BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Cody Burman details the rapid growth of his income through entrepreneurship, starting with $96,000 in his first year and doubling to $198,000 in the second. By his third year, his income had surged to $403,000, while maintaining expenses at a consistent $24,000 annually. This significant income gap allowed him to deploy capital into various investments.
“So the first year I made $96,000 in entrepreneurship. I was spending $24,000 a year. I was extremely frugal. Lived on $2,000 a month.”
“The next year, my income doubled from my entrepreneurial ventures and I made $198,000.”
“So, you know, like I said, my income was growing exponentially, and then, you know, from year two to year three, I made $403,000. And I kept my expenses the exact same, $24,000 a year.”