How to Invest in Real Estate (FREe pdf)

Written By Brian Tran

Let’s be real: most people want to get into real estate, but have no idea where to start—or worse, they think you need $100K in the bank just to try.

I started with no money, no connections, and no idea what I was doing. But I figured it out. Now I flip houses in one of the most expensive markets in the country, and I built a community doing the same.

Why Real Estate Still Wins in 2025

You’ve probably heard the economy is too uncertain. Rates are too high. Prices are too inflated.


Forget all that.

Here’s what hasn’t changed:

  • You can still build generational wealth through real estate.

  • You can still buy with other people’s money.

  • You can still retire your 9–5 if you play it smart.

You just need the right entry point—and I’m about to show you.

Step-by-Step: How to Actually Invest in Real Estate

1. Start With Your “Why”

Are you trying to escape your job, build passive income, or flip for fast cash?

Your answer decides your strategy.

Here’s how to think about it:

Goal > Strategy
Replace income > Buy-and-hold rentals
Stack cash fast > Fix & flip
Start with $0 > Wholesaling
Live for free > House hacking

2. Choose Your Playing Field

Don’t just look for “hot markets.” Look for markets that make sense:

  • Rent prices going up

  • Jobs coming in

  • Low inventory

  • Favorable landlord laws

I’m flipping in the Bay Area, but I also close deals in places like Sacramento, Vegas, and even Midwest cities you’d never expect.


3. Run the Numbers (Not the Daydream)

Before you buy anything, ask:

  • Will this deal cash flow after all expenses?

  • Do the rehab numbers actually make sense?

  • Am I buying off hype or hard math?

Need help with this?
I built a plug-and-play Deal Analyzer Spreadsheet - access it along with our Invest to Riches Skool community.



4. Stack Your Team Early

I used to think I had to do it all solo. That cost me time, money, and sleep.

Build your money team first:

  • Agent who works with investors

  • Hard money lender or private capital

  • Contractor (who shows up)

  • Mentor or community (trust me, YouTube isn’t enough)

Free Download: “BUy BACK YOUR FREEDOM”

This is the eBook I wish I had when I started.

Inside, you’ll get:

  • Brian’s exact checklist for buying your first property

  • How he scaled fast using the BRRRR method

  • The 2 mistakes that cost new investors the most

  • The mindset that helped him buy back his freedom

📩 Click here to download it for free

Real Talk: Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Waiting too long to start
❌ Buying a deal without running the numbers
❌ Listening to the wrong people (yes, including online)
❌ Not building a support system
❌ Thinking you need to know everything before you act

You’re Closer Than You Think

You don’t need to be rich. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.
If you’ve read this far, that’s your sign.

👉 Download the eBook
👉 Join the Skool community
👉 DM me on IG if you’ve got questions

Let’s close your first deal. Then your next one.
I’ll show you how to scale from there.

Brian Tran