BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

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Want financial freedom through real estate investing? Then the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is for you. Sit down every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Dave Meyer, the Head of Real Estate at Bi... more

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September 10, 2015139: Getting Started as a Businessman, Not a Handyman with Fat Tony
Many people struggle to get started, especially when they live in an expensive market. That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we’re excited to bring you this interview with a newer investor who’s figuring out how to make a passive investment business despite living in one of the most expensive cities in America. You’ll learn how Fat Tony (yes, that’s really what he goes by!) invests in out-of-state deals and how mindset has played a major role in his early success.
In This Episode We Cover:
Who is Fat Tony, and what’s with the name?
How he got started in real estate investing
Why it all starts with changing your mindset
The value of continuing education
His first deal: a short sale
Whether it’s worth it to look into condos
How to start doing the things you need to do
The importance of tracking your net worth
Why you should view real estate as a long term play
What it takes to successfully invest out of state
The importance of working with people who you can trust
Why all investors should have cash reserves
Why Tony believes in buying site unseen
The worth of his properties today
Tips for finding people who share the same mindset
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Want to be our sponsor? Email here
BiggerPockets Forums
BiggerPockets Webinar
BiggerPockets Podcast
BP Podcast 134: Creative Finance and Gaining a Millionaire Mindset with Pro BMX Rider Terry Adams
The Secret
BP Podcast 004: Commercial Real Estate Investing With Frank Gallinelli
Books Mentioned in this Show
Brandon Turner’s Investing With No or Low Money Down
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow… And 36 Other Key Financial Measuresby Frank Gallinelli
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Tweetable Topics:
“I’m a businessman, not a handyman. And I’m okay with that.” (Tweet This!)
“There’s gotta be a way. Other people are doing it. I just need to figure out the way.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Fat Tony
Fat Tony’s BiggerPockets Profile
Fat Tony’s Company Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
The Expansion Project Podcast
Break Parallel

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September 03, 2015138: Self Storage, Systems, and SEO with Michael Rogers
Self storage is one of the most passive forms of real estate investing out there, but only if it’s run correctly. On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, you’ll learn from CPA and real estate investor Michael Rogers about the process of finding, rehabbing, and cash flowing self storage units—and they systems that have allowed Michael to buy 350 units and partially quit his job.
In This Episode We Cover:
Michael’s thoughts on having a part time job while investing in real estate
How he bought a duplex while still a student
What you should know about loan to value
How to find the right sub contractors
How Michael got into self storage
Tips for investors looking to start with self storage
Why you should be aware of the “Declining Spiral“
How he structures his system to get clients for storage rentals
How auctions work when tenants don’t pay the rent
What you should look out for in the self storage niche
The software that Michael uses
3 lines of defense for self storage
How to find tenants
How he uses Search Engine Optimization to his benefit
The numbers involved in his deals
Why he’s an active BiggerPockets member
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
BiggerPockets Forums
BiggerPockets Webinar
BiggerPockets Calculator
50% Rule
BiggerPockets Podcast
Automating Your Investing, Long Distance Rehabs and Spec Building with J Scott
Growing Your Real Estate Company Into a $30 Million Dollar Business with Brian Burke
My Latest BRRRR is Rehabbed and Ready to Rent
BiggerPockets Files
Easy Storage Solutions
UncleBobs
PublicStorage
SSA
Books Mentioned in this Show
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Every Landlord’s Legal Guide by Marcia Stewart and Janet Portman
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Warren Buffett
Brandon Turner’s Book: Investing With No or Low Money Down
Tweetable Topics:
“When you are at that job and you’re doing that work, you got to give it your 100%.” (Tweet This!)
“You always look at how much cash are you going to lay out and then what it’s going to bring back in time.” (Tweet This!)
“Find out what the big guys are doing. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Michael
Michael’s BiggerPockets Profile
Michael’s Company Website

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1h 11min
August 27, 2015137: How to Use Systems to Scale Your Real Estate Business with Sam Craven
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to introduce you to a real estate investor who has figured out the secret to scaling his business: systems. Sam Craven, who was last on the BiggerPockets Podcast back on show 33, shares with us the processes he has implemented that have enabled him to build a team, putting him on track to buy nearly 100 homes this year. You’ll love the humor, the advice, and the examples Sam brings to the show and will walk away with new ideas to scale your own business.
In This Episode We Cover:
Sam’s progress since the last time he was on the show
What his business model looks like
Why he identifies as a “customer service business“
The importance of building processes
What the people in his company do
The vital importance of systemizing your business
How to create a “franchise-able” business
Why you should start with the end in mind
How to use diversified methods in marketing
What exactly high equity mailers are
How they finance their deals
The worst deal Sam’s ever done
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
BiggerPockets Webinar Pro Replay
BiggerPockets Pro
How to Close 27 Deals in Your First Year While Working Full Time with Sam Craven (Podcast)
BiggerPockets Forums
Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan (Podcast)
BiggerPockets Facebook
BiggerPockets Webinar
Books Mentioned in this Show
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Tweetable Topics:
“People call us because they have a problem that they need to be solved.” (Tweet This!)
“Anyone who joins our company always have to fill out a goal sheet as well.” (Tweet This!)
“One of the joys of growing a business is trying stuff and seeing if it works.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Sam
Sam’s BiggerPockets Profile
Sam’s Company Website
Sam’s Instagram Profile

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1h 5min
August 20, 2015136: Building an Incredible Real Estate Pipeline with Shawn Holsapple
Having trouble finding good deals? You won’t after this inspiring episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast! Today we bring you an interview with Shawn Holsapple, a real estate investor who is dominating his market, having done over 300 transactions in just the past several years. You’ll learn how Shawn is finding consistent deals and opportunities to keep his deal pipeline flowing!
In This Episode We Cover:
How Shawn got started investing out of the country
The certain book and seminar that spurred him to begin
How to overcome analysis paralysis
Where he gets his active income
What wholesaling and “wholetailing” are
How many deals he is doing
What his team consists of and how he maximizes the use of a VA
How to best take advantage of HUDs and the MLS
Tips for knowing what to offer when making a deal
How Shawn uses online auctions
How to figure out the cost of a fix up
Shawn’s take on getting a real estate license
What you should know about building your portfolio
Why Shawn believes you don’t necessarily need a cash buyer’s list
A glimpse into how he manages his business
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Brandon’s Disney’s video (on his Facebook)
BiggerPockets SubForums
BiggerPockets Forums
Upwork
BiggerPockets Webinar
Auction.com
Hudson and Marshall
BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts
BiggerPockets #AskBP
Books Mentioned in this Show
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
Tweetable Topics:
“You flip for quick cash so that you can buy the buy and holds.” (Tweet This!)
“If you can’t sell your deal, then you don’t have a deal.” (Tweet This!)
“If you’re not falling down and getting hurt then you are not trying hard enough.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Shawn
Shawn’s BiggerPockets Profile
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1h
August 13, 2015135: Raising Money to Buy 1,000 Apartment Units with Brian Adams
How does someone shift from buying single family houses to buying hundred+ unit apartment complexes? That’s the topic we’re diving into today on the BiggerPockets Podcast with real estate investor and former CPA Brian Adams. This show is packed to the brim with actionable tips and advice for anyone looking to expand their real estate business, quit their job, raise private capital, and work less while enjoying life more. You’ll be inspired and motivated by interview, so don’t miss a moment of it!
In This Episode We Cover:
The important perspectives Brain gained from his grandfather and football coach
How he bought a rental property with a CPA background
The impetus he used to change how things were going with his life
How to plan and implement a journey to real estate investing
The process of partnering with a group
Things Brian would’ve done better if he started all over again
How to pick your partner’s brain when making deals
Brian’s 98-unit deal — that ended up folding
What to do when your investors back out on a deal
What you should know about exit strategies
How he gets paid with kind of deals he does
How he plays matchmaker for investors and buyers
The importance of the “ABM” (Always Be Marketing) strategy
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Listen to BiggerPockets Podcast on Stitcher
BiggerPockets Webinar
BiggerPockets Forums
Marcus & Millichap
IRR
Costar
LoopNet
Multifamily and Apartment Investing Forums
I quit my CPA Job to buy Large Apartment Buildings (Forum Thread)
Books Mentioned in this Show
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall
Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl
It’s a Whole New Business by Gene Trowbridge
Keep It!: Advanced Tax Strategies for IRAs by Joe O Luby III
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan S. Kennedy
Never Check E-Mail In the Morning by Julie Morgenstern
Tweetable Topics:
“Education and the books are fine, but you got to get out there and take some risk.” (Tweet This!)
“Let’s follow those who are smart, those who have done this before.” (Tweet This!)
“5 percent of a great deal is better than a 100 percent of no deal.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Brian
Brian’s BiggerPockets Profile
Brian’s Company Website

