Real Estate Rookie
Detalji kanala
Real Estate Rookie
Ready to build your real estate empire… but not sure where to begin? Think of us as your personal trainer. From detailed breakdowns of real-world deals… to one-on-one coaching sessions and a warm, welcoming community… hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson bring on a wide range of guests to tackle th...
Nedavne epizode
677 epizoda
Turning Burnout Into (Real) Financial Freedom with 7 Rentals in Just 3 Years
Feel trapped at a nine-to-five job that promises “success” but robs you of all joy, peace, and freedom? Today’s guest was in the same boat, but when e...
This Matters More Than Cash Flow (Most Rookies Ignore It) (Rookie Reply)
We’ve got THE “secret” to getting more cash flow from your rental property. Ready? Put more money down! It’s an obvious solution, but is putting 30%,...
They Were Right in 2008, Now They’re Saying to Buy in 2026 w/ Thach Nguyen & James Dainard
Are we headed for another housing market crash, or is this a slightly longer correction in the current real estate cycle? With home prices flattening...
Making $25,000/Year Cash Flow by Buying the Worst Rental on the Best Block
Getting laid off from your W2 job can be a crushing blow, but for today’s guest, it was the push she needed to finally bet on herself. Her first “real...
How to Buy Cash-Flowing Rentals in 2026 (Despite High Rates) (Rookie Reply)
Is real estate investing still worth it? High mortgage rates and home prices can make buying a rental property seem challenging, if not impossible at...
Why Landlord Insurance Premiums Are Skyrocketing in 2026 (And How to Stop It)
Landlord insurance premiums are rising fast in many markets across the U.S., and if you’re not careful, this expense could be a dealbreaker on your ne...
She Quit Her W2 to Stay Home, Now This Mom of 3 Makes $6K/Month from 1 Rental
“Cancer.” One word would change this mom’s life forever, requiring her to drop her career and become a full-time caregiver. But little did she know th...
Deal of a Lifetime? How to Structure a Win-Win Seller Financing Deal (Rookie Reply)
Money is often the biggest barrier standing between a rookie investor and their first deal, but there’s a creative way to buy a rental property that d...
How to Buy Your First Rental Property (7 Steps)
Tired of spending your money on rent or stashing it in a traditional savings account? You could make your money work harder for you and get on the pat...
How to Build Your 2026 Real Estate Investing Plan
By the time you finish this episode, you’ll have your exact plan for financial freedom through real estate, starting in 2026.
The 4 Best Types of Rental Properties for NEW Investors to Buy
So, you want to invest in real estate…but where should you start? What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner? It’s easy to become overwhel...
Redfin: The Great Housing Market “Reset” Starts in 2026
Redfin just called it. The housing market will “reset” in 2026…or at least it’ll be the start of it.
Chen Zhao, Redfin's he...
Waiter to Financial Freedom with 5 Rentals and $5,000/Month Cash Flow
Think you can’t create cash flow in this housing market? Think again! Today’s guest will introduce you to a strategy that can take a regular rental pr...
Buying a “Cheap” Rental Property: What 99% of Rookies Miss (Rookie Reply)
We’ve all come across that property—the one with the irresistibly low price in the bad area of town. The numbers make it look like a home-run real est...
This Online Side Hustle Pays for My Rentals (And Could Fund Your First Deal)
Many rookies would invest in real estate if only they had the money. Well, we’re about to share a simple, scalable side hustle that could help you sav...
Making $1,200/Month by Turning His Home Into a Cash-Flowing Rental
Think you need a big bank account to invest in real estate? You don’t! There are several ways to either buy a rental property with low money down or t...
How to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Before Anyone Else) (Rookie Reply)
Not knowing the difference between a “good” real estate deal and a “bad” one keeps many rookies on the sidelines. If this is the one hurdle preventing...
I Built a Real Estate Business That Replaced My High-Paying W2 (Here’s How)
Many rookies assume it’s easier to buy a rental property in their own market, but today’s guest proved you don’t need to by taking down his first deal...
He “Stacked” 5 Properties in 6 Years: Now He Lives and Travels for Free!
Most rookies buy rental properties for monthly cash flow or long-term appreciation, but for today’s guest, the enormous tax benefits were the biggest...
