logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2023
1h 19m

305: The Rookie’s Guide to Analyzing Ren...

BIGGERPOCKETS
About this episode
Don’t know how to analyze a rental property? After this episode, you’ll be a rental property analysis pro, knowing exactly how much money you’ll make on your first, second, or next real estate investment. But don’t worry; you won’t need any complex formulas, dense spreadsheets, or complicated math to calculate how much cash flow you’ll collect from your real ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
5 Systems Every Rookie Investor Needs for Faster Rehabs and Bigger Profits
Many rookies are freaked out by the thought of tackling rental renovations and things going south. But what if there were ways to lower your risk, save money, and almost guarantee success? Today’s guest graduated from “chaotic” rehabs to better, cheaper, faster house flips—all be ... Show More
45m 26s
Mar 2
$3,500/Month Cash Flow from One Self Storage Facility (Same Price as a Rental)
Think building a portfolio or “retiring” with real estate is too far out of reach? Just eight years ago, today’s guest was graduating from college and starting a full-time job. Now, he makes six-figure cash flow and has ditched his W-2 job before the age of 30—all thanks to an in ... Show More
48m 51s
Feb 27
This “Hybrid” Rental Strategy Is a No-Brainer for Rookies in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
Want to finally buy a rental property in 2026? You’ve listened to the podcast. You’ve read the books. But what’s the best way to actually start? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a beginner-friendly strategy that gives you a bit of everything—cash flow, appreciati ... Show More
26m 14s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2023
793: How to Analyze a Rental Property as a COMPLETE Beginner
Don’t know how to analyze a rental property? After this episode, you’ll be a rental property analysis pro, knowing exactly how much money you’ll make on your first, second, or next real estate investment. But don’t worry; you won’t need any complex formulas, dense spreadsheets, o ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2023
754: EVERYTHING You Need to Get Your First Real Estate Deal Done in 2023
Ready to buy your first rental property in 2023? If you’re going to reach financial independence, retire early, and own your time, you better get started. But you can’t build a rental property portfolio without buying your first, second, or third deal. So, how do you go from real ... Show More
53m 50s
Jul 2023
BEFORE You Buy: How to Know Your Market (and Property) Will Make it In 2023 w/Dave Meyer
Is your market worth buying in? With the economy on shaky footing, now ISN’T the time to guess. And once you find your investing area, how do you ensure your rental property will profit? Even in 2023, when cash flow is low, and home prices are high, it doesn’t take long to determ ... Show More
43m 40s
Jan 2024
874: How to Invest in Real Estate in 2024 (Step-by-Step)
If you want to know how to invest in real estate, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to break down the nine beginner steps to getting your first or next rental property so you can start building wealth, make passive income, and get closer to financial freedom. And whil ... Show More
47m 16s
Sep 2023
How to Buy Your FIRST Rental by The End of THIS Year (Step-by-Step Plan)
If you listen to this episode, you’ll be able to buy a rental property in the next ninety days. That means by the end of 2023, you could have passive income flowing in and equity building on your behalf. But how do you get there, especially during a tough housing market like we f ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2023
Are You Overpaying? How to Evaluate and Offer on Rental Properties
Once you know how to analyze a rental property, you can reach financial freedom FAR faster than most Americans. You’ll be able to know how much a property is worth, how much passive income you’ll make, which properties are worth investing in, and how many rentals you’ll need to r ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2022
640: How to Buy Your First 3 Rental Properties (Step-by-Step) This Year!
Knowing how to buy your first rental property can be the difference between you building a life of financial freedom or merely treading water working for active income. The life of a real estate investor isn’t glamorous, but it leads to generational wealth, time freedom, and the ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2023
759: Seeing Greene: The ONE Factor That'll Make or Break Your Rental Property
A rental property doesn’t need to be brand new, have the best amenities, or offer 24/7 property management to do well. An older home can out-cash-flow a new build with one specific factor. So, what is THE key to having a profitable rental property, and why do so many rookie real ... Show More
46m 5s
Mar 2023
Bonus: How to Use the 2023 Housing Correction to Get RICH with Real Estate
The 2023 housing correction could be the PERFECT time to invest in real estate. Don’t believe us? Maybe you’ll be more convinced by Dave Meyer, VP of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets and real estate investor who got his start right after the 2008 housing market crash. For a fr ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2024
898: Making $175K in Instant Equity on Her First Real Estate Deal w/Lacey Russell and Sam Haack
What if you could make six figures on your first real estate deal? “Yeah, right! Where am I going to find a property like that?” you say. What if we told you that instead of finding a home-run rental property, you could build a better one? Now, not only do you have some instant e ... Show More
33m 52s