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 the “newbie” questions you've wondered about but might be afraid to ask.Looking to 10X your real estate investing business this year? This show isn’t for you.Looking for your first, second, or third deal -- or envisioning a more modest portfolio? Step right up. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, w...
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The W2 Employee’s Roadmap to Financial Freedom (Buy Rentals While Working 8-6)
<p>Think you’re too busy to own rental properties? Real estate investing doesn’t have to dominate your time or energy. Today’s guest is living proof, having built a three-property rental portfolio in just two years—all while juggling a 50-hour workweek!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! When Rashad George sold his primary residence for a $100,000 payday, he realized that real estate was the missing piece in his quest for financial freedom. Despite being swamped at his eight-to-six job, he found ways to start small, buying a new build investment property...
No Money? Creative Ways to Fund Your Next Rental Property (Rookie Reply)
<p>Money. It’s the first BIG hurdle every rookie faces when buying a rental property. Can’t put 20% down? Maybe you don’t need to!</p> <p> </p> <p>Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with three new questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, and first, we hear from someone who’s looking to scrounge up the funds for their first real estate investment. If you have the right deal, you could bring very little, and in some cases, no money, to the table. But it’ll probably require some legwork!</p> <p> </p> <p>Next, if you’re looking for o...
I Just Lost $25,000: What I Learned from My Worst Real Estate Deal (Ever)
<p>Ashley just did her worst real estate deal. Ever.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We always talk about the good real estate deals, but what about the bad deals? The rental properties with the nightmare rehabs or the messy evictions? The truth is that the lessons learned from these blunders often propel us toward bigger and better deals.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re going over one of Ashley’s recent deals, where she lost over $25,000. But it could have been even worse. As you’re about to hear, she bi...
Making $4,000/Month Cash Flow with 10 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)
<p>Tired of working a nine-to-five job that dominates your time and energy? You could be closer to financial freedom than you think, even if you’re like today’s guest—living alone, working multiple jobs, and hustling to make ends meet. In just four years, she built a rental portfolio that now cash flows $4,000 a month!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Recently separated, virtually broke, and living in a tiny apartment, Allana Lippman had a “crazy” thought while writing the monthly rent check to her landlord:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Maybe—just...
Pay Off Your Property or Buy More? + Handling Repairs with Tenants in Place (Rookie Reply)
<p>Mortgage rates have dropped recently, which is great news for rookies looking to buy a rental property. But is NOW the right time for a cash-out refinance?</p> <p> </p> <p>On one hand, tapping into the equity you’ve built up in your property could help you take down bigger and better investing opportunities, but on the other hand, a completely paid-off property might help you sleep better at night. We’re weighing all of your options in today’s episode!</p> <p> </p> <p>Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and Tony are diving back into the BiggerPo...
She Built an Entire Real Estate Portfolio in Just 2 Years with THESE Tools
<p>Do you want to own not one rental property, or two, but an entire real estate portfolio that gives you financial freedom? Then, you’re going to need help as you grow. Thankfully, there are many tools and systems that can make running your rentals much easier. With the right resources, today’s guest built a very profitable real estate business in just TWO years!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jamie Banks has already quit her job and replaced her entire salary with the cash flow from her rental properties. But she’...
From a Foreclosure & 200 Credit Score to Building Wealth with “Grandma” Houses
<p>Fear you’ll never be able to invest in real estate because of money, credit, or bad timing? This single mom lost her house and had a 200 credit score, yet she was still able to rebuild her life and buy rental properties. If she can find a way to build wealth, so can YOU!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just months before the 2008 housing market crash, Sarah Weatherbee found herself unable to make her mortgage payments. So, she rented out her home, moved to Nicaragua, and lived off the rental income un...
How to Build an Out-of-State Investing Team in Any Market (Rookie Reply)
<p>Buying a rental property in another city, county, or state? Then, you’re going to need boots on the ground in that market to help find, fix, and manage your investment property. How do you make sure you’ve got the right people in place from many miles away? We’ve got the tips you need in today’s episode!</p> <p> </p> <p>Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Tony and Ashley are back with three more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which comes from an investor who’s struggling to find meaningful cash flow in their marke...
How to Make Up to $20K/Month with Airbnb Co-Hosting (No Rentals Needed)
<p>Can’t break into real estate investing? Maybe you don’t have enough money to buy a rental property or the track record of a confident investor. Thankfully, there’s a way to make money in real estate without owning rentals, and it could even help fund your first property. Today’s expert makes $20,000 in monthly cash flow with this strategy—Airbnb co-hosting!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by one of BiggerPockets’ resident short-term rental experts, Garrett Brown. Garrett has owned everything from normal long-term rentals to unique stays i...
Turning Burnout Into (Real) Financial Freedom with 7 Rentals in Just 3 Years
<p>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 everything came to a head, she traded it all for a new life that would allow her to pursue actual financial freedom—with rental properties!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Casey Nguyen had (almost) everything. She and her husband were making seven figures and owned a beautiful home in the Bay Area, but they were working around the clock—and they were miserable. So, when t...
