Why 2026 is the Hardest Year to BRRRR—And How to Survive

What happens when the BRRRR real estate investing strategy meets higher interest rates, rising property taxes, increasing repair costs, and changing rental markets?

In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie explains the BRRRR strategy: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. He and Nancy break down how investors use this strategy to build rental portfolios, recover invested cash, refinance hard money loans, and potentially use equity to purchase the next property.

They also discuss why BRRRR investing has become more challenging, including higher borrowing costs, slower rent increases, property taxes, maintenance expenses, and the difficulty of pulling equity out of a property after refinancing.

The conversation also covers BRRRR investing versus flipping, the Rule of 500, the idea of targeting a 10% return, building a portfolio of 10 rental properties, finding seed money, and why investors need to evaluate each property individually.

If you're thinking about becoming a real estate investor, buying rental property, flipping homes, or building long-term wealth through real estate, this episode gives you plenty to think about.

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Chapters

00:00 What Is the BRRRR Strategy?

07:12 Why BRRRR Is Getting Harder in 2026

09:48 What Investors Are Really Chasing

10:36 Why Real Estate Investors Matter