Podcast · 197 episodes
Real Estate Rookie
by BiggerPockets · English
New to real estate investing and not sure where to start? Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson break down the basics with real-world deal analysis, investor interviews and listener Q&A.
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How to Go From 1 to 10 Rentals with "The Stack" MethodThe Real Estate Rookie Podcast episode explains the “stack method” for scaling from 1 rental to about 10 units by buying progressively larger properties over time (single-family, then duplex, then…30 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Seller Financing His First Rental When No Bank Would LendJosh Settimio’s first rental deal in rural Arkansas—buying a $38,000 house with termites, a tenant behind on rent, and major rehab needs—then using seller financing and an as-completed appraisal…28 Sep 2026 · 51 min
You've Got a 100% Financing Deal. Do You Take It? (Rookie Reply)A “Rookie Reply” episode on getting ready to buy your first rental/house hack without getting stuck—covering FHA house-hack sequencing, whether to use 100% financing, building a vendor bench, FHA…25 Sep 2026 · 26 min
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How to Go From 1 to 10 Rentals with "The Stack" MethodThe Real Estate Rookie Podcast episode explains the “stack method” for scaling from 1 rental to about 10 units by buying progressively larger properties over time (single-family, then duplex, then…30 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Seller Financing His First Rental When No Bank Would LendJosh Settimio’s first rental deal in rural Arkansas—buying a $38,000 house with termites, a tenant behind on rent, and major rehab needs—then using seller financing and an as-completed appraisal…28 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 26 chapters
You've Got a 100% Financing Deal. Do You Take It? (Rookie Reply)A “Rookie Reply” episode on getting ready to buy your first rental/house hack without getting stuck—covering FHA house-hack sequencing, whether to use 100% financing, building a vendor bench, FHA…25 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Multifamily vs. Single-Family Investing: Which Is Better for Beginners?Head-to-head comparison of single-family vs multifamily investing for beginners, covering definitions, underwriting/valuation, pros/cons, financing, management, risk, scalability, and which type…23 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 16 chapters
How to Turn One Condo Into a 17-Unit Rental Portfolio!House hacking and scaling from one Los Angeles condo to a 17-unit rental portfolio across three states, using financing strategies (HELOC, FHA 203k) and practical deal/tenant lessons.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 32 chapters
Don't Buy a House Hack Until You've Checked These Numbers (Rookie Reply)Rookie investors compare long-term rentals vs out-of-state (Southern California), how to analyze a first house hack (South Florida), and whether to buy a duplex for long-term rentals or a…18 Sep 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
8+ Ways to Find Your First or Next Rental Property in 2027How to find a first or next rental property in 2027 using “buy box” research plus multiple deal-sourcing channels (MLS/Zillow/Redfin, word of mouth, pocket listings/agent relationships, wholesalers,…16 Sep 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Two Rentals, $3,000 Each: The Guide to Closing with Close-to-NothingHow Tomasina Myresa built her real-estate investing path from pandemic income loss to remote rentals, emphasizing closing strategies, mentorship, financing for 1099 income, and evolving from…14 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 29 chapters
Should You Keep or Sell a Rental Property That Needs Work? (Rookie Reply)Ashley Kerr and Tony J. Robinson discuss three BiggerPockets forum questions for rookie investors. Topic 1: whether to start with a house hack or a fix-and-flip.11 Sep 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
8 Ways to Get More Passive Income from Your Rental PropertiesEight strategies to make rental property investing more “passive” by reducing day-to-day owner involvement.9 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
He Started 8 Months Ago. He Already Has 4 Rentals ($6,000 Cash Flow!)Investor story about starting real estate investing with BRRRR-style refinances and renovations while working a W-2 job with extreme travel; how Joe finds MLS deals, uses multiple exit strategies…7 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
How to Buy Your First Multifamily Rental With Low Money (Rookie Reply)How first-time investors with limited cash can buy a first multifamily (or get into multifamily) using safer strategies, market selection, and creative financing/OPM.4 Sep 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Build Your First Rental (DON'T Buy One) in 2026How rookie investors should approach “build your first rental” in 2026—either buying a builder’s finished inventory/spec home or building from the ground up—using builder incentives, “walk-in…2 Sep 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
He Made $60,000 in 2 Months with This “Failed” Real Estate DealCaleb Smith’s early real estate journey—how he bought a first rental with almost no cash, what went wrong on a “live-in flip” due to zoning/boundary issues, and how he’s pivoting strategy in Northern…31 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
How to Prepare for Your First Rental Property (Beginner Steps) (Rookie Reply)Beginner steps for preparing to buy a first rental (and house hack) while still a student, plus how to start investing long-distance/overseas and how to begin with limited capital in a high-cost…28 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 13 chapters
Starter Homes Are Back. Here’s Exactly Where to Buy OneThe episode argues that “starter homes” aren’t broadly back, but the market is loosening in specific places where more non-homeowner households can afford entry-level prices.26 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
20 Rental Units with a Full-Time Job & 7 Kids: She Did It in 5 Years!Angela’s real estate journey from housing insecurity to owning 20 rental units in 4 states while working full-time and raising seven kids; how she invests remotely, builds teams, selects markets,…24 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 20 chapters
Can You Buy a Rental Property With Only $5,000? (Rookie Reply)The episode of Real Estate Rookie Podcast answers three “Rookie Reply” questions: (1) Can you buy a $219,000 multifamily with only $5,000 cash?21 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 14 chapters
The Worst Rental Properties to Buy (We’d Never Invest in These)The Real Estate Rookie Podcast episode warns against six types of rental properties they “would never buy,” even if deals look profitable on paper.19 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 17 chapters
He Turned One Real Estate Deal Into 13 in Just 6 YearsJake’s path from a climbing coach to a house-flipping investor who turned one real estate deal into 13 flips in about 6 years, using a “long-term BRRRR” first, then scaling with flips, partnerships,…17 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 22 chapters
What to Know Before Structuring a Creative Finance Deal (Rookie Reply)Real Estate Rookie Podcast “What to Know Before Structuring a Creative Finance Deal (Rookie Reply)” covers (1) house hacking basics and how to start in high-cost markets, (2) whether a $700k…14 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
How to Buy a Rental Property with 5% Down or Less (5 Ways)Five strategies to buy rental properties with 5% down or less (and possibly less), framed as legitimate, non-gimmick methods used by investors.12 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)Chris and Ksenia (UT alumni) explain how an unplanned pivot from student housing to Airbnb short-term rentals turned into a repeatable system, leading to 17 short-term rentals in Knoxville and…10 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
What Most Rookies Get Wrong When Picking a Rental Market (Rookie Reply)How rookies should choose a rental market (using strategy-first filters), estimate rehab/repair costs to make a property rent-ready, and decide whether to keep a current primary residence as a rental…7 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 6 chapters