June 13, 2025
How to Buy a Rental Property in 2025 (6 Beginner Steps)
BiggerPockets Real Estate PodcastAbout this episode
In this episode, we’re explaining exactly how to buy a rental property in 2025 as a real estate investing beginner. You don’t need to be a landlord already or have any investing experience to follow these steps; all you need is around 40 minutes and the desire to build wealth, find financial freedom, and start investing in your future. Ready? Let’s get you your first rental ! These are the steps that Dave followed to eventually build a seven-figure real estate portfolio and reach financial independence himself. We’ll start with YOU—what do you want out of the rental? Cash flow or appreciation ? How much time do you have? Want more passive income with slimmer returns or higher returns with a more hands-on approach? Then, we’ll cover tactical steps to help you find (and buy) your first rental before 2025 ends. Steps like picking your market , building your “buy box,” and the multiple ways to find cash-flowing real estate deals . We’re back in a buyer’s market, so you have the upper hand in negotiations. It’s time to make moves and start building serious wealth, one investment property at a time! In This Episode We Cover Why 2025 may be the best time to buy a rental in years! (The market has changed!) One thing you must do before you start looking into rental property investments How to pick a market (and neighborhood) that has the highest return potential The many ways to find real estate deals , both on listing sites and off-market How to negotiate with sellers for BIG concessions ( price cuts , interest rate buydowns , and more!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1134 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