No BS Guide to Buying Your First Real Estate Deal

If you're trying to figure out how to buy your first real estate investment property, this video is for you. In this full whiteboard breakdown, I walk through my very first rental property deal — including the purchase price, rehab costs, loan details, monthly cash flow, expenses, and my cash-on-cash return. This is a real-life example of how I got started in real estate investing with limited money and no experience. I break down everything step-by-step so you can learn how to analyze a rental property and understand the numbers that actually matter. 🔑 Topics Covered: How to buy your first rental property Real estate investing for beginners How to calculate cash flow and COC return What to expect on your first investment deal Tips for buying your first house as an investment ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: My first real estate deal 00:51 – First Deal Overview 02:49 – Plumbing Overview 04:20 – Purchase Price/ Rehab 11:00 – Hard Money Versus Commercial Financing 15:00 – Rent Breakdown 18:00 – Holdouts 27:10 – True Cashflow Numbers 31:00 – Hard Money/Commercial Financing Breakdown 39:10 – Final Thoughts Comment below if you’re working on your first deal or want help understanding the numbers — I reply to all comments. 📲 Follow me for more breakdowns: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Shorts → 🔖 Searchable Hashtags: #HowToBuyRentalProperty #RealEstateInvestingForBeginners #FirstRealEstateDeal #CashFlowProperties #RentalProperty #RealEstateTips #InvestingYoung #COCReturn #RealEstateMath #HouseFlipping #wholesalingrealestate #realestate #renovation #realestateinvestor #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateTips #FlippingHouses #BeforeAndAfter #wholesalingrealestate #realestate #renovation #realestateinvestor #realestateinvestor #realestateinvestment #flippinghouses #commercialproject #commercialrealestateinvesting #walkthrough #mindset #diy ⸻ DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Cameron Burke is not a licensed financial advisor, attorney, accountant, or investment professional. Nothing shared on this channel constitutes financial, legal, tax, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified advisor before making any financial or investment decisions. Your use of this channel and its content is at your own risk. No business, client, or professional relationship is created through your interaction with this channel, including via YouTube, email, Instagram, or any other form of communication with Cameron Burke.