Real Estate Rookie (BiggerPockets)

Weighing the costs and benefits of building versus buying rental properties? You’re not alone! When property prices go up, it makes sense that most of us start looking for loopholes. But the cost is only one thing to consider when it comes to real estate investing. Thankfully, Ashley and Tony have some tips for deciding which way to go. Welcome back to this week’s Rookie Reply! If you’ve ever considered building an investment property or buying a new construction, you’ll want to hear what our hosts have to say. We also touch on whether or not your attorney’s location matters when you’re investing out of state, and how to qualify for capital gains exemptions. Last but not least, we dig into the differences between W2 income and rental income when it comes to taxes, and why one is so much better than the other! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover When your attorney’s location might matter and investing from afar Protecting yourself with partnership agreements in joint venture investing The pros and cons of building an investment property instead of rehabbing one How new construction properties can affect the refi seasoning period Maximizing your taxes with passive income  Why moving every two years may be the smartest way to avoid taxes Using a 1031 exchange to defer paying capital gains taxes   And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie Podcast How to (Legally) Avoid Taxes by Investing in Real Estate 10 Income Streams on 1 Property by “Land Hacking” w/ Kai Andrew Rookie Reply: Can You Put Offers on Multiple Houses? How an “I Don’t Want to Invest” Couple Became Successful Long-Distance Landlords with Annie and Trey Johnson Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-264 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in sober living facilities may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about building a real estate portfolio. But if you knew how much they made, you might take a second look. We often focus on short-term rentals, long-term rentals, or fix-and-flip properties. But one of the best things about choosing real estate as an investment medium is its wide range and opportunities for creativity. People out there are house hacking, wholesaling, investing in mobile homes, and buying up parking lots. The options are truly endless. So, where do we start? Sometimes, the best real estate investments are the ones that mean something more to us than cash flow. Devana Came and Reid Stadelman saw a gap in their community, and they filled it. They turned their real estate investment into a sober living facility to help people in recovery, and gave them a safe, structured place to stay while earning (mostly) passive income and building their investment portfolio. In this episode, this husband and wife dynamic duo tells us all about their creative real estate investments that cash flow like nothing else. We talk about what a sober living facility is (hint: it’s not a rehab center), how and why they built theirs, how to find and screen tenants, and tips for reducing tenant turnover rates. These things don’t just apply to sober living facilities. Devana and Reid offer advice that applies to any real estate investment journey. In This Episode We Cover How to turn an investment property into a sober living facility Finding and screening tenants Easy ways to keep your turnover rate low Managing an investment property with a waiting list Choosing a property that fits your needs and investment goals Investing for cash flow and your community Resources for starting a sober living facility or domestic violence shelter And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Airbnb AirDNA Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie Podcast The Real Estate Podcast The National Alliance of Recovery Residences House of Ruth MLS Connect with Devana and Reid: Devana's Email: devana@thehappyhost.net or devana@thehouseofcourage.com Devana's Instagram: devana@thehouseofcourage.com or @beeorganicmama Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-265 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some simple DIY investing hacks could save you thousands of dollars. But, as a rookie, the thought of tackling your own home renovation projects might be a little intimidating. Bringing sweat equity to a deal, however, can help you save a ton of money and even make you more valuable in a partnership. In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re chatting with Shaun Kelly, whose road to real estate investing was anything but fast or easy. Shaun spent nine years in the analysis paralysis phase before he finally pulled the trigger on his first deal. Since then, he has built a portfolio of nine properties in four years and has refined his DIY skill set to the point where he can perform all types of rehab projects for a fraction of the typical cost. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to increase profits on your investment properties or bring value other than capital to a partnership, tune in to hear Shaun’s biggest money-saving DIY hacks and his journey, from making simple fixes to performing major home renovations. Ashley and Tony discuss their own experiences with DIY projects and list the jobs they prefer to outsource to a pro! In This Episode We Cover DIY hacks that will help you save a FORTUNE on home renovation projects How to stop overanalyzing and finally land your first real estate deal How to account for sweat equity when structuring a partnership The importance of documenting your journey as a new real estate investor Harnessing the power of YouTube to build your network and create another income stream And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Analyze Your Deals with the BiggerPockets Investment Calculators Achieving FI with Fewer Doors: The Small and Mighty Real Estate Portfolio Follow Ashley Wilson on Instagram Book Mentioned in the Show: Real Estate Partnerships by Ashley Kehr and Tony Robinson The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan Connect with Shaun: Shaun's BiggerPockets Profile Shaun's YouTube Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-311 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty-four rental units in two years! It’s possible, but only if you’re using the same principles that today’s guest has employed. With house hacking, HELOCs, the 80/20 rule, and a few more strategic investing moves, you too could fast-track your path to financial freedom. If you want to build your dream real estate portfolio without sacrificing decades in the process, these strategies will help you do it! For Andrew Freed, a full-time project manager, real estate agent, and investor, these strategies have been life-changing. And even if you’re still a real estate rookie, you can do exactly what Andrew did to reach the same results. Thankfully, Andrew’s investing methods, tips, and tricks are well-rounded, well-developed, and easy to follow. In this episode, Andrew walks us through how he managed to buy twenty-four units in two years, the moment the gears started turning in his mind, his personal development process, and the key principle that keeps him focused on his goals. Andrew also gives us his best advice for predicting and preventing problems in your rental properties, stabilizing, and raising the rent. From gaining the confidence to get started to finding investment partners, he offers valuable, step-by-step guidance we can all learn from. In This Episode We Cover The 80/20 principle and using it to cut out the unnecessary when investing How focusing on personal development first can make you a better investor Staying focused and getting to your goals faster How to manage your rentals while working a full-time job The key to gaining confidence and going after your dreams The fastest ways to grow and scale your investment portfolio Tips for predicting and preventing problems and stabilizing rental properties Employing the "binder method" to set rent with inherited tenants Using real estate meetups to find mentors and investment partners And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Airbnb Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie Podcast The Real Estate Podcast MLS BiggerPockets apartments.com BiggerPockets Forums Real Estate Rookie Youtube Channel Simple Steps to Start, Scale, and Grow a Real Estate Business in 2023 The Rookie’s Guide to 2023 Goal Setting: How to Achieve HUGE Goals This Year Books Mentioned in This Episode: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Connect with Andrew: Andrew's BiggerPockets Profile Andrew's LinkedIn Andrew's Instagram Andrew's Facebook Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-267 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your real estate business has come across a little money. Maybe you’ve just sold an investment property for a large profit or increased your W2 income. In any case, how should you go about investing your small fortune? Like any investor, you want your money to help you scale your real estate business faster. Today’s guest is here to lend a hand! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Usually, Ashley and Tony are the ones asking the questions, but in this very special episode, THEY are being interviewed by rookie investor Kevin Cullen. On the brink of selling one of his three investment properties, Kevin has a handful of burning questions for our hosts. How should he spend his newfound capital? Should he get a partner for his next deal? What are the best ways to structure his first partnership? In this episode, Kevin hits on several important topics that rookies often wonder about. Stick around for the biggest “red flags” to look out for in a potential investing partner, key terms to include in a partnership agreement, and when to get an attorney involved as you’re forming your partnership. You’ll even learn how to reinvest your money into real estate and three ways to find off-market properties! In This Episode We Cover: How to reinvest your money and scale your real estate portfolio faster The best ways to structure your first real estate investing partnership Roles and responsibilities you MUST include in your partnership agreement How to restructure an existing partnership agreement The biggest “red flags” to look out for when vetting a potential partner Finding the best off-market deals with three clever sourcing strategies And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Grab Your Copy of “Real Estate Partnerships” Today Double Your Cash Flow Overnight (In ANY Market) with Medium-Term Rentals Using OnlyFans to Fund Ownership in Her First BRRRR w/ Brin Amberlee Achieving FI with Fewer Doors: The Small and Mighty Real Estate Portfolio w/ Chad Carson A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the BEST Off-Market Real Estate Deals w/ Nate Robbins Connect with Kevin: Kevin's BiggerPockets Profile Kevin's Instagram   Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-333 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying eight rental units in under one year—how is that even possible? By the time you’re done with this episode, you’ll know how to fund any rental property purchase, no matter how much money or experience you have. And if Tim Yu can build a rental property portfolio AND do multiple house flips in less than twelve months when he had close to nothing in his bank account this time last year, you can, too. Tim is a true Real Estate Rookie. He spent over a year listening to every episode of the show on his way to and from work. After getting fed up with analysis paralysis, Tim threw in a lowball offer on a potential BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) property. His offer was accepted! The problem? He had NO money to buy it. Fast forward a year; Tim has done ten deals, owns eight rental units, and is getting closer to leaving his W2 job. In this episode, Tim reviews EVERY (and we mean EVERY) type of rental property financing. From hard money loans to credit cards, selling off retirement accounts, and partnerships. Whether you’ve got the funds or not, Tim will walk through EXACTLY how to get your first (or next) rental property! In This Episode We Cover: Rental property financing 101 and how to invest in real estate with no money Creative financing, subject to, and doing deals WITHOUT using banks  How to instantly boost the cash flow on your long-term rental property Investing with partners and where to meet the most legit ones Crooked contractors and how to avoid getting scammed on your first rehab  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Real Estate Rookie Podcast 329 on VA Loans Real Estate Rookie Podcast 330 with Serena Norris Invelo REIPro Privy RentRedi Books Mentioned in the Show: Real Estate Partnerships by Ashley Kher & Tony Robinson Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Connect with Tim: Tim's BiggerPockets Profile Tim's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-335 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making $71,000 per year from ONE rental property is a huge feat for any real estate investor, but it’s even more impressive when you’ve had to work your way from the very bottom. Although today’s guest had to overcome several challenges on his investing journey, his resiliency paid off in a BIG way! Only a few years ago, Matt McDermott’s life was unraveling. After hitting rock bottom and going to rehab, Matt realized that he needed to make some serious life changes. Step one was getting sober. Step two was financial freedom through real estate. After an argument in the kitchen one evening, Matt and his wife reached the conclusion that they should buy their first rental property. Since then, they have built a multimillion-dollar painting business and a cash-flowing real estate portfolio! In this rags-to-riches episode, Matt shares how he worked around several roadblocks to make his real estate dream a reality. He also offers crucial tips for getting your spouse on board with real estate, as well as how to get your family involved in DIY home renovation projects. Finally, if you’re self-employed, Matt talks about creative ways to get financing for your deals—such as using bonus depreciation to boost your buying power! In This Episode We Cover: Making $71,000/year from ONE property with the short-term rental strategy How to get your spouse on board with your real estate dream How to get financing for your deal when the banks tell you “no” Increasing your buying power and reducing your tax burden with bonus depreciation Turning DIY home renovation projects into more quality time with family Leveraging equity in your portfolio to buy MORE real estate And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast From Sleeping in His Car to Multi-Unit Landlord & The “Nomad” Strategy Finance Friday: Self-Employed Income and Short-Term Rental Investing Find Property Information Easily with PropStream Connect with Matt: Matt's Instagram Matt's Website Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-353 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off-market real estate deals allow you to avoid the multiple listings service (MLS) and find RARE properties often at a sizable discount, but many rookie investors are hesitant to send mail or pick up the phone. If that sounds like YOU, we have the tips, tools, and templates to make your life easier! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today’s special guest is Brett Long, a rookie investor who managed to build a valuable portfolio in just three years. At a time when all of his friends and family members told him to avoid real estate investing, Brett went all-in—flipping houses for a HUGE profit. Little did he know that the money he would bring in from this strategy would help him fund buy and hold properties as well. In this episode, Brett talks about his experience driving for dollars, as well as the “personalized pitch” he included in his direct mail campaigns to generate a TON of interest from sellers. Of course, once the calls started coming in, he still had some convincing to do. Brett provides the template for these productive phone conversations and shares how he was able to turn hesitant homeowners into willing sellers! In This Episode We Cover: Finding a TON of off-market properties by driving for dollars Building the PERFECT buy box for your investing needs How to beat the competition by investing in “the path of progress” Using the profits from house flips to fund buy and hold rental properties How to craft a high-converting mailer to send to sellers Essential tips and tricks for talking to sellers over the phone Why NOW is the best time to start flipping houses And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast From Sleeping in His Car to Multi-Unit Landlord & The “Nomad” Strategy Finance Friday: Self-Employed Income and Short-Term Rental Investing Find Property Information Easily with PropStream The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the BEST Off-Market Real Estate Deals Find the Real Estate You Hate (So You Can Buy the Real Estate You Love) How to Get a Better Price on That Off-Market Property Cashing In On Overlooked Off-Market Deals & Overcoming Analysis Paralysis Connect with Brett: Brett's BiggerPockets Podcast Brett's Instagram Brett's Website Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-354 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can’t fund your next rental property? Never let a little money get in the way of a great deal! When today’s guest didn’t have the cash to buy the property of her dreams, she negotiated a MASSIVE discount and used creative financing to get it across the finish line. Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by Multifamily Bootcamp graduate Dayna Hicks, a foster parent and investor with a HUGE heart for the less fortunate. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and discovering BiggerPockets, Dayna realized that investing in real estate would give her something to pass along to her (many) children. It took her very little time to get started, buying three multifamily properties as a rookie! In this episode, Dayna shares how she secured her latest deal—a thirteen-unit transitional house designed to help young adults get back on their feet. Dayna was able to negotiate the purchase price down by a whopping $180,000 simply by using her newfound real estate knowledge to her advantage. Now, the property brings in $25,000 per MONTH! In This Episode We Cover: How Dayna negotiated $180K off a seller’s asking price Using creative finance to fund a unique rental property The MANY advantages of investing in multifamily real estate Leveraging your primary residence to fund MORE deals Creative ways to raise rent on a good tenant (and keep them happy!) Life-saving tips for managing a home renovation project And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Making $90K/Year with Just ONE Rental by Combining Compassion with Cash Flow How to Negotiate House Prices Books Mentioned in the Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki One Rental at a Time by Michael Zuber  Connect with Dayna: Dayna's Email hicks.dayna@gmail.com itsyourturnnow2024@gmail.com Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-355 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are ebbs and flows in every real estate investing journey, but not every home renovation project results in a six-figure loss! Fortunately, today’s guests learned one very expensive lesson so that YOU (hopefully) don’t have to! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Justin Noe and Nate Cherubini are real estate investing partners with top-notch problem-solving skills. But not even that could stop them from making a MAJOR blunder on one of their real estate deals—a mistake that cost them a whopping $120,000. After dealing with termites, zoning issues, and bad contractors, this dynamic duo had every reason to give up on real estate—but didn’t! In this episode, Justin and Nate stress the importance of keeping your contractors in check and fostering healthy relationships in real estate. They also talk about why you should build your buy box early on in your investing journey and how to get your family on board with your real estate investing goals! In This Episode We Cover: How this duo bounced back after a $120K failed home renovation project Choosing your buy box early on (and avoiding “shiny object syndrome”) Why you NEED a good “ground game” when investing out-of-state The BEST way to use private money or hard money on a house flip Finding a complementary real estate investing partner How to get your family on board with real estate investing And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “STRATEGY356” for a 10% Discount Sign Up for the Real Estate Investing Virtual Summit How Tony Lost $100K on ONE Real Estate Deal (AVOID These Critical Mistakes) Making $71K on ONE Deal After 5 Failed House Flips and Six-Figure Debt Books Mentioned in the Show Real Estate Partnerships by Ashley Kehr & Tony Robinson Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold Connect with Justin: Justin's BiggerPockets Profile Justin's Facebook Justin's Instagram Justin's LinkedIn Connect with Nate: Nate's BiggerPockets Profile Nate's LinkedIn   Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-357 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could ONE multifamily rental property change your life? Just five years ago, Jaryn Pierson was sleeping on his grandma’s couch, working a minimum-wage job, and getting sober. But when the right deal came along, it altered his financial future! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jaryn discovered real estate during the lowest point of his life. When friends and family warned him not to invest, he bought a duplex in his hometown. Today, that property nets $30,000 in cash flow each year! Since then, he has only added to his portfolio—buying an eight-unit apartment building through a RARE seller financing opportunity and launching his own property management company. His old minimum-wage job? He’s still got it, only he has been promoted to general manager of multiple locations! In this episode, Jaryn shares some of the biggest lessons he has learned during his real estate journey—from becoming a better Airbnb host to raising rents on long-term tenants. You’ll also learn how to find properties to manage, as well as why you should focus on stabilizing your portfolio rather than scaling it! In This Episode We Cover: Jaryn’s multifamily rental property that brings in $30,000 per pear How to raise rents on existing tenants (and keep them happy!) Avoiding the banks to get a GREAT deal with seller financing Jaryn’s biggest lessons learned as an Airbnb host How to find clients for your property management company When to focus on stabilizing your portfolio instead of scaling your business And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “STRATEGY356” for a 10% Discount Sign Up for the Real Estate Investing Virtual Summit Rookie Reply: Seller Financing & How to Buy MORE Real Estate on YOUR Terms Raising Rent: How Much Should I Increase Rent Each Year? Books Mentioned in This Episode The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume 1 by Brandon Turner & Bryan Murray The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume 2 by Brandon Turner & Bryan Murray Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Connect with Jaryn: Jaryn's BiggerPockets Profile Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-359 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how to buy your first rental property without money getting in the way? For years, Mike wanted to invest in real estate, but banks wouldn’t give him a loan. If you’re having the same issue, we’re here to help! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After multiple deals fell through during the financing stage, Mike Previtera realized he needed to work on his finances. So, he and his wife trimmed the fat from their budget and aggressively paid off bad debts. Mike even made changes to his lawnmowing business—raising rates and working extra hours to increase his income. Within one year, all of the hard work had paid off, as Mike was able to get financing for not only his first deal but also the deals that followed! If your financial situation is holding you back from buying real estate, this episode is for you! Mike recalls the exact steps he took to get his finances in order. He also shares how he grew his network, which allowed him to find more deals and financing opportunities. Finally, he talks about some of his biggest investing mistakes—mistakes that YOU can avoid! In This Episode We Cover: How to buy your first rental property when you can’t get a loan Finding deals, connections, and mentors through the power of networking Why hustling for a season could help kickstart your real estate journey How to lay your financial foundation before investing in real estate The BEST strategies for finding deals as a new investor The most common real estate investing pitfalls (and how to AVOID them!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast ‘Building’ Wealth as a 24-Year-Old with 12 New Construction Projects Rookie Reply: How to Get 100% Financing for ALL of Your Real Estate Deals Rookie Reply: Networking Tips That’ll Increase Your Net Worth Connect with Mike: Mike's BiggerPockets Profile Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-361 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there’s anyone who knows how to get rid of squatters, it’s Leka Devatha. Right before MCing the biggest real estate event of the year, BPCon 2023, Leka got a phone call from her property manager with the words no investor EVER wants to hear, “there are trespassers in the property.” What followed was months of legal back and forth, media attention, and some secret agent work from Leka to get these so-called “tenants” OUT of her property. In the end, Leka lost tens of thousands of dollars, but today, she’s going to share how to avoid the same fate. Squatters know their rights and how long it takes landlords to kick them out of a property, so they come prepared. With everything from fake leases to moving over utilities, claiming the legitimate owners are liars, and doing ANYTHING they can to prove they belong in the house, modern-day squatters could live in your home for years unless you follow the same steps as Leka. In today’s episode, Leka shares how she got two trespassers out of her house without going through the long, costly, and often unsuccessful eviction process, how she beat the squatters at their own game, and what YOU should do to stop ANY squatter from even THINKING about stealing from you. In This Episode We Cover: How to get squatters out of your house ASAP without waiting on the eviction process The one type of rental property owner squatters LOVE to target  Hiring attorneys and why your legal team MUST be ready to make moves quickly Canceling utilities and how to get this done as soon as a squatter takes over your property “Squatters' rights” and how to beat squatters at their own game Leka’s BIGGEST pieces of advice to avoid squatters and trespassers in the future And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “STRATEGY356” for a 10% Discount Sign Up for the Real Estate Investing Virtual Summit Creative Ways to Get Rid of Squatters: What’s Legal & What’s Not What Landlords Need to Know About Squatter’s Rights Watch Leka’s News Story Minut Noise Monitoring Connect with Leka: Leka's BiggerPockets Profile Leka's Instagram Leka's LinkedIn Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-360 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out-of-state investing is a great option if you’re looking to venture beyond your backyard, but finding the perfect market can be a challenge. Not to worry—our hosts have been in your shoes before and are here to help you navigate this big decision! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In this episode, Tony and Ashley offer their best tips, tricks, and tools for choosing a real estate market. They also get into the nitty-gritty of the mortgage pre-approval process. What is a pre-approval, when should you get one, and does it affect your credit score? Stay tuned to find out! Next, they discuss holding costs, including some of the different ways to fund these expenses. Finally, they talk about security cameras, and Tony even shares two instances when they helped save the day on his properties! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: Finding the perfect market for investing out-of-state When to start the pre-approval process for a new home loan How to pay for holding costs (and which lenders will fund them!) How to land the IDEAL loan for your real estate niche When to install security cameras across your rental properties And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “STRATEGY356” for a 10% Discount Sign Up for the Real Estate Investing Virtual Summit Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Out-of-State Investment Properties Looking to Invest Out-of-State? Here’s How to Pick and Analyze a City Tools to Help You Find Your Market: NeighborhoodScout BrightInvestor Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-358 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the fear of “what if?” stopping you from investing in real estate? You could learn a thing or two from today’s guest. Despite a “nightmare” first deal involving every worst-case scenario imaginable, he still managed to come away with an enormous profit! Mitch Krotz had always wanted to buy a rental property, so when a great deal fell in his lap, it was a no-brainer! But then, seemingly everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Shortly after closing, Mitch was already evicting tenants and wading through trash in his heavily damaged unit. But that’s not all. Police showed up and discovered a grow house in the basement right before Mitch’s ex-tenants broke into the property. To cap things off, Mitch was hospitalized for meningitis during his DIY home renovations. While he had every reason to give up on real estate investing, his persistence paid off to the tune of $115,000 in profit. If Mitch can do it, you can too! Stay tuned as he shares some of the most valuable lessons learned during his painful first deal. For one, if you’re going to take real estate seriously, you need to manage it like a real business. Invest in systems, organization, bookkeeping, and other tools that will set you up for success! In This Episode We Cover: Mitch’s biggest lessons learned from a painful first real estate deal How to build an all-star team to help run your real estate business When to DIY home improvement projects (and when to outsource them instead!) Dealing with troublesome tenants and navigating the eviction process Why you NEED to allow room for error in your margins The “secret” up-and-coming market Mitch has identified for short-term rentals And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the BEST Off-Market Real Estate Deals How I’m HELOCing My Way to Wealth Should I Fix My Credit Before Attempting to Invest in Real Estate? Rookie to Real Estate Investor in 90 Days: LIVE Mentorship Calls 3 Steps to Start Investing in Real Estate + 2024 Mortgage Rate Predictions Achieving FI with Fewer Doors: The Small