198: Financial Freedom Through Small Multifamily Rentals with Eric Bowlin

<p>How many rental units does it take to achieve “financial freedom?” Maybe not as many as you think! That’s the topic on today’s episode, where Josh and Brandon sit down to talk with&nbsp;<strong>Eric Bowlin</strong>, a real estate investor who achieved financial freedom at the age of 30, largely using the “BRRRR” strategy to finance his deals. Eric owns fewer than 30&nbsp;units but was able to “retire” off the cash flow — and today, you’ll learn just how he did it (and how you can do the same). You’ll also love his tips on&nbsp;<strong>how to find great deals on the MLS and how to manage your properties</strong>&nbsp;— even if you don’t live close by. Be sure to take some notes on this one — you are going to need them!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul><li>How Eric&nbsp;<strong>started accidentally</strong>&nbsp;in real estate</li><li>His<strong>&nbsp;epiphany</strong>&nbsp;moment!</li><li>What it’s like&nbsp;<strong>earning overseas</strong></li><li>Things that&nbsp;<strong>cost him money</strong>&nbsp;on his early flips</li><li>A note on&nbsp;dealing with&nbsp;<strong>contractors</strong></li><li>Why every&nbsp;<strong>market</strong>&nbsp;is unique</li><li>How he put together his&nbsp;<strong>team</strong></li><li>Tips for&nbsp;<strong>finding</strong>&nbsp;contractors</li><li>How many&nbsp;<strong>units</strong>&nbsp;he has now</li><li>How to&nbsp;<strong>systematize</strong>&nbsp;your business</li><li>Using the&nbsp;<strong>BRRRR</strong>&nbsp;strategy</li><li>How he&nbsp;<strong>finds</strong>&nbsp;his deals</li><li>How to tell if a&nbsp;property has&nbsp;<strong>tenant problems</strong></li><li>His&nbsp;<strong>best</strong>&nbsp;deal ever</li><li>His most recent<strong>&nbsp;multifamily</strong>&nbsp;property</li><li><strong>And SO much more!</strong></li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/BRRRR-HowtoMake100000PerYearwithFixerUpperRentalProperties.pdf" target="_blank">BRRRR Strategy</a></li><li><a href="https: