#291 - Building Wealth Through Private Money and BRRRR Deals - Austin Rutherford
Description
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by an investor who has mastered one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies in real estate: the BRRRR strategy.
Austin Rutherford is an investor, developer, and author who built a $35 million rental portfolio by leveraging private money and executing BRRRR deals at scale.
In this episode, you’ll learn what the BRRRR strategy is and how to execute it like a pro, how to raise and use private money effectively, and the key pitfalls to avoid when scaling a portfolio with this model.
Austin’s story shows what’s possible when you stop flipping, start holding, and combine creativity with consistency.
Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00 ] Introducing Austin Rutherford and his real estate journey
[04:39 ] The BRRRR method explained and how it works
[05:32 ] How does someone get a free house?
[06:14 ] The direct-to-seller marketing
[11:11 ] Chasing social media and chasing what somebody else was doing
[13:46 ] How to evaluate a good deal
[15:16 ] Two numbers to focus on when evaluating a deal
[19:28 ] Importance of due diligence in real estate investing
[20:34 ] How did Austin raise money for his investments
[21:40 ] Changing the mindset on money and giving people an opportunity
[26:13 ] Build-to-rent deals
[31:05 ] Austin's market recommendation, price point, types of property, and more!
[35:53 ] Biggest mistakes he made in his real estate investing journey
[37:23 ] His goal after a $35 million portfolio
[41:41 ] Connect with Austin Rutherford
[42:13 ] Outro
Guest Links:
Website: https://theaustinrutherford.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinrutherfordofficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinRutherford
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