and Mighty Real Estate Portfolio Leaks, Surprise Rehabs, and the Reality of Buying Your First Rental Property Books Mentioned in the Show The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor by Chad Carson Connect with Mitch Mitch's BiggerPockets Profile Mitch's Instagram: @krotzrocket11   Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-364 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to know how to start investing in real estate, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to detail the three often-overlooked beginner steps that’ll allow you to build a real estate portfolio, reach financial freedom, and have more time and money than ever before. And no, these steps are NOT the usual “look up properties online, talk to an agent, get pre-approved” advice. Instead, we’re giving you the time-tested expert guidance that leads you to REAL wealth, not just a handful of headache properties. So, who has the foolproof plan for real estate success? Dave Meyer, BiggerPockets VP of Data and Analytics, host of the On the Market podcast, and author of Start with Strategy. In today’s episode, Dave outlines exactly how he built a life he loves, living abroad with free time to travel, making more than enough to support his adventurous lifestyle, all while spending less than an hour a day on his real estate portfolio. If you’re ready to buy your first or next rental, experience lasting financial freedom, and hear Dave’s 2024 mortgage rate predictions, stick around! Ready to start investing in 2024? Pick up Start with Strategy and use code “STRATEGY356” at checkout to get 10% off! In This Episode We Cover: The three beginner steps to start investing in real estate in 2024 Creating your “vision” of what you want financial freedom to look like for you Why you should NOT quit your job (yet) to go full-time in real estate The fastest way to boost your income or get a substantial raise at work Dave’s 2024 mortgage rate predictions and how low rates could go this year And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “STRATEGY356” for a 10% Discount Sign Up for the Real Estate Investing Virtual Summit Book Mentioned in the Show Real Estate Partnerships by Ashley Kehr & Tony Robinson Connect with Dave: Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Catch Dave on the “On the Market” Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-356 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how to start an Airbnb business? If you find the right deal and build an all-star team, you could squeeze a TON of cash flow from just one rental. And we’ve got the perfect guest to show you the ropes! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by former ninety-day mentee Melanie Wilmesher. Since we last spoke with Melanie, she has added a short-term rental property to her portfolio—this time, in an entirely different market! In this episode, she shares her biggest struggles and lessons learned from investing out-of-state. While one destructive house party left her with $4,000 in damages and nearly derailed her Airbnb investing strategy, Melanie credits her trusted team for getting the property back up and running in no time. While short-term rentals can be wildly profitable, running them is not always a breeze. Melanie shares the highs and lows of her journey so that you can know what to expect in any situation! You’ll learn how to deal with bad reviews, find a great property manager for your rental, create the best possible guest experience, and more! In This Episode We Cover: How to start an Airbnb business that gives you more cash flow in 2024 Melanie’s biggest lessons learned from owning short-term rentals How to deal with bad reviews you receive on Airbnb Creating the ideal guest experience that gets you MORE bookings Critical steps to take before buying a property “sight unseen” Building your dream short-term rental team through networking and referrals Why you NEED a top-notch property manager for out-of-state investing And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the BEST Off-Market Real Estate Deals How I’m HELOCing My Way to Wealth Should I Fix My Credit Before Attempting to Invest in Real Estate? Rookie to Real Estate Investor in 90 Days: LIVE Mentorship Calls 3 Steps to Start Investing in Real Estate + 2024 Mortgage Rate Predictions Books Mentioned in the Show Real Estate Partnerships by Ashley Kehr & Tony Robinson The Intention Journal by Brandon Turner Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth by Avery Carl Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene Start with Strategy by Dave Meyer Connect with Melanie Melanie's BiggerPockets Profile Melanie's Instagram Melanie's LinkedIn   Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-363 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one of the easiest ways to leverage your home equity and buy your first rental property. But what is the best way to use one? Are there any drawbacks? After today’s deep dive into HELOCs, you’ll have all the answers! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In this episode, we’re not only looking at HELOCs but also comparing them to “evergreen loans” so that you can choose the right financing tool for you. Is bad credit preventing you from investing in real estate? You might have to get creative! Ashley and Tony offer several ways to invest while you’re fixing that credit score. Stick around until the end for the best value-adding home renovation projects that will help you raise rents! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: How to use a home equity line of credit to buy your first rental property How to buy an investment property before fixing your credit The BEST ways to invest in real estate with a small amount of cash HELOCs vs. evergreen loans (and which one is right for YOU!) Value-adding home renovation projects for your rental properties And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Ask Us Your Investing Question Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the BEST Off-Market Real Estate Deals How I’m HELOCing My Way to Wealth Should I Fix My Credit Before Attempting to Invest in Real Estate? Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-362 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find real estate deals faster with a BiggerPockets Pro Membership. Use code “PDEAL24” for 20% off plus thousands of dollars in bonuses and access to investment calculators, BiggerPockets deal finder, BiggerPockets market finder, and more! Feel like you’re struggling to find real estate deals in 2024? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you. Today, BiggerPockets’ Head of Real Estate, Dave Meyer, is showing YOU how to find real estate deals and analyze them easily to get your next real estate investment faster. Whether you’re looking for long-term rentals, short-term rentals, fix and flips, or something else, Dave is about to showcase the deal-finding strategies only experts know about. There are five simple steps to finding real estate deals, and if you can follow all of them (or even most of them), you’ll have your pick of the best investments on the market. We’ll show you how to find off-market real estate deals, build your “buy box” to know exactly which deals you want, and get other people to send the deals straight to you! Plus, we’ll show you how to analyze a rental property in just minutes using the BiggerPockets calculators! Take your real estate investing to the next level with BiggerPockets Pro! Use code “PDEAL24” for a HUGE discount! In This Episode We Cover: How to find real estate deals in 2024 (even if you’re just starting!) Building your “buy box” and how to know an investment property is right for you Getting deals sent TO YOU by networking with investors, agents, and more  Using the BiggerPockets “Deal Finder” to find hidden gems in any market  Rental property analysis 101 and how to do it in minutes with the BiggerPockets investment calculators  And So Much More! Links from the Show Hear Dave on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast Hear Dave on the On the Market Podcast Deal Finder Market Finder BiggerPockets Forums  Real Estate Investment Calculator  Rent Estimator  BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Webinars  RentRedi Property Management   (00:00) Intro (02:00) Why Invest in Real Estate? (09:53) Your Investing Strategy (13:35) 1. Build Your "Buy Box" (16:21) 2. Find Off-Market Deals (17:49) 3. Find Deals Through Networking (19:08) 4. Use the "Deal Finder" (24:34) 5. Analyze the Rental (25:30) Would You Buy This? (33:33) HUGE BiggerPockets Discount! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-webinar Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiring a contractor doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Most real estate rookies choose the first (or cheapest) contractor that comes their way, but this rarely leads to a home renovation gone right. Instead, you could be looking at tens of thousands in extra costs, poor-quality workmanship, timelines that stretch out months past your projections, and a rental property that almost any tenant will walk away from. So, how do you find the BEST contractors in your area? And what are some signs that a contractor will make your life easier? We’ve got all the answers in this episode. Rachel Richards is back on the show to talk about her recent renovation done by Zosia Madden’s team over at Laurelless. While Rachel was thousands of miles away traveling, Zosia and her team turned Rachel’s newest property around, staying on budget, on time, and with as little stress as possible. After some tear-inducing past experiences with other, lower quality contractors, Rachel and Zosia go over EXACTLY what makes a contractor the right one, red flags to look out for, software to use, and lessons learned that EVERY investor should take to heart!  Check the full episode here: https://biggerpockets.com/playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How hard is it to buy a rental property in 2024? With all the buzz around high interest rates and soaring home prices, you’d think that investing in today’s market is a lost cause. But if a nineteen-year-old can take down his first real estate deal with very little education or experience, there’s no reason why you can’t invest, too! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After learning about FIRE (financial independence, retire early), Elijah Berg realized that wealthy people had something in common. They weren’t just investing in stocks; they also owned real estate! Determined to follow in their footsteps, Elijah started saving for a down payment and built his buy box. Next, he found an investor-friendly agent and lender to help him find and fund his property. Eventually, he found a diamond in the rough—a duplex in an A-class neighborhood. Tune in as Elijah walks you through his first deal and shares some personal finance tips that helped him prepare for his first investment. In this episode, you’re going to learn why time in the market is still more important than timing the market, and why new investors shouldn’t allow fear of the unknown to stop them from investing in 2024! In This Episode We Cover: How Bryan snowballed $20,000 into eleven properties (in under four years) Building your real estate portfolio faster by moving to a low-cost-of-living area How to get your spouse on board with your real estate investing dream Using a HELOC (home equity line of credit) to fund more real estate deals How to pivot to another investing strategy when things don’t go to plan Why you always need an exit strategy whenever you buy a new property And So Much More! Links from the Show Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's BiggerPokckets Profile Join BiggerPockets for FREE Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Buy the Book “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing” Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Ashley and Tony at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Real Estate Rookie - Episode #452: The Rookie’s Cheat Sheet for Market Research (Find Where to Invest in 2024) Connect with Bryan Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-465 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to begin flipping houses in 2024? With this popular investing strategy, you could build a lucrative and flexible real estate business. All any rookie needs to get started is a few skills and a little know-how, and there’s no better person to get you up to speed than today’s special guest! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by James Dainard, investor, master house flipper, and co-host of the On the Market podcast. James has flipped over 3,000 homes to date, and in this episode, he’s going to show you how to flip your first house, step by step, from start to finish. From creating an accurate budget (and sticking to it!) to choosing home renovation projects that deliver the highest return on investment (ROI), this masterclass has everything you need to make your first flip a successful one. You’ll learn how to find the best contractors for your rehab, strategies to keep your project on track, and why you should involve your real estate agent throughout the entire project—not just when it comes time to list your property for sale. James even shares his own flipping horror story that cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars and the biggest lessons learned from that experience! In This Episode We Cover: How to ensure that your BRRRR property will cash flow before AND after refinancing Creative financing solutions to use when hard money becomes due What you NEED to know before getting into commercial real estate investing How to fully furnish your short-term rentals on a tight budget Addressing rent increases and maintenance issues with difficult tenants And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1) Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard Rookie Reply: Estimating Rehab Costs, Finding “Hard Money,” & Tax Planning Watch James on the “On The Market” YouTube Channel Hear James on the “On The Market” Podcast Wherever You Listen to Podcasts Connect with James James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram James' Website James' YouTube Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-387 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many things can possibly go wrong with ONE rental property? Well, you’re about to find out! Today’s guest had to flex her problem-solving skills on multiple occasions to get her “unique” rental up and running, and in this episode, she’s going to show you how she pulled it off! