Looking to scale up your real estate investing business? If so, don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast. 
On today’s show, you’ll meet Todd Dexheimer, who started investing in real estate while working a full-time job as a shop teacher at a Minnesota High School. Todd walks us through his journey of quitting his job and scaling his business to hundreds of flips and rental properties in just a few short years. 
You’ll hear how Todd analyzes markets before deals, how he puts together the financing on large multifamily purchases, and how he builds a solid team—no matter how far he’s located from the property.
In This Episode We Cover:

How Todd got started in real estate

How he found and financed his first deal

What exactly a 203k loan is

How he bought a rental and a flip

How to three projects at the same time while working a full-time job

What his investing life looks like today

How he scaled his investing to hundreds of purchases


How he was able to gradually quit his job

Tips for digging deeper with midsize multifamily properties

What he looks for in a property

Advice for getting the overall picture of the market (a unique way to study markets)

How Todd manages to invest out-of-state


How to get the right people on your team


Why he chose Cincinnati


The story behind his 84-unit contract

How he manages his projects

His ski resort story

Todd’s vision of owning $200 million in real estate

And SO much more!

Links from the Show

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CBRE

Marcus & Millichap

ARA Rental

Colliers

Redi Cincinnati

LoopNet

Trulia

Raising Money to Buy 1,000 Apartment Units with Brian Adams

Books Mentioned in this Show


Set for Life by Scott Trench


Finding & Funding Great Deals by Anson Young (discounted!)


Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl


Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki


The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy


How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Fire Round Questions

Is a roof deck on a multifamily worth building?

What services could a person provide that would not be considered acting as a property manager?

Short Term or Long Term Lease?

Flipping a house with extensive mold (advice or order of repairs)

Adding sqft to a home

Owner wants to sell 9 mos from now…best way to tie up property?

Tweetable Topics

“It’s not just about good cash flow; it’s about your ability to get out of that investment in the future.” (Tweet This!)

“It’s all a referral business. People talk about people they like and trust.” (Tweet This!)

“If you’re going to try to raise money, you’ve got to have people who know what you do.” (Tweet This!)

“Getting good tenants is the best strategy.” (Tweet This!)

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Todd’s Podcast


      
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248: From Shop Teacher to Multifamily Syndicator with Todd Dexheimer

On the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, co-hosts David Greene and Rob Abasolo interview real estate investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. Through in-depth conversations, 1-on-1 listener coaching calls, and news analysis, you’ll get a breakdown of real strategies that work for different niches and experience levels. Tune into the #1 real estate investing podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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There’s a silent threat out there that most real estate investors have no idea about. It’s a threat that could take away all your cash flow, ruin your real estate portfolio, and put you right back to square one after years of work. And even the most seasoned investors aren’t immune to this threat—our own David Greene almost got caught in this trap and had to act quickly to escape. What’s the danger we’re discussing, and how do you ensure YOU don’t lose everything? We’re about to tell you!
We’re back on another Seeing Greene as David and Rob take your real estate investing questions and give up-to-date advice on what they’d do in your situation. First, a real estate investor sees his cash flow disappear due to rising operating expenses—should he sell the property or keep a low/no cash-flowing deal? Then, we talk about the silent threat targeting real estate investors—title fraud. An investor wants to know if a low mortgage rate on a subject to deal warrants a higher price, and Rob and David debate whether investing in expensive markets is worth the cost. 
Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can jump on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot! 

In This Episode We Cover:
Title fraud explained and how silent thieves can steal your real estate portfolio without you even knowing it 
Whether to keep, sell, or 1031 exchange a rental property that won’t cash flow 
The real value of a low interest rate and why many investors get this wrong 
Warning signs that your properties are being stolen out from under you 
Investing in expensive markets and why we would/wouldn’t invest in states like Hawaii 
And So Much More!
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This “CARFAX for Properties” Could Change EVERYTHING About Investing
Ponzi Schemes, Property Fraud, and How to NOT Fall for a Real Estate Scam
Cash Flow For Rental Properties: What is Average or Good?
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(00:00) Intro
(01:25) My Cash Flow Disappeared! 
(08:05) The Biggest Threat to Your Portfolio?
(15:03) Comment Section Callout! 
(19:06) Would We Invest in Hawaii?
(28:15) Ask Us Your Question!

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945: Seeing Greene: Stolen Properties and Why Your Rate Doesn't (Really) Matter

It seems like everyone is wondering how to find real estate deals in today’s supply-constrained market. With housing inventory still hovering around historical lows, finding a cash-flowing, appreciating rental property isn’t as easy as before. But maybe that’s just because most people don’t know where to look for these properties. In reality, there are steals and deals all around us, and if our hosts can take down home-run real estate deals in this housing market, what’s stopping you from doing it, too?
So today, David Greene and Dave Meyer are giving you three ways to find your next real estate deal using both on AND off-market investing tactics. The majority of Americans ignore these tactics, and only serious or savvy investors will follow through on them. Once you know where to find these deals, the deal flow doesn’t stop. If you can master any of these three tactics, you’ll have a source of profitable investment properties streaming to you for years to come.
First, we’ll show you how to find off-market deals and a few strategies you can use to locate and engage with motivated sellers. Next, we’re sharing the exact networking play to get real estate deals sent straight to you. And if you think on-market (MLS) deals are dead, you couldn’t be more wrong. David shares how he picked up an on-market luxury vacation rental for a surprisingly low price, all because he knew where to look!
Looking for cash-flowing short and medium-term rental properties in the best investing markets in America? Visit Rent to Retirement or text “REI” to 33777!

In This Episode We Cover:
The three “buckets” for finding your first or next real estate deal in 2024
“Off-market real estate” explained and why most people get it wrong
How Dave was able to find off-market deals just by…riding his bike?
The people you MUST connect with if you want real estate deals sent to you consistently
The overlooked on-market properties that ANY investor can find with huge price-cut potential
And So Much More!
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How to Find a Deal When Inventory Is Low
30 Ways Find Good Real Estate Deals In 2024

(00:00) Intro
(01:25) 1. Discounted Off-Market Deals
(09:56) 2. Talk to These People 
(16:43) 3. Overlooked MLS Properties 
(25:50) Find Your Next Deal!

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944: 3 Ways We Find Real Estate Deals Even During the Harshest Housing Markets

Want to scale your real estate portfolio faster? These investment property loans can help. Most real estate investors get stuck early on in their journey. They buy some properties and build up some comfortable cash flow, but then…they can’t qualify for another loan. They’ve either reached the maximum limit on conventional mortgages OR don’t have enough income to qualify for bigger and better investments. So what do they do? Give up? Settle with a small rental portfolio? No, they use THESE investment property loans instead.
Jeff Welgan, our investor-friendly lender expert, is back to show us what we’ve been missing. From DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loans that help you scale to more doors, to no-income-necessary investor loans that don’t look at your income, to business bank statement loans that’ll let you buy homes based on your business’s cash flow, these mortgages can help anyone in any position, purchase real estate faster.
If your DTI (debt-to-income) ratio is too high and you’re struggling to qualify for another mortgage, this is THE episode for you. We’ll discuss using your property’s rent to qualify for more, loans that get around DTI requirements, using your business to fund your deals, and the mortgages you should look into FIRST before you move on to more complex loan products. Stick around if you’re ready to scale faster!
Thank you to our sponsor, Rent App: the free and easy way to collect rent. 

In This Episode We Cover
Why you cannot overlook rehabbing older homes and outdated properties
The two things that tell Lisa an older home ISN’T worth investing in 
Why termites, foundation problems, and outdated electrical systems aren’t as bad as you think
The huge mistake Lisa made that ruined a $100K+ rehab project and how to avoid the same fate
Tenant retention 101 and best ways to ensure your vacancy rate is low and your cash flow is high
DealMachine’s five ways to find motivated sellers in any market
And So Much More!
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Join BiggerPockets for FREE
Learn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets Podcasts
Get More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing Tools
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Ask David Your Real Estate Investing Question
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What Is Debt to Income Ratio? (DTI)
DSCR Loans: What Are They And How To Get The Best Terms
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(00:00) Intro
(03:20) What is DTI? 
(07:03) Use Rent to Qualify! 
(09:32) How to Qualify for More 
(13:30) Investment Loans You’ve Never Heard of 
(21:48) No Income to Qualify? 
(26:04) Which Loan to Choose?

