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 inte…
50:131.5K views · 7h ago · 50:13
Two duplexes, four rental units—that’s all Erik Caci needs to retire comfortably. Most real estate rookies aim to buy 10, maybe even 20, rentals. But for Erik, just two in the right market might be enough to guarantee a financially free future. And the best part? He bought two duplexes with under 20% down (and you can, too)!
33:521.6K views · 3d ago · 33:52
Ready to rent out your property? Set up the right systems from day one, and you’ll attract better tenants, avoid costly rookie mistakes, and keep more cash flow in your pocket! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! We’re starting today’s episode with a first-time landlord who is renting out his home near a military base and wants to get it right from day one. We’ll share the resources for every step of the leasing process, plus what to know before renting to service members.
37:305K views · 5d ago · 37:30
Saving for a down payment can take years for some, but if your home is worth more than you owe on it, you might already have the money to buy your first or next rental property. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to use it!
44:278K views · 1w ago · 44:27
What if you could buy your first property without perfect credit, big cash reserves, or a bank saying yes? Sometimes your first real estate deal is hiding in a building you already pay rent on, and all it takes is the right question to unlock it. Today’s guest did just that, and it opened the door to his entire real estate journey!
21:193.9K views · 1w ago · 21:19
So you ran the numbers and the cash flow shows negative? You don’t have to give up on rentals. With a few smarter assumptions, the right strategy, or the right market, you can turn “this will never work” into a deal that actually pays you!
30:536.6K views · 1w ago · 30:53
What would you do if you had to start your real estate portfolio over with little money and no experience? We’d do it a lot differently the second time around! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After interviewing hundreds of investors and even scaling our own portfolios to replace our incomes, we’ve got the framework to help you start your real estate portfolio, today!
30:416K views · 2w ago · 30:41
Ever made a money decision you'd give anything to redo? You can't rewind the clock, but you can try again, even with a full-time job and a full house! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! At 18, Josh Yeatts turned down his family's nearly paid-off mobile home park. Years later, after accidentally becoming a landlord, he sold that rental out of frustration.
25:413.6K views · 2w ago · 25:41
Pulling equity out of your home to buy your next rental can feel like free money, but it isn't. Whether you use a HELOC or a cash-out refinance, if you don't run the numbers the right way, it can eat up your cash flow...fast. But if you get it right, the equity you've already built can fund your next down payment without draining your savings, while growing your portfolio!
Topics: HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refinance · Condo or ADU for Family? · Finding the Right Property Manager · Send Us Your Question!
35:023.8K views · 2w ago · 35:02
Thinking about investing in long-term rentals? Finding the property is only half the battle. Getting it rent-ready, landing great tenants, and keeping everything running smoothly is where successful landlords get it right. So today, we're flipping the script and bringing Ashley into the hot seat to share exactly how she does it, and the costly mistakes to avoid along the way!
53:085K views · 3w ago · 53:08
Most rookies think you need dozens of rentals before you can walk away from your job. But what if the fastest way to replace your income didn’t require building a huge portfolio? Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Ryan Dumka was stuck in long days at his corporate job and missing time with his family, when he took a chance on his very first short-term rental (STR). When he realized how well it worked, he used a 1031 exchange to buy the next.
23:183.4K views · 3w ago · 23:18
Should a rental property put cash in your pocket each month or build serious wealth over time? Cash flow versus appreciation is the oldest debate in real estate investing, but the answer depends on several factors. Today, you'll learn how to pick the path that fits your goals and get the most out of your investments!
Topics: Cash Flow or Appreciation? · Picking an Investing Strategy · Where to Learn Real Estate Investing · Send Us Your Question!
28:313.1K views · 3w ago · 28:31
Still using AI like a fancy search engine? Then you're leaving hours of your week, and a lot of money, on the table. Using the right AI tools in your real estate business can help eliminate tedious work, lower your expenses, and free you up to focus on growing your real estate portfolio. Today, we're showing you exactly how to get started!
49:006K views · 4w ago · 49:00
Buying rentals one house at a time works, but what happens when you do the math and realize it'll take 20 years to change your life? That’s the exact wall today’s guest hit, before pivoting his investment journey towards multifamily. We’ll break down why (and how to) make the move, a new perspective on risk mitigation, and why multifamily isn’t as scary as most rookies think it is!
Topics: From NASA to Accidental Landlord · Overcoming the Landlord Dread · Getting Into Real Estate Investing · Did the Dallas Deal Work? · Why He Switched to Multifamily · Finding His First Syndication Partner
18:243.8K views · 1mo ago · 18:24
Can the numbers on your house hack still work when your tenant's rent doesn't come close to covering the mortgage? And if it won't cash flow, how much should a house hack actually make in 2027? Today, we're uncovering the hidden benefits and forgotten expenses that change the math!
Topics: House Hacking in Expensive Markets · What "Break-Even" Really Means · What Returns Should Rookies Expect? · Send Us Your Question!
25:157.4K views · 1mo ago · 25:15
The idea of building and scaling a rental portfolio can seem daunting to most rookies starting off. What if we told you there's a realistic, proven formula most rookies don't discover until they've already taken their first step? Today, we're walking you through a method for turning one deal into 10 (or more) without needing a ton of cash!
Topics: What Is the "Stack" Method? · The Full Stack Playbook · Step 1. House Hacking · Step 2. Doubling the Deal · Step 3. Slightly Scale the Size · Stack Method vs. Buying Single-Families
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