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1h 15min
August 06, 2015134: Creative Finance and Gaining a Millionaire Mindset with Pro BMX Rider Terry Adams
On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down and dig into the life of a professional BMX bike rider Terry Adams. Outside of his many accomplishments in the stunt bike world (X-Games gold medal, appearance on Glee and Ellen, and more), Terry is also an accomplished real estate investor with some incredible strategies for building wealth. In the interview, we cover everything from investing with no money, to dealing with personal finance concerns, to mindsets, and more. This show is about to rock your world, so grab a pencil and some paper and let’s get started!
In This Episode We Cover:
Who Terry Adams is and what his profession entails
How he got started in real estate
The details of his first property
His trailer property
How he finds great real estate deals
What you should know about finding a mentor
The ins and outs of the “BRRR” strategy
What exactly line of credit investing is
Tips for dealing with banks
How your mindset affects how you invest in real estate
The details of Terry Adams’s portfolio
The secret to building wealth with the help of mentors
The importance of knowing your net worth
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Terry Adams on The Ellen Show (video)
BiggerPockets Meet
BiggerPockets Forums
BiggerPockets Podcast
Books Mentioned in this Show
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
Tweetable Topics:
“There’s always a way to make it happen.” (Tweet This!)
“The more I manage my money, the more money I have to manage.” (Tweet This!)
“You take your other liquid asset and you invest it, because that’s how you build wealth.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Terry
Terry’s Instagram
Terry’s Twitter
Snapchat: terryadamsbmx
Facebook Fan Page
Terry’s Website

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1h 25min
July 30, 2015133: Scaling Your Business From Scratch to $50 Million in Assets with Jason Cohen
How does a new real estate investor go from zero properties to over 1,000 units in under a decade? Through careful scaling! That’s the topic on today’s BiggerPockets Podcast with guest Jason Cohen, an investor who has built a sizable portfolio utilizing systems, processes and people. You’ll learn about the financing strategies needed to make this adventure possible, as well as Jason’s incredible strategy for finding real estate deals that no one else is finding. Prepare to be blown away – this is one show for the record books!
In This Episode We Cover:
What Jason Cohen does and the niche he targets
How he scaled from 7 units to a massive 148-unit business
The debacle he encountered with his first employees
How he achieved the first “right” hire
How many employees he has for his company
How he built systems to run such a huge business
Jason’s tips for getting started
Proven ways to find properties
How he grew his business in just 9 years
How he finances his real estate deals
The importance of building a good track record with the banks
Insight on mentorships
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Top Ten Rookie Mistakes of the Multifamily Investor (blog)
Building a Monster Wholesaling Business with Mike Nelson (podcast)
LoopNet
Austin BizJournal
Pittsburgh Business Times
BiggerPockets Forums
BiggerPockets Podcast
Books Mentioned in this Show
The Martian by Andy Weir
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Tweetable Topics:
“If you want it, you’re going to find a solution.” (Tweet This!)
“At some point you have to pull the trigger.” (Tweet This!)
“If you make a mistake, create a system to where you can’t make that mistake again.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Jason
Jason’s BiggerPockets Profile
Jason’s Company Website

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1h 12min
July 23, 2015132: How Brie Schmidt Grew Her Real Estate Portfolio by 50 Units in 1 Year
Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring back Brie Schmidt, a real estate investor from the Chicago market who has absolutely DOMINATED her goals over the past twelve months. Last time we talked with Brie, she had just quit her job to pursue real estate full-time. Today you’ll learn about the impact that decision made on her life and how she’s been able to reach her financial goal in just twelve months, buying more than fifty new rental property units in that time! Be prepared to be blown away and inspired to do the same!
In This Episode We Cover:
Who Brie is and how she quit her job and went full time since the last show
The 3 catalysts that drove her to become a full time investor
How to incentivize in-house property management
Tips for making tenants happy
The story behind 50 units in one year
What kind of tenants she is looking for
How Brie handled her first eviction
What kind of properties she is investing in
Her average cost per door
The details of buying multiple units at a time and concerns you face with it
The mindset behind buying 50 units in a year
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
BiggerPockets Keyword Alerts
Quitting Your Job, Buy & Hold Investing, and Succeeding With High-End Rentals with Brie Schmidt
BiggerPockets Webinar
Investing in Foreclosures, Quitting Your Job, and Getting More Than 10 Loans with Anca Rader
How I Found, Analyzed, and Bought an Ugly Purple Rental Property
BiggerPockets Marketplace
BiggerPockets Forums
PayNearMe
BiggerPockets Podcast
Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan
Twitter
Books Mentioned in this Show
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
Tweetable Topics:
“You bring up the level of the property to attract the kind of tenant that you want.” (Tweet This!)
“Property management could make or break your business.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Brie
Brie’s BiggerPockets Profile
Brie’s Company Website

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56min
July 15, 2015131: Investing in Multifamily Properties in a HOT Real Estate Market with Serge Shukhat
Everyone wants to invest in multifamily properties. (Well, almost everyone.) But with the market heating up around the country, great deals are becoming incredibly difficult to find. That’s why we had to bring back one of our most popular guests on the BiggerPockets Podcast, Serge Shukhat.
The last time we talked with Serge back in episode 60, Serge told us how he built up a massive portfolio in just a few years. But if you were impressed then, this show is going to blow you away. Filled with TONS of actionable tips, stories and warnings, this is one episode you are going to want (and need) to listen to over and over again.
In This Episode We Cover:
How Serge got started in real estate
What he’s been up to since his last episode
What value add and value add investors are
What you need to know about commercial lending
How he used seller financing for his 32 units
The 3 components of successfully purchasing multifamily properties
The ins and outs of cap rate and exit cap rate
Why Serge does his own property management
Things to avoid when value add investing
What exactly submetering is
Instances when overlooking things may cause problems later on
Thoughts on using multi-units as vacation rentals
How to train resident managers and tenants
The importance of changing your strategy depending on the market
What you should know about long term 30-year fixed financing
What secondary markets are — and why Serge likes them
How to connect with owners and resident managers
How to keep a competitive advantage
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
BP Podcast 060: From 0 to 68 Rental Units in Just Four Years with Serge Shukhat
BP Podcast 108: Building a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Using the 10X Rule with Grant Cardone
BiggerPockets Forums
Stop Obsessing About All Those Damn “Rules” in Your Real Estate Investing (Blog Post)
LoopNet
BiggerPockets Multi-Family and Apartment Investing Forums
Books Mentioned in this Show
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Landlording on Auto-Pilot by Mike Butler
The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Tweetable Topics:
“If you want to do a syndication, make sure you find a syndicator that is experienced. It’s all about the sponsor.” (Tweet This!)
“Time is not your enemy in real estate, time is your friend.” (Tweet This!)
“Be on a location where people want to be.” (Tweet This!)
“No matter how successful you are, you got to keep moving forward.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Serge
Serge’s BiggerPockets Profile
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1h 26min
July 09, 2015130: Ten Smart Tips for Making $1M+ Flipping Houses with Will Barnard
Will Barnard recently closed on a seven-figure profit house flip (that’s right… over $1M on one single house!) In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Will shares the story, as well as 10 specific and actionable tips for anyone looking to rehab a property. Be sure to grab a pen and paper for this show… you are going to need it!
In This Episode We Cover:
How Will’s doing since the last time he was on the show
The famous 7 Figure Flip
All the details you want to hear about that flip!
The 10 things you need to become a better flipper
How to know your market
The importance of building a team before you buy
The members you need on your team
How to find quality contractors
The importance of negotiation as a real estate investor
The two numbers that you need in order to make an offer
The ins and outs of using leverage
How to build a reputation by taking care of your investors
The importance of learning how to manage efficiently
How to know where you can save (and where you shouldn’t) in flipping houses
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Diary of a Seven Figure Spread (Forum Thread)
BiggerPockets Flipping Calculator
BiggerPockets Forums
Will Barnard’s First BP Podcast Interview
BP Podcast 120: How to Find, Analyze, and Finance an Incredible Real Estate Deal!
The Occupants from Hell (Forum Thread)
Books Mentioned in this Show
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott
The Book on Investing with No Money Down by Brandon Turner
A Million Bucks by 30 by Alan Corey
Trump-Style Negotiation: Powerful Strategies and Tactics for Mastering Every Deal by George H. Ross
Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Tweetable Topics:
“You really need to get the boots on the ground to know your market.” (Tweet This!)
“Trying to flip from afar is really asking for trouble.” (Tweet This!)
“Everything you do in the real estate field — everything — pretty much is a negotiation.” (Tweet This!)
“Listening to people negotiate is really helpful.” (Tweet This!)
“There’s no right or wrong answer here. It’s a matter of finding out what do you want.” (Tweet This!)
“You can’t be scared to fail because you’re going to fail.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Will
Will’s BiggerPockets Profile
Will’s Company Website

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1h 12min

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