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Tony shares that he wanted to buy rentals for 5 - 7 years, but fear and his relationship with money held him back.
Tony finally bought his first …
Peter shares his strategy of owning properties in different areas so that if the economy in one area starts doing badly, his other properties in other areas can pick up the slack.
He has purchased in 4 different areas …
Steven had no money, and a negative networth when he started buying rentals.
On this episode, he shares how he got started and built his rental …
Brandon didn't have a lot of money when he started buying rentals.
He got started buying what he could afford - old, run-down properties. He fixed …
Joel has been buying rental properties for over 45 years, and on this episode, he shares two timeless things he did to build substantial wealth with his rental properties.
Joel also shares insight into how he thinks …
David shares how he's been able to substantally grow his cash flow and build wealth by making sure he raises rent every year.
We talk about how much he targets to raise rent, how he notifies tenants about the increase, …
Joe lives in an area that historically has seen great appreciation, but cash flow is very hard to come by.
He decided to invest in good areas that had much cheaper properties, that produced better cash flow.
On this …
Ben is a Realtor, Property Manager, and owns rentals in his personal portfolio. On this episode, he shares the types of properties that have worked …
Shayla bought rental properties 15 years ago. They ended up being cash flow negative, and she eventally ended up losing them.
Recently Shayla decided that she wanted to get back into real estate investing, and wanted to …
Jeff shares how he protects his rental portfolio from liability and lawsuits.
Some of the topics we talk about are:
Josh shares how he went from having no money and renting a room in a basement to profiting over $8,000 a month from his rentals.
On this episode, we …
Aaron bought a portfolio of 7 out of state properties from a turnkey company.
The properties were supposed to cash flow on day one, but it didn't work …
Debbi talks about how her father started buying rentals over 50 years ago, and how that has created generational wealth for her family.
We talk about what he bought, how he financed his properties, and where he got the …
On this episode we take a look back at some of Dan's favorite moments from 2023.
We hear from 4 investors:
* Scott talks about making $30K a month from his rentals (Episode 430)
* Marky bought a duplex and later found out …
Farris shares his journey from being a brand new investor to reaching financial independence in just a few years.
We talk about the kind of neighborhoods he's buying in, why he likes buying properties that are rent …
Andrew shares how tapping into the equity he had sitting in his primary residence helped him get started investing in rentals.
Andrew also shares how house hacking to eliminate his monthly housing expenses, and becoming …
Saad shares his strategy of buying cheap houses and transforming them into two or three-unit buildings.
We talk about how he gets this approved by the city, and the challenges he's had with contractors.
Saad also shares …
Joe shares how he built up enough cash flow from his rental portfolio to retire from his job.
We talk about what kinds of properties he's buying, …
Tyler lives in an expensive area where the numbers didn't make sense to buy rentals.
He wasn't interested in getting involved with extensive rehab …
Caeli Ridge from Ridge Lending Group shares that a lot of rental property investors get started by harvesting the equity they have in their primary …
Mike owns a business that generates a lot of profit, and causes him to pay a lot of taxes. He started buying rental properties that generate a paper loss and legally brings his taxable income to $0.
On this episode, Mike …
Adam shares how he built his rental portfolio with the BRRRR strategy.
We talk about how Adam is buying cheap houses in good neighborhoods, fixing …
Matthew was a guest on the podcast 3 years ago, on episode 280.
At that time, Matthew had been investing in rentals for a year, and had 4 properties.
…
Ryan shares his experience working with what he thought was a good property manager....until he woke up one day and realized his manager ran off with …
Mark went bankrupt at 40 and lost everything. He knows that real estate is a great way to build wealth, but he wants to take on a lot of risk.
On this …
A few years ago Blake decided he wanted to build a big rental portfolio, and started aggressively buying rentals. Within a few years, he got to 300 …
Dan & Mike share why it made more sense for them to partner up to buy this property than to buy it individually.
We talk about how they found the property, how they financed it, and how they dealt with delays in …
Jessie shares how she got started buy buying a house to live in, and renting rooms to help pay the mortgage.
She bought a few properties this way, and a few with traditional down payments, but she didn't get serious …
Craig wanted to invest for cash flow and appreciation. Instead of finding the perfect property that had potential for both, he invested in two different areas. One area has historically seen a lot of appreciation and …
When Jessie (from Episode433) couldn't make things work with her Airbnb, she sold it to Jon.'
On this episode, we talk to Jon about how he put …
Jessie's first Airbnb didn't go as well as she hoped, and she ended up having to sell the property.
On the first of this two-part series, we figure out what went wrong. Jessie shares how she researched the area, …
When Andrew started investing in real estate, all he could afford to buy were really cheap properties in not-the-best neighborhoods.
These properties …
Jeff shares the details of his plan to fund his retirement with rental income.
We talk about how he's paying off his properties, how much cash flow his properties generate today, and how much they will generate when …
Scott started buying rentals while working his W-2 job. His company had some management changes and he ended up getting laid off. At first he was stressed out, but then he realized he was going to be okay because of his …
Thomas was a fan of Dave Ramsey and his debt-free teachings. But, he thinks following Dave's strategy when it comes to investing in rentals is …
Harley shares how he got started buying rent-ready condos off the MLS. Those properties appreciated over a few years, but rents didn't appreciate as quickly as the property values.
Eventually, Harley wasn't getting a …
Zeke talks about how he built a portfolio of 50 rental doors in just 4 years.
We talk about what the neighborhoods are like, if there is a bed/bath …
Nick talks about how having an extra $5,000 a month has improved his life. The extra money gave him the freedom to live life on his terms. He was able to leave his 9 - 5 job and start his own business because of his …
Camille shares her story of how she started with nothing and built a rental portfolio with over $1 million in equity that generates over $10K a month …
Ashish from investorfriendlycpa.com talks about a simple strategy to avoid getting audited.
We also talk about a strategy to legally pay no taxes on rental income, and how a little planning can save you thousands of …
Kristina shares how she's been successful in investing in rentals by being flexible with her strategy.
We also talk about how she's had to change how …
Ray And Letitia had no idea it would be so hard to buy a property in their IRA.
On this episode, they share the lessons they learned going through the …
Guido had a ton of problems in his early investing days. His basement flooded, he had evictions, and rumored drug dealers in one of his rentals. One day he got frustrated and decided to sell his property.
His property …
Johnathan talks about how he buys rentals to generate monthly cash flow that gives him freedom to live life on his terms.
Currently, he doesn't need the cash flow to pay his bills, so he reinvests all of that money back …
Jake shares his strategy for generating money to buy rental properties.
When he looks at a property, he figures out if it would be a good flip or a …
Harrison shares his strategy of buying run-down apartment buildings, in areas of the city that are improving.
We talk about how he is making extra money by starting retail businesses in the commercial portion of the …
Andres figured out pretty quickly that he was not going to be able to buy very many rentals using his own money.
He started creating win-win "Creative Partnerships" to raise money to buy rental properties that generate …
Nick shares how his rentals make him an extra $2K a month with very little work.
Nick talks about the strategy he has been using to pay off his …
Jake is comfortable with mortgage debt, but his wife isn't. Together they came up with a compromise to use mortgages to purchase properties but to get them paid off as quickly as possible. Today they have paid off 75% …
Caeli Ridge from Ridge Lending Group shares how to get approved for a mortgage on a rental property.
We talk about the minimum credit score, the documents that you will need to provide, and the reserve requirements.
We …
Al started with a small condo and a 4 Plex that he house hacked.
After a series of trading up to bigger and better properties, he ended up with a 74-unit apartment complex that nets him $28,000 per month.
We talk about …
Anytime Michael would manage to save $10,000 he would always find something to buy with his money. He figured out that it would be a better use of …
Andy made a lot of mistakes with his first rental. He paid too much, he didn't budget for expenses and vacancies, and he didn't use the 1% rule, or …
Farris shares how he went from not knowing anything about real estate five years ago, to owning a portfolio of rental properties that nets him $90K a …
Mike shares his experience of buying out-of-state properties for cash flow. The properties looked great on his spreadsheet - and they did make money. But, he wasn't making the kind of returns he was looking for.
Mike has …
Terry shares the details of turning a traditional long-term rental into a corporate rental.
We talk about the best location for a corporate rental, how he finds tenants, and how long they generally stay with him.
Terry …
Amy shares how she found money for down payments by tapping into equity wherever she could find it, including her cars, home equity, and retirement …
Vessi lives in an expensive area, where the laws are not very landlord friendly. This made it difficult to invest in rental properties locally.
On …
Most people would be in a tight spot financially if they suddenly stopped getting their paycheck.
Luckily Walter started buying rentals a few years …
Mike's primary residence increased in value and he tapped into that equity to buy his first rental.
On this episode, Mike shares why used a HELOC vs a traditional mortgage. We also talk about the advantages and risks of …
Jarrod shares how his uncle purchased rental properties in the 1940's for a few thousand dollars, and how these properties have been passed down to …
Marky bought a property thinking he would be able to renovate it in about a month. Unfortunately, things didn't go according to plan, and the BRRRR …
Greg has been buying rentals on his own, but for his latest deal, he formed a partnership with his sister and her husband to buy a four-unit building.
On this episode, we talk about how they set up the partnership …
David shares his strategy of buying occupied properties, and slowly rehabbing them as tenants turnover. When the units are rehabbed, he's usually able to raise the rent by about 50%.
We also talk about the best …
Kyle shares how he educated himself about investing in rentals, and took that knowledge and put it to use in building his rental portfolio.
We talk …
Jesse shares some good and bad experiences he's had owning rental properties.
We talk about how he got hit with two big repairs back-to-back, and how an emergency savings account helped him survive that financial hit.
We …
On this episode we take a look back at some of Dan's favorite moments from 2022.
We listen in on investors that have reached financial freedom from buying rental properties, we hear about a unique financing strategy, and …
Nick shares his strategy of buying cheap single-family properties, doing minor repairs, renting them out, and eventually selling them and using the profit as his down payment on a bigger and better property.
We talk …
Carey couldn't find properties that cash flowed, so he decided to build his own.
On this episode Carey walks through the entire process from what kind …
Pat shares his story about how he started out buying cheap, run down properties in bad areas. The numbers looked great on paper, but they never …
Brian buys shells in "C" class neighborhoods, does a full gut remodel, and turns the property into three one bedroom suites.
Doing this enables him to …
Tyler shares his experience buying two rentals with a partner. We talk about how much money each partner invested and how they split the work.
We also look at the properties Tyler and his purchased and review his …
Elaine shares her "boring" strategy of buying cheap rental properties, fixing them up, and providing great customer service to her tenants.
Elaine did this over and over again until her rental income covered all of her …
Rising interest rates has made it difficult to make the numbers work on a rental deal.
On the first part of this bonus episode, Larry Myer, who has …
Daniel shares his experience renting to travel nurses, who come in town to work on three month contracts.
He shares how much more money he makes doing this vs renting to a traditional long term tenant.
We talk about the …
Luke lives in an expensive area, and couldn't make the numbers work on any rentals near his home.
He found an area about an hour and a half away where …
Larry doesn't have any worries about what happens to the real estate market or the economy because he owns his properties free and clear.
On this episode, we talk about the strategies that he used to pay off his …
Jake shares how he bought a property without seeing the inside from an auction website.
The former owner was still living in the property when Jake closed on it. We talk about how Jake was able to get him removed from …
On the first part of this episode Attorney Nic McGrue details the process landlords need to follow to garnish wages or take money out of a tenants …
Nick talks about how his rental income covers his basic living expenses (mortgage payment, utility bills, food, insurance, etc).
Not having to worry about earning that money every month, has given him and his wife the …
Tom shares how he invests in cheap properties (about $10k) in a small town of about 5,000 people.
We talk about how he has found deals off the MLS and from sheriff's sales. How he finds quality tenants and contractors, …
Listen in as Caeli Ridge from Ridge Lending Group consults with Chris, who is a new investor on how he can go from owning one rental to building a …
Kori raised money from a group of friends and formed a partnership to buy rentals.
On this episode we talk about how he is buying and rehabbing properties without being in the same city as his rentals.
We also look at the …
To mark the 8-year anniversary of the Rental Income Podcast, a frequent guest of the podcast, Mike Grams, interviews Dan Lane.
Dan shares how he got started buying rentals, and how his team helps him buy rentals without …
Jesse shares how landlords can have tenants buy insurance instead of paying a security deposit.
This insurance would protect a landlord from lost rent …
Gabriel shares the details of his first two rental purchases, and how they looked great on a spreadsheet, but they didn't work out in real life.
We …
On this episode, my guest shares how you don't have to build a rental portfolio and keep it forever. As things change in life you can change the …
Tom shares how he took the money that he had in an old 401(k) retirement account and started buying rentals with that money.
On this episode, we talk …
Zach lives in an expensive area where a duplex would have cost him $400k or more. On this episode, Zach shares how he bought a duplex for $92K by …
Marvin owns a mix of single-family homes, apartments, Airbnb's, and mixed-use buildings. He doesn't have time to self-manage his properties, so he's outsourced the management to property management companies.
On this …
Ashish from investorfriendlycpa.com explains the difference between long-term and short-term rentals in the eyes of the IRS.
He shares how you can save money on taxes with either strategy and a big tax benefit to owning …
Joe shares how because of his rental income he's able to be selective with freelance work he takes on for his 9 - 5 job. He only takes on projects that he will enjoy doing, instead of taking on whatever he can for the …
Michael wanted to buy rentals, but he ran out of down payment money. He loved the idea of the BRRRR Strategy, but he's busy with his day job and doesn't have time to rehab properties.
On this episode, he shares how …
Andy and Erika share how they have been saving money for down payments to buy rentals.
We talk about their criteria to buy a property, what they are looking for in a potential tenant, and how they divide the management …
Pravin shares his gross rent, expenses, and net profit for each type of rental he owns.
On this episode, we talk about how he financed his portfolio, …
Tina is an investor that nets about $5k a month from her rental portfolio. She wants to get to $10k a month.
This episode is a recording of a strategy …
On this episode Dan and Farris answer listener emails:
1.) Is this a bad time to invest in rental properties
2.) What are some of the best ways to find deals today?
3.) Finding money to buy my next property has been a …
Tom shares how he went from being a new investor with 2 rentals to buying a portfolio of 75 rentals.
We talk about how he found the deal, how dealt …
Tom shares how instead of saving money for his kids to go to college, he bought 6 rentals. The cash flow those rentals generate has paid for his 4 …
Marky wanted to invest in rentals, but properties were too expensive for him to do it locally.
On this episode, Marky shares his experience buying a …
Mortgage rates are increasing, the stock market has been tanking, and we are probably headed towards a recession. Is this a bad time to buy a rental?
…
Brandon was able to replace his W2 income with a small rental portfolio.
On this episode, Brandon shares 4 things he did to set him up financially for …
Terry took out a HELOC against his primary residence and he uses it to buy rental properties. He then uses the rental income to pay off the HELOC.
He has used this strategy to buy 7 houses that generate $7,000 a month in …
Dakota shares his story of how he bought a property that he house hacked while working for Domino's Pizza as a delivery driver.
We talk about how he …
Natasha shares how she was able to leave her W-2 job and support herself with her rental income.
We take a look at Natasha's portfolio and her …
KC & Kaysie talk about selling a rental property that was netting them $1,500 a month and moving the equity to a new property that now nets them $15,000 a month.
They open up their books and share all the numbers for …
Heidi bought her first property to live in, but things changed in her life and she ended up renting the property.
On this episode, we talk about how Heidi dealt with lots of problems including tenants that didn't pay …
Alan lives in an expensive area where it's really difficult, if not impossible to find properties that are going to generate cash flow.
On this …
Greg talks about how he generates enough money off his rentals to pay all his bills.
He still works so that he can generate more cash to continue to buy more rentals and to continue to build his rental income.
We talk …
David thought about buying rentals for a long time. Recently, he felt like the time was right to buy his first rental.
On this episode, we talk about how he got his wife excited about the idea of buying a rental.