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Investor Ashley Robinson bought a triplex in the little town of Salida, Colorado, with plans to live in one unit and rent out the other two. Despite her thoroughness during the due diligence phase, however, she ran into several problems along the way—from rental caps and building code issues to financing troubles and poor home appraisals. But Ashley persisted, creatively working through each hurdle until she was finally able to launch her cash-flowing rental property! If you’ve ever hit a roadblock in your investing journey, this episode is for you! Ashley shares how she chose her investing market, changed her property’s use to sidestep rental caps, and got her building fully up to code. She also talks about the ins and outs of commercial loans—getting approved, coming up with large down payments, and refinancing when your property’s appraisal comes back low! In This Episode We Cover: How to convert a residential property to a commercial property Zoning versus land use (and how they work together) The biggest advantages of investing in a smaller market Short-term rental caps explained (and how to work around them!) How to get approved for your first commercial loan Funding a LARGE down payment for a commercial property And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Rookie Reply: What to Do When an Appraisal Comes Back Low? Do You Know the Fundamentals of Zoning Rules? Here’s What You Need to Know Wait: Don’t Get Started On Your Development Project Unless You Have Zoning in Place Connect with Ashley Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Website Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-388 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a rental property for just eighty bucks? There’s no way that’s possible. How can you close on a rental for the same amount of money it takes to fill up a tank of gas? Surprisingly, one type of mortgage lets you come to the closing table with no money down, no PMI (private mortgage insurance), and, if you play your cards right, (almost) no closing costs. Clint Campbell even used it on his recent house hack. Thanks to serving in the military, Clint had his college paid for by Uncle Sam. When the opportunity to be deployed came up, Clint took it, knowing he’d make more while spending less. He was able to save up a nice chunk of change and used it to buy a rushed first rental property. But then, Clint realized he could pay almost NOTHING for a home he would live in, so he looked around for just that, and the eighty-dollar house hack came to be! In today’s episode, you’ll learn all about the VA loan Clint used to pay just eighty dollars for his first house hack, the limitations to this loan that service members MUST know about, and how to turn your girlfriend into a handyman and tenant combo who still loves you. In This Episode We Cover: The VA loan explained and using it to buy a house for NO money down  Building your credit from scratch and quick tips to boost your credit score Why you MUST get pre-approved before buying a property (ALWAYS do this) Seller credits and using them to lower your closing costs  Partnering with a spouse or romantic partner on your next property Passive real estate investing and how to make money in real estate WITHOUT doing the work  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! VA Loans: How Eligibility & Funding Works in 2023 How to Invest in Real Estate with No Money Down AnnualCreditReport.com AUNT KARA Credit Karma ThePointsGuy.com Book Mentioned in the Show Real Estate Partnership by Ashley Kehr & Tony Robinson Connect with Clint: Clint's TikTok Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-329 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Property management is a key component of real estate investing that can make or break your cash flow. Of course, every rookie investor could benefit from having a great property manager on board, but in a competitive market, how do you convince a reputable company to manage YOUR rental property? Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In today’s episode, we cover not only property management but also out-of-state investing and whether it’s ever a wise decision to change investing strategies from afar. Buying a new property but don’t have an eye for interior design? We’ll show you how to lean into your team and make your rental stand out. We even talk about “haunted” houses! Should you buy one and embrace its eerie history, or run far, far away? Tune in to find out! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: How to land a GREAT property manager in a competitive market Standing out from the competition with your rental property design How to set up a rental property while investing out of state Why banking and lending relationships are crucial for new investors How to change investing strategies with out-of-state properties Whether buying a “haunted” house is ever a smart investment And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! ‘Building’ Wealth as a 24-Year-Old with 12 New Construction Projects The Step-by-Step Guide to Flipping Houses and High-ROI Home Renovationsw/ James Dainard 6 Expert Tips for Out-of-State Real Estate Investing Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-389 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the right rental properties, you could not only bring in thousands of dollars in cash flow each month but also build long-term wealth. Just ask today’s guest! Despite her fulfilling career, she came to the realization that she wasn’t on the path to financial independence and decided to take things into her own hands! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Yiting Yang is a traveling pediatric neurologist whose multifamily investing portfolio brings in well over $10,000 in monthly cash flow. But that wasn’t always the case. During the early stages of her investing journey, Yiting dealt with difficult lenders, dishonest property managers, delayed renovation projects, and the everyday challenges of out-of-state investing. In this episode, she gets into the mental side of investing and how practicing mindfulness can help you navigate the ebbs and flows of real estate. A conscious investor, Yiting talks about the importance of choosing an investing strategy that aligns with your core values and long-term goals. She even delves into her struggles with financing and why a low interest rate isn’t the be-all and end-all when vetting a lender! In This Episode We Cover: How this traveling neurologist took control of her financial future with real estate Choosing a strategy that aligns with your real estate investing goals When you shouldn’t choose the lender with the lowest mortgage rates The common challenges of managing small multifamily properties Fast-tracking your investing journey through the power of partnerships Why you NEED a top property manager for out-of-state investing How to navigate the mental side of investing in real estate And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Making $7K/Month in PURE Cash Flow with Only 3 Rental Properties w/Bailey Kramer Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Out-of-State Investment Properties The Multifamily Invest Masterclass: How to Get Started in 2024 Connect with Yiting: Yiting's BiggerPockets Profile Yiting's Facebook Yiting's Instagram Yiting's LinkedIn Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-390 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want your rental property to succeed, you’ve got to give people a reason to keep coming back. That’s exactly what today’s guest is doing—creating a one-of-one experience that people can’t get anywhere else. It’s what keeps his property booked year-round! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just three years ago, Chase Charifa bought his first rental property—a black, mid-century cabin tucked away in Big Bear, California. By engaging each of the guest’s five senses and adding intrigue with a “secret” amenity, Chase and his wife, April, have created an unforgettable guest experience that allows them to stand out in their market. As a result, this short-term rental brings in about $120,000 per year! But that’s not all. Since launching his Airbnb, Chase has taken on another four rentals, three new construction projects, and a parcel of land. How has Chase been able to scale his portfolio in only a few years? In this episode, he shares how he was able to fund several deals using creative financing and smart tax strategies. He also talks about the huge opportunity that exists with real estate development. You’ll learn how to find land, get approved for a construction loan, and build your own development team! In This Episode We Cover: How Chase brings in $120,000 per year from ONE rental property The best way to get FREE real estate marketing for your short-term rental How to create an unforgettable experience for your Airbnb guests Scaling your portfolio with creative financing and tax strategies How to incorporate a creative skill set into your real estate business Getting started in real estate development and building your team How to get approved for a construction loan (in three steps!