14: Cash Flow, Creative Finance, and Life with Ben Leybovich

<p>Creativity and real estate go together like peanut butter and jelly – but for many investors, learning how to get creative can be tough. So today, on the 14th episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Podcast</a>, we sit down with real estate investor&nbsp;Ben Leybovich&nbsp;to discuss buying property with 100% financing, the importance of cash flow (and how to get it,) overcoming obstacles that inevitable will rise, plus a whole lot more. Ben’s inspirational story, involving his battle with multiple sclerosis, will teach you the importance of creating passive income through real estate because you never know what the future will hold. Learn how Ben turned this tragic, life-changing news into motivation to create a successful real estate investing business. You’ll definitely want to take notes during this one!</p><p>In This Show, We Cover:</p><ul><li>The&nbsp;shocking medical event&nbsp;that completely changed Ben’s life</li><li>The&nbsp;three kinds of income&nbsp;… and which you need</li><li>How Ben&nbsp;chose&nbsp;his real estate investing strategy</li><li>The&nbsp;message about “flipping” that seems to escape most</li><li>How to&nbsp;get started with no money&nbsp;at all</li><li>Ben’s&nbsp;top tips&nbsp;for landlords</li><li>A reasonable&nbsp;benchmark for cashflow… how much per unit per month.</li><li>Why 100% of the purchase price&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;100% of the leverage/equity.</li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/04/10/house-flip-profit/" target="_blank">Considering a House Flip With 15k Profit? Don’t Do It</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/02/19/tenants-trash-unit/" target="_blank">“It’s Not My Fault They Keep Trashing My Unit” – Actually It Is…</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums" target="_blank">The BiggerPockets Forums</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx" target="_blank">The National MS Society</a>&nbsp;–&nbs