We also …
Don wanted to build a rental portfolio that generated income for him to live on in retirement, but he wasn't interested on taking on a lot of debt or …
Matt shares how he went from not making much money and living on a couch to owning a rental portfolio that generates $15,000 a month in gross rental …
Alex shares how he buys a rental property as he saves down payments.
He doesn't do major rehabs or creative financing. He has found most of his properties off the MLS, but over the last few years, his properties have …
Patrick loves owning rentals, but it hasn't always been easy. He's had to deal with fires, floods, bad tenants, and not always having enough money to pay for repairs.
On this episode, we talk about both the good and the …
Jeff shares how he earns triple the revenue vs what his competitors are earning with an Airbnb.
We talk about where he is buying, what he did to upgrade the house, how he raised the money to purchase the property, and …
Carlo talks about the 5 different ways we get paid (at the same time) owning rental properties.
We also talk about what types of properties Carlo is buying, what type of neighborhoods they are in.
We also talk about how …
Philip shares how he created a rental portfolio that nets $12k per month after all expenses, by tapping into equity that he had in his primary …
Kevin talks about his experience turning his primary residence into a rental.
We talk about why he decided to rent his property vs sell the property, what he needed to do before he rented his property, and how things …
Adrian had a good, stable job with a pension, but he walked away from it all because he wanted more out of life.
On this episode, we talk about the types of properties Adrian bought, how many rentals it took him to be …
Zach shares his experience investing in new construction rentals. We talk about what he's looking for in an area to invest in, we talk about if he upgrades the property or rents it as it comes, and his unique way of …
Paul lives in an expensive area, and he's been doing BRRRR projects in another state.
On this episode, Paul talks about what has gone right, and how …
A lot of investors are having trouble finding deals that meet the 1% rule.
On this episode, Bill shares how he's finding incredible deals that meet …
Caeli Ridge shares what's been going on in the mortgage market, and why rates have been going up recently.
We look at where rates are today and how they compare to when the pandemic first started, and in 2019.
We also …
Chris talks about why he doesn't use the 1% rule to evaluate rental properties.
We talk about what he's looking for in a rental property, his average …
Joel shares how a new investor making a modest income can go from $0 to $10,000 a month in net rental income.
He provides a road map with examples of what types of properties to buy, and he shares hypothetical numbers …
Michael talks about how he's been able to increase his cash flow by turning the basement of a single-family home into a separate apartment.
We talk about how he modified the basement, and how much it cost him.
Michael …
On this episode, we look back at the 5 best interviews of 2021.
My guest talk about:
* Building a rental portfolio for generational wealth
* How to …
David talks about how it's really not that difficult to reach financial freedom from rental properties. We talk about how he calculated his freedom …
Sean thought about buying rentals for 20 years, but fear of the unknown stopped him from getting started.
On this episode, we talk about how Sean learned more about rental properties and overcame his fear. We talk about …
There are four main types of LLCs. On this bonus episode, Ashish From InvestorFriendlyCPA.com explains the differences between them.
We talk about …
Michael shares his secret to building a profitable rental portfolio.
We talk about how what he is doing with his rentals to get better tenants that …
The idea that you could borrow money to make money without having a lot of money blew Aaron's mind.
On this episode, Aaron talks about how he got …
Dave talks about how he quit his job before he had enough rental income to replace his W2 income.
Being able to focus on real estate full-time gave …
You don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a rehab to charge a higher rent.
On this bonus episode, Lee shares some cheap and easy upgrades that …
Zach has a full-time job and doesn't have time to do any complicated strategies to find rentals or take on a rehab project. He's been buying …
Sean had a tenant suddenly pass away. On the first part of this episode, we talk to Sean about what happened to the lease, what he did with the …
Tom knew that he needed to come up with a plan for retirement income. He figured out that if he bought a few rental properties and worked on getting …
Chris had a lot of potential tenants that weren't very serious about renting from him. To eliminate the tire kickers, Chris started making people …
John talks about what investors should be looking for in rental properties, and what he's looking for.
We also talk about the 1% rule, and if this is …
Ashish from investorfriendlycpa.com explains how rental property investors can save money on taxes with real estate professional status.
We talk about …
Curtis shares the numbers behind his 8 unit portfolio. We talk about his gross rents, expenses, and his monthly profit.
We also talk about how he …
On this bonus episode, Dominic shares details of a recent rental he purchased.
We talk about how he found the property, what he paid, details of his rehab, and we go over his numbers.
Bryan shares how he had a rough start buying rentals. It took him 3 years to turn around his first 4-plex.
On this episode, we talked about how he turned things around, raised rents, and turned a building with a lot of …
Josh wanted to invest in rentals, but the numbers didn't work in the area that he lives. Real Estate is too expensive, and the rents aren't high enough to make a profit.
On this episode, Josh talks about how he found a …
Farris talks about how he finds great tenants for his rentals. We talk about the number one thing that investors can do to attract good tenants.
We also talk about where he advertises his rentals (and where he doesn't), …
Matthew & Kim share how they are working towards replacing their W2 job income with a small rental portfolio.
On this episode, we take a look at …
Kori talks about how he is building out his rental portfolio the same way he would start a business.
On this episode, we talk about how he raised …
Mike is buying a duplex where the current owner has long-term tenants and hasn't raised rent in a long time. He isn't sure if he should raise rent, …
Caeli Ridge shares some good news about the mortgage market that is going to mean lower rates for investors.
Farris started buying rentals on his own, but recently decided to partner up with a friend to continue to grow his rental portfolio.
On this episode, …
Ashish from InvestorFriendlyCPA.com answers a listener's question about if buying a rental in another state will help him save money on his state taxes.
We also talk about if owning a rental in another state can help …
Quentin wanted time and location freedom, and he figured that if he bought enough cash flowing rentals they would give him freedom.
On this episode, …
Eric talks about how he got started by turning a condo that he lived in into a rental. He rented thre property out for a few years and was making …
Anthony talks about what he looks for in a rental property, and the simple math that he does to evaluate potential deals.
We look at one of his recent deals, and he shows us the numbers that he's looking at to see if a …
Ramon shares how he set a goal to buy 50 rentals thinking that if he built a big rental portfolio he would make a lot of money.
But, things didn't …
Corey and Bethany did the math to figure out how much money they would need to save for down payments to build a big rental portfolio and felt …
Mekkel shares how he was able to go part-time at his job because of his rental income.
On this episode, we talk about his portfolio of 5 rental units, …
Steve is getting ready to retire and support himself off his rental income. On this episode, we talk about how Steve slowly built a portfolio of …
Natasha loved the idea of buying rentals, but her husband did not like the idea at all.
On this episode, we talk about how she convinced him to buy one property, to try it out....but that property didn't work out as she …
Daniel owns three different types of rentals: regular long-term, Airbnb, and he rents short-term to traveling nurses. On this episode, we talk about …
Doug shares his incredible story of how he went from having no real estate experience and no money to owning 81 rentals.
We talk about how he found and financed his properties, and how he was able to improve each …
Husband and With team KC and Kaysie share the numbers behind netting $15K a month from their rental portfolio. We take a look at their gross rents, …
Jesse shares how he has been building his rental portfolio on a teacher's salary. We talk about how he has eliminated his monthly mortgage expense …
Larry shares everything he does to minimize the chance that he will lose money on a rental property.
We talk about what he is looking for when he is selecting a property to purchase, and everything he does to manage his …
Carl shares what has worked and not worked in his 40 years of investing in rentals.
We talk about investing out of state, what properties make the best rentals, the most profitable number of beds to have in a rental, his …
Nick shares the shortcuts and efficiencies that he has developed to manage his rental portfolio while working full-time.
We also talk about how he …
Isaac has had a lot of success as a landlord, but he has made some mistakes along the way. On this episode we talk about some of the things he has done wrong in the past, and what he is doing now.
It seems like the price of everything, including real estate, has been going up recently. But, is that good or bad for real estate investors? On this …
Tiffany shares how she built two rental portfolios, in two cities with two different strategies.
She owns rentals in Chicago that she bought for cash …
David wanted to build a rental portfolio, but he didn't want to take a lot of risk.
