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How We Bought a 24-Unit Apartment Building for (Almost) No Money Down: A BiggerPockets QuickTip Book
In this QuickTip Book (read time under 1 hour) from BiggerPockets, Brandon Turner (co-host of the world famous BiggerPockets Podcast) walks you through the exact process he and his wife took to buy their 24-unit apartment complex at just 25 years old. Learn how they found the property, analyzed it, and brought together FOUR different creative finance strategies to buy the property for almost no money out of pocket. This book is fast paced, short, and easy to read - but will help you gain valuable insight into what's possible for YOUR future.
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17 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 4, 2015
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About the author
Brandon Turner
38 books368 followersBrandon Turner is an author, entrepreneur, and active real estate investor with more than 500 rental units and dozens of rehabs under his belt. He is the Vice President of BiggerPockets, co-host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, and author of four books, including The Book on Rental Property Investing and How to Invest in Real Estate. Brandon has also been featured in numerous online and print publications—like Forbes.com, Entrepreneur.com, and Money Magazine—where he enjoys showing others the power and impact of real estate investing and financial freedom. A life-long adventurer, Brandon (along with his wife and daughter) splits his time between his home in Maui, Hawaii and various other destinations around the globe.
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February 22, 2015
Free via amazon makes this difficult, but as shown, it is 19 pages total. It reads well, and I'm a bit fan of Brandon Turner's podcast and blog writing, but this seems like a blog post with a cover, while promoted as a standalone book. I'm left feeling a bit duped via the packaging, and now more cynical than I would like to be of Turner and BiggerPockets.
December 14, 2017
Great for beginners
This is a book with quick tips that you can expand and research on your own. It's great for beginners looking to get into real estate . Plus it's only .99¢ what could you lose.
This is a book with quick tips that you can expand and research on your own. It's great for beginners looking to get into real estate . Plus it's only .99¢ what could you lose.
May 20, 2019
This one's exactly what it says on the tin. It also can be read in about ten minutes and doesn't go into much detail or give actionable advice. It's a guy telling you his story after you buy him a beer.
March 19, 2023
Interesting read! I knew that the author started fairly young in his real estate investing journey, but I didn't know he was able to snab a 24-unit property as his FIRST property before he turned 25. I would've been more interested however, in his first first real estate investing journey - through his house hacking in college (I believe either he or Dorkin mentions this story, and this would've helped me personally in my own journey) . Short quick great ebook.
March 3, 2019
Not more than a blog post
Easy to read, short and straight to the point. However, you may learn more about the process in a 2-minute video than from this book. The author recommends to purchase his other book if you want to know any details. Don't waste your money on this piece.
Easy to read, short and straight to the point. However, you may learn more about the process in a 2-minute video than from this book. The author recommends to purchase his other book if you want to know any details. Don't waste your money on this piece.
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October 21, 2019Great introduction to the official no money down book
Brandon Turner is one of the most informative and entertaining authors I've ever read from. I just purchased the official book last night and am excited to read it.
Brandon Turner is one of the most informative and entertaining authors I've ever read from. I just purchased the official book last night and am excited to read it.
October 25, 2017
Great
Short sweet and always good information. I love how he gives you the layout in direct form. No fluff. Great job.
Short sweet and always good information. I love how he gives you the layout in direct form. No fluff. Great job.
October 26, 2017
Good insight for newbies!
Good insight for newbies looking for ideas on where to start or how to even think about starting. Quick easy read.
Good insight for newbies looking for ideas on where to start or how to even think about starting. Quick easy read.
March 6, 2018
Great story!
A great story on Brandon's 1st apartment building with creative financing. Easy read only a few pages. A few ways to achieve low money down purchase.
A great story on Brandon's 1st apartment building with creative financing. Easy read only a few pages. A few ways to achieve low money down purchase.
November 9, 2018
Great Primer
This is a companion of sorts, I suggest reading the book referenced. Very good primer for the larger book. Very good
This is a companion of sorts, I suggest reading the book referenced. Very good primer for the larger book. Very good
April 8, 2019
5 minute read!
It's a great teaser to other books by Brandon or others on creative financing.
As time goes by, the deals keep coming.
It's a great teaser to other books by Brandon or others on creative financing.
As time goes by, the deals keep coming.
April 30, 2019
Great
Very insightful just wish it was a longer read but it was worth the money I paid for it. Good advice!
Very insightful just wish it was a longer read but it was worth the money I paid for it. Good advice!
May 27, 2020
There is hope yet
Great short little book on getting started in the real estate investing world. It give rookies some hope that they can do any deal!
Great short little book on getting started in the real estate investing world. It give rookies some hope that they can do any deal!
February 15, 2017
Quick yet informative read
The Author gives a good example of how he bought his first apartment for little down. Luck + creative financing = success!
The Author gives a good example of how he bought his first apartment for little down. Luck + creative financing = success!
February 12, 2017
The book was helpful. I believe this book can change the lives of many entrepreneurs looking to invest in real estate with little to no money
February 12, 2016
In this small book Brandon tells his story on how he bought the 24 unit apartment for almost no money down.
It is an inspirational story for those who are interested in real estate or business. In the story one thing led to another and most of it is by coincidence. His story show some creativity in desperate situations.
I liked the book especially that you finish it in one read.
The down side of the book is that it looks like a marketing booklet for other products. However he did it very well.
It is an inspirational story for those who are interested in real estate or business. In the story one thing led to another and most of it is by coincidence. His story show some creativity in desperate situations.
I liked the book especially that you finish it in one read.
The down side of the book is that it looks like a marketing booklet for other products. However he did it very well.
October 30, 2015
This book sparked a new beginning for me
it is amazing that a book with such a simple idea in it can inspire a career change, but that is exactly what this book has done. I have aleay wanted to invest in multifamily properties and this book has (finally) inspired me to take action. Great read!
it is amazing that a book with such a simple idea in it can inspire a career change, but that is exactly what this book has done. I have aleay wanted to invest in multifamily properties and this book has (finally) inspired me to take action. Great read!
January 12, 2017
Muy claro y conciso
Es un post muy largo o un libro muy corto, sea lo que sea Brandon te muestra cómo estructuró su primer trato importante con muy poco dinero de su parte, no se trata de estrategias y técnicas, que el libro las tiene, sino de cuál debe ser la mentalidad correcta para hacer tratos son dinero
Es un post muy largo o un libro muy corto, sea lo que sea Brandon te muestra cómo estructuró su primer trato importante con muy poco dinero de su parte, no se trata de estrategias y técnicas, que el libro las tiene, sino de cuál debe ser la mentalidad correcta para hacer tratos son dinero
August 9, 2015
Sunday reading
A 5 star rating because it's a very nice book to read about investing in apartments . I definitely recommend this book to anyone getting started in he real estate business.
A 5 star rating because it's a very nice book to read about investing in apartments . I definitely recommend this book to anyone getting started in he real estate business.
November 15, 2015
Great Launching Point
Anyone interested in investing in multi-family properties should start here. Brandon gives you the outline and some key points of his low money down deal and opens your imagination to the possibilities.
Anyone interested in investing in multi-family properties should start here. Brandon gives you the outline and some key points of his low money down deal and opens your imagination to the possibilities.
August 3, 2015
Great book
I enjoyed reading the details to this purchase. It is a good cursory look at a real estate deal and creative strategies that were used. Great job!
I enjoyed reading the details to this purchase. It is a good cursory look at a real estate deal and creative strategies that were used. Great job!
July 6, 2015
Basic but cool
Very basic ideas but it is cool to see rich dad thinking applied so simply to make major cash flow.otherwise not possible with conventional mortgages
Very basic ideas but it is cool to see rich dad thinking applied so simply to make major cash flow.otherwise not possible with conventional mortgages
October 19, 2015
A helpful guide
This short book will inspire you to change your future.
A great idea but letting you know there is also the work to make it happen.
This short book will inspire you to change your future.
A great idea but letting you know there is also the work to make it happen.
July 27, 2016
For some reason kindle only allows me to read a few pages
Somewhat applicable so far but not sure why I have to give a review here before being able to continue reading..
Somewhat applicable so far but not sure why I have to give a review here before being able to continue reading..
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