Want financial freedom through real estate investing? Then the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is for you. Sit down every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Dave Meyer, the Head of Real Estate at BiggerPockets, as he uncovers tried and true tactics and shares candid conversations with real estate investors who are building wealth in today’s market. Join Dave to walk through deals that went right (and wrong) and learn the strategies you can deploy—start growing your side income today to tak ...
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DIY Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing
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Budgeting, Savings, Investing, Wealth Management for those that choose to Do It Yourself. Disclosures The DIY Money podcast and related content including our website, social media, educational tools, and any published materials are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Listeners and viewers should not act on any information provided without first consulting a qualified professional who is familiar ...
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How to Do a “Slow BRRRR” in 2025 (Better Than BRRRR)
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40:15The “Slow BRRRR” method. It’s less risky, comes with more cash flow, and is easier to pull off than the traditional BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy. A couple of weeks ago, we shared why this was the best rental property investing tactic for 2025, and today, we’re walking through the steps so you can do a slow BRRRR this year. T…
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One of the most important questions we hear: Am I on track and should I talk with someone.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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I Built a $12K/Month Rental Portfolio While Working 9-5
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33:59After a fateful encounter with a real estate investor on vacation, Pratik Shah's eyes were opened to the possibilities of real estate investing. Now, just eight years later, he has a rental property portfolio producing $12,000 per month in pure profit. Even better, he accomplished it all while working a 9-to-5 job, buying rental properties on the s…
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Allie and Quint talk about where to put retirement savings.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Where We’d Invest in Real Estate Right Now (9 Markets)
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39:27Here’s where we’d invest in real estate right now. The best markets to buy rental properties are often overlooked, affordable cities with strong rents, reasonable home prices, and robust job growth. These markets could not only appreciate steadily, giving you the long-term wealth you’re looking for, but also pocket you some decent cash flow, so you…
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Quint and Logan talk about teaching kids how to save and invest.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants Financial Freedom
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37:00Financial freedom—no boss bugging you, bills taken care of, vacations easily paid for, and time to do whatever you want. This is the goal of every real estate investor, and the goal Dave and Henry had when they bought their first rental properties. But now, they’re financially free, with real estate portfolios that can pay for their lifestyles and …
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Quint and Logan talk through building a new budget as life circumstances change.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Do You Need an LLC for Rental Property Investing?
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27:22This episode could save you tens of thousands, if not millions, in the long run. We get the same questions all the time: Do I need an LLC for rental property investing? Should I start an LLC before buying my first rental? Where is the best state for a real estate LLC? We’re not lawyers, so we can’t advise on this, but we do know someone who can—Bri…
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How much saving is too much saving? Quint and Allie talk through how to balance saving versus living in the moment.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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This Is the Best Rental Property to Buy in 2025
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44:39You want to invest in real estate, but don’t know which property to buy. We’re about to make it much easier. These are the two best investment properties to buy in 2025, whether you’re a beginner with little to no real estate investing experience or a veteran investor ready for something with a bit more meat on the bone. We’ll share exactly how muc…
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Quint and Logan talk about how to get a business off the ground and how to finance it.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Make Any Rental Property Cash Flow (Before You Buy)
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36:04We’re going to show you how to make any rental property cash flow as soon as you buy it. Want to know how to analyze a rental property like a pro? This is how. Expert investors don’t just crunch the numbers once and submit an offer or reject it—that’s an easy way to miss out on the best real estate deals. Instead, we’re showing you how we tweak spe…
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Quint and Allie talk through cryptocurrencies and how it could play into your portfolio.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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The New (Better) BRRRR Method: Less Risk, More Cash Flow
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36:30The BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) was, for a few years at least, the real estate investor’s golden ticket to a million-dollar portfolio. It allowed investors to buy properties, fix them up fast, get their down payment money back, and recycle it. This created an “infinite” investing loop where someone with one down payment could…
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Logan and Allie talk through buying a used vehicle and what to be aware of during the process.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Invest in Real Estate on a Middle-Class Salary ($70K or Less)
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44:54Do you make a middle-class income ($70,000 or less) per year and want to invest in real estate? This is how you do it. You don’t need a six-figure salary to buy your first rental property and start building generational wealth and early retirement. Dave is a testament to this, buying his first rental with barely any money, zero experience, and work…
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Quint and Logan talk about options and futures trading and if it makes sense in your financial plan.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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The Best Real Estate Loans You DON’T Know About
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37:26These investment property loans can get you a 4% interest rate, a lower monthly payment, or require very little cash at closing. They’re still available in 2025, but most real estate investors are unaware of them. We’ve used these exact strategies on our rental properties in the past, and with rates trending lower, this could be an even better time…
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We talk all the time about “5 years or less don’t invest” but what do you do when it is more than 5 years?By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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We may be entering a rare period where home prices stagnate for years. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen real estate prices not appreciate year-over-year, but this reality is becoming increasingly likely every day. With low affordability, high mortgage rates, rising supply, and steady demand, the tables are starting to turn for one of the hott…
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Savings for Annual Expenses v. Paying Down Debt
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17:13Allie and Logan talk about accruing for annual expenses and if it’s better to pay down debt than set aside funds for those expenses.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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August 2025 Housing Market Update: Rates Fall, Price Corrections Spread
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33:49Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in 2025. The housing market correction spreads to nearly 50% of the country. Sellers are giving up as new listings begin to retreat. Is this just a normal correction or the signs of a housing market crash? Should you take the chance and buy now with lower rates and desperate sellers, or could this just be …
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Quint and Logan talk about different healthcare plans including Medicare and HSAs.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Find Profitable Rentals in 2025 (Lazy + Expert Methods)
