BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Want to invest in real estate in 2025? Then this is the show to listen to. We’ve had some phenomenal guests on the show this past year. This time, we rounded up our favorite tips from them, ranging from starting with $50,000, which markets to buy in, and how to retire early with fewer rentals, and compiled them into one life-changing episode. These were the episodes you all loved the most, so we’re taking the golden nuggets and giving them to you today! Is it still worth it to invest in real estate when prices are so high, and affordability is so low? CEO of BiggerPockets, Scott Trench, gives his honest, raw opinion. Next, two investors who retired with small real estate portfolios share why you DON’T need dozens of rental properties to reach financial freedom. You might need just one! Plus, we’ll show YOU the best way to start investing with $50,000. Finally, we’re breaking down the real estate markets we believe are the best for beginners and the ones with the most bang for your buck. Will Trump’s housing policies change the market? What will tariffs and tax cuts do to real estate? Stick around; we also share our thoughts on Trump’s 2025 plans!  In This Episode We Cover: How to retire early with fewer rental properties by building a “small and mighty” real estate portfolio Why this expert investor only has ONE rental property (and doesn’t plan to buy more) How to invest in real estate with just $50,000 (beginner-friendly tactics!) The best real estate investing markets that we’d start in if we were beginners  What the Trump administration’s proposals could mean for the housing market  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets YouTube BiggerPockets Real Estate Episode 1,004 - How to Retire Early with Fewer Rental Properties Than You Think w/Chad Carson BiggerPockets Real Estate Episode 1,007 - Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2024 if We Were Starting from Scratch w/Ashley Kehr and Henry Washington BiggerPockets Real Estate Episode 1,024 - A Better Retirement After Buying Just ONE Rental (and Never FOMO-ing) w/Mike Baum BiggerPockets Real Estate Episode 1,028 - How to Invest in Real Estate with $50K in 2024 w/Ashley Kehr On the Market Episode 250 - Trump vs. Harris Economic Plans: Taxes, Affordable Housing, and Inflation w/Joel Naroff Millions of Americans Should Keep Their Homes as Rentals, Not Sell. Here’s Why. Yes, I’m Afraid of a Real Estate Bubble—But I Continue to Invest Anyway. Here’s Why. Top 10 Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2024 Trump Wins Presidential Election: What It Means for the Housing Market Grab Chad’s Book, “The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor” Find Investor-Friendly Lenders BiggerPockets Real Estate 1,000 - Real Estate Is Changing, and So Is BiggerPockets Connect with Dave (00:00) Intro (02:34) Is Real Estate STILL Worth It? (11:06) Retire Early with FEWER Rentals! (22:57) Don't FOMO Into Investing! (29:20) How to Invest $50K (42:06) Best Markets for Beginners (53:08) Trump’s Tax Cuts, Tariffs Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1060 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investing may not see an opportunity like this for years. We’re in one of the wildest economic periods: mortgage rates are high, inflation has cooled, stock prices are hitting records, and the housing supply chain is slowing dramatically. What happens next? In short, something really, really good for real estate investors. And this isn’t hype—it’s precisely what the data points to.  Ben Miller, Fundrise CEO and one of our favorite macroeconomic experts, is back to break down his four data points that directly point to a win for real estate investors in 2025 and beyond. Answer this: what happens when housing supply is low, little to no new inventory is coming online, interest rates come back down, and everyone’s competing for homes? The answer: prices go up.  That reality is coming to fruition soon, and those who already own real estate are poised to reap significant profits. Those who sat on the sidelines will be forced to compete with other buyers as sky-high demand returns. But that’s not even Ben’s entire argument. He brings even MORE data to make the case for real estate in 2025—and it’s a case you shouldn’t ignore. In This Episode We Cover: An expert’s case for real estate investing in 2025 and why it isn’t too late to get in Why commercial real estate could be close to the bottom (and be rebounding soon) The stock-to-real-estate correlation that BROKE last year (and what it means) The reason Ben believes new Trump tariffs could be good for homeowners and investors  Why the housing undersupply problem could get even worse in 2025, 2026  What happens when interest rates fall and demand for homes returns?  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets YouTube Put Your Vacation Rental on Autopilot with Hospitable Grab Dave’s New Book, “Start with Strategy” Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Redfin’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions (Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, & More) Connect with Ben Connect with Dave   (00:00) Intro (01:05) The Case for Real Estate in 2025 (02:58) 1. Real Estate is Cheap(er) Now (Timestamp) (06:15) Have We Bottomed? (Timestamp) (09:02) 2. The "Inverse Correlation" Begins (15:02) 3. Housing Supply Will Crash (19:41) Tariffs Will Help (24:06) 4. Interest Rates Will Fall Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1059 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave said he’d never flip a house. He doesn’t have the handyman skills; he doesn’t like managing contractors, and he can’t design a floor plan. So why now, coming into 2025, has he decided to flip his first house? It’s simple—an opportunity was presented to him that he couldn’t pass up. Partnering with expert investor James Dainard, Dave is flipping this house with James acting as the operator and Dave as the investor. If you’ve ever wanted to get into house flipping but felt like Dave, this episode will show you how to start. If Dave isn’t managing contractors or handling permits, what role does he play? Today, Dave and James are walking through their unique house-flipping partnership, explaining why James made an offer on the property within hours of hearing about it, their rehab budget, renovation plan, potential profit, and some hiccups they could run into (asbestos!).  James is even sharing his expert tips on how to know a property is worth buying for a flip and questions you must ask a flipper or lender BEFORE you start working with them. We’ll keep you updated on this flip’s progress so you can see exactly what goes right, what goes wrong, and how much money this property will make!  In This Episode We Cover: How to invest in house flipping even if you have ZERO renovation/remodeling experience  Finding the deal and why you need to have relationships with wholesalers  How to spot a great potential house flip—and one HUGE red flag to avoid at all costs  Two ways to raise money for your house flips (debt vs. equity) and the pros and cons of both Picking a real estate investing partner and questions you must ask before you work together  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets YouTube Hear Dave and James on On the Market Grab James’ New Book, “The House Flipping Framework” Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Flipping Houses: How to Get Started and Everything You Should Know Connect with James Connect with Dave (00:00) Intro (02:23) Finding the Deal (03:30) Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, & Comps (08:16) Signs of a Good Flip (11:52) Permits, Plans, and...Asbestos! (13:50) How to Passively Invest in Flips (18:53) Picking a Partner (29:02) Ask THESE Questions (33:28) Follow the Flip Progress! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1058 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When is seller financing worth it (as a buyer AND a seller)? Do you need an LLC to start investing in real estate, and will it help you buy more deals? Can you BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) your primary residence to realize some serious home equity gains? We’re getting into these topics and more as we answer YOUR questions from the BiggerPockets Forums.  First, a seller has been presented with an interesting seller finance offer. Should they take it? How do they vet the buyer before giving them the house in exchange for monthly payments? We’ll explain when seller financing makes sense for sellers and how buyers can create compelling offers. Next, do one-bed, one-bath rentals do well, or are they too small for most areas?  How can you use your primary residence to build wealth without renting to tenants? We’re talking about the new BRRRR, or as Dave calls it, the LIFLOC (we’ll describe it in detail!). Do you need an LLC to invest? Most new investors get this totally wrong. Finally, why do investors and agents think so poorly of wholesalers? Do we ever use them? And how do you tell a good one from a bad one?  Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question on the BiggerPockets Forums! In This Episode We Cover: Whether or not you should accept a seller finance offer on your house vs. a loan or cash Why we LOVE small rental properties (one bed, one bath) even though most investors avoid them  Using the “BRRRR” method to turn your primary residence into a wealth-building property  LLCs for real estate, when you need one, and whether they’ll help you buy more deals  Working with real estate wholesalers and the legitimate reason why so many investors/agents avoid them  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets YouTube Invest in High-ROI Turnkey Rentals with Rent to Retirement Grab the “BRRRR” Book Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area What Is Seller Financing in Real Estate? Connect with Henry Connect with Dave (00:00) Intro (00:54) Should I Seller Finance? (07:38) Buy 1 Bed/1 Bath Rentals? (12:51) Best Home Investment Ever? (18:21) Do I Need an LLC? (22:51) Working with Wholesalers Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1057 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices