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He Bought A Rental Property With Just $500 Out of Pocket With Justin Robbins (Ep 586)
11/08/2026 | 24 mins.Justin Robbins got into real estate investing almost by accident. Before he even knew what house hacking was, he was doing it with his primary residence. That experience eventually led him to buy his first rental property because he liked the idea of mailbox money and earning a few hundred dollars a month in extra income.
On this episode, Justin shares how he went from that first property to building his rental portfolio. We break down how he financed his purchases, where he found the money for his down payments, the types of neighborhoods he targets, and the properties that have produced the best results for him.
We also take a detailed look at one of Justin’s recent deals. The monthly cash flow is thin, but Justin only had to come up with about $500 out of pocket to buy the property. We run through the numbers, look at the financing, and discuss whether a rental with limited cash flow can still be a good investment when there’s almost no money invested in the deal.
https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode586
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PadSplit - Earn 2.5X more rental income with PadSplit's shared housing model.He Started With A House Hack, Bought More Rentals, and Quit His W2 Job With Phillip Henry (Ep 585)
04/08/2026 | 24 mins.Phillip Henry started investing in real estate with no experience, very little money, and $50,000 in debt. Today, he owns more than 100 rental units that generate over $2 million in annual revenue.
On this episode, Phillip shares how house hacking a duplex helped him buy his first property and begin building his portfolio. We walk through his early deals, how he financed properties without traditional 20% down payments, and the deal that finally allowed his rental income to match his salary and leave his job.
Phillip also talks about learning through trial and error without a mentor, how many rentals he owned when he quit his job, and whether someone starting today can still follow a similar path. We also discuss cash flow management, reducing the risk of major property expenses, and his advice for investors who want to build a profitable rental portfolio.
https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode585
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Rentec Direct - Automate the day-to-day work and make property management easy. Use promo code RIP to get 10% off your first 6 months.
PadSplit - Earn 2.5X more rental income with PadSplit's shared housing model.
Ridge Lending Group - Ask about the All-In-One loan. A first-position HELOC on rentals.Want More Rental Income? Sweat the Small Stuff With Terry Kerr & Matthew Vanhorn (Ep 584)
28/07/2026 | 25 mins.The difference between making money and losing money with rental properties often comes down to sweating the small stuff.
On this episode, Terry Kerr and Matthew Vanhorn explain why there is no single secret to making a rental property perform well. Instead, success comes from doing dozens of small things consistently, such as pricing rent slightly below market, responding quickly to repair requests, answering tenant calls, and making the property a place tenants want to stay.
Terry and Matthew share how they reduce the time it takes to get a property marketed and rented, the steps they take to keep good tenants longer, and why Terry says the name of the game is getting lease renewals. They also offer tips for avoiding nonstop repairs, selecting the right fixtures that save money over time, and handling tenants who fall behind on rent. Matthew explains how they work with tenants to help them get caught up without unnecessarily delaying the eviction process.
We also talk about shopping for insurance, comparing apples-to-apples quotes, choosing the right deductible, and why investors should consider more than just the lowest premium when selecting coverage.
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PadSplit - Earn 2.5X more rental income with PadSplit's shared housing model.
Ridge Lending Group - Ask about the All-In-One loan. A first-position HELOC on rentals.
Rentec Direct - Automate the day-to-day work and make property management easy. Use promo code RIP to get 10% off your first 6 months.The Creative Ways He Finances Rentals Without 20% Down Payments With Spencer Dean (Ep 583)
21/07/2026 | 29 mins.Spencer Dean wanted to build a rental portfolio, but he did not have enough money to make traditional 20 percent down payments. On this episode, Spencer shares the creative financing strategies he has used to buy rentals with less money out of pocket, including seller financing deals with surprisingly low interest rates.
Spencer explains how he finds motivated sellers, structures the legal side of each transaction, and creates solutions for owners facing difficult situations. We walk through several of his deals, including value add properties and homes that were already rent ready.
He also shares how postcards have generated most of his opportunities, the types of owners and properties he targets, where he purchases his mailing data, and what he writes on his postcards. Spencer focuses on dependable cash flow and mortgage paydown rather than betting on appreciation.
https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode583
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Ridge Lending Group - Ask about the All-In-One loan. A first-position HELOC on rentals.
Rentec Direct - Automate the day-to-day work and make property management easy. Use promo code RIP to get 10% off your first 6 months.
PadSplit - Earn 2.5X more rental income with PadSplit's shared housing model.- When Jamie Dietz started investing in real estate, he focused on building and selling properties and believed he could make money by timing the market. He was chasing big profits, but he was not paying enough attention to monthly cash flow.
That approach eventually caused him to lose several properties.
That experience taught Jamie that appreciation can be unpredictable, but cash flow is what helps an investor survive over the long term. He changed his strategy and began buying rental properties that produce dependable income every month.
On this episode, Jamie explains why cash flow now drives every investment decision he makes. He breaks down one of his rental deals, including how he found it, how he financed it, what he spent on renovations, the rent, mortgage payment, repair budget, and monthly cash flow.
Jamie also talks about transitioning from self management to professional property management, why he prefers simple properties that make solid long term investments, and why buying a cheap property does not always mean you are getting a good cash flowing deal.
https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode582
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
Rentec Direct - Automate the day-to-day work and make property management easy. Use promo code RIP to get 10% off your first 6 months.
PadSplit - Earn 2.5X more rental income with PadSplit's shared housing model.
Ridge Lending Group - Ask about the All-In-One loan. A first-position HELOC on rentals.
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Inspiring interviews with everyday people that are generating passive income by investing in rental properties. On each episode, we talk to a landlord about how they found and purchased their rental properties, how they financed them, and issues they face with property management, and managing tenants.Make sure you follow the show. A new episode is released every Tuesday.
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