259: No Down Payment? No Problem! Three Creative Financing Options to Consider w/Pooja Jindal

When you’re ready to invest in real estate but don’t have the money readily available, that can feel like a full-stop roadblock. But there are ways around your down payment doubt . With thoughtful market research and a bit of creativity when it comes to your financing, you can gain confidence and get started . These are two of the key components of Pooja Jindal ’s investing method. After her primary residence became a long-term rental property, she caught the bug and bought another property, and then another, and several more after that. Over the years, Pooja developed a system that helps her choose, evaluate, and invest with confidence and clarity . In this episode, Pooja covers everything you need to know to stop stalling and start investing. She highlights the importance of building a community , different ways to do the money math , managing rental properties from a distance, staying motivated and setting investing goals , and getting creative when traditional financing isn’t enough . Whether you’re searching for your primary residence, a second home, or an investment property for short or long-term rentals, Pooja’s advice will help kick- start your real estate journey . In This Episode We Cover How data analysis can help you gain confidence and get started The importance of building a community and learning about the process When you may want to consider expenses before cash flow How to get creative and come up with a down payment Why Pooja prioritizes long-term, generational wealth over current passive income Using property management software for tenant screenings, applications, and more An app that can help with short-term rental data analysis And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram AirDNA Avail BiggerPockets MLS On The Market Podcast Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Redfin Seeing Greene: How to Get Around High Down Payment Requirements The Real Estate Rookie Podcast The Real Estate Podcast Trulia Zillow Connect with Pooja: Pooja's BiggerPockets Profile Pooja's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-259 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices