25: Four Newbies and Their Very First Real Estate Success Stories

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast – we’re going to change things up. You see, all of our interviews thus far have been with real estate investing professionals, who are absolutely crushing it in their real estate journey. However, today, we want to sit down with some investors who are just starting out and can tell us their stories of how they achieved their first real estate deal. These stories are not only helpful for new investors, but even the pros can learn valuable lessons from their experiences. We cover everything from investing when you live in an expensive city to dealing with the drama that might arise during a wholesale deal and even tips for buying a small multifamily property as your first primary residence. Don’t miss this amazing set of interviews with some really great individuals! Read the transcript to episode 25 here Links from the Show:New Member Introduction Forum ThisMomBuysHouses.comThe 2% Rule and 50% RuleGoogle Street ViewThe BiggerPockets Deal Analysis ForumBooks Mentioned in the ShowHow to Be a Deed Grabber by Rick DawsonHow I Turned $1,000 into Five Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time by William NickersonTweetable Topics“When financing real estate, find a lender who knows what they are doing.” (Tweet This!)“If you have a good property, at a good price, in a good location – you won’t have a problem selling.” (Tweet This!)“You can’t use your location as an excuse not to invest.” (Tweet This!)“It’s more important, with early deals, to get them moved early and build your confidence.” (Tweet This!)

Episode 25 of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast podcast, hosted by BiggerPockets, titled "25: Four Newbies and Their Very First Real Estate Success Stories" was published on July 4, 2013 and runs 68 minutes.

July 4, 2013 ·68m · BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

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Summary

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast – we’re going to change things up. You see, all of our interviews thus far have been with real estate investing professionals, who are absolutely crushing it in their real estate journey. However, today, we want to sit down with some investors who are just starting out and can tell us their stories of how they achieved their first real estate deal. These stories are not only helpful for new investors, but even the pros can learn valuable lessons from their experiences. We cover everything from investing when you live in an expensive city to dealing with the drama that might arise during a wholesale deal and even tips for buying a small multifamily property as your first primary residence. Don’t miss this amazing set of interviews with some really great individuals! Read the transcript to episode 25 here Links from the Show: New Member Introduction Forum ThisMomBuysHouses.com The 2% Rule and 50% Rule Google Street View The BiggerPockets Deal Analysis Forum Books Mentioned in the Show How to Be a Deed Grabber by Rick Dawson How I Turned $1,000 into Five Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time by William Nickerson Tweetable Topics “When financing real estate, find a lender who knows what they are doing.” (Tweet This!) “If you have a good property, at a good price, in a good location – you won’t have a problem selling.” (Tweet This!) “You can’t use your location as an excuse not to invest.” (Tweet This!) “It’s more important, with early deals, to get them moved early and build your confidence.” (Tweet This!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Description

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast – we’re going to change things up. You see, all of our interviews thus far have been with real estate investing professionals, who are absolutely crushing it in their real estate journey. However, today, we want to sit down with some investors who are just starting out and can tell us their stories of how they achieved their first real estate deal. These stories are not only helpful for new investors, but even the pros can learn valuable lessons from their experiences. We cover everything from investing when you live in an expensive city to dealing with the drama that might arise during a wholesale deal and even tips for buying a small multifamily property as your first primary residence. Don’t miss this amazing set of interviews with some really great individuals! Read the transcript to episode 25 here Links from the Show: New Member Introduction Forum ThisMomBuysHouses.com The 2% Rule and 50% Rule Google Street View The BiggerPockets Deal Analysis Forum Books Mentioned in the Show How to Be a Deed Grabber by Rick Dawson How I Turned $1,000 into Five Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time by William Nickerson Tweetable Topics “When financing real estate, find a lender who knows what they are doing.” (Tweet This!) “If you have a good property, at a good price, in a good location – you won’t have a problem selling.” (Tweet This!) “You can’t use your location as an excuse not to invest.” (Tweet This!) “It’s more important, with early deals, to get them moved early and build your confidence.” (Tweet This!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices