BiggerPockets Real Estate · September 23, 2026 · 36m

How to Get 10%+ Off Your Next Real Estate Deal Right Now

Zach Lemaster, former Air Force optometrist turned turnkey real estate company founder, joins BiggerPockets to share the strategies he's using to buy rental properties at a 10–15% discount in today's market. As interest rates rise and buyer competition cools, Zach argues that investors now have opportunities that haven't been available in years. He also reveals how to access 3–4% interest-rate loans with down payments as low as 5–15%, the three steps he took to replace his W‑2 income with real estate, and how to use rentals to offset taxes without being a real estate professional.

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10–15% discount on rental properties available now

Higher interest rates have pushed many buyers to the sidelines, creating a window where investors can negotiate 10% or more off purchase prices.

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Financing with 3–4% rates and only 5–15% down

Despite the overall rate environment, Zach is still obtaining 3–4% interest rates on rental properties with as little as 5% down.

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