
We’re going to show you how to make any rental property cash flow as soon as you buy it. Want to know how to analyze a rental property like a pro? This is how. Expert investors don’t just crunch the numbers once and submit an offer or reject it—that’s an easy way to miss out on the best real estate deals. Instead, we’re showing you how we tweak specific numbers in your offer to make the deal as profitable as possible, while giving the seller many ways to say “yes.”
Today, our friend and fellow investor, Ashley Kehr from the Real Estate Rookie podcast, brought us a real deal she’s debating on buying. Here are the quick numbers: it’s a triplex (three units) being sold by a tired landlord. The price seems reasonable, but the expenses may be too high. We use the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to run the numbers and see if it cash flows, then tweak the offer in multiple different ways to boost the returns substantially.
Now, Ashley is taking these offers to the seller. Yes, offers—plural—to see which one they’ll choose. Either way, Ashley is in a position to make more money from this rental than before, and all she had to do was get a little creative. Today, we’re showing you, too, how to make any real estate deal cash flow.
In This Episode We Cover
How to analyze a rental property from start to finish (and calculate an offer)
Seller financing vs. bank loans: how to give the seller the choice so you both benefit
Estimating rents and how to ensure that your units will bring in enough revenue
The numbers you can “manipulate” to make your rental cash flow more
The three final offers Ashley will be giving this seller, and why you should not submit just one
And So Much More!
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Aug 27
36 min

The BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) was, for a few years at least, the real estate investor’s golden ticket to a million-dollar portfolio. It allowed investors to buy properties, fix them up fast, get their down payment money back, and recycle it. This created an “infinite” investing loop where someone with one down payment could turn it into five (or more) separate houses. But with high mortgage rates, the BRRRR method was thought to be over by many…until now.
We’re introducing a new BRRRR strategy. It’s safer, with less risk (and stress), makes you more cash flow than before, and keeps your leverage lower so you don’t go underwater in a housing correction. Does it work? Dave and Henry are both using this new BRRRR method right now—and doing quite well, we might add.
You (yes, you listening to this) can also use this new BRRRR method to buy houses, increase their value, get higher cash flow than regular rentals, and then recycle the money you put into the property to use toward your next investment. You can invest faster, but with lower risk than before, and scale your real estate portfolio the right way, so if interest rates rise, it might not even matter for your bottom line!
In This Episode We Cover
The new 2025 BRRRR method that’s safer, smarter, and produces more cash flow
One big problem with the “perfect BRRRR” and why you should (probably) stop chasing it
You don’t need to refinance: why a HELOC (home equity line of credit) may be better
Expert tips for doing your first BRRRR in 2025 with the least risk and the highest reward
The right amount of money to leave in your BRRRR property (how much equity to pull out after the renovation)
And So Much More!
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Aug 25
36 min

Do you make a middle-class income ($70,000 or less) per year and want to invest in real estate? This is how you do it.
You don’t need a six-figure salary to buy your first rental property and start building generational wealth and early retirement. Dave is a testament to this, buying his first rental with barely any money, zero experience, and working as a waiter. If you’ve got a stable salary and some savings, you’re already leagues ahead of him. Today, we’re showing you how to put that money to work.
We used median income and savings data to create a complete middle-class investor plan to get you on the fastest (and safest) path to financial freedom. We’ll walk through three investing strategies anyone in the middle class can use to buy their first rental, define how much money you’ll need saved, what to do if you don’t have enough in the bank, and how to repeat the system to finally retire early with real estate.
Stop waiting, start wealth-building. This is how to escape the “middle-class trap” and move up the rungs to financial freedom even if you’re starting with a $70,000/year salary!
In This Episode We Cover:
The three best real estate investments for a middle-class income earner
The “middle-class trap” that most Americans are stuck in (how to escape)
Pro tip: How to get more money for your first deal if you don’t have enough
How to retire in just a decade with rental property investing (even starting from scratch)
The one high-profit, low-money-down, tax-free strategy Dave is using right now!
And So Much More!
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Aug 22
44 min