On this episode, we talk about how he slowly built a portfolio of …
Will and Veronica talk about how they have been able to grow their rental portfolio by using creative financing.
We talk about how they found private …
Brad had no idea what he was doing when he started buying rentals. He didn't know how to screen potential tenants or manage his rentals correctly.
After having to evict his first few tenants he figured out that he had …
Michelle has built her portfolio by buying really cheap, run-down properties, in rough neighborhoods that nobody else wants.
She fixes the properties …
On this bonus episode of the Rental Income Podcast, Jay Redding shares his experience owning college rentals.
We talk about how he has teamed up with …
Jay got downsized from his corporate job and decided that he wasn't going to be happy finding another job. He figured out that if he bought enough …
Mike didn't have any money to invest when he got started buying rentals. He built his rental portfolio using a lot of debt. After paying the …
Will and Veronica share how they have been using the equity that they have created in their rental properties to buy more properties.
They talk about the strategies that they have used to access the equity and how doing …
John talks about how he built his rental portfolio by buying base hits. Not many of his deals were all that incredible. But, when you look at his …
Managing properties and working with tenants can be very time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be.
Bill and Kristy share how they have automated most of their property management.
On this episode, they share how they …
Rob owns regular long-term rentals and Airbnbs. On this episode, we talk about the differences between managing both types of rentals and how much …
Rich shares why he thinks it's important to own rentals free and clear.
He talks about how he paid some of his rentals, and how those properties are going to provide cash flow for the rest of his life (and cash flow for …
Dom shares how he has bought several houses with a credit card.
He shares how he did it, why he doesn't think this is a risky strategy, and some things to look out for if you are interested in doing this too.
Dom shares how he bought 46 single-family houses that each net him between $450 - $500 a month in cash flow.
We talk about how he self-manages his properties, the unique thing he asks his tenants to do before he will …
Chris thought about buying rentals for over 30 years. He bought his first property in his 50's to provide him income during retirement. On this episode, we talk about how he buys and manages his rentals, and we go over …
Caeli talks about how you can take equity from one rental to buy another.
We also talk about what it takes to qualify for a mortgage today, what lenders are looking for, and what documentation is required.
Nick is a big numbers guy and has figured out how to reach financial independence with a small rental portfolio.
We go over his numbers and talk about …
Adee is an investor and a Realtor that specializes in helping investors buy rental properties. On this episode, he shares what investors should look …
Eric shares how he has figured out how to make the self-management of his rentals easy. He talks about how he has automated some tasks while enlisting his tenants to help him with other tasks.
We talk about how he pays …
Ashey talks about how she profits over $3,000 a month and has made $800,000 in appreciation on 4 rental properties over the last five years.
We talk about the kinds of properties she's been buying, and how she manages …
Brady shares how he's been building his rental portfolio with none of his own money using the BRRRR strategy.
We talk about how he found an investor …
Lee is an investor and a property manager and has seen many clients be successful with rentals, as well as clients that haven't done well with their …
Farris talks about how he built a rental portfolio that produces $15,000 a month in net cash flow, and how he did it iin just 2 years.
We talk about …
David didn't know what he was doing when he bought his first 6 rentals. Things ended up not working out and his initial properties ended in a combination of foreclosure, short sale, and loan modification.
David knew that …
On this episode we feature clips of the some of the best information that was shared on the podcast in 2020.
We talk about:
How thinking long-term helped him build cash-flow with Edwin "Stick" Dissoway (Ep 264)
She only …
Brian joined us on the podcast 2 years ago after he bought his first rental. On this episode, we follow-up with him and hear how he went from that …
Daniel made a plan to replace his job income with rental income within 5 years, and he did it!
On this episode, we talk about he really didn't know what he was doing when he started, but he figured it out and learned as …
3 landlords talk about if they think it's a good idea for investors to diversify a rental portfolio.
We take a look to see what they are doing and …
Matt shares how he wrote a business plan for his rental portfolio when he started buying rentals. We talk about the assumptions he used, his target …
Anton shares how he dealt with an issue, earlier this year, when a large number of his tenants were not able to pay rent at the same time.
We talk about how he jumped into action and came up with a plan to help his …
Dean has been a landlord for 24 years and through trial and error, he has figured out what works and what doesn't work with rental properties.
On this episode, Dean shares 7 things that he has figured out that will make …
On this episode, we meet Chris and Gerrit, a father and son that have formed a partnership to buy rentals.
We talk about how they are able to accomplish more working together, how the money part of the partnership works, …
James started buying rentals near his house, but after a few years prices had appreciated and the numbers didn't make sense anymore.
On this episode, James talks about how he researched other areas and found a city 5 …
Chris shares how she makes really good money renting her basement to traveling nurses.
We talk about what nurses are looking for in a short-term rental, how she finds nurses, and how she is able to stay booked year round.
Four years ago on this podcast, Ken talked about his strategy of buying individual rentals and building a rental portfolio with the goal of selling …
After Zack paid all of his bills every month, he didn't have any money left over to save for down payments. He decided that he was going to have to figure out other ways to make more money if he wanted to buy rental …
David wanted to buy rental properties for financial independence. But, he didn't make a lot of money.
On this episode, he shares how he saved the …
Jeremy talks about how he got started buying rentals. We talk about researching markets and how he decided where to invest.
We also talk about a big challenge he's had with one of his properties, and how he's dealing …
Ron's goal is to make his rentals as passive as possible. He does this by minimizing his touches with his tenants.
On this episode, he shares how he sets expectations during the lease signing and some of the clauses he …
Matthew's rentals do not meet the 1% rule, but his properties still cash flow. On this episode, we talk about what he's looking for in a rental …
Tiffany shares how she went from being brand new to investing in real estate to building a small rental portfolio that paid for her to travel the …
Caeli Ridge gives a live look at the current investment mortgage rates for a rental purchase, refi, and cash-out refi.
She also updates us on the latest with the new mortgage tax.
Jennings thinks that it is a really bad idea for real estate investors to manage their own rentals. He thinks that investors are actually creating a second job when they self-manage when the entire reason they started …
Joel shares how rentals made him rich by following a simple old school plan of buying rentals over time, and not selling them.
He bought his first …
My guest has some major problems with her rental portfolio. She has multiple tenants not paying rent, and she has vacant properties that need repairs …
Heman wanted to buy rentals, but he didn't have the cash to get started. On this episode, he talks about deciding to cash out his 401(K) and how he …
Marcus shares his simple formula to make $1 million with rental properties. He talks about a common mistake that investors make when they are looking …
Amanda was a single mom when she bought her first rental. She didn't have a lot of money, but she had a dream to retire early with rental properties.
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Joe has invested in both local rentals, that he self-manages, and out of state turnkey rentals. The turnkey rentals were fully rehabbed, had a tenant …
John talks about how he found a run-down apartment building, fixed it up, and was able to raise rents over $10K a month.
After the project was done he was able to refinance and get all of his money back.
On this episode, …
Ann and her husband made a plan to replace their job income with rental income. They slowly started buying rental properties and building their rental income.
Eventually, they built enough passive income to replace their …
Brendan explains the basics of a 1031 in an easy to understand way.
We talk about the deadlines investors need to be aware of, and several situations that investors may find themselves in.
Brendan explains how to do a …
Larry talks about a recent property that he purchased for $500. We go over his rehab budget, and what the property rented for.
We also talk about the neighborhood that his properties are in. (hint: it's not a horrible …
Husband and wife team Darrell and Ana have been buying rentals for a few years. They have had a lot of good things happen with their rentals, but they have also had some challenges with tenants, major expenses, rehabs, …
Chris thought he wanted to own a few properties free and clear. After he did it, he realized that he didn't want a few rentals. He wanted to own a …
The biggest expense we have as landlords is when you have a turnover. Usually, something needs to be fixed or replaced. You may have some vacancy between tenants, and you may have to pay a commission to place a tenant.
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On this episode of the podcast, Edwin describes how he bought properties and used the cash flow that those properties generated to buy more properties. The more properties he bought the bigger his cash flow became, and …
John shares how he built his rental portfolio without any debt. We talk about how he saved the money to buy his rentals with cash.
