The Beginner’s Guide to Small Multifamily Real Estate Investing

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Small multifamily real estate investing could be your quickest path to financial freedom. These properties, from duplexes to quadplexes, typically offer higher cash flow and scaling opportunities than traditional single-family rentals, with less competition. After a decade in the game, it's still Dave Meyer's top investment strategy. Wondering how to get started?

This episode lays out three beginner-friendly steps to dive into small multifamily investing. Anyone can break into this financial freedom-enabling asset class—even without prior experience. We'll explore why small multifamily rentals are the ideal entry point for new investors and tackle the biggest hurdles to landing your first deal.

We don't just talk theory; we'll take you inside a real small multifamily property on the market. Stick around as we show you how to use the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze this live example, giving you the tools to run the numbers on ANY small multifamily property you come across. Whether it's your first or next rental, small multifamily properties might be your best wealth-building move yet. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with everything you need to start investing confidently.


00:00 Intro

01:42 PRO CODE

03:02 The Road to Financial Freedom

5:15 What Stops People from Investing

10:01 Why Buy Small Multifamily?

13:08 1. How to Find Deals

15:29 2. How to Analyze Them

25:52 3. How to Finance Them

29:22 Push Past Fear

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28:53 PRO CODE