Episode #1323 Get Your Free Rental Property Portfolio Checkup, with Mynd: https://www.mynd.co/bp/portfolio-checkup?%20utm_source=biggerpockets&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=bp_midyear_checkup_pm_2026&utm_content=july_newsletter_2026_07_19 Is it better to *buy an existing property with value-add potential* or a *new construction home* in 2026? For years, there was no debate. The ability to buy a property at a discount, *add value through renovations, force appreciation,* and *recycle your money* made the *BRRRR method* a no-brainer for most investors. But in 2026, things are a little different. *Builders are sitting on inventory,* which means *new homes are being sold for less than we’ve seen in years.* Not to mention, builders are *giving buyers massive incentives like mortgage rate buydowns, closing credits, and even price reductions* — just to get these properties off their books. But are these perks enough to make new construction a better option than the BRRRR strategy? Today, *we’re going to put them head-to-head and find out.* I’m comparing two *real estate deals* in the exact same market — a new construction home and a value-add property. We’ll crunch the numbers and see which strategy _actually_ comes out on top from a *cash flow* and appreciation perspective. The answer may surprise you. 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 Grab Dave’s Book, _Start with Strategy_ : https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/start-with-strategy?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 New Construction vs. Older Homes—Why New Builds Cost Less Than You Think: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/new-construction-vs-older-homes-why-new-builds-cost-less-than-you-think?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Dave: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/davem27?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none