He also goes over …
Randy and Jana share their unique strategy of leasing single-family houses to a charity that provides housing to special needs kids.
Randy and Jana are not responsible for any child care or any of the activities inside …
When Jens bought his first couple of rentals he made a few mistakes. He had a lot of trouble with the type of tenants he was attracting, and his …
John shares how he figured out the math behind building a rental portfolio that generates him $20,000 a month in profit.
We talk about how he built …
If you are in a tight spot financially, or you think you may be in the future, a mortgage forbearance might sound like the perfect solution.
You take …
What happens when good tenants get laid off? If they lose their job will they still pay rent? On this episode, we talk to four landlords to hear …
We first met Chris, on this podcast, two years ago. On episode 148, Chris talked about how he was working full-time, and slowly building his rental …
Andy is a teacher and doesn't make a lot of money. But, he has managed to buy 11 rentals over the last few years. On this episode, we talk about the different strategies that he has used to buy his properties, and how …
COVID-19 continues to change the mortgage market. On this bonus episode, Caeli Ridge talks about how mortgage lending programs have changed in the last few weeks, and how some of these changes may benefit investors.
We …
Matt talks about how he was able to reduce his living expenses by house hacking. Doing this enabled him to save money that he used to buy really cheap properties (in good neighborhoods. Today the cash flow from those …
Jason bought rentals, and made a lot of money, during the last two recessions. On this episode, compare how he felt after 9/11 and 2008 vs today and …
Fleming shares how Coronavirus has affected him and his rentals so far. We also share tips on how to communicate with tenants during this crisis, and how landlords can protect their investment.
Tucker just closed on first rental. On this episode, we talk about how he educated himself on rentals, how he made connections with local a local Realtor and Property Manager.
We also talk about how he researched …
We talk about how the Coronavirus and the emergency rate cut have affected the mortgage market.
We look at the current rates and talk about when it might make sense to refi a rental.
Pam has been investing in rental properties for 40 years, and also owns a property management company that manages over 1,000 rentals for other investors.
Through that experience, she has figured out exactly what makes a …
Section 8 and other rental subsidy programs can be a great way for landlords to receive guaranteed rent payments every month.
But, there are some potential negative things to be aware of.
On this episode, Rich Hudec, and …
Chase wanted to start buying rentals, but he didn't have much money. The only rentals he could afford were really cheap rentals in a bad neighborhood.
Chris has a full-time job, a wife, young kids, but he has somehow found time to buy a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties.
On this episode, we …
Jim has always been interested in buying rentals, but he never had the time to do it.
After getting laid off in his 50's he needed to figure out how he was going to support his family. He decided it was time to start …
Brad had a ton of consumer debt. He followed Dave Ramsey's baby steps to pay everything off. Once he was debt-free, he decided that he was never …
Michael lives in a high cost and high tax area. This makes it very difficult to invest in rentals - but not impossible.
In this episode, Michael …
Isaac had a plan to buy rentals in neighborhoods that were close to hot neighborhoods that have seen a lot of appreciation.
After a few years of buying rentals, his bet paid off and his properties have appreciated. He …
Chris had no money and no credit when he started buying rentals. He formed a partnership to buy rentals and he created a lot of equity with his partners. At some point, his partners wanted to cash out an sell the …
On this episode we look back at some of the best landlord tips and advice from 2019.
We talk about:
How To Easily Self-Manage Rentals
2 Ways To Save For A Down Payment
A Smart Way To Rehab Rentals
How To Find High-Quality …
Monie had a ton of debt, got divorced, and lost her job all at the same time. As soon as she got back on her feet, she decided that she was never going to rely on only one source of income again. She decided to buy …
Jared is building a diversified rental portfolio. He has some rentals in a growing area where properties are appreciating at a pretty good rate.
He …
Chris shares his strategy to own 15 properties free and clear. We talk about how he's paying them off, and why he wants to pay them off quickly vs owning them with mortgages.
Chris also shares how he bought his first …
Eric has bought multiple rentals in other parts of the country, without seeing them in person. On this episode, we talk about how he researched good …
Corey shares her slow and steady plan to buy rentals on this episode.
She talks about how she has bought houses to live in, and as she outgrew the …
Leon read a lot of books and followed the advice of a lot of the big real estate gurus. Their advice worked until the market crashed in 2008. After …
Caeli shares details on the lending options to buy a rental property, and what you need to do to qualify for a loan.
For more information, contact Caeli:
ridgelendinggroup.com
855-74-RIDGE (855-747-4343)
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Grayson and Danielle are able to live for free because the rent from the three tenants in their 4-plex more than covers the mortgage.
They also own another 4-plex and a single-family home that generates enough income …
Darren shares exactly how he has built his portfolio using the BRRRR strategy. He shares the steps that he took to line up the financing to build his …
Jennifer was staying at home with her daughter and didn't want to go back to work. She figured out that if she could buy rental properties that …
Kevin shares some inexpensive things that he does with his rentals to get higer rent. He also shares what he did to tenant proof his rentals to reduce his maintenance and turnover costs, and some of the ways that he has …
There are lots of little things that investors can do to make their rental properties more profitable. Mike is an investor and a property manager, and on this episode he shares several tips to make your rentals more …
Rennie was broke and had no retirement plan at 50. He found a partner and started buying rentals with the hope of generating some money so that he …
On this episode we talk about the types of properties Randy has found make the best rentals, and what he is currently looking to buy.
In all the years Randy has been investing, and after renting to thousands of tenants, …
It can be tough to make money renting condos because the condo fees usually eat away the profit. But, my guest today has figured out how to make …
Rob owns some rentals that on paper should have made him a really good return. But, they haven't performed as he had hoped. He's just broken even on …
Brad talks about his strategy of buying rentals, keeping them for 5 years, and then selling them for a profit. We also go over his system that makes …
Marlon shares how he got started investing a year ago, and now makes about $2,300 a month in rental income. We talk about how saved the money to get started. We also talk about how he manages his rentals, while working …
Kayla shares where she looks for off-market deals, how she markets to them, and what she says to them to convince them to see their property to her. She also shares how she is able to finance properties at 0% interest.
Steve shares his get rich slow plan that enabled him to quit his corporate job and live off rental income. We talk about how he got started, and how …
Mike didn't know a lot about rentals or even have a clear plan on how he would one day be able to quit his job and live on his rental income. On this …
Our guest tells her nightmare story of buying a property from a turn key company. The company promised that she was buying a newly rehabbed property with a tenant in place. In reality, the property was not rehabbed and …
Nathan talks about how he got started buying real estate to live in with a low down payment.
After a few years, he bought a new house and turned his …
Kamren shares how he bought a lot without a plan on how he was going to make money with it. A few months later bought a mobile home and started rented it out. Things worked out, and he did 2 more transactions in the …
Rich talks about how bought too many rentals when he got started in real estate. His rentals were costing him more than he expected. He had too many repairs, and issues with tenants not paying. He figured out that half …
CJ talks about how he got started buying college rentals with a partner. We talk about how his partnership is set up, and the roles of each partner. …
Mike shares his incredible journey from waiting tables and knowing nothing about real estate to owning 60 properties without mortgages.
He tells us how he was able to pay off all his rentals in shorter than 30 years, and …
I talk to two different guests, from two different parts of the country, that are saving for retirement by buying rental properties. We talk about what they are looking for in an investment, and how they are financing …
Caeli shares a new creative financing loan program that she has to finance rental properties. We talk about how this program can save investors …
Peter had a bad accident that cut his career short. He had to figure out another way to generate an income to support his family. He figured out that …
Ryan talks about how he makes 2X the rent by renting his properties by the room. We also talk about how he self-manages his rentals from over 1,000 miles away. We talk about how he shows properties when he can't …
Peter talks about how buying two rental properties changed the trajectory of his life. He talks about how the equity in those properties helped him buy his personal house, plus helped him fund additional rental …
Tim and Crystal buy high-end luxury homes. On paper, these properties may not look like they are going to be profitable. But, they have turned out to be great investments. On this episode, Tim and Crystal share their …
Alex talks about how he is finding rentals the same way that people have been buying rentals for hundreds of years. He isn't doing anything fancy, or risky. His strategy is really simple, and a strategy that a lot of …
We talk to two different investors to figure out how to have a successful rental property partnership. First, we talk to a husband and wife team that …
Steve bought a 3 Unit building that he rents, while he lives in a rental himself. On this episode, we talk about why he does this, how he gets guaranteed rent from one unit, that covers the mortgage, and how he manages …
Caeli shares how she started investing in properties that lost a little money every month - but had a huge potential to appreciate in value. The properties did appreciate and she was making good money, until the real …
Anton is working on a plan to retire early with real estate. He has a full-time job and also generates $100K a year passively from his rentals. On …
We talk to two landlords to get their take on if it makes sense to buy a rental property in a retirement account.
First, we talk to Cory Binsfield about why he thinks it's a bad idea. He talks about what he sees as the …
Nick wanted to invest in rentals, but he didn't have any money, credit, or real estate knowledge. He figured things out and bought his first property. Unfortunately, things didn't work out with that first property and …
Jason shares how he built his rental portfolio the old fashioned way by saving for down payments. He slowly bought properties as he had enough for …
On this episode, we talk about why we recently sold two rental houses. We also talk about how we have been finding other properties to add to our …
Marc shares how he started building his rental portfolio after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. He was buying a new property about every 10 months and …
Brandon shares how he was able to leave his job after buying 2 single family houses. We talk about why he decided to rent out the houses by the room vs renting the house to one tenant. We also talk about how he financed …
A listener recently sent me an email saying that he reached financial freedom with 10 rentals. He wanted to know why people build really large …
We talk to Rich about a recent deal that he worked out where he ended up getting a rental property for free. Rich has very little turnover with his …
Jo shares how she got started in real estate by doing live-in flips and keeping houses to rent when she moved. Recently she has bought two properties using 20% down payments. Saving the money for down payments can be a …
Alina and Joe tell their story of renting out beds on a short-term basis to travelers. They have 30 beds available between two single-family houses. They even trade out the management to longer-term travelers that they …
Jeff shares how he got started owning rental properties, and 3 tools that he uses to make the management of his rentals easy.
Tiffany bought her first property when she was still in college and rented out rooms to other students. After she graduated she bought a few more …
Matt shares how he started out investing with a house hack. As he started buying more rentals he self-managed. Eventually, he needed help and instead of hiring a property manager, he hired part-time people to help him. …
Brian read books and thought about buying rentals for 15 years. He was a follower of Dave Ramsey and thought that he needed to save a large sum of …
Will and Veronica share how they started buying rentals knowing nothing about how to do it. Over the last few years, they have figured it out, and have managed to buy 11 rentals. On this episode, we talk about how they …
Joel talks about how he started by house hacking 5 times and eventually built a rental portfolio that produces $200K in rental income. We talk about …
Luis shares how he started with nothing and built a portfolio that pays him 6 figures a year. We talk about how he invests in a different town that …
Andrew talks about how he uses debt to buy rentals, but he's not comfortable having a lot of debt. He talks about his strategy to get his rentals paid off quickly. We also talk about how he was able to leave his job …
Brian became a landlord because of a flip that went bad. He made some mistakes as a new landlord at first, but he figured things out and saw the value in owning rentals. Over the next few years, he ended up buying more …
John talks about how he wanted to invest in real estate but he didn't like the idea of taking out mortgages. He had saved money over the years and …
Justin talks about how did all the right things with buying his rentals but had a few bad things happen to him in his first two years. He had to evict his first tenant and his second tenant flooded his property. On this …
Pete had always thought about buying rental properties, but real estate prices were too expensive where he lived. A few years ago his sons moved to …
Ben shares his story of how he has gotten off to a great start building his rental portfolio. He shares how he got started living for free with a …
Ian talks about how he built a large portfolio in just 3 years. It hasn't been all smooth sailing. We talk about the challenges he has faced, and how …
Andrew researched and thought about buying rentals for 12 years. After getting laid off from his job he realized that only having one source of …
We talk about how Cristhian wasn't able to get approved for mortgages when he first started investing in rentals, and how he was able to get the sellers to finance his purchases. We talk about who is a good candidate …
Theo tells his story of how an ad for a real estate seminar sparked his interest in rentals. That seminar led to him buying a house hack. By not having to pay rent, Theo was able to save money and that money enabled him …
Ian is a fireman and a few years ago the city that he works for was talking about getting rid of their pension plan. Ian took matters into his own …
Jason bought 7 rentals over the last 18 months. He did everything right with purchasing the properties, but he had a ton of repair issues happen in a short period of time. On this episode we talk about what happened and …
Mike tells his story of how he graduated with $200,000 in student loans. He couldn't afford the monthly payments, so he bought rentals that produce …
Austin started building his rental portfolio shortly after graduating from college. He didn't have a lot of cash for down payments, so he got …
Corey tells his story of how he started his career with $500,000 in debt. He started buying rentals while working full-time, and over time built up …
Jason tells his story of how he got stuck with a house that he was trying to flip. He decided to rent it out on VRBO. Things were going good, until he found out the city he was in didn't allow short term rentals, and …
Rick owns a property management company and also personally owns 19 rentals. On this episode we talk about what Rick has learned from managing his rentals as well as working with other rental owners.
Chris lives in an expensive market and wanted to buy cash flowing markets. The numbers didn't work on any of the properties near his home, so he started looking at other markets an hour or two from where he lives. On …
Jerry just closed on his first deal and on this episode we walk through exactly how he got started. We talk how he researched getting started, how he found his first deal, what he needed to do to get it ready, and how …
Will talks about how he has been buying properties with just a little money out of his pocket, fixing them up, and then doing a refinance into a commercial loan. We talk about a mistake he made early on that cost him …
My guest found an incredible deal on a rental. It was a great price, and it great shape. But, Margaret did some research and found out that the house was a former meth house and wasn't safe for anyone to live in. On …
My guest today has had some really bad things happen to him while owning rentals. He's been talking advantage of by tenants, sued by his first tenants, and ripped off by contractors. Even with all the bad things that …
My guests today weren't happy with the service and the cost of their property manager. They decided to fire their property manager and put systems and a team in place, so they can manage their properties remotely from …
We talk about the different types of policies landlords need to protect themselves, different coverages landlords should consider adding, and why …
Forrest started buying rentals in the early 2000's, when Great Recession started he knew that the market was going to change. He quickly adjusted and made a huge change that helped him survive and profit from the …
I talk to 2 different tenants about what it's like to be a renter. The first tenant is in a C- or D class neighborhood, and the second is in a B class neighborhood. We talk about how they found the properties, what the …
We talk about how to get qualified for a rental, how to get the financing to build a portfolio, and we talk about a case study of an investor that …
We talk about what you need to get a judgement, if you can garnish wages, other ways to collect, and when it may not be worth it.
Mike tells his story of how he lost several houses to foreclosure during the last market crash. We talk about what he learned, and how he has changed his buying criteria to avoid this from happening again in the future.
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John just closed on his first property. He's fixed it up, and he's ready to rent it out....but, he has a few questions. On this episode John asks Dan talk about doing showings, setting up the lease, clauses to put in …
After his wife got sick, Jesse found himself in a ton of debt. On this episode we talk about how in just a couple of years, Jesse got out of debt, and ended up owning several houses free and clear.
Rob and Megan talk about how they built a rental portfolio that generates enough passive income that one of them could leave their job if they wanted …
Bob shares how his experience flipping houses helped him be better at buying rentals. We talk about his unique strategy for making offers, how he finds good contractors, and what he's looking for when he buys a property …
Linda gives me advice on how to deal with two issues that I'm having with my rental properties right now. Linda also shares some great website resources for landlords.
Chris talks about how he has set up his rentals to not require too much of his time. We talk about how he rehabs the properties after he buys them. We also talk about how he made connections that have helped him finance …
The economy is good right now. Unemployment is low, rents are going up, and it's a great time to be a landlord. On today's bonus episode I talk to a landlord that has survived the last two recessions.
Felicia's husband died young, and she had to figure out how she was going to support her family. She figured out that if she bought a few rentals she …
David has built a team that has helped him buy, and manage rentals remotely. On this episode we talk about how to build a rock star team that can find, fix, and manage rentals. We go over the 4 people you need on your …
We talk about how my guest is using Dave Ramsey's debt snowball concept to pay off his rental portfolio using the cash flow that his rentals are …
Chase talks about how he started in investing by house hacking, moved to 20% down payments, and in the last year he has moved to using the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Refinance, Rent, Repeat). He talks to us about how he worked …
Mark has been a landlord for over 15 years and on this episode he shares some awesome tips that will help new and experienced rental owners. We talk about the importance of setting goals when you are building a rental …
Rob talks about how he became a landlord because he wanted to buy a new home, and he didn't think he would be able to sell the house he lived in.
Rob …
Adam tells us how he started buying rentals in a lower end neighborhood. The numbers looked great on paper, but after three evictions in a year and a half, he decided it wasn't worth the hassle.
Adam also talks about how …
Dana set a goal that she wanted to buy 20 rentals by the time she was 30. On this episode, we talk about how she got started, how she finances her properties by saving up down payments and using traditional bank …
A CPA explains what is staying the same, and what is changing for real estate investors with the new tax law.
Alec and Angela talk about a 3 unit house they purchased that provides enough income that Angela was able to quit her job to pursue her true passion. This one property brings in almost $60,000 in rental income
Andrew shares the best websites to advertise rentals, and the website he avoids. He shares the minimum criteria to rent from him, and we also go over an actual application for someone that recently applied to rent one …
Fleming talks about how he started buying rentals in his 20's, and by the time he was 41 he had enough rental income to retire. We talk about the numbers, financing, and setting money aside for repairs.
Amy's dad owned rentals when she was a kid. When she became an adult she decided that she wanted to own rentals. On this episode we talk about how …
Mike shares how he is building a rental portfolio that has enabled him to cut back his hours at his job. We talk about the numbers he looks for in a …
Wilson talks about his property that he rents out to students near a University. After all expenses this property nets him $1,800 a month. We talk about how he got started, financing, and how he manages the property
Paul talks about building a rental portfolio that is totally passive. He talks about what he looks for in a potential purchase, how he stays out of …
Kathy shares her story of buying and self-managing rental properties across the country. She talks about how she found the properties, how she deals with showings, inspections, and repairs without being in the same area.
Scott shares how he built a large portfolio without bank financing. He talks about how he used the cash flow he was getting from one rental to buy …
Drew talks about how he has been building his portfolio not to provide him with cash flow today, but to provide him cash flow during retirement. He …
A commercial banker talks about how community banks can help investors grow their portfolios. We talk about what they are looking at when they are …
Kevin shares how he is found, bought, and financed his first 3 rental properties.
Nick shares what he has learned owning a single duplex over the last 16 years
Rich shares how he's finding great cash flowing rentals in a market that most investors say you can't find deals. He also shares how he manages contractors, the incentive he gives his tenants to get them on ACH …
On this episode we walk through how a husband and wife team built a portfolio that generates $35,000 a year in cash flow. We also talk about some of …
Mitch was really scared that he would lose money investing in rental properties. But, he also knew that owning rentals was a great way to build …
Tim has a different strategy than most of the guests that we've had on the podcast. Tim buys properties high end properties in good neighborhoods.. These properties don't cash flow that great, but that's not why Tim is …
Mark shares how he started building his portfolio while working his full-time job. After a few years he had enough rental income to leave his job and …
CPA Craig Cody shares ways that rental property owners can save money on their taxes, and talks about things to do (and not do) to avoid an audit.
Jay tells us why he has been investing in a town that is about an hour away from where he lives, and what he is doing to minimize his vacancy to almost nothing. We also talk about why he invests for cash flow vs …
Graham shares his story about how he has good months and bad months at his job, and was looking for a steady income stream. He stated buying rentals, and now owns 3 properties that cover his basic living expenses.
I'm trying to decide if I should rent to people with pets. On this episode I have two guests with different views on the subject. One landlord will …
The story of how he saved himself from financial ruin. He couldn't afford to pay his mortgage, and was looking for a way to generate passive income. …
JC tells us about how he has been building his portfolio while working full-time as a tennis instructor. He tells us the good and the bad of low …
Joe shares 4 things that he did (and continues to do) to become a millionaire with his rental properties.
Brit shares tips on how to find an "investor friendly" Realtor, he shares how he financed his portfolio, and he tells us, in his opinion, if it is …
Becky doesn't buy rentals - She builds them! We talk about how she got started, and why she decided to build properties. We also talk about what she learned from evicting a tenant.
Josh shares the details of his first deal. A property that is generating $1,200/month in cash flow.
Andrew shares the simple formula he uses to pay off properties quickly. He explains how he is able to payoff 5 properties every 7 years.
Cory set a goal that he wanted to buy 10 duplex's in 10 years - and he did it!! On this episode we talk to Cory about what he has learned, how he manages over 100 doors, and we get some advice about if it is a good idea …
Attorney Jules Haas answers some of the top legal questions I have heard from rental property owners. We talk a lot about LLC's, what to do if a …
Mel and Natalie own just a few rentals, but they treat it like a business. They have a great process for screening tenants, and managing the day to day operations.
Kevin shares the details on how he makes over $1,000 a month renting a single bedroom on AirBnb. He also gives ideas on ways investors could scale a …
Dan and Suzanne share why they sold a cash flowing rental and the details on buying a property in another city.
Mike shares step-by-step exactly how he purchased 5 rentals (with numbers and details). The income off those 5 properties was enough to replace his …
Tristen shares what he has learned about tenant screening, collecting rent, and managing repairs after owning a 3 unit building for two years.
Denise shares how she was able to replace her job income with rental properties. We talk about how she finances properties, and how C class properties are different than B class properties
Ben shares his story of how he built a portfolio of 26 rentals. He also shares what he looks for in a rental property. We talk about if the school …
Learn how Randy has been using creative financing to build his rental portfolio. He shares how he has been buying properties with no down payment and …
Joseph shares his incredible story of how he bought 17 units in his first 3 months as a real estate investor.
Jason built his portfolio by buying a house to live in, and a year later renting that house and buying a new house to live in. On this episode he …
David shares how he has built an out of state rental portfolio while working a full-time job. He shares how he found properties, and how he manages …
Linda shares the details of a welcome letter that she sends out when a new tenant moves in, and we talk about the pros and cons of different methods tenants use to pay rent.
Josh shares his strategy of buying rentals for appreciation, and not cash flow. He also shares how he is able to make extra money by renting out properties by the room, renting parking spaces, the backyards of his …
Stacy shares how she buys neglected historic houses, guts them, and rents them out. She also shares info about federal and state tax credits that she gets for doing the renovations.
Pam owns a regular rental and a vacation rental. On this episode, we compare the two investments and figure out the better investment.
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A CPA shares ways rental owners can save money on their taxes. We talk about some overlooked tax deductions, if having a LLC will save you money on taxes, and how owners of rental properties can pay less tax than other …
Ken has done really well in an area that a lot of investors struggle with. He shares how he makes sure he gets paid every month, and what he does to keep his tenants for long periods.
Rich talks about how he started investing in a market that had great cash flow on paper. He didn't like dealing with the hassles of that market and has been able to make a lot more money investing in another market with …
Josh has reviewed thousands of leases and worked with hundreds of landlords, and has figured out 7 things that successful landlords do.
Larry shares the process he uses to turnover a property. We go step-by-step of everything that happens from the time a tenant gives notice to a new tenant moving in
Ben shares how he lost over $2 million by buying rental properties and flipping houses
Kirby shares his story of how he started buying properties near military bases while he was in the Army. We talk about how he is using a self-directed IRA to buy rentals, and how is finding properties today in Chicago.
Kevin talks about how he was not able to find cash flowing properties where he lived, so he started looking in other markets. He shares his …
Are there certain properties that are better rentals than others? Why kind of ROI should an investor target with a rental property? We talk about …
John shares how he is making way more money renting out his lake house by the week vs having a long-term tenant. We also evaluate a deal that he is looking at buying.
Landon shares how he has built a great relationship with his manager, how he is dealing with a slow rental market, and how he is building his rental …
Mike shares how his background as a wholesaler has helped him find incredible deals on rentals, and how he has been able to finance them without …
Michael shares his story of how he bought his first rental.
Daniel shares how he has been bought 5 rentals in the USA while living in Japan. He shares details of how he found and financed the deals. How the properties are managed, and the numbers of each deal.
5 Rules that every rental property owner needs to know.
Peter shares how a casual conversation drinking one night, turned into an awesome rental portfolio.
Phil shares how he has success renting in communities that cater to residents that are 55 and over.
Lucas shares how he gets above market rent for his rentals by renting a group of tenants that are renting rooms. He also shares his "magic" number that has reduced his vacancy to almost nothing
Chris shares his strategy of buying in different markets for different reasons. He owns rentals in 5 different markets. Some he buys for appreciation, and others for cash flow.
Jason shares how he built a rental portfolio of 20 rentals in the last 2 years. He also shares his formula for buying properties, how he markets for …
Are apartment buildings better investments than single family homes? We talk about the differences, how to get financing, and where to find deals on this episode.
Dan tells the story of how he researched another rental market, and purchased a cash flowing rental property.
Eric most recently had a bad tenant that he almost had to evict. Today he talks about what happened, and what he learned from this experience.
Jeanne owns a portfolio of 1,500 college rental units located in two different college towns. We talk about how the college market is different from …
Laurie is a Realtor that owns 9 rental properties. Today she shares how to find an investor friendly Realtor. She also shares the best part of the market to invest in, what to look for in a rental, as well as the recent …
Nhan tells his story of how he bought 2 rentals in the last year with only $1,000 of his own money. We also talk about how he manages his property manager, and how he finds good cash flowing deals.
Brian and Justin share their story of how they got started buying rentals while still in Grad School, and talk about a creative way to finance rental …
Rachel shares how she got started investing in single family homes and switched over to investing in mobile homes
Mike talks about how he put together deals with investors and partners. Today he owns and manages 16 rentals that are all within a mile of his house.
Nancy owns 15 properties in 3 different states. On this episode, we talk about how she finds properties, and how she manages her properties fom a distance.
John talks about how he bought his first property at 19. He didn't know what he was doing, and he made a lot of mistakes. But, he figured it out, and …
In the last year and a half John bought 3 multi-family units, while working his full-time job. On this episode John talks about how he did it, with …
Jeremy shares how every investment he has made in rental properties has gone bad, and how he eventually ended up going bankrupt and losing his properties.
Kevin started out buying multi-family properties in Seattle. Now, he is branching out to other markets using a creative strategy to find properties
There are lots of ways to find good rental properties to buy. A great way to buy a property under market value is to use a wholesaler. Today on the …
On the lower end properties, generally there is more cash flow but also a lot more tenant issues. The higher end properties generally have fewer tenant issues, but a lot less cash flow. My guest today likes to buy …
Every landlords worst nightmare is having tenants not pay rent, and do damage to the property. Today Nicki shares her story about what recently happened to her.
Steve shares exactly how to build a rental portfolio that will act as a personal ATM, and generate cash for you each month for the rest of your life.
We talk about how to build a portfolio using partners, how to raise rent when the lease is up, how David makes sure he gets rent paid on the 1st, and …
Danyel shares how she built her portfolio using multiple creative financing strategies.
Brie shares how she built a portfolio that earns her $35,000 a month in rental income.
Are beach rentals a good investment? Today on the podcast, Michael Luce shares his experience owning a beach rental.
Juan shares how he find tenants in less than 2 hours, and how he keeps long-term tenants.
4 landlords share their experience about the best way to use insurance and LLC's to protect themselves.
Jeff found a really good deal on a run down and neglected property. On this episode he tells us how he got rid of his tenants, fixed up the property and was able to increase the rent and turn it into a really good cash …
Mike was a factory worker that figured out how to buy rental properties and replace his income with rental properties. Today he tells us how he did it, and how he found financing for so many properties.
How do you find a good property manager? What are the fees? Is there anything to watch out for? Brenton Hayden, the owner of Renters Warehouse, one of the largest property managers in the country joins us today to …
Most landlords think that to make more money you need to raise the rent. Al Williamson shares 5 ways that landlords can increase their revenue without raising the rent.
Screening tenants is the #1 most important thing that any landlord can do. But should you rent to applicants with bad credit. Today we talk to Zach …
Susan owns 3 properties free and clear, and she earns $6,000 a month in rental income. On this episode she tells us how she started knowing nothing about real estate, and not having a lot of money, and ended up paying …
Trying to come up with the money to buy a rental property holds back a lot of people. Today on the show, I talk to Lori Dawson who has been buying …
I want to buy another rental property, but I just can't find a good deal in my market. Nick Polce is an investor that lives in the same market as …
My guest today has found a real interesting niche. He rents out and flips trailers. The cost is really low to buy a trailer, and the cash flow is …
Reducing tenant turnover is a great way to make your rental properties more profitable. Rob Chevez has had very little turnover in his rentals. On the show today we talk about how he attracts and keeps his tenants for …
Property Manager John Malatesta shares the Top 5 pitfalls that can get rental property owners in trouble.
Turnkey Rentals are rental properties that an investor would buy that are already fixed up, and rented out.
Today we talk to Ali, who buys out of …
Can we believe the numbers that the investors on this show have given us? Is it true that you can buy a rental for $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000 that rents for $650 a month? Is There A Downside? Today we talk to …
Section 8 and low income real estate investing can bring in a lot of cash flow. On today's episode we talk to Larry Myer, about his experience.
Fourplex properties are a great way to have multiple income streams from one property. Today we talk to Jay, about how he got started and his …
Airbnb is a great way to rent out rooms by the night, and generate rental income. Rochelle rents out two rooms in her townhouse, and makes enough money to cover her mortgage, utilities, and all of her expenses. On …
Getting laid off two days into a new job, made Steve decide he never wanted to rely on somebody else for a paycheck. He started buying rental properties. Today he lives off his rental income.
Lisa doesn't like having loans on her rentals. She knows that she could make more money by using leverage. But, the risk isn't worth it to her. …
Managing rental properties doesn't have to be a nightmare. My guest today has set up systems to make managing his rentals really easy.
Jonathan also has a really inspiring story. He wasn't happy at his job, so he quit …
Carl figured out one day how many rentals he would need to own to leave his job, and live off his rental income. On this episode he tells us how he …
Sometimes life changes, and you need to move. This is what happened to Nicole Ratner, she bought a condo that worked great when she was single, but …
Q&A show. I ask listener questions to Steve, a successful rental property owner.
It is possible to buy houses for as little as $400, just ask David Sexauer He got his start buying properties from The Surplus list, where …
Every real estate investing story doesn't have a good ending. Jim Adams is proof of that. Jim built an empire overnight. He found an estate sale that included 70 rentals for his first purchase. He than purchased …
Moving up to a new home, and turning your old home into a rental can be a great way to get started owning rental properties. That is exactly how …
How to pick the right tenants, to minimize evictions. Skip and Mary Saylor talk about the lessons they have learned from 40 years of owning rental properties. They have rented a lot of properties, to a lot of …
How to manager 20 properties on the side without a property manager. Sheila Konecke's main business is flipping houses. She flips about 3 houses a month. But, she manages to find time to manage 20 rentals on the side …
It is possible to own rental properties in a different city than you live in, and not have a property manager. Tim Hennessey is proof of that. Tim owns 7 rental properties. He owns 4 in Florida, and 3 in Illinois …
Justin alks about how he owns 10 rental units, and is not involved at all. He hasn’t even seen some of the properties. He also talks about how he …
Today we talk to Patti Robertson, Patti talks about how she owns and manages 43 of her own properties and manages over 100 properties for other people with her property management company
Turning a primary residence into a rental is what Jack did. Today he tells the stpry of how his family grew out of their house, and he turned it into a rental, instead of selling it. Jack is making a small profit each …
On this podcast we interview rental property owners about how they started in real estate, and how they grew and financed their rental property …
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