Podcast · 197 episodes
Real Estate Rookie, page 6
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.
All episodes, page 6
Waiter to Financial Freedom with 5 Rentals and $5,000/Month Cash FlowIn this episode, hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson interview Andres Martinez, who transitioned from being a waiter to achieving financial freedom through real estate investing in just 18 months.22 Dec 2025 · 36 min
Buying a “Cheap” Rental Property: What 99% of Rookies Miss (Rookie Reply)Three rookie questions—whether to buy umbrella insurance (and how it relates to LLCs), downsides of FHA loans, and whether to invest in a “sketchy” lower-income/higher-crime neighborhood despite…19 Dec 2025 · 28 min · 16 chapters
This Online Side Hustle Pays for My Rentals (And Could Fund Your First Deal)How to use Etsy digital products (especially real-estate templates/spreadsheets) to generate cash for a first rental deal with little/no startup capital, no audience, and minimal ongoing work.17 Dec 2025 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Making $1,200/Month by Turning His Home Into a Cash-Flowing RentalThe "Real Estate Rookie" podcast, hosted by Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson, aims to assist beginner real estate investors in building their portfolios.15 Dec 2025 · 31 min
How to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Before Anyone Else) (Rookie Reply)The Real Estate Rookie podcast, hosted by Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson, aims to guide novice real estate investors through their journey of finding, analyzing, and purchasing properties.12 Dec 2025 · 25 min
I Built a Real Estate Business That Replaced My High-Paying W2 (Here’s How)I Built a Real Estate Business That Replaced My High-Paying W2 (Here’s How)10 Dec 2025 · 37 min
He “Stacked” 5 Properties in 6 Years: Now He Lives and Travels for Free!Ross Alcorn explains how a 2018 $12,000 tax bill pushed him to use real estate for tax shelter and long-term wealth, then “stack” five properties in about six years to fund freedom and travel.8 Dec 2025 · 45 min · 22 chapters
Inheriting Tenants: Instant Cash Flow or Huge Headache? (Rookie Reply)In this episode, hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson respond to questions from the BiggerPockets Forums regarding real estate investing partnerships, inheriting tenants, and scaling Airbnb…5 Dec 2025 · 31 min
How to Find High-Cash-Flow Vacation Rentals Using “Secret” Airbnb DataHow to Find High-Cash-Flow Vacation Rentals Using “Secret” Airbnb Data3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 6 min
45 Rentals and $0 Debt: The Money Mindset Shift That Made Me Financially FreeIn this episode, Liz Carroll shares her transformative journey from a negative money mindset to financial independence through real estate investing.1 Dec 2025 · 40 min
Local vs. Out-of-State Investing: Where to Buy Your First Rental (Rookie Reply)In this episode, hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson discuss critical questions regarding real estate investment strategies that new investors commonly face.28 Nov 2025 · 29 min
Teacher to Six-Figure Real Estate Investor with This Quick Flip FormulaLaura Sides’ path from being a teacher to a six-figure real estate flipper, using a “quick flip” approach plus short-term rentals, and how she finds deals and manages rehabs.26 Nov 2025 · 38 min · 19 chapters
We Bought Our First Rentals with Almost No Money (Here’s How We Did It)Ashley Kerr and Tony J. Robinson share how they bought their first rental properties with little money, covering market selection, building a team, finding deals, due diligence, financing, rehab, and…24 Nov 2025 · 28 min · 18 chapters
We’re in a “Buyer’s Market”…But Where Are the Real Estate Deals? (Rookie Reply)The hosts, Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson, address rookie investor questions from the BiggerPockets forums.21 Nov 2025 · 23 min
4 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Rental Property (Sooner Than You Think)The Real Estate Rookie Podcast episode explains four signs you’re ready to buy your first rental property sooner than you think, plus what to do if you’re not there yet.19 Nov 2025 · 30 min · 13 chapters
I Cracked the Code for More Cash Flow & Less Risk (Rentals + Private Lending)I Cracked the Code for More Cash Flow & Less Risk (Rentals + Private Lending)17 Nov 2025 · 39 min
Yes, You Should Start Lowballing Offers (Buyers in Control!) (Rookie Reply)Three rookie-focused real estate lessons: (1) structuring a partnership to buy a small multifamily where one partner lives in a unit as a primary residence, (2) submitting lowball offers (and how…14 Nov 2025 · 24 min · 6 chapters
7 Signs a Deal Is Too Risky (Even If It Looks Good on Paper)In this episode, Ashley and Tony discuss seven crucial red flags that novice real estate investors should look out for when evaluating potential property deals.12 Nov 2025 · 37 min
I Built a Rental Portfolio That Gives Me “Boring,” Steady Cash FlowI Built a Rental Portfolio That Gives Me “Boring,” Steady Cash Flow10 Nov 2025 · 34 min
Never Do a Seller Financing Deal Like This… (Rookie Reply)In this episode, Ashley and Tony discuss two chilling real estate horror stories involving seller financing and buyer defaults.7 Nov 2025 · 31 min
How to Make Bigger, Faster Returns Without Buying RentalsHow to Make Bigger, Faster Returns Without Buying Rentals5 Nov 2025 · 48 min
I Quit My W2 Job After a “Home Run” First Deal (With No Money or Experience)I Quit My W2 Job After a “Home Run” First Deal (With No Money or Experience)3 Nov 2025 · 39 min
Afraid to Buy Your First Rental? Here’s How to Finally Start (Rookie Reply)Afraid to Buy Your First Rental? Here’s How to Finally Start (Rookie Reply)31 Oct 2025 · 35 min
2025 Investing Update: Rates, Recession Risks, and Rookie Advantages2025 Investing Update: Rates, Recession Risks, and Rookie Advantages29 Oct 2025 · 50 min