How to Start Investing in Real Estate (From Scratch!) in 2025

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast · Jul 23, 2025 · 39m

This is how to start investing in real estate in 2025 from scratch, even if you don’t have any experience. You could be a brand-new investor or someone returning after years since your last purchase. One thing is clear: 2025 has changed the housing market. We are not in the same scenario as we were in 2020, 2022, or even 2024. Investors have more negotiating power now, and if you’ve decided to get in the game, now is the time to pick up deals.

So, if we were starting from scratch in real estate investing, what would we do? Which strategies make the most sense for beginners? How do you find…