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35:49If you know how to find investment properties the right way, your path to real estate wealth gets a lot shorter. Today, we’re giving you two methods anyone can try—one from an expert on finding great deals with incredible financing options, and another, more “lazy” method that even beginner investors can take advantage of. You won’t just find real …
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Allie and Quint answer a question about moving money to a Fintech firm.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Financial freedom through real estate, without the hype
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3:09Hosted by Dave Meyer, the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is your trusted source for strategy, education, and motivation tailored to the everyday real estate investor. Whether you're just starting out or working on your next deal, you’ll get practical advice and data-backed insights to help you invest smarter and more confidently. No hype. No gri…
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These “Small” Rentals Boast BIG Cash Flow (Even at 7% Rates)
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32:27Think today’s mortgage rates are stopping you from getting rich with rental properties? Think again. Today’s guest built an 11-unit rental portfolio—starting in 2022, with high interest rates—and is cash flowing on each property. In fact, he’s making more cash flow than most investors we know, even with still sky-high rates. How’s he doing it with …
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Dollar Cost Averaging When Taking Distributions
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14:19Quint and Logan talk through the other side of investing: withdrawling money and the best ways to do it.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Make $5,000/Month with Rentals (Starting from Zero)
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36:20This is how to make $5,000 per month in passive income from rental properties on an average salary, starting with little money. You don’t need to have any real estate investing experience to follow this blueprint, but if you’ve already started investing, you could (and probably will) get there faster. How much money do you need? How long will it ta…
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Allie and Quint discuss some of the things they encourage your people and parents to think about when they go to college.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Sometimes it happens! Quint and Allie talk about when you have to tap your emergency fund.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How I Get Lower Offer Prices Accepted in 2025
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40:05Sellers are already accepting lower offer prices. The data is clear—the buyer’s market is back. So, how do you ensure you’re getting the best price for you, without making a seller feel like they’re getting taken advantage of? This episode is all about how we negotiate the best real estate deals in 2025, using methods that everyday homebuyers are u…
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Making $30,000/Month (Per Property) with Assisted Living Rentals
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32:13This investor generates $30,000 per month in rental income from a single property. It’s not a short-term rental, or a beachside Airbnb, or anything even close to that. Within a couple of years of starting to scale, James Davis has a rental portfolio on track to gross $1,000,000 per year in rents, from just six properties. The best part? He’s not ev…
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DIY Money Jr - Why do Markets Return More than the Bank?
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14:38Quint and Allie talk through why it is beneficial to invest rather than keep money in the bank.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Quint and Logan talk about lending your stocks and how shorting stock works.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Late Starter’s Guide to Real Estate (Start in Your 40s!)
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40:25Is it too late to invest in real estate if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? No! Today, we’re giving you the exact blueprint to retire in 10-15 years, even if you’re starting in your 50s with a median income and average savings. Got a small sum stashed for retirement and looking to real estate for relief? If you follow this strategy, you too could h…
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The Stages of Real Estate Investing (Where Do You Stand?)
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34:51Within 10 years, today’s guest went from zero experience in real estate investing to millionaire through investment properties. Now, she’s reverse-engineering her path, showing you how to do it faster, even if you’re just getting started on your first deal. Almost every (successful) real estate investor goes through a few crucial “stages.” Today, w…
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Quint and Allie talk through different types of accounts and when you may have too many.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Retiring 15 Years Early by Buying Rentals on Repeat (HELOCs!)
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32:06What if you could shave 15 years off your working career? Whether you love your job or hate it, having the option to retire early on a schedule you choose is something we are all working toward. Thankfully, you don’t need 100 properties to do it. Today’s guest did it with 15, slowly building a rental property portfolio and recycling his home equity…
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Quint and Logan talk about the current market conditions and what they see on the horizon as well as current actions they are taking.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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3% Interest Rates in 2025? This “Hack” Unlocks It
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34:04Want a 3% interest rate? What about a lower purchase price? Maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax-free income? These real estate “hacks” unlock all of these benefits—and they work especially well in 2025. We’re entering a new type of housing market: sellers have lost much of their control, inventory is high, affordable areas are seeing stro…
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Logan and Allie talk about buying early retirement years and how exactly to make that happen.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Quint and Allie talk about navigating the current debt and interest rate market.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Quint and Logan talk about analyzing companies through their earnings numbers and multiples.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Start Investing in Real Estate (From Scratch!) in 2025
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39:55This is how to start investing in real estate in 2025 from scratch, even if you don’t have any experience. You could be a brand-new investor or someone returning after years since your last purchase. One thing is clear: 2025 has changed the housing market. We are not in the same scenario as we were in 2020, 2022, or even 2024. Investors have more n…
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I Traded My Rentals for “Passive” Real Estate (Worth It?)
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35:41Want passive income? We mean truly passive—no tenant phone calls, no toilets, no evictions—just checks sent to your account. This is the dream of every real estate investor, and today’s guest, Chris Lopez, actually achieved it. He did what we preach on every single episode—bought single-family rentals and small multifamily buildings and ran them ri…
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July 2025 Housing Market Update: A New "Correction" Begins
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34:38The real estate correction is here, but is a crash coming next? New data suggests sellers are getting increasingly frustrated as their houses sit—and they’ve finally had enough. Buyers are ready to pounce on lower-priced homes, but can they actually afford them? If you’re investing in real estate, is now the best time in a long time to fight for a …
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Big Beautiful Series: No Tax on Social Security?
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13:58Logan and Allie breakdown the Big Beautiful Bill’s adjustments to taxes for seniors.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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You Could Have More Equity Than You Think! (How to Use It)
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37:40It’s the situation every real estate investor wants to be in: your house just appraised for more than you expected. Now, you’ve got some home equity added to your net worth, but how do you use it? Should you keep it in the property and maintain low leverage, or use home equity to scale your real estate portfolio more quickly? We’re answering common…
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