BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast How to Buy 4 Rental Properties by 40 Years Old
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Feb 27, 2026 A step-by-step path to owning four rental properties before 40 using house hacking, owner-occupied financing, and low-downpayment strategies. Practical value-add BRRRR tactics and rehab examples to build equity are discussed. Tips for finding high cash-flow markets out of state and modeling combined rent and cashflow growth are highlighted.
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Begin With An Owner Occupied House Hack
- Do start with an owner-occupied house hack to access low down-payment financing and live onsite as you learn landlording.
- Dave Meyer recommends duplexes/triplexes or ADUs so you can live in one unit, save ~$500–$800/month, and build equity to fund next deals.
House Hack Savings Compound Into New Deals
- Equity plus saved cash from a house hack compounds to fund repeat purchases faster than saving separate down payments.
- Example: $400K house hack with 3.5% down and $500/month saved yields ~ $20K in three years, enough to repeat the process.
Use A Value Add BRRRR To Build Equity
- Do target a value‑add BRRRR for property two to deliberately build equity through renovations.
- Dave Meyer suggests light cosmetic rehabs (kitchen, paint, floors) or a larger gut if experienced, buying listings >60 days for seller leverage and targeting ARV gains.