A single-family home could give you some extra cash flow, but what if there was a way to make six-figure returns from “rentals” that breathe new life into your town? Today, we’ll share a rookie-friendly investing strategy that allows you to do just that, all while using very little (if any) of your own money!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Katie Neason is a big believer in “investing where you’re invested” and has built a real estate business that allows her to make huge returns while revitalizing her hometown of Bryan, Texas. Unlike normal real estate development, which involves new construction on raw land, redevelopment is the process of taking an area that was previously built on and giving it a new purpose. The best part about redevelopment? Your city might actually want you to do it—meaning you could get all kinds of grants and tax breaks to bring your vision to life!

In this episode, Katie will give you a detailed walkthrough of her most recent deal, show you the perfect “gateway” redevelopment project for a new investor (step by step), and teach you how to get started with this strategy using other people’s money (OPM)!

In This Episode We Cover:

Redevelopment explained (and why it’s even better than new development)

Making huge returns and revitalizing neighborhoods with the new BRRRR strategy

The perfect “gateway” project into redevelopment for new investors

How to fund a redevelopment project with little to no money

A step-by-step walkthrough of Katie’s most recent redevelopment deal

How to determine whether your town or city is “developer-friendly”

And So Much More!

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Urban Redevelopment & How to Capitalize on a Profitable Trend

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(00:00) Intro

(00:59) What Is “Redevelopment”?

(04:57) The “Gateway” Into Redevelopment

(07:06) Next Steps for Rookies

(16:13) How to Fund Your Project

(21:41) Katie’s Most Recent Deal

(30:55) 4 Tips for New Investors

(34:32) Connect with Katie!

Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-537

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