Real Estate Rookie

If your end goal is financial freedom, investing in real estate is one of the best ways to get there. But, if you want to reach that goal sooner rather than later, you may need to leverage several strategies at once. Today’s guests were able to fast-track their journey to financial freedom by doing just that! In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re chatting with husband-and-wife r...

We know what you want: more profit while working less in your real estate business. As a rookie, investing in real estate can sometimes seem like more trouble than it’s worth. But, a few simple adjustments can take HOURS off your plate while making you more money than you can imagine, as today’s special guest will demonstrate! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, we’re...

Getting into real estate development with low money down!? Many rookies assume that you need more money to develop, but there are a variety of ways to fund these projects. It all depends on how creative you’re willing to get! Today’s guest learned quickly that you don’t need a huge pile of cash to start building your own properties. Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re chat...

Don’t have the capital OR credit to invest? Seller financing is a powerful tool that could allow you to score multiple real estate deals without ever going through a bank. The best part? You can create your own terms! You just need to put together an effective pitch that wins the seller over. Today, we’ll show you how! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! In addition to seller financing, Ashley and To...

Growing a real estate business with multiple rentals and HUGE cash flow…in just two years!? How do you get so many deals done in such little time? Simply by putting one foot in front of the other, today’s guest was able to create a sizable portfolio in no time—allowing her husband to quit his job in the process! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re chatting with Mackenzie B...

Your tenant is breaking their landlord tenant lease agreement. What now? Do you go after the money or eat the loss? Depending on the amount, it may not even be worth the trouble. Either way, perhaps the more important question to ask is, “How can I prevent this from ever happening again?” Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Broken leases are a pain to deal with, but in this episode, Ashley and T...

Going from house poor to earning HUGE cash flow and building a real estate empire? The journey to wealth through real estate was no walk in the park for today’s special guest. After figuring out that someone else would actually pay his mortgage for him, however, it became a whole lot easier! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by none other than Rob (Robuilt) Abasol...

Are mortgage points really worth it? In many cases, they can save you money on a loan. But be careful; that lower rate might not be worth the cash you put up! It’s important to run the numbers before doing a mortgage buydown, and our trusted hosts are here to show you how! Welcome to this week’s Rookie Reply! In this episode, Ashley and Tony talk about mortgage points and when they make sense for...

No real estate investing journey is ever sunshine and rainbows, but some are certainly more difficult than others. Many rookie investors are either so fearful of making a mistake that they experience “analysis paralysis” or are so eager to own property that they rush into several costly mistakes. Today’s guest fell into the latter camp! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re...

You recently submitted an offer on a house, but you haven’t heard back from the seller. Now what? As an eager rookie investor, the waiting game can be painful. You may already have an eye on other properties but need the capital to invest. Should you withdraw your original offer? Fortunately, Ashley and Tony have a few helpful tips to make your decision a little easier. Welcome back to another Roo...

Some simple DIY investing hacks could save you thousands of dollars. But, as a rookie, the thought of tackling your own home renovation projects might be a little intimidating. Bringing sweat equity to a deal, however, can help you save a ton of money and even make you more valuable in a partnership. In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re chatting with Shaun Kelly, whose road to...

Do you really need a real estate partnership for your deals? What are the benefits, and do they outweigh the risks? Well, it depends. The truth is that, while great partnerships will deliver value to both sides, bad partnerships will turn belly-up in no time. Welcome a very special edition of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, where our hosts, Tony and Ashley, talk about their latest book, Real Estat...

A small real estate portfolio that replaces your entire W2 income!? Many rookies assume that becoming a full-time investor is only possible after amassing a large portfolio with dozens of properties, but that’s not the case. Today’s guest was able to meet his family’s monthly income goals with only six rentals! In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re speaking (in person!) with Tra...

How important is cash flow when analyzing real estate deals? Many rookies zero in on this familiar figure when crunching the numbers, but there’s another metric that is FAR more important: cash-on-cash return. This simple but powerful equation can help you determine whether an investment property is worth buying! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Many rookies struggle to analyze deals when starting...

Your rental property is at risk. Maybe not now, but in the near future, you could face property damage, the need to rebuild, or an angry tenant/guest filing a lawsuit against you. What do you do? Don’t get too sweaty; this is why you have landlord insurance! The problem? Most landlords have coverage that BARELY protects their properties when something goes wrong, leaving their entire portfolio vul...

Financial freedom with only a handful of rental properties!? So many real estate investors are convinced that amassing units is the key to bigger profits, but the truth is that a strategy involving fewer doors can be just as—if not more—effective. Today’s guest is an advocate for the “small and mighty” real estate portfolio that allows you to create passive income, pursue your passions, and achiev...

Don’t know how to analyze a rental property? After this episode, you’ll be a rental property analysis pro, knowing exactly how much money you’ll make on your first, second, or next real estate investment. But don’t worry; you won’t need any complex formulas, dense spreadsheets, or complicated math to calculate how much cash flow you’ll collect from your real estate deal. Instead, you can use the E...

Want to buy your first investment property? You DON’T need twenty percent down sitting in your bank account. We know; everyone has told you that you need a massive down payment before you buy a property. But did you know that expert investors like Ashley and Tony rarely come to the closing table with their own money? If you know where to find the right funding, you too could buy multiple income pr...

The easiest way to supercharge your real estate portfolio? Host your own real estate meetups to build your network! If that sounds intimidating, you’re not alone! Many rookies let their lack of experience or fear of no one showing up stop them from tapping into this gold mine of a networking strategy. Today’s guest found it to be the fastest and easiest way to find wholesalers, buyers, and lenders...

Hiring a contractor doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Most real estate rookies choose the first (or cheapest) contractor that comes their way, but this rarely leads to a home renovation gone right. Instead, you could be looking at tens of thousands in extra costs, poor-quality workmanship, timelines that stretch out months past your projections, and a rental property that almost any tenant will...

100% financing for ALL of your real estate deals? Without thousands of dollars saved up, many people assume there’s no way for them to invest in real estate. But that’s far from true. Today, you can fund your entire real estate deal—including purchase price, down payment, closing costs, and rehab costs—using other people’s money! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! If you don’t have the funds to...

Significant other not sharing your enthusiasm for real estate? Maybe you have dreams of buying your first property or going full-time with a real estate business, but your partner isn’t on board. You’re not alone! The truth is that investing in real estate is a huge decision, and couples aren’t always on the same page. Fortunately, there are ways to align your goals and build a profitable real est...

Huge cash flow after selling most of your real estate portfolio!? Many rookies assume that having more doors equates to more profit, but that’s not always the case. The truth is, if you start identifying the best investing strategy for your property, you can make more cash flow while owning fewer units. Today’s guest has had small and large portfolios alike and has succeeded with both! In this 300...

Want financial freedom? We’re not talking about buying yachts, private planes, or million-dollar sports cars. We mean REAL financial freedom. The freedom that lets you work where you want, when you want, and spend time with the ones that matter most, without having to worry about paying the bills or having enough in the bank to make ends meet. That’s what it means to be financially free. And today...

Losing $100K on one real estate deal!? Is there any coming back from that kind of loss? Unfortunately, real estate investing is not always sunshine and rainbows. Every successful investor has had their fair share of failures. By learning from some of our mistakes, our hope is that new investors won’t have to make them! Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast. Today, Ashle...