Inheriting Tenants: Instant Cash Flow or Huge Headache? (Rookie Reply)
Forming a real estate investing partnership could help you scale your real estate portfolio faster, but if you’re not careful, you could just as easil...
How to Find High-Cash-Flow Vacation Rentals Using “Secret” Airbnb Data
Are we seeing a short-term rental resurgence? Since Airbnb’s big boom in 2021, many investors have shied away from the “oversaturated” short-term rent...
45 Rentals and $0 Debt: The Money Mindset Shift That Made Me Financially Free
Worried you’ll never be able to buy rental properties because you’re “bad” with money? Today’s guest was in the same boat until a much-needed mindset...
Local vs. Out-of-State Investing: Where to Buy Your First Rental (Rookie Reply)
Before you buy a rental property, you’ll need to decide where to invest. Some rookies feel more comfortable investing in their own backyards, while ot...
Teacher to Six-Figure Real Estate Investor with This Quick Flip Formula
Laura Sides had zero real estate investing experience not too long ago. But, within just six weeks, she made $100,000 on her first real estate deal. H...
We Bought Our First Rentals with Almost No Money (Here’s How We Did It)
Your first real estate deal doesn’t need to be a home run. If it gives you a little cash flow and the confidence to keep going, it’s worth it. Ashley...
We’re in a “Buyer’s Market”…But Where Are the Real Estate Deals? (Rookie Reply)
This is supposed to be a good time to buy a rental property, right? People keep saying we’re in a “buyer’s market,” and that you have more negotiating...
4 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Rental Property (Sooner Than You Think)
Hesitant to buy a rental property?
Many rookies think they need more money, experience, or even “perfect timing,” but waiti...
I Cracked the Code for More Cash Flow & Less Risk (Rentals + Private Lending)
Rookies are often told to stick to one investing strategy, but today’s guest is going against the grain by combining the long-term appreciation of ren...
Yes, You Should Start Lowballing Offers (Buyers in Control!) (Rookie Reply)
You’re seeing houses sit on the market for longer. Now could be your chance to snag an underpriced rental property. But your agent doesn’t know if low...
7 Signs a Deal Is Too Risky (Even If It Looks Good on Paper)
Think you’ve just stumbled on the perfect real estate deal? Not so fast! The truth is that some rental properties may look good on paper but are actua...
I Built a Rental Portfolio That Gives Me “Boring,” Steady Cash Flow
Don’t think you have enough time, money, or energy to invest in real estate? Living in an expensive and highly competitive market, today’s guest had e...
Never Do a Seller Financing Deal Like This… (Rookie Reply)
If you ever plan on selling a rental property (which you probably should), listen to this Rookie Reply.
Halloween is over,...
How to Make Bigger, Faster Returns Without Buying Rentals
Buying rentals isn’t the only way to build wealth with real estate—far from it. Today’s guest is making huge returns without fixing toilets or evictin...
I Quit My W2 Job After a “Home Run” First Deal (With No Money or Experience)
Real estate investing isn’t always pretty. Just ask today’s guest, who quit his W-2 job to focus on real estate full-time and took down 10 deals in ju...
Afraid to Buy Your First Rental? Here’s How to Finally Start (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook...
2025 Investing Update: Rates, Recession Risks, and Rookie Advantages
Have you seen the headlines lately? If so, you might be tempted to pump the brakes on real estate investing and wait for the economy to pick up. But y...
How I Quit Corporate with Just 3 Rentals (Real Estate Changed My Life)
New investors are often told to avoid pricey markets and buy rental properties in more affordable areas, but today’s guest did the exact opposite. Now...
How to Make 3% More Rent Automatically (Takes 5 Minutes) (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook...
How to Reach Financial Freedom Faster with “Slow and Steady” Investing
Does real estate investing feel like more work than it’s worth? It doesn’t have to! Today’s guest would hustle from sunrise to sundown until she had a...
Turning Her House into a Part-Time Rental Property (Makes $2,000/Month!)
Do you dream of financial freedom, but aren’t sure how to reach it? Ashlee Perry was in a similar boat, but in just one year of real estate investing,...