These investment property loans can get you a 4% interest rate, a lower monthly payment, or require very little cash at closing. They’re still available in 2025, but most real estate investors are unaware of them. We’ve used these exact strategies on our rental properties in the past, and with rates trending lower, this could be an even better time to take advantage. We’re giving you the full details in this 2025 rental property financing guide!
Low credit score or high debt-to-income? You can still invest, but you’ll need to do it wisely. Jeff Welgan is here to help. Jeff is one of our trusted investor-friendly lenders, meaning he’s used to working with rental property investors, not your standard homebuyer who buys a house every thirty years. Jeff is on the inside of the mortgage industry, meaning he knows loans that beginner investors rarely ever hear about.
Today, we’re talking about the real estate loans you wish you knew about, mortgage rate predictions and how low interest rates could go by the end of 2025 (Dave and Jeff even place a bet on it), the best beginner loans with little money down, and a sneaky way to snag a 4% interest rate while waiting for rates to get lower.
See Jeff and Dave live at BPCON2025!
In This Episode We Cover
A lower monthly mortgage option most investors have no clue about
The one rental property type that investors can get a 4% interest rate on
Low credit score? Here’s how to get a mortgage even if you’re in the 500s
How much money to put down on your first or next rental (and what it does to your rate)
Best beginner real estate investing loans (and how to get 100% financing)
Interest rate predictions and where Dave and Jeff think rates will be heading
And So Much More!
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Aug 20
37 min

We may be entering a rare period where home prices stagnate for years. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen real estate prices not appreciate year-over-year, but this reality is becoming increasingly likely every day. With low affordability, high mortgage rates, rising supply, and steady demand, the tables are starting to turn for one of the hottest asset classes of the past decade (real estate). The question is, should you buy fully knowing prices won’t rise anytime soon?
J Scott has been investing in real estate for decades. He’s been through the booms and the busts and has maintained a very even demeanor, even in the best and worst of times. So, we brought on a real estate veteran to answer a simple question: Is real estate still worth investing in with stagnant prices, and if so, how do you make appreciation when the market won’t give it to you?
J shares why home prices will likely stay flat or even dip for years to come, the strategies you can still use to raise your property values by sizable margins, two types of financing that work best for times like these (and benefit the investor), and when real estate could bounce back. Scared to invest when you don’t know where prices are going? Listen to J’s advice!
In This Episode We Cover
Real estate price predictions and how long we could go with a sideways market
The two things that control home prices and the direction they’re going in
Could real estate prices crash in the near future?
How to use inflation to your advantage and get more from the banks
Two creative ways to finance your next rental that work best in price-stagnant markets
One real estate niche that could be bottoming out with significant price discounts
And So Much More!
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Aug 18
38 min

Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in 2025. The housing market correction spreads to nearly 50% of the country. Sellers are giving up as new listings begin to retreat. Is this just a normal correction or the signs of a housing market crash? Should you take the chance and buy now with lower rates and desperate sellers, or could this just be the start of a downward spiral? We’re giving the data on it all in this August 2025 housing market update!
Interest rates got some serious relief at the start of the month. We’re now around 0.5% lower than we were at the beginning of the year, bringing some much-needed affordability to the housing market. The cause? New and revised jobs reports are getting investors worried about the economy, and increasing our likelihood of a recession coming our way. But with less labor stability, will homeowners be forced to sell? And will we see foreclosures begin to rise?
Sellers are starting to realize what we all already know: it’s a buyer’s market. Would you sell your home when buyers have all the leverage? Probably not. And most sellers are feeling the same, choosing to hold onto their houses instead of putting them on the market. What’s the chance this locks up inventory yet again? Is this the tipping point for the housing market and a perfect window to buy? Dave’s giving his take today.
In This Episode We Cover
Mortgage rate updates: why they’re falling and whether this downward trend will continue
Why we could be entering a nationwide housing correction as price declines deepen
Foreclosure and delinquency updates: will homeowners be forced to sell soon?
The growing buyer’s market and why would-be sellers have decided to wait it out
Is now the perfect time to invest with low rates and high buyer power?
And So Much More
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Aug 15
33 min

