December 17, 2025
This Online Side Hustle Pays for My Rentals (And Could Fund Your First Deal)
Real Estate RookieAbout this episode
Many rookies would invest in real estate if only they had the money. Well, we’re about to share a simple, scalable side hustle that could help you save money and buy your first rental property much faster. Today’s guest has built up this type of small business multiple times over the last six years, and in this episode, he’ll show YOU how to do the same! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast ! Cody Berman had dabbled in countless side hustles and small businesses —some profitable, others not so much—but when he discovered that digital products could generate real passive income , he pivoted to this lucrative strategy instead. Starting with no capital, audience, or experience , Cody has scaled to the point where his business now brings in north of $15,000 a month ! The best part? This type of business has an incredibly low barrier to entry . You could launch yours with as little as $40 , and Cody will show you how, step by step. With digital products, making an extra $6,000-$12,000 per year is a reasonable first milestone for any rookie. Just imagine what that could do for you and your real estate portfolio ! In This Episode We Cover The perfect side hustle to fast-track your real estate investing journey How Cody scaled his digital products side hustle from zero to $15,000 a month Cody’s three-month roadmap to making an extra $12,000 per year How to start a profitable online business with as little as $40 Using the “stacking” method to niche down (and get more customers!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-654 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