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Protecting Your Future in Short-Term Rentals: It Starts By Providing a Powerful Guest Experience The “Luxury” Rental Property That Brings in $150K/Year of Pure Profit How to Start an Airbnb Business in a Brand New Market $11,000/Month with One VERY Unique Rental Property Connect with Chase Chase's BiggerPockets Profile Chase's Facebook Chase's Instagrams: @lightfootcabin @janchasecharifa Chase's LinkedIn Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-393 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You want to invest in real estate, but you don’t have the money. Are you out of luck? Good news—money is NOT a dealbreaker. There are several levers you can pull to get the capital you need, and today’s guest is going to share them with you! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Shortly after being cut, former professional football player Darnell Leslie was determined to try his hand at real estate investing. There was only one problem: he needed money. But, after convincing some family members to partner with him, Darnell quickly realized that he could use other people’s money to fund ALL of his real estate deals. He started building his network and found private money and hard money lenders, using a polished private capital “pitch” to bring them on board. Over the last few years, he has completed five deals using very little of his own money! Is money the ONE thing stopping you from buying real estate? In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start using other people’s money instead. From structuring private money and hard money agreements to buying materials for your renovation projects, Darnell walks you through each step! In This Episode We Cover: How Darnell uses other people’s money to fund his real estate deals How to start raising private money today (tips for new investors!) Why you MUST have multiple exit strategies when buying property The private capital “pitch” to help you raise funds for your next investment How to structure your private money and hard money agreements The interest-free way to buy materials for your rehab projects And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Get Tips, Advice, & Support in the BiggerPockets Forums Rookie Podcast 275 - From $40K Debt to 4 Doors and Six-Figure Net Worth (In 1 Year!) BiggerPockets Podcast 334 - Using Other People’s Money to Fund Flips, Multifamily, & Self-Storage Deals With Ben Lapidus Book Mentioned in the Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth Connect with Darnell: Darnell's BiggerPockets Profile Darnell's Facebook Darnell's Instagram Darnell's LinkedIn (00:00) Intro (01:23) Football Player to Investor (09:26) The Private Capital “Pitch” (17:39) Structuring an Agreement (23:44) Using OPM & Choosing a Strategy (31:59) How to Find & Analyze Deals (40:46) Funding Rehab Projects (50:04) Connect with Darnell! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-396 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s YOUR reason for investing in real estate? For today’s guest, it was to achieve financial freedom and have a flexible schedule. By focusing on education, forming partnerships, and, most importantly, taking action, she was able to quit her job and acquire seven properties in just THREE years! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Sarah Msuya was firmly entrenched in her successful banking career when life threw her a series of curveballs. After her son was born prematurely and complications caused her to miss nine months of work, Sarah knew that a traditional nine-to-five was no longer an option for her and her family. She spent the next three years learning as much as she could about real estate and building a portfolio that provides $80,000 in cash flow per year! Like many new investors, Sarah has dabbled in several investing strategies on her journey to financial freedom—from house hacking to flipping houses and everything in between. Eventually, she was able to pin down her niche—the BRRRR method. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find the best strategy for YOU and scale your portfolio through partnerships and creative financing! In This Episode We Cover: How Sarah brings in $80,000 cash flow each year from seven properties Why you DON’T need to look ten years ahead before investing in real estate How to cover your mortgage payment with the house hacking strategy Three property management strategies you can use for your rental property How to scale your portfolio FAST with partnerships, creative financing, and more FHA loan limits explained (and how to avoid a surprise at closing!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Get Tips, Advice, & Support in the BiggerPockets Forums Grab Your Copy of “Real Estate Partnerships Real Estate Rookie 207 - Working Towards Time Freedom “In the Trees” with 3 Treehouse Rentals: Real Estate Rookie 742 - How to Achieve Financial Freedom Through Real Estate in 4 Steps: Connect with Sarah: Eileen's BiggerPockets Profile Sarah's Bigger Pockets Profile Sarah's Facebook Sarah's Instagram Sarah's LinkedIn Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (00:50) HUGE Life Changes (06:42) $80K/Year Cash Flow! (13:31) Sarah’s First House Hack (20:52) How to Scale FAST (27:51) Property Management 101 (31:57) Connect with Sarah! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-399 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A thriving real estate business without rental properties?! It might sound like an easy way to “invest,” but make no mistake—you’re going to need to sharpen your management, interior design, and problem-solving skills for it to work. Fortunately, today’s guest can bring you up to speed on this low-cost strategy! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, Veronica Garreton returns to the show to offer more nuggets of wisdom for new investors. In our most recent episode with Veronica, she shared how she pocketed $150,000 in profit from just ONE luxury rental property. But today, she is going to take a deep dive into the investing strategy that allows her to grow her real estate business without buying more properties—co-hosting! Of course, co-hosting, like any other strategy, is susceptible to the occasional horror story. Tune in as Veronica shares how ONE troublesome guest caused $11,000 in rental damage and how her decisiveness helped her save the day. What is co-hosting and how does it differ from property management? Why are medium-term rentals taking over short-term rentals in certain markets? How do you prevent bad reviews on Airbnb? Stick around for all of the answers! In This Episode We Cover: How Veronica grows her real estate business without buying more properties The co-hosting strategy and how it differs from property management How to earn five-star Airbnb reviews by working at the “speed of luxury” Why investors are moving from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals Why you NEED an exit strategy when investing in a major metro market The “emergency” clause you MUST include in your co-hosting agreements How to furnish your short-term rental (tips from a professional interior designer!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! The “Luxury” Rental Property That Brings in $150K/Year of Pure Profit w/Veronica Garreton Wiping Out $130K of Debt in ONE Year With THIS “Steady” Real Estate Business The Overlooked Aspect of Short-Term Rentals: Furnishing—Here’s What You Should Do Medium-Term Rentals: How to Get BIG