment of this powerful show! Click here to listen on iTunes. ... show more

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Previous Episodes

BiggerPockets Podcast 185: How “Rent-to-Own” Can Increase Cash Flow and Maximize Equity with Bill Powers

BiggerPockets Podcast 184: From Real Estate Agent to 800+ Deals with Bill Lublin

BiggerPockets Podcast 183: Achieving Financial Independence Through Rental Properties with Sarah Pritchett

BiggerPockets Podcast 182: 674 Multifamily Units in Three Years with Jake & Gino – [Corrected]

BiggerPockets Podcast 181: Finding Deals & Scaling in a Competitive Market with Lauren Hardy

BiggerPockets Podcast 180: 58 Deals by Age Twenty-Three with Devan McClish

BiggerPockets Podcast 179: Doing the “Impossible” by Buying 100+ Units in His First Two Years with Dale Hensel

BiggerPockets Podcast 178: From House Hacker to House Flipper & Landlord with Charlie Kao

BiggerPockets Podcast 177: Using Fixer-Upper Rentals (BRRRR) to Achieve Financial Independence with Ben Walhood

BiggerPockets Podcast 176: How to Close 100+ Deals In Your First 18 Months with Tom Krol

BiggerPockets Podcast 175: The Power of a Team to Build a Multifamily Real Estate Empire with Mike O’Connor and Matt Wood

BiggerPockets Podcast 174: Lessons Learned From 2,000+ Transactions Over 44 Years with Dave Short

BiggerPockets Podcast 173: Flipping 100+ Houses in an Expensive, Competitive Market with Steve Jones

BiggerPockets Podcast 172: Breaking Into Apartment Investing with a 100-Unit First Deal with Jonathan Twombly

BiggerPockets Podcast 171: How to Overcome a Devastating First Flip, Scale to 300+ Deals, and Get Land for Free with Ryland Taniguchi

BiggerPockets Podcast 170: The Journey From Flipping Houses to Owning 1,470 Units with Andrew Cushman

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