If you know how to find investment properties the right way, your path to real estate wealth gets a lot shorter. Today, we’re giving you two methods anyone can try—one from an expert on finding great deals with incredible financing options, and another, more “lazy” method that even beginner investors can take advantage of. You won’t just find real estate deals faster, you’ll get the best deals in the market, while investors who don’t listen to this podcast doomscroll on listing websites, praying they’ll find a diamond in the rough.
We’re back, answering your BiggerPockets Forum questions on today’s episode, and the first one is crucial—how to find profitable rental properties. Next, an investor wants to buy a duplex with tenants in place. The problem? They’re paying way below market rents. Is there a way to keep good tenants around while raising rent prices? Yes—we’ll show you how!
When should you keep, sell, or reinvest in a rental? Run this quick calculation to figure out which properties need to be let go, which need to be upgraded, and which you should let ride. Finally, got $400,000 in cash? We’re sharing exactly what we’d do to turn that amount of money into consistent passive income.
In This Episode We Cover
How to find investment properties even if your local market seems low on supply
The “lazy” way to get real estate deals sent directly to you (Dave’s method!)
How to raise rents the right way and keep inherited tenants happy and paying
When to reinvest in your rental to make more cash flow (or sell it and use the money elsewhere)
How we’d spend $400,000 if we wanted 100% passive retirement income
And So Much More!
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Aug 13
35 min

Hosted by Dave Meyer, the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is your trusted source for strategy, education, and motivation tailored to the everyday real estate investor. Whether you're just starting out or working on your next deal, you’ll get practical advice and data-backed insights to help you invest smarter and more confidently. No hype. No grindset. Just clear strategy, honest insights, and proven tactics from experienced investors and relatable guests.
Every week, we bring you:
Actionable how-tos
Real-world case studies
In-depth interviews with everyday investors
Honest discussions about risk, strategy, and long-term thinking
If you're looking to build wealth on your own terms, and want a community that supports realistic goals, you’re in the right place.
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Aug 12
3 min

Think today’s mortgage rates are stopping you from getting rich with rental properties? Think again. Today’s guest built an 11-unit rental portfolio—starting in 2022, with high interest rates—and is cash flowing on each property. In fact, he’s making more cash flow than most investors we know, even with still sky-high rates. How’s he doing it with such little money down? No creative finance, no expert skills—Justin Albrecht is just following a simple, repeatable rental formula.
After moving back in with his mom, Justin was getting the itch to find his own place. The problem? This was 2022, where single-family homes for sale were rife with bidding wars. What about small multifamily properties, like a duplex, triplex, or quadplex? That seemed to be the sweet spot. With zero experience in property management or landlording, Justin took the plunge.
Fast forward three years, Justin now owns four properties totaling 11 rental units, and just quit his W2 job to focus his full-time efforts on his rentals. He did it all without putting a ton of money down and dealing with 7% interest rates on most of his properties. Still, he’s making sizable cash flow, impressive return on equity numbers, and living for free. Today, he’s breaking down his blueprint.
In This Episode We Cover
The small multifamily rentals that average investors can use to build massive wealth
How to unlock monthly cash flow even with interest rates at 7% (or higher!)
Getting into your first real estate deal with just 3.5% down
Does the 1% rule still exist in the 2020s? Yes! Here’s how Justin is finding these deals
“Turnkey” rentals that are move-in ready but still produce serious cash flow
And So Much More!
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Aug 11
32 min

This is how to make $5,000 per month in passive income from rental properties on an average salary, starting with little money. You don’t need to have any real estate investing experience to follow this blueprint, but if you’ve already started investing, you could (and probably will) get there faster. How much money do you need? How long will it take? Which properties should you invest in? We’re sharing the complete blueprint in this episode.
Financial freedom is the goal for almost every real estate investor; the way you get there is by having consistent cash flow that can pay for your life. Would $5,000 per month ($60,000 per year) in passive income make your financial freedom possible? If you’re like most Americans, there’s a good chance it would.
Dave is walking through how to get there in less time than you’d think, so you can retire decades earlier and live life free from the pull of a paycheck. Want more than $5,000 per month? You can use this same blueprint and math to get to $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 per month through real estate investing.
In This Episode We Cover
How to make $5,000 per month with rental properties (and retire much sooner)
The simple calculation that will tell you how much money you’ll need to invest
Why you should not focus on cash flow first if you want to reach financial independence
The types of investments that will multiply your money faster
How to switch from more active to passive investments so you can “harvest” your cash flow
And So Much More!
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Aug 8
36 min
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