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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 4 MIN

How to Turn $84K Into $145K- BRRRR Strategy Nobody Talks About (Section 8 + Joint Ventures)

from Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing

What does it cost to turn a $84K property into $145K?Where are the Kansas City neighborhoods that investors are still looking for deals in?On the latest episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing", Kent Fai He and Matt Semegran break down how Matt and his partners bought a property in Kansas City for just $84,000 and now expect to rent it out for $1,600/month through Section 8 after a bedroom conversion. It didn’t happen by luck—it happened through strategy - please listen to the whole episode today!We dive deep into value-add investing, including how Matt strategically looks for homes with 1,100+ square feet, then reconfigures the layout to add bedrooms. The rent multiplier kicks in, especially when working with Section 8, which pays higher rents based on bedroom count.We talk about why Matt prefers to keep properties instead of flipping them, especially when he is able to form joint ventures with his partners and force appreciation!Learn how he picks neighborhoods in Kansas City—like Independence, Blue HIlls—and uses data and layout tweaks to create huge rent bumps.This episode is a must-watch if you’re serious about:✅ Hitting or beating the 1% rule✅ Using rehab to force appreciation✅ Understanding the Section 8 rent schedule✅ Investing in working-class neighborhoods✅ Making cash flow work in a rising-interest-rate worldThis isn’t theory 🧪—it’s a blueprint. 🏗️  Please watch this and take notes. ✏️📄 and DM me @KentFaiHe on IG or Linkedin if you have topics or questions you'd want to ask me!Please don't forget to follow Matt Semegran on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msemegran/📢 DISCLAIMER - ALL INFORMATION & DETAILS SHARED ARE MEANT TO BE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE, TAX, OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR ANY INVESTMENTS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH IN ANY FORM. ○ All investments have risks. This is not an offer to purchase securities.#RealEstateInvesting #Section8Housing #CashFlow #KansasCity#RentalProperty #BRRRR #AffordableHousing #ForcedAppreciation #MattSemegran #podast #realestate00:00 Podcast Trailer 03:17 Intro (Getting to Know Matt: His Background and Story)07:59 Can You Really Turn a $1000 Rental Into $1600 With Just $34K?11:37 What’s the Easiest Way to Find Section 8 Payment Standards?18:55 What’s the Best Way to Vet Contractors for Your Investments?  22:24  Different Ways To Structure Real Estate Joint Ventures 24:16 What Is a Co-General "CO-GP" Partner in Real Estate? (Explained Simply)51:57 Best Kansas City Neighborhoods for Real Estate Deals57:31 Where/How to contact Matt?

What does it cost to turn a $84K property into $145K?Where are the Kansas City neighborhoods that investors are still looking for deals in?On the latest episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing", Kent Fai He and Matt Semegran break down how Matt and his partners bought a property in Kansas City for just $84,000 and now expect to rent it out for $1,600/month through Section 8 after a bedroom conversion. It didn’t happen by luck—it happened through strategy - please listen to the whole episode today!We dive deep into value-add investing, including how Matt strategically looks for homes with 1,100+ square feet, then reconfigures the layout to add bedrooms. The rent multiplier kicks in, especially when working with Section 8, which pays higher rents based on bedroom count.We talk about why Matt prefers to keep properties instead of flipping them, especially when he is able to form joint ventures with his partners and force appreciation!Learn how he picks neighborhoods in Kansas City—like Independence, Blue HIlls—and uses data and layout tweaks to create huge rent bumps.This episode is a must-watch if you’re serious about:✅ Hitting or beating the 1% rule✅ Using rehab to force appreciation✅ Understanding the Section 8 rent schedule✅ Investing in working-class neighborhoods✅ Making cash flow work in a rising-interest-rate worldThis isn’t theory 🧪—it’s a blueprint. 🏗️  Please watch this and take notes. ✏️📄 and DM me @KentFaiHe on IG or Linkedin if you have topics or questions you'd want to ask me!Please don't forget to follow Matt Semegran on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msemegran/📢 DISCLAIMER - ALL INFORMATION & DETAILS SHARED ARE MEANT TO BE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE, TAX, OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR ANY INVESTMENTS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH IN ANY FORM. ○ All investments have risks. This is not an offer to purchase securities.#RealEstateInvesting #Section8Housing #CashFlow #KansasCity#RentalProperty #BRRRR #AffordableHousing #ForcedAppreciation #MattSemegran #podast #realestate00:00 Podcast Trailer 03:17 Intro (Getting to Know Matt: His Background and Story)07:59 Can You Really Turn a $1000 Rental Into $1600 With Just $34K?11:37 What’s the Easiest Way to Find Section 8 Payment Standards?18:55 What’s the Best Way to Vet Contractors for Your Investments?  22:24  Different Ways To Structure Real Estate Joint Ventures 24:16 What Is a Co-General "CO-GP" Partner in Real Estate? (Explained Simply)51:57 Best Kansas City Neighborhoods for Real Estate Deals57:31 Where/How to contact Matt?

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