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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