From 14 to 20+ properties in 6 months
Brian went from 14 properties when he was last on the show to 20 completed plus 4 more under contract in under 6 months.
Snapshot · BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
The “Repeatable” Strategy That Helped Him Buy 6 Rentals in 6 Months (Working a W-2)
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Jul 27, 2026
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Turnkey Incentives: Rate Buydowns and Rent Guarantees
At 11:58 · chapter starts 8:10
The current market has pushed turnkey providers to compete aggressively for investor dollars, and the result is a set of incentives that Brian describes as almost unbelievable. Rate buydowns to 5.5% with no cost to the investor are one thing — but a full one-year rent guarantee that pays you even through evictions is genuinely remarkable risk mitigation for a long-distance investor. [1] — Brian Waters "Turnkey rent guarantee for year 1: Some turnkey providers now offer a rent guarantee for the first year, covering even eviction periods, to…" 08:50 Dave Meyer steps in to explain the business logic: turnkey operators, like new home builders, run on velocity and volume. They buy, renovate, and need to sell quickly, which means they'll absorb incentive costs to close deals. Understanding their model helps investors negotiate smarter and appreciate why these perks exist — and why they won't last forever.
Turnkey buy-rate incentive: 5.5%
Turnkey providers are currently buying down interest rates to 5.5% or lower for investors at no cost, a major incentive.
Turnkey rent guarantee for year 1
Some turnkey providers now offer a rent guarantee for the first year, covering even eviction periods, to attract out-of-state investors.
Turnkey Pros and Cons: Who Should (and Shouldn't) Use It
Turnkey is perfect for busy professionals who want cash flow without renovation headaches. But once you're on your third or fourth property, you hit the same wall: you've given away the equity upside and have to save your way to the next deal. Turnkey is a starting block, not a finish line.
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