Podcast · 197 episodes
Real Estate Rookie, page 4
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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He Lives Overseas, But His 3 Rentals Cash Flow While He SleepsHow Dave (a U.S. diplomat living abroad) built a remote real estate portfolio using a “buy box” shaped by analyzing foreign governments, long-distance investing, and turnkey + property management.13 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Inheriting Tenants: How to Raise Rent & Protect Yourself (Rookie Reply)Three BiggerPockets forum questions on (1) inheriting a tenant mid-purchase and raising rent, (2) whether short-term rentals are worth it in “saturated” beach markets, and (3) when a rookie is ready…10 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 3 chapters
Don’t Make an Offer Without Including These 10 Items (Save Thousands)How to write a buyer offer that protects against costly surprises, even when you offer a high price, by including 10 specific contract items (from seller-paid home warranty to final…8 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
He Built a Thriving Business: Now He’s Trading It for Financial Freedom with RentalsJustin, a Buffalo, NY salon owner, explains how he transitioned from “trading time for money” to financial freedom using house hacking, multifamily rentals, and a major commercial rehab.6 Apr 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
How to Use Home Equity to Buy Your Next Rental Property (3 Ways) (Rookie Reply)Using home equity to fund rental investing, then how to access equity for a second deal, and whether to self-manage a remote rental.3 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
She Bought 3 Properties in 3 Years: Now She’s Refinancing (Here’s Why)Danielle Daly returns to discuss what happened after her earlier investing episode—specifically the refinance she just completed.1 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Making $5,000/Month Cash Flow from One Rental Property (And Retiring in 4 Years)Sandy Lee’s path from a 35-year engineering/corporate career to full retirement via short-term rentals, starting with one Steamboat ski condo and scaling to four properties under her whiskey-themed…30 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 27 chapters
The Best Types of Rental Properties for Beginners to Buy in 2026 (Rookie Reply)Rookie Reply answers beginner real estate investing questions: what to do first (education, self-assessment, financing), how to choose out-of-state markets using data/tools, and how to pick a first…27 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 4 chapters
10+ Things to Inspect Before You Buy a Rental Property (Foundation to Roof)How to inspect a rental property before buying—foundation to roof—so investors don’t inherit major, expensive hidden issues; includes using disclosures, what to look for room/system-by-system, and…25 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 12 chapters
8 Real Estate Deals in 2 Years While Working Full-Time (Raising 4 Kids)Molly Shepard shares how she and her husband built a fast real estate portfolio while working full-time and raising four kids (including a foster daughter), including their first flip, deal sourcing,…23 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
The “Boring” Rental Strategy That Could Retire You by Your 40s (Rookie Reply)Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson20 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 4 chapters
The Lazy Investor’s Guide to Real Estate Syndications (Passive Income)Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson18 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
She Started Investing in Her 50s, Now She’ll Retire with Rentals!She Started Investing in Her 50s, Now She’ll Retire with Rentals!16 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
How to Buy Rentals (Faster) with Real Estate-Related Skills (Rookie Reply)In this episode of Real Estate Rookie, hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J.13 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
He Made $65,000/Month on His First Rental Arbitrage “Contract” (Real Numbers!)He Made $65,000/Month on His First Rental Arbitrage “Contract” (Real Numbers!)11 Mar 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
From Homeless to Homeowner with a 7-Bedroom Rental PropertyIn this episode, the hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson interview Isaac Mann, who transformed his life from living in a truck to owning a seven-bedroom rental property with minimal money down.9 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Is the 2026 Housing Market Finally Becoming “Unstuck”? (Rookie Reply)Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson6 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
5 Systems Every Rookie Investor Needs for Faster Rehabs and Bigger ProfitsIn this episode, Serena Norris, an experienced house flipper with over 130 projects and $55 million in volume, shares essential systems for successful rehab projects.4 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 15 chapters
$3,500/Month Cash Flow from One Self Storage Facility (Same Price as a Rental)Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson2 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters
This “Hybrid” Rental Strategy Is a No-Brainer for Rookies in 2026 (Rookie Reply)This “Hybrid” Rental Strategy Is a No-Brainer for Rookies in 2026 (Rookie Reply)27 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 6 chapters
5 Things We’d Do If We Were Starting Over in Real Estate Today5 Things We’d Do If We Were Starting Over in Real Estate Today25 Feb 2026 · 35 min · 9 chapters
Changing His Family’s Future with 3 “Boring” Rentals and $2,500/Month Cash FlowChanging His Family’s Future with 3 “Boring” Rentals and $2,500/Month Cash Flow23 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Should I Use My Home Equity to Buy My Next Rental Property? (Rookie Reply)Should I Use My Home Equity to Buy My Next Rental Property? (Rookie Reply)20 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
How to Buy Your First (or Next) Rental Property in 2026 (Step by Step)In this episode of *Real Estate Rookie*, hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson provide a comprehensive guide for aspiring real estate investors on how to buy their first rental property in 2026.18 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters