# How He Built His Rental Portfolio With No Money With Tim Delaney (Ep 557)

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Podcast: [Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rental-income-podcast-with-dan-lane-1038135)
Published: 2026-01-20T08:00:08+00:00
Episode link: https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode557
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Duration seconds: 1545

## Resource

Tim Delaney has built a diversified real estate portfolio that includes long-term rentals, a short-term rental, and a strip mall. What makes his story especially interesting is that his very first deal was the strip mall, and he bought it with zero money out of pocket. On this episode, Tim breaks down how that deal came together and how a simple conversation with his banker introduced him to the BRRRR strategy. Tim knew he wanted to rehab properties, but he also knew his limits. He wasn’t a contractor and didn’t have deep construction knowledge. Instead of forcing it, he partnered with a friend who was a contractor. That partnership became a key turning point, with his partner handling rehabs while Tim focused on management, financing, and the numbers. We also dig into the day-to-day reality of managing rentals. Tim shares how much time property management actually takes, and the software he uses to stay organized. Finally, we talk about Tim’s Airbnb and whether the higher returns are truly worth the extra time and effort that short-term rentals demand. https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode557 Thanks To Our Sponsors: MidSouth HomeBuyer s – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's) Ridge Lending Group - Making the investment mortgage process simple and stress-free. Sign up for a free 30-minute investor strategy session Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial.

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