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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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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.

    Seeing Greene: Can I Escape the Rat Race with Just $70K?

    Seeing Greene: Can I Escape the Rat Race with Just $70K?

    Want to escape the rat race? To do so, you’ll need some serious investments. And if you want bigger and better cash flow or appreciation, commercial real estate is the place to start. But how do you find these bigger deals? Sure, it’s easy to log on to your favorite listing website and find a hundred houses to buy, but what about self-storage facilities, multifamily apartments, warehouses, and more? How do you find the BIG deals?
    On this Seeing Greene, we’re answering crucial investing questions so you can build wealth better and reach financial freedom faster. First, Real Estate Rookie guest Mike Larson calls in to ask how to find off-market commercial real estate deals. If you’ve ever wondered how to invest in commercial real estate, this is the place to start! Next, a BiggerPockets Forum poster asks for the best investment to “escape the nine-to-five rat race.” A short-term rental investor needs to know the best way to invest his home equity. Plus, we discuss why mortgage rates DON’T matter as much as you think they do! 
    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:
    How to escape the rat race with real estate investing 
    Commercial real estate investing 101 and where to find off-market commercial deals
    Commercial funding tips you MUST know before you try to buy a big property 
    How to use your home equity to invest and WHICH type of real estate is your best bet
    What to do when the chances of refinancing to a lower rate look bleak 
    The truth about high mortgage rates (most investors are WRONG about this)
    And So Much More!
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    Which real estate strategy works best to escape the 9-5 rat race?
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    • 33 min
    Crucial Contractor Tips to Avoid Renovation Disaster w/‘Rico to the Rescue’

    Crucial Contractor Tips to Avoid Renovation Disaster w/‘Rico to the Rescue’

    A bad contractor could not only ruin your home renovation but cost you tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Don’t believe us? Just ask Rico to the Rescue’s Rico León. Rico has spent years cleaning up contractor mistakes, making homeowners feel whole again after getting ripped off, lied to, and scammed by who they thought were reputable contractors. As a contractor himself, Rico knows the red flags to spot right away to tell if a contractor will take your money and run, and he’s sharing them with us today!
    This episode is crucial for ANYONE who owns a home, is looking to renovate one, or is just getting started in real estate investing. Home renovations can make or break your career as a real estate investor, so knowing who can get the job done is a skill that can’t be overlooked. Rico breaks down the common problems inexperienced contractors run into, the Ponzi scheme of payments to look out for, how to create a contractor contract so you protect yourself, and the mistakes you can prevent BEFORE you hire a contractor.
    Plus, we’ll get into the not-so-obvious red flags that only an experienced contractor will notice, what you need to check before you hire a contractor, the milestones to set up so you don’t get ripped off, and the conversation you must have with ANY contractor before work begins. Finally, Rico leaves us with four tips to help even the most inexperienced homeowner hire the right contractor.
    In This Episode We Cover:
    Red flags that point to a shady contractor who has their eyes on your wallet
    Writing your contractor contract so you stay legally protected during a renovation
    Why you never (EVER!) pay upfront for a home renovation 
    What you MUST check before you hire a contractor to ensure they’re legit 
    The common contractor Ponzi scheme that is slowly being targeted by local governments 
    Expert-tested tips to hire the right contractor for your first home renovation 
    And So Much More!
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    • 46 min
    How to Get an Off-Market Seller on YOUR Side (+Most Common Objections) W/DealMachine

    How to Get an Off-Market Seller on YOUR Side (+Most Common Objections) W/DealMachine

    Tune into The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast for more episodes just like this!
    Want to take down off-market real estate deals? You know, the properties you can get at the lowest prices and make a significant profit on? If so, you must know how to talk to off-market sellers. But, before you take your next seller phone call, you better be prepared to get hit with any of these nine common seller objections. And if you’ve been in real estate for a while, many of these sound familiar. But today, our friends at DealMachine will show you how to handle them like a pro.
    “I need to talk to my spouse.” “I need to think about it.” “My house is worth more!” These are just a few common real estate objections you may have heard before. So, how do you turn a standoffish seller into a motivated one? Jennie Hudspeth, sales trainer for top homebuying companies, is on to give her time-tested, expert knowledge on disarming even the most frustrated sellers so you can get on equal footing and make an off-market deal actually happen!
    Liked today’s show? Check out even more DealMachine podcast episodes here, where you’ll learn from wholesaling experts and the TOP off-market deal finders! 
    In This Episode We Cover:
    How to handle the top nine real estate objections you’ll hear from off-market sellers 
    The three things that will make an owner unsure about selling (and how to address them)
    The common “smokescreen” objections and how to bring back a seller’s confidence in you
    What to do when an off-market seller is fixated on an on-market sales price 
    Not wasting sellers’ time and ensuring they are in the position to sell their home
    Why should you NEVER say, “Can I be honest with you?” and what you should say instead 
    And So Much More!
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    • 37 min
    BiggerNews: Why Mortgage Rates AREN’T Falling w/Caeli Ridge

    BiggerNews: Why Mortgage Rates AREN’T Falling w/Caeli Ridge

    The Fed has signaled something significant for mortgage rates. With inflation still rearing its head and the job market hot as ever, the Fed already has enough evidence to hold back on lowering the federal funds rate, which influences the mortgage rate you get on a home. So when will the Fed finally lower rates so we can escape this highly unaffordable mortgage market? Or, can the Fed pause for the foreseeable future as we enter a new era of high interest rates? Caeli Ridge, President of Ridge Lending Group, is here to help us answer these questions.
    Caeli works on getting investors mortgages every single day, so she has a solid pulse on the mortgage market. She gives us a mortgage rate update, explaining what today’s rates look like, when the first Fed rate cuts could come (sooner than you think!), and how a mortgage lender calculates your specific rate. She also gives some tips on navigating this high-rate environment and why merely looking at your mortgage rate as a deciding factor could cost you big time.
    As we wrap up, Dave will give his perspective on what the Fed is waiting for and the factors that MUST change before the Fed decides to proceed with a rate cut. He’ll also share a few tips on how to get ahead of the competition with today’s high rates and why these unique advantages won’t last long.

    In This Episode We Cover:
    How long we’ll have to wait for the Fed to finally cut rates 
    March 2024 rate update and the rate you can expect on your next mortgage
    What matters MUCH more than your mortgage rate when closing on a property
    LLPAs (loan-level price adjustments) and how to score a lower interest rate from your mortgage lender
    The crucial economic factors the Fed is watching to decide when to lower mortgage rates
    How to get ahead of the competition during a high-rate environment and buy when the masses are distracted
    And So Much More!
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    • 33 min
    Deals We’re Doing: Rob’s Pink Pickle and How David Made $500K on ONE House

    Deals We’re Doing: Rob’s Pink Pickle and How David Made $500K on ONE House

    You hear us talk a lot about buying real estate, but what real estate deals are WE doing in 2024? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on our portfolios, walking you through actual deals we’re doing, how much they cost us, how much they’re making, and why, surprisingly, one of us STOPPED buying real estate to focus on something that’ll make much more money. Want to know what it is? We’re about to give you every detail you need to repeat the real estate deals we’re doing!
    First, Rob will talk about his Pink Pickle…yes, you read that right. It’s the newest bachelorette party-themed short-term rental in Austin, Texas! This short-term rental has everything you’d ever need: a pink pickleball court, a pink dinosaur, a mysterious red button that you SHOULD NOT PRESS, and an above-ground pool. This property took a LOT of work, but it only happened because of a real estate deal gone wrong.
    Next, David gives a masterclass on how to make half a MILLION dollars in equity on one rental property. He also shows you how having an investor’s eye can allow you to TRIPLE the square footage of a home and skyrocket the rents, making you much more cash flow than you thought possible. And no one even wanted this property in the first place! How do you find these hidden deals? Stick around; we’ll show you!
    In This Episode We Cover:
    Whether to buy more doors or reinvest in your real estate portfolio in 2024 (and what we’re doing)
    Housing market headwinds that are stopping most investors and how to get around them
    Turning a house flip gone wrong into a cash-flowing short-term rental 
    How David turned a tiny house into a $1.3M triplex with a HUGE equity position 
    The BRRRRSTR strategy explained (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat, short-term rental)
    Why you always check for extra square footage BEFORE you make an offer on a house 
    And So Much More!
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    • 36 min
    150+ Deals in 3 Years and Why You DON’T Want to Be a Landlord w/Don'nell Greer

    150+ Deals in 3 Years and Why You DON’T Want to Be a Landlord w/Don'nell Greer

    Most real estate investors do a few deals a year if they’re lucky. But today’s guest was doing twenty to thirty real estate deals a MONTH. That’s right—not per YEAR, per MONTH. And he did it all while scaling his real estate business at lightning speed. The best part? He didn’t have to use his own money to get there—his deals were being funded completely by private partners, and if you stick around, you’ll know exactly how to do it, too!
    After closely observing investors while he was a real estate agent, Don’nell Greer got the hang of finding and tackling profitable real estate deals. After much analysis paralysis, he got his first deal under contract—an $80,000 home that needed some heavy sweat equity to make it profitable. With high rents and low home prices, Don’nell knew the deal would work, but he needed more money. Through a family loan, Don’nell realized the power of private money, and once he saw the possibilities, there was no turning back.
    Fast forward soon after, and Don’nell was borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars from millionaire investors he met through his network. Thanks to the new source of funding, Don’nell was able to flip dozens of houses a month, making a life-changing business in the process. But it wasn’t all good news. Partnership problems, rising interest rates, and changing market dynamics forced Don’nell to make a hard pivot—a pivot you may have to make in the future!
    In This Episode We Cover:
    How to get past analysis paralysis and get your first real estate deal in the bag
    How to use private money to fund your real estate deals when you’re low on cash
    Flipping twenty-thirty houses a MONTH by scaling your real estate business 
    Taking a chance on tenants and why most landlords say “no” to some of the best renters 
    How Don’nell corrected course when rising interest rates put his flipping business at risk
    The power of coaching and mentorships and why you need a strong real estate community to succeed 
    And So Much More!
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    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

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16.2K Ratings

The Mancub ,

LIFE CHANGING

This podcast has changed my life for the better as I now own 5 properties and am a licensed agent in Denver, CO. I specifically love the tricky balance that y’all strike of due diligence and taking action. It can be easy to lean one way or the other, but Bigger Pockets consistently places value on both. Thanks so much!

John Deere man77 ,

To over the top

I’ve been in real estate for 30 years & though I might learn. U guys need to dumb it down & explain “….20% equity & so much down you’ll rerun x%& that’s if u have a lender who will.,,”.
Telling what u did is far different than telling me why this & that & so forth. The question about the lady with the ranch was no help to anyone let alone the gal that asked. Jc

LittleGemsUSA ,

Long overdue

I have learned so much from Bigger Pockets podcasts and forums over the years. When I have a question it’s the first place I look for answers. I really like the new Seeing Green format bc smarter people than me are asking questions I don’t even know to ask.
Rob and David are doing an even better job than Josh and Brandon and they were great too. Thanks for continuing to up the quality on a free product. Much appreciated. - L

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