November 21, 2025
How to Invest in an Expensive Market ($500K+ Home Prices)
BiggerPockets Real Estate PodcastAbout this episode
If you live in a market where home prices are hovering above $500,000, this is the episode for you. You’ve all told us loud and clear: real estate investing is tough when you live in an expensive market. Many investors feel like they can’t buy a single property, let alone scale to financial freedom . We hear you, and today we’re giving you multiple strategies that work in high-priced markets . We’re not only showing you which investments work, but sharing the cash flow “superchargers” that routinely make rental property investors even more money in markets that many assume won’t work. We have different strategies for every investor: value-add, high-cash flow, low money down , and how to combine them to make the most money possible on your next investment. Plus, Dave shares the hybrid approach he’s using to invest in his pricey market (Seattle) and build a cash-flowing portfolio out of state. In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate when you live in an expensive market The “ slow BRRRR ” value-add strategy that makes you rich with way less stress Rental properties you can buy with just 5% down (even in pricey markets) Cash flow “supercharger” strategies that turn ordinary properties into money-making machines How to combine cheaper out-of-state investments with local net-worth-boosting properties And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1203 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