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BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

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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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  • 955: BiggerNews: Real Estate vs. Stocks, the Ultimate Wealth-Building Debate w/The Motley Fool!

    955: BiggerNews: Real Estate vs. Stocks, the Ultimate Wealth-Building Debate w/The Motley Fool!
    May 17 2024
    Which will make you richer: real estate vs. stocks? We brought the fine folks from The Motley Fool on the podcast to get into a serious debate over which asset makes you more money, which is easier to invest in, and which saves you the most in taxes. We’ll go head-to-head against The Motley Fool’s Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger to finally answer the age-old question: Should you invest in stocks, real estate, or both? For this debate, we had to bring out the big guns. That’s why Dave Meyer and BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench will be on team real estate for this debate, as Chris Hutchins from All the Hacks moderates to ensure things stay fair. Although we’d love to admit that we crushed this debate, there are some moments when the stock investors will surprise you, showing that real estate may not be for everyone and how stocks beat real estate in numerous ways. But that doesn’t answer the question, “Does real estate make you richer?” Don’t worry; we’ll get into all that in this debate. Stick around as we get into the topics you care about most: building wealth, barriers to entry, volatility and risk, diversification, REITs vs. rentals, leverage and liquidity, time commitments, tax advantages, and more. If you’re itching to park your cash in an investment, hear out the debate BEFORE you make a move! Support today’s show sponsor, Rent App: the free and easy way to collect rent! In This Episode We Cover The ultimate real estate vs. stocks debate (and which will make you richer) Barriers to entry and which asset class is the EASIEST for beginners Volatility and risk, and the sizable advantage real estate has for stable pricing REITs (real estate investment trusts) vs. rentals and the more “passive” type of real estate investing How much time it actually takes to succeed at stock investing and landlording The MASSIVE tax advantages to real estate investing that stocks cannot beat Why BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench invests more in stocks than in real estate (!?) And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (02:20) Stocks vs. Real Estate Investing (04:08) Building Wealth (08:43) Barriers to Entry (14:50 )Volatility and Risk (20:41) Diversification (23:42) REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) vs. Rentals (32:57) Time Commitments (35:53) Leverage and Liquidity (41:12) Tax Advantages (43:54) Closing Arguments Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-955 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 954: Cheap Old Houses: Buying Fixer-Uppers for Just $100K w/Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein

    954: Cheap Old Houses: Buying Fixer-Uppers for Just $100K w/Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein
    May 15 2024
    Would you buy a house for $100K? That’s right, just twenty-five percent of the median home price in America. Well, we found a couple who does just that, finding fixer-upper properties that often cost less than six figures and turning them into eye-catching, head-turning homes. They even argue that these cheap old homes are BETTER than the newer-built house flips that so many investors are targeting today. So, how do you find your next $100K home, and where do you start looking? Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, the brains behind HGTV’s Cheap Old Houses and the social media account by the same name with millions of followers, join us on today’s show. Elizabeth and Ethan love cheap old houses, but not for the reason you think. Most investors purely look at the numbers or the profit potential, but Elizabeth and Ethan see beyond that, fixing up old houses to not only collect the significant equity gain but restore communities and bring back long-forgotten styles, materials, and looks. They’ve bought houses for as cheap as $27,000 and turned them into homes anyone would dream of having. If you’re an investor without much capital and can get a little handy, these old houses could explode your portfolio. But who SHOULD be buying these cheap old houses? Stick around as Elizabeth and Ethan give their expert advice on what to DIY vs. hire out, which old pieces to keep, the best way for beginners to get started with little money, and the decades that built the BEST houses! In This Episode We Cover How to get on the path to financial freedom by buying cheap old houses Buying houses for just $27,000 and where to find these types of homes How old is old enough, and the decades when building quality starts to decline Using the “live in flip” strategy to buy your first fixer-upper or primary residence DIY vs. hiring it out and the tasks that Elizabeth and Ethan enjoy the most And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:24) Why Cheap Old Houses? (05:16) $150K Houses!? (07:17) Rehabbing New vs. Old Houses (19:03) Who Should Do These Rehabs? (20:11) Best Ways to Get Started (23:38) DIY vs. Hiring it Out (27:47) Connect with Ethan and Elizabeth! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-954 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • 953: Is the 1% Rule Dead? + Why Building (NOT Buying) Could Make You More

    953: Is the 1% Rule Dead? + Why Building (NOT Buying) Could Make You More
    May 14 2024
    Could building houses make you more money than buying existing ones? When should someone use the 1% rule in real estate, and when does this metric point to a cash flow disaster? What’s the best way to get more capital or funding for future real estate deals: get a HELOC on your primary residence or look for investor-only DSCR loans? We’re pulling some of the top questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and giving our answers on today’s show! Expert investors Dave Meyer, James Dainard, and Kathy Fettke from the BiggerPockets On the Market podcast are on today to answer YOUR real estate investing questions. First, we return to the age-old debate, “Does the 1% rule exist anymore?” With high home prices and lagging rent growth, this once foolproof metric could be an outdated calculation inexperienced real estate investors should avoid. Next, can you make more money building houses than flipping houses? Are turnkey rentals the best “low headache” real estate investment? We’ll answer that and give our thoughts on when to use a HELOC (home equity line of credit) vs. a DSCR loan (debt service coverage ratio). Finally, for our out-of-state investors, we share the top metrics to look at BEFORE you invest in a new market. Want to ask a real estate investing question? Post yours in the BiggerPockets Forums, and we might select it for our next show! In This Episode We Cover The 1% rule explained and when you should (and definitely shouldn’t) use it to decide on deals Building new construction vs. flipping houses, plus which could make you more in 2024 Turnkey real estate investing and whether the lost value-add potential is worth the passive income HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) vs. DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loans Best tools to use and metrics to track when looking into out-of-state investing markets And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:46) Is the 1% Rule Dead? (08:24) Building vs. Flipping Houses (14:30) Are Turnkey Rentals Worth It? (20:56) HELOCs vs. DSCR Loans (25:07) Local Market Metrics to Track (30:46) Ask Us Your Question! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-953 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Worth the listen

Wonderful intro to a different way to use your property and make an impact in your community.

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Best Real Estate Podcast

You won’t find better Real Estate information and knowledge anywhere else. Wish I knew about this podcast when it started!

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BEST REAL ESTATE PODCAST EVER!!!

I've been listen for 2 years now and have listened to every episode! I'm almost a real estate agent and soon to be investor thanks to the confidence these guys gave me! love you Brandon and David 🤟 thank you guys!

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So much value!

I owe a lot to this podcast. I’ve been listening for years and I’ve applied countless things I’ve heard to my life and business.

The mindset that BiggerPockets has given me has brought so much value to my life, even beyond real estate.

Thank you, Josh, Brandon, David, and the rest of the BP team!

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Most well-rounded & impactful podcast

Hands-down, this is the most well-rounded and impactful podcast for real estate investing I’ve come across.

Love listening to Brandon and David break down real estate investing strategies and also the mindset that fuels success in life in general. Awesome guest speakers as well.

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My favorite podcast!

I started listening to BP over a year ago and I still listen to every new episode. I started from the beginning and just couldn't stop going. Every episode just provided so much value and sent me looking for more to learn. It directed me to an amazing community too. Great content overall, can't be grateful enough for this

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ABSOLUTELY INFORMATIVE

Great information for anyone thinking about private money. Either a lender or an investor. I will definitely purchase the book.

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very valuable information.

This is a great podcast. Many people don't know about self directed IRA or solo 401k. I opened one this year, I like that I'm in control of my money and I can invest where I want it.

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Simply the Best!!

I love your podcast!! The show today provided plenty of information nuggets for your audience. Once again you reinforced why your the Podcast on air!

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Well done. Good advice & suggestions for books & other resources. Knowledgeable guest with a good story.

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