Real Estate Rookie

Do you want to buy your first rental property but can’t find affordable real estate in your area? You’re not alone! As a science teacher living in New York City, Lauren Mattina was priced out of her own market. But a simple move helped her find a cash-flowing property and brought her one step closer to financial freedom, and YOU could do the same! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! La...

Investing for cash flow or equity is an age-old debate, but what’s the best approach for a new investor? Should you focus on making a monthly profit right off the bat or play the long game with equity growth and appreciation? You might be surprised to hear where Ashley and guest co-host Noah Bacon land on this topic! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! How much money do you actually need to buy...

Do you want to break into the short-term rental space? It’s not as simple as picking a popular market, buying a rental property, and listing it online. To have a successful Airbnb business, there are three crucial steps you need to take, and we’re going to break them down in this episode! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In just four years, Tony and Sara Robinson have built a very s...

Three years ago, Luke Otto knew next to nothing about rental properties. His interest was instantly piqued when he got into a conversation about real estate investing with an old friend. He went home and immediately started reading The Book on Rental Property Investing, and from there, he knew what his next move was. Shortly after, he was at the closing table, feeling the “fear” of putting a five-...

Floods, evictions, and bad property managers on ONE rental property?! These are the kinds of things that spook rookies out of real estate investing altogether. Fortunately, many of these issues are avoidable, and today, we’ll equip you with some property-saving advice that could help you prevent a major blunder! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! While scouring the BiggerPockets Forums this wee...

How hard is it to buy a rental property in 2024? With all the buzz around high interest rates and soaring home prices, you’d think that investing in today’s market is a lost cause. But if a nineteen-year-old can take down his first real estate deal with very little education or experience, there’s no reason why you can’t invest, too! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After learning a...

Snowballing a $20,000 investment into eleven rental properties…in under four years?! Most investors are happy to add ONE property to their real estate portfolio every year or so, but this rookie wants to get a head start on his ultimate goal—creating enough cash flow to retire him and his wife! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After years of job hopping, Bryan Field wondered whether...

Finding, screening, and placing new tenants for your rental property is not only difficult—it’s expensive! Want to attract the best tenants in town and ensure that they stick around for the long haul? You won’t want to miss this episode! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! As the self-proclaimed “lazy investor,” Dion McNeeley wants to have long-term tenants and as little turnover as po...

This assistant principal slowly and steadily used home equity to invest, helping him acquire seven properties in just over ten years. These properties have now seen sizable appreciation, and he has hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity, all thanks to taking it slow and making the right moves on the right rental properties. This might be one of the most repeatable paths to wealth out there, an...

Want to work less, make more, and do it all by spending as little as five dollars per hour? Great! You’ll need to know how to hire a virtual assistant for real estate investing. Doing so can free up hours (or even days) of your time per week, letting someone else, who might have even more experience than you, help grow your business/real estate portfolio while YOU focus on the things YOU do best....

Do you want extra cash flow? Higher appreciation? More bookings? A few high-ROI renovations or new amenities could pay off in a HUGE way. But which projects will give you the best bang for your buck? Stay tuned because we’re sharing some of our favorite additions in this episode! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Are you using the wrong investing strategy? Maybe short-term rental regulations a...

Visit PassivePockets, your resource for passive investing with syndications.  Do you want to get into real estate without managing rentals and dealing with tenants? Passive real estate investing could be the answer. In this episode, we’ll explore an investing strategy that allows you to enjoy all of the profits, appreciation, and tax benefits of real estate investing without the headaches of owner...

One rental property could give you a little cash flow, but if you want to reach financial freedom, quit your nine-to-five, and even retire early, you’ll need to scale your real estate portfolio. This might seem like a daunting task, but in today’s episode, we’ll show you how to go from a novice investor to a wealth-building entrepreneur! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Off the back...

Analyzing Airbnbs is tough, especially for a new investor. Which properties make the best vacation rentals? Which amenities should you prioritize? Do you need an exit strategy if things go south? Stay tuned as we show you how to get the best possible return on your short-term rentals! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Leveraging home equity is one of the easiest ways to build and scale a real...

What’s stopping you from investing in real estate? Money? What if there was a profitable rental you could buy with just $500 down? Well, today’s guest has found the perfect investment for rookies—a low-money, low-maintenance, low-risk rental that can cash flow as much as many single-family homes! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! JJ Williams only had to pay a $500 deposit to secure a...

Can real estate investing still propel you to financial independence in 2024? Despite starting with very little money or know-how, this investor found creative ways to build a real estate portfolio of five rental properties and reach his financial goals! Kadeem Leslie was just fifteen years old when he learned about FIRE (financial independence retire early) and set a lofty goal of retiring by thi...

You’re trying to buy your first rental property, but you keep losing out to buyers making cash offers and waiving inspections. Are you doing something wrong? In this episode, we’ll show you how to find more deals, improve your offers, and even be the first one to the party! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! One of the biggest perks of real estate investing is the home equity you build through...

Struggling to land your next rental property? Even in today’s housing market, there’s a great deal out there with your name on it—you just need to know where to look. In today’s episode, Ashley and Tony will share their favorite strategies, software, and tools for finding real estate deals so that you can start getting a little reward for your effort! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast...

Choosing where to invest can be overwhelming. With thousands of real estate markets and endless data to wade through, it’s no wonder that so many rookies trip up on this step before they ever get started. Well, we’ve got a brand-new tool that’s about to make your job a whole lot easier! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing at BiggerPockets, has...

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You know real estate investing is a great way to build wealth, but maybe you fear you don’t have the resources to start. Well, there’s a way to create cash flow without money OR rentals—rental arbitrage! This low-risk, rookie-friendly strategy could be your gateway into the world of real estate. In today’s episode, we’ll cover the pros and cons of this strategy and whether it still works in 2024!...

Deal analysis is an essential tool in the investor’s toolkit and maybe the most crucial skill for breaking into real estate investing. Have you ever wondered how other investors can find a rental property, run the numbers, and buy with confidence? Well, you’re in luck because we’re dedicating an entire episode to this vital skill! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, Ashley and T...

From bankruptcy to financial freedom in just ten years?! Today’s guest is living proof that past money mistakes don’t disqualify you from building wealth with real estate. Whether you’re neck-deep in debt or struggling to save, you’re only ever a few steps away from taking control of your financial future! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! By 2014, Diem Martin had filed for bankruptc...

House hacking might be the easiest way to get into real estate. This beginner-friendly investing strategy involves little risk, works with several types of properties, and can cover your entire mortgage. But don’t just take our word for it—today’s guest host was able to build and scale his real estate portfolio using this strategy! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In today’s episode, Ashley a...

Making a $300,000 profit from ONE rental?! Imagine how quickly you could reach financial freedom by raking in this amount of profit and reinvesting it into your real estate portfolio. There’s an investing strategy that allows you to take home six figures from a single sale, and today’s guests are going to share it with you! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Christian and Shannon Noss...