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Mar 2020
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1: From 4 Years of Analysis Paralysis......

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About this episode

How will YOU transition from the "getting educated" phase to taking direct action toward your real estate goals?

Start by taking cues from Lauren and Kyle!

In this premiere episode, they share how they powered through their initial hesitation to build a "small but mighty" rental portfolio in less than 3 years' time... a portfolio that has them well on their way to a life of financial freedom (and maybe even a "boat house!").

You'll love their tips for identifying the right market for you, minimizing risk by house hacking, and leveraging your local meetup group to get the scoop on real estate trends in your area.

Plus, they guide us through their first "true" BRRRR deal—sharing lessons from their experience negotiating directly with a seller, firing a contractor, and finding time to DIY a lot of the renovation, all while juggling two full-time careers.

Lauren and Kyle may seem like sophisticated investors now. But in 2017, they were right where a lot of you are today. By following their roadmap and adjusting it to your market, you too can build a mini-empire that funds the life you dream about.

Make sure to subscribe to Real Estate Rookie in your favorite podcast app, and join our Facebook group (just search "Real Estate Rookie") to continue the conversation. See you next Wednesday!


In This Episode We Cover:

  • Lauren and Kyle's backstory
  • How Lauren overcame 4-year analysis paralysis
  • How Lauren and Kyle balance full-time careers with real estate investing
  • How the BRRRR strategy worked for them
  • Why they let other investors (their “competition”) walk through their property
  • Why their MVP is their real estate meetup group
  • Rookie Request Line: "What is your best advice for finding real estate agents who know what they're doing with investors?"
  • And SO much more!

 

Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/rookie1

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