126: From 0 to 400+ Units Through Value-Add Investing with Brian Murray | Bigger Pockets Podcast

Building a real estate empire takes time, effort, and significant amounts of capital. However, as our guest today shares with us, it’s not beyond your reach! Learn how Brian Murray built a real estate portfolio to over 400 units using a variety of strategies and intelligent techniques. If you plan on building a large real estate portfolio in your future, this is a CAN’T MISS episode!
In This Episode We Cover:

How Brian got started with real estate

Why he invested in commercial office space

The techniques he used to get the place rented

What exactly assuming the loan of the seller means

A discussion about Capitalization Rates

Value added investing

How to use the 50% Rule with commercial properties

The value of putting money back into the property

How he manages his properties and his specific views on it

How to find great deals

Tips for real estate investors on getting started

His biggest success and biggest mistake

And SO much more!

Links from the Show

#AskBP Podcast

The One Thing You Need to Achieve Your Biggest Goals [#AskBP]

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Books Mentioned in this Show

The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings by Steve Berges

Rich Dad Poor Dad  by Robert Kiyosaki

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson

Tweetable Topics:

“You can’t expect anyone to treat your property as well as you do yourself.” (Tweet This!)

“You’re gonna see far better returns if you invest yourself and your time into your properties.” (Tweet This!)

“A lot of people they think that a property is not for sale, everything is for sale.” (Tweet This!)

“Grit is living life like a marathon, not a sprint.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Brian

Brian’s BiggerPockets Profile

Brian’s LinkedIn

Brian’s Company Website

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