Get started this year 2026 by purchasing your first rental property

If you missed the best time to buy real estate years ago, this is the next best thing: getting started today.

In this episode of Chat with Chatto, Stephen breaks down why buying your first rental property this year can completely change your long term financial future. With over 25 years of experience as a landlord, he shares his own first deal, the lessons he learned early on, and the exact mindset new investors need to stop waiting and start acting.

This video is designed for beginners who want to build real wealth through rental properties but feel overwhelmed by timing, financing, or fear of getting started.

You will learn:

Why owning just one rental can massively boost your retirement plan

How Chatto bought his first multi unit property with low money down

Why house hacking is one of the easiest ways to get started

The role credit and reserves play in protecting your investment

Why cash flow is not the only thing that matters early on

How renters can transition into owners and future landlords

Different ways to fund your first rental, including FHA, DSCR, private money, and cash

How long term appreciation and rent growth do the heavy lifting over time

Whether you are currently renting or already living in a home, this video will help you see clear paths to owning your first rental property and building a portfolio over time.

If building long term wealth, cash flow, and security is a goal for you, this is the year to get started.



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