356: 3 Steps to Start Investing in Real Estate + 2024 Mortgage Rate Predictions

If you want to know how to start investing in real estate, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to detail the three often-overlooked beginner steps that’ll allow you to build a real estate portfolio, reach financial freedom, and have more time and money than ever before. And no, these steps are NOT the usual “look up properties online, talk to an agent, get pre-approved” advice. Instead, we’re giving you the time-tested expert guidance that leads you to REAL wealth, not just a handful of headache properties. So, who has the foolproof plan for real estate success? Dave Meyer, BiggerPockets VP of Data and Analytics, host of the On the Market podcast, and author of Start with Strategy. In today’s episode, Dave outlines exactly how he built a life he loves, living abroad with free time to travel, making more than enough to support his adventurous lifestyle, all while spending less than an hour a day on his real estate portfolio. If you’re ready to buy your first or next rental, experience lasting financial freedom, and hear Dave’s 2024 mortgage rate predictions, stick around! Ready to start investing in 2024? Pick up Start with Strategy and use code “STRATEGY356” at checkout to get 10% off! In This Episode We Cover: The three beginner steps to start investing in real estate in 2024 Creating your “vision” of what you want financial freedom to look like for you Why you should NOT quit your job (yet) to go full-time in real estate The fastest way to boost your income or get a substantial raise at work Dave’s 2024 mortgage rate predictions and how low rates could go this year And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “STRATEGY356” for a 10% Discount Sign Up for the Real Estate Investing Virtual Summit Book Mentioned in the Show Real Estate Partnerships by Ashley Kehr & Tony Robinson Connect with Dave: Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Catch Dave on the “On the Market” Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-356 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices