Episode #1318 Baselane: Automate your rental cash flow for a chance to win $10K plus BiggerPockets Pro members get a free upgrade to Baselane Smart. Sign up now 👇: https://www.baselane.com/bp People say it’s just _too_ hard to *find real estate deals in 2026,* but today’s guest is proving them all wrong. He’s already bought *four rental properties that make over $6,000 in monthly cash flow,* and he’s been investing in real estate for just _eight_ months. *Joe Crocker* is eager to *trade his 70-hour workweek for financial freedom,* and he’s on track to *replace his W-2 income with rental cash flow in the next two years.* He’s _not_ finding these properties by building lists, cold calling, or sending mailers. *These are regular deals right off the MLS.* He buys one, adds some value, pulls his money out, and buys the next one. It’s a simple investing strategy that _anyone_ can use, yet most people don’t. Meanwhile, Joe has already completed multiple deals this year and is well on his way to *building a cash-flowing rental portfolio that gives him the money, time, and freedom* he’s always wanted. Follow his model, and there’s no reason why you can’t, too! Episode Show Notes: https://lnk.to/biggerpocketsYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 https://www.biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media 🎉Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets: https://biggerpockets.com/bpcon2026 Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! https://www.BiggerPockets.com/Podcastfeedback Pick Up Henry’s Book, _Real Estate Deal Maker_ : https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-deal-maker?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter: https://www.biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders 20 Ways to Find Real Estate Deals in 2026: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/20-ways-to-fnd-real-estate-deals-in-2026?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Joe: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/charlesc559?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Henry: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/henryw22?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Baselane is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, 18+ & are landlords/real estate investors. Void where prohibited. Ends 9/30/26. Subject to Rules/free entry method: https://www.baselane.com/10K-terms 0:00 Chasing Financial Freedom 4:50 Joe’s First Rental Property 8:07 Sponsor: Baselane! 9:12 Adding $200K in Equity! 14:44 The $73K Condo 16:53 His BEST Deal Yet 20:49 $6,000/Month Cash Flow! 21:31 Advice for New Investors 24:29 Lower Your Property Taxes! 27:23 Replacing His Income (In 2 Years) 30:03 Be a Guest on the Show!