If you’re *new to rental property investing* or are thinking about getting back into the landlord life, this video is for you. This time, we’re describing the *exact rental property we’d buy if we were starting over.* We’re talking about something with *low risk, positive cash flow, appreciation potential,* and the ability to springboard you to bigger and better deals so your portfolio snowballs for years to come.
Get this right, and you could *build an entire portfolio* of rentals that lead you to *financial freedom.* Ignore our suggestions, and you could get in way over your head and set yourself back years from your early retirement, traditional retirement, or financial freedom number.
This type of property *isn’t complicated, it doesn’t cost a ton of money, and it’s perfect for anyone trying to learn* the investing ropes while building wealth.
So, which rental property should you start with? This is the exact one we’d buy in 2026.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Just Get in the Game!
1:28 The Ultimate First Rental
2:41 Don’t Go TOO Old
3:09 Buy In THESE Areas
3:56 DON’T Buy Under $100K Homes
4:32 What to Avoid
6:23 Running the Numbers
8:42 Our Perfect First Rental