
PASSIVE INCOME PROPERTIES
How to Buy Rental Homes, Create Monthly Cash Flow, and Build Long-Term WealthBy John JeffersRecorded TrackLength1h 10m
About this audiobook
Passive Income Properties is a practical, no-hype playbook for everyday people who want to build lasting wealth through rental real estate. Written for working professionals with limited time, it walks readers from mindset and financial preparation through market selection, deal analysis, financing, acquisition, tenant management, tax strategy, and portfolio scaling. The book breaks down the four profit centers that make rentals uniquely powerful—cash flow, appreciation, mortgage paydown, and tax benefits—then shows exactly how to harness them. With three real-world case studies, a complete glossary, actionable checklists, and a 90-day action plan, it turns intention into execution.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length1 hr 10 mins
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
50Step 7: Day-One Operations
2Preface: Why This Book, Why Now
51Chapter 7: Managing Properties for Passive Cash Flow
3Introduction: Why Rental Properties Still Win
52Self-Manage or Hire a Manager?
4Chapter 1: The Wealth-Building Power of Rental Properties
53The Five Rules of Tenant Screening
5The Four Profit Centers
54The Lease
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61. Cash Flow
55Rent Collection and Maintenance Systems
72. Appreciation
56Handling Problems
83. Mortgage Paydown
57Chapter 8: Tax Advantages and Legal Protection
94. Tax Benefits
58Depreciation: The Landlord's Superpower
10The Magic of Leverage
59Deductible Expenses
11A Real-World Example
60The 1031 Exchange
12Chapter 2: Mindset and Financial Foundation
61Legal Structure and Asset Protection
13The Investor Mindset
62Chapter 9: Scaling From One Property to a Portfolio
14Your Financial Prerequisites
63The Infinite Return Strategy
15Credit Score
64Refinancing to Pull Out Equity
16Debt-to-Income Ratio
65Building Your Team
17Cash Reserves
66When to Raise the Stakes
18Setting Realistic Goals
67Chapter 10: Avoiding the Mistakes That End Careers
19Chapter 3: Understanding the Numbers That Matter
68Mistake 1: Analysis Paralysis
20The Only Three Numbers That Matter
69Mistake 2: Overpaying
211. Monthly Cash Flow
70Mistake 3: Underestimating Expenses
222. Cash-on-Cash Return
71Mistake 4: Accepting Bad Tenants
233. Capitalization Rate
72Mistake 5: Buying in Bad Locations
24Quick Screening Rules
73Mistake 6: Running Out of Reserves
25The One Percent Rule
74Chapter 11: Three Real-World Case Studies
26The Fifty Percent Rule
75Case Study 1: The Working-Class Buy-and-Hold
27Sample Deal Analysis
76Case Study 2: The House Hack
28Chapter 4: Finding Profitable Markets and Properties
77Case Study 3: The BRRRR
29How to Choose a Market
78What These Stories Have in Common
301. Population Growth
79Chapter 12: Questions Every New Investor Asks
312. Job Growth and Diversification
80"Is now a bad time to buy?"
323. Landlord-Friendly Laws
81"How much money do I really need to start?"
334. Price-to-Rent Ratio
82"Should I invest near where I live or out of state?"
34Neighborhood Analysis
83"What happens in a recession?"
35Property Types for Beginners
84"How do I handle a tenant who stops paying?"
36Where to Find Deals
85"Is it better to pay off my properties or keep mortgages?"
37Chapter 5: Financing Your First Rental
86"How long until I can replace my job income?"
38Conventional Investment Loans
87Appendix A: Glossary of Essential Terms
39The House Hacking Strategy
88Appendix B: Tools, Resources, and Checklists
40DSCR Loans
89Software and Platforms
41The BRRRR Method
90Recommended Further Reading
42Private Money and Partnerships
91The Pre-Purchase Checklist
43Chapter 6: The Acquisition Process, Step by Step
92The Monthly Operating Checklist
44Step 1: The Offer
93A Final Note on Execution
45Step 2: Earnest Money and Contract Acceptance
94Conclusion: Your 90-Day Action Plan
46Step 3: Due Diligence and Inspection
95Days 1 through 30: Foundation
47Step 4: Appraisal
96Days 31 through 60: Team and Pre-Approval
48Step 5: Loan Underwriting
97Days 61 through 90: Action
49Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Closing
98The Long Game