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943: BiggerNews: Can’t Qualify for Another Mortgage? Try THESE Investor Loans w/Jeff Welgan

How do you find investment properties nobody else is looking for—the ones with cash flow potential, equity upside, and wealth-building qualities all the other investors overlook? Simple: buy what nobody else wants. For Lisa Field Moore, that’s old homes. Most rookie investors walk into an old house, notice the foundation problems, warped floors, and outdated electricals, and quickly see themselves out. But Lisa sees money to be made—and you should too.
In this episode, Lisa shares how she’s built a sizable real estate portfolio by buying old, overlooked, and outdated homes, all in the past four years! But these are treacherous waters, and getting a major rehab item wrong could cost you a deal. To help, Lisa breaks down what isn’t (and definitely is) a red flag when looking at old homes, how she lost serious money making one easy mistake, and how to avoid doing a bad deal ever again. Plus, she shares her tips for rock-solid tenant retention that’ll keep your rental properties filled for years (or even decades!).
Want to know how to find these older homes with wealth-building potential? Stick around because DealMachine gives us a bonus segment on the five ways to find a motivated seller in ANY market! 
In This Episode We Cover:
Why you cannot overlook rehabbing older homes and outdated properties 
The two things that tell Lisa an older home ISN’T worth investing in 
Why termites, foundation problems, and outdated electrical systems aren’t as bad as you think
The huge mistake Lisa made that ruined a $100K+ rehab project and how to avoid the same fate
Tenant retention 101 and best ways to ensure your vacancy rate is low and your cash flow is high 
DealMachine’s five ways to find motivated sellers in any market 
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Forums
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Join BiggerPockets for FREE
Learn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets Podcasts
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8 Things to Look for When Rehabbing Older Homes
Pros and Cons of Old vs. New Rentals
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(00:00) Intro
(01:31) Investing in OLD Houses
(05:22) Signs of a Solid Property
(10:18) $100K Rehab Gone WRONG
(16:06) How to Avoid Bad Deals
(19:42) When to Hold and When to Sell
(23:54) Tenant Retention 101 
(34:27) 5 Ways to Find Motivated Sellers

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942: Building Wealth with OLD Homes and How to Keep Tenants for Longer w/Lisa Field Moore

Should you pay off debt or invest? Many online financial gurus would tell you in a heartbeat that paying off debt is the number one priority…but is that always true? What if there was a way to pay off debt WHILE investing, so you could lower your liabilities AND build wealth in the background? And what if you could do that even if you were hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt? If this sounds like your situation, this Seeing Greene is for you!
David and Rob are back, answering your real estate questions so YOU can build wealth faster, reach financial freedom, and live the life you love. Our first question comes from a concerned rental property owner wondering why his property management company can’t do something seemingly simple. Then, a nationwide investor asks, “Are home warranties ever worth it?” A medical student with massive student loans asks how to start investing while in debt, and an aspiring investor asks how to turn his inherited rental property into a big portfolio. Will robots cause the downfall of real estate, and when is it the right time to add a bedroom to your rental? All that and more are coming up in this episode!
Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can jump on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot!

In This Episode We Cover:
Should you invest or pay down debt? We have a strategy for doing BOTH!
What to do when your property management company ISN’T doing what you want
Home warranties 101: an appliance saver or a complete waste of money?
How to turn one rental property into an entire portfolio using HELOCs and cash-out refinances
Whether or not construction “robots” will cause home prices to plunge 
When (and when NOT) to add bedrooms or extra space to your rental property
And So Much More!
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Seeing Greene: Rehab Costs, Renting vs. Owning, and The END of Real Estate?
Should I Pay Off My Student Loan or Invest in Real Estate?
Complete Guide to Home Warranties


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248: From Shop Teacher to Multifamily Syndicator with Todd Dexheimer

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