BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Sleeping at Work to Build an 8-Unit Portfolio in America’s Most Expensive City

Nov 17, 2025 · 31m

✨ AI Summary

Ben Chester built an 8-unit portfolio in NYC with $120k debt.
He slept at work and rented his apartment to survive.
He offers a formula for investing in expensive markets.

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