Today we're texting with Devon Kennard, who spent eight seasons as an NFL linebacker for the Giants, Lions, and Cardinals. 🏈 He built a 50-plus rental portfolio while everyone else was buying gold chains. For more investor conversations like this, subscribe to The Investor Brief at bit.ly/4ur3GNi.

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The real estate conference people go back to every year. 📍 BPCON2026 is October 2–4 in Orlando FL. 🎟️ Early bird tickets are $100 off right now for a limited time. HereHere's what you get: → 3 days of sessions across 4 focused tracks → Keynotes from @morganhousel, @DaveAtBP & @CoachChadCarson → 100 attendee-led meetups → Networking lunches, receptions, and a closing event The connections made here lead to actual deals. Go to bit.ly/4vIMSRY to get your ticket today!

Investors have been debating this for years 👆 Swipe to see how the BP community answered. The forums are where 300K investors actually talk through decisions like this. In real time, with real experience. Check out the full thread at bit.ly/49UAsOF.

The wife left. The husband lost his job. $15K in property damage. Not one rent check. Michael Zuber did everything right, and still got hit. 👉 His response? Stay in the game. That's the whole formula. The only way you lose in real estate is being forced to sell. Michael went from paycheck to paycheck to 80 units, one rental at a time, 20 minutes a day, through the Dot Com crash, 2008, and the post-pandemic meltdown. And he says right now is the best buying opportunity in a decade. 👀 🎙️Listen to the full podcast at bit.ly/3S1rglC.

Ben was making $30K a year in NYC, spending every dollar on rent. Frustrated, he decided to secretly move into the sleep clinic where he worked, subletting his apartment on Craigslist to cover the lease. That hustle eventually turned into a furnished-rental business that attracted venture capital, grew quickly, and then collapsed. Leaving Ben with $120K in personally guaranteed debt. He got a W-2 job, rented a one-bedroom apartment with his girlfriend and three roommates to cover housing costs, and pointed every spare dollar at digging out of debt. Today, Ben owns eight properties across New York, offsets nearly all of his W-2 income through real estate depreciation, and even hosts guests at Billy Joel’s former Hudson River estate. Here’s how he did it: biggerpockets.com/blog/deal-….

Can we do the actual math now? 🤦‍♂️ There is a massive disconnect between online advice and real-world bank accounts right now. If you're tired of viral financial theories and want actual, battle-tested wealth-building strategies, you’re in the right place. Follow @biggerpockets @thedatadeli for more.

Most landlords don't know they're underinsured until they file a claim. We sat down with Darren Nix, founder and CEO of @SteadilyInsure, the insurance company built specifically for real estate investors, to break down the coverage gaps quietly draining five and six figures from landlord portfolios. Want more expert conversations like this? Subscribe to The Investor Brief — our 3x a week newsletter with real deal breakdowns, expert takes, and market news for serious investors at biggerpockets.com/email-subs….

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Surviving the Dot Com bubble, the 2008 crash, and post-pandemic shifts comes down to one thing: 💡 Having a repeatable wealth formula that doesn't rely on luck or market appreciation. This is the first step to get there. In this episode, Michael Zuber breaks down his simple daily routine to scale from 1 to 80 units, completely replacing his W-2 income. 💬 Listen to the full masterclass strategy session at youtu.be/ANG7XCcE_vc.

Real estate is far from paused. 🛑 While some markets are correcting, these 5 cities are seeing incredible appreciation and strong rental fundamentals. Which of these markets is most surprising? Let us know in the comments! 👇

"Died of Wifely Causes" is a rough way to go, Henry. 💀 Stay safe out there, investors! Drop a 🫣 in the comments if this feels a little too familiar. 🎤 Tune into the BiggerPockets podcast each week for more from Henry Washington.

At 47, Neil Whitney was living paycheck to paycheck, until a Lifetime movie about a man who gets injured and loses everything shook him. The next day, his boss gave him a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad. After reading, he decided to get into real estate without touching his bank account. He drove Uber for 18 months and $16K later, he bought his first rental. Now he owns 23 doors and clears $8K a month. Read his full inspiration story at bit.ly/4g0Edpw.

Appreciation is not a strategy. Michael Zuber has watched people with $10M balance sheets go completely bankrupt betting on it. He's survived the Dot Com bubble, the 2008 crash, and the post-pandemic meltdown, and his rule hasn't changed: Hold for 10 years minimum. Buy for cash flow. Never count on appreciation. He's so confident in this market right now, he's pulling $1M out of his own properties to buy more. Do you factor appreciation into your deals, or do you treat it as a bonus if it happens? 👇 Listen to the full episode at youtu.be/ANG7XCcE_vc.

Commercial or residential real estate? What are you investing in and why?

Can you still flip homes in 2026? We asked someone who's done it 60 times. 🏠 Leka Devatha is a Seattle investor with a simple take on the "flipping is dead" panic — it's not. Lazy flipping is dead. Smart flipping isn't. Want more conversations like this? Subscribe to The Investor Brief — our 3x a week newsletter with real deal breakdowns, expert takes, and market news built for serious investors at biggerpockets.com/email-subs….

Real talk, the average American won't make it without becoming an investor. But there's good news. This year will be horrible for everyone BUT investors. Michael Zuber replaced his W-2, survived the Dot Com crash, 2008, and the post-pandemic meltdown and he says this year is the best buying opportunity in a decade. He's pulling $1M in equity out of his properties to buy more. Right now. 👀 Listen to the full episode now at youtu.be/ANG7XCcE_vc.

We're throwing a dart at a map of the US to find the best investing market in America. First hit: Kansas City. The verdict? Solid B. Not the one but the search is just getting started. Market Roulette drops again next week with a new city, new grade, new dart. Follow so you don't miss where it lands next 🎯 What market do you think deserves an A?

Don't hand your tenant keys until these 3 things are set up: ✅ Lawyer-reviewed digital lease ✅ Automatic rent collection ✅ Maintenance request system Most first-time landlords cobble this together last minute then spend months dealing with the fallout. @HelloAvail gives you all three in one place, so you're protected before day one. Check it out at bit.ly/4uE4WNi.

7 years. One move. Higher ROI than any deal he's closed. That's BPCON2026. 3 days. 4 focused tracks. 100 investor-led meetups. 🎙️ Keynotes from New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel, Dave Meyer, and Chad Carson. The connections you make here lead to actual deals. The strategies you learn produce real results. 📍 Orlando, FL | Oct 2–4 Save on early bird or premier access tickets before pricing goes up at biggerpockets.com/BPCON 🎟️