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BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

by BiggerPockets · English

Want financial freedom? Dave Meyer and Henry Washington teach proven real estate strategies and share candid conversations with everyday investors building wealth in today’s market.

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Apolo Ohno’s “Patient” Real Estate Investing Approach for Financial FreedomApolo Ohno (Apollo Anton Ono) discusses his “great divorce” from his speed-skating identity and how that transition shaped his real estate investing approach: patience/discipline for the long game,…30 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
He Sold His Car to Buy His First Property: Now He Owns 40 Rentals!Larry Guerguis (“Landlord Larry”) shares how he built a 40-property rental portfolio in about three years using low-cost, high-cash-flow rentals and Section 8, starting while he was a college student…28 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 24 chapters
The Correction Will Get Even More Severe | Sept. 2026 Housing Market UpdateSeptember 2026 U.S. housing market update arguing mortgage rates near 7% and rising inventory signal a “correction” (modestly falling prices), not a crash.25 Sep 2026 · 33 min · 11 chapters
How to Get 10%+ Off Your Next Real Estate Deal Right NowZach LeMaster (Rent to Retirement CEO) argues that 2027’s best rental deals come from consistent investing, creative dealmaking, and exploiting new-construction builder incentives to secure 10%+…23 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
From a $200K Duplex to Replacing His 6-Figure Salary with Rental PropertiesPhilip Henry’s real estate journey from house hacking a $200K duplex to scaling into ~46 units, then a life-changing 31–32 unit acquisition that replaced his six-figure salary.21 Sep 2026 · 35 min · 18 chapters
How to Buy Your First Small Multifamily Property This Year (2-4 Units)Buying a first small multifamily (2–4 units) property in 2026, framed as a “sweet spot” for independent investors.18 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Skip Single-Family? Why You Don’t Need to Start SmallWhether to skip “start small” in real estate (single-family/duplex) and buy larger multifamily (e.g., 16 units) immediately; plus forum Q&A on first-deal strategy, rehab budgeting with contractors,…16 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
I Started Buying Rentals at 46. By 50, They’ll Replace My Salary.Kent Long’s real estate journey in Altoona, Pennsylvania—starting at 46, buying low-cost single-family homes and converting them into duplexes/triplexes, using HELOCs and conventional/commercial…14 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
High-ROI, Value-Add Renovations for Any Investor (and How Much They'll Cost)Value-add renovation ROI and rehab cost estimating (kitchens, bathrooms, plus cheaper “under the roof” and layout/space conversions).11 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 19 chapters
The “Big 5" Systems You Can’t Afford to Overlook When Buying a RentalPart 1 of a two-part series on estimating rehab costs for rental purchases, focusing on the “Big 5” systems investors must evaluate: roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.9 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
JPMorgan's $750B Bet on the Housing MarketThe episode (On the Market Podcast) discusses real estate conditions and macro drivers.7 Sep 2026 · 35 min · 13 chapters
9 “Boring” Investing Habits That Will Actually Make You RichDave Meyer (BiggerPockets) argues that real estate wealth comes from “boring,” repeatable investing habits—not secret strategies, insider deals, or market timing.4 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 9 chapters
The New (Better) 1% Rule for Real EstateDave Meyer (BiggerPockets CIO) argues the classic “1% rule” (rent ≥ 1% of purchase price) is outdated because taxes and insurance have risen and true 1% deals are rare.2 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
$65,000/Year in Cash Flow From a 100% Remote Real Estate PortfolioHow Brian Field built a remote, cash-flowing real estate portfolio using HELOCs, BRRRR, seller financing, and out-of-state teams—then pivoted into short-term rentals and a real-estate niche business.31 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 18 chapters
BRRRR vs. New Construction: Which Makes More Money in 2026 (I Did the Math)Head-to-head math in 2026 comparing new construction vs BRRRR/value-add in the same market (Sherman, Texas): which yields better returns and scaling potential.28 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 13 chapters
How Much Should You Put Down on Your First Rental?Forum Q&A on first rental decisions and deal underwriting—how much down to put on a first out-of-state multifamily, whether a Florida FHA house hack pencils, using 1031 exchanges after a flip, and…26 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 4 chapters
From Waiting Tables to $13,000+/Month in Just 3 Years (Thanks to Rentals)Andres Martinez’s journey from waiting tables to building a rental portfolio (10 owned, 4 managed) generating $13,000+/month cash flow via creative finance and co-living in DFW/Fort Worth, plus…24 Aug 2026 · 32 min · 19 chapters
How to Execute the “Slow” BRRRR Strategy in 2026 (Full Walkthrough)The episode explains the “slow BRRRR” strategy for 2026: buy a property, do cosmetic renovations over time (often after tenants move out), rent it, then refinance when rates/terms are favorable,…21 Aug 2026 · 34 min · 11 chapters
The Fastest Way to Get Good at Real Estate Investing (Saves You Years)The episode lays out a step-by-step framework for learning real estate investing fast, emphasizing that you should not try to learn everything at once.19 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
Making $6,000/Month Cash Flow from 4 Rental Properties in Just 8 MonthsHouston real estate investor Joe Crocker explains how he built a cash-flowing rental portfolio in 8 months, using MLS deals, BRRRR-style refinancing, renovations, and multiple exit strategies…17 Aug 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters
How to Rent Out Your House (Step-by-Step Guide)How to decide whether renting out your home is financially smart, then rent it out successfully step-by-step (analysis, prep, listing, screening, lease, insurance, rent collection, ongoing…14 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
10 “Hidden” Signs of a High-Upside Rental Property (Buy These in 2026)How to find “hidden” upside in rental deals in 2026—buying properties that cash flow today (or break even) but have 2–3 additional upside paths later (rent growth, value add, zoning, etc.) to turn a…12 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Rentals Replaced My Income in 11 Years (Even After Making Every Mistake)Aaron Murphy’s path from a W-2 job to replacing his and his wife’s income with long-term rental real estate, scaling from house hacking to BRRRR in Baltimore/Maryland.10 Aug 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
The 7-Property Retirement Plan ($80,000/Year)Dave Meyer explains a “7-property retirement plan” using the BRRRR strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) with “cosmetic burrs” to recycle equity and replace income in about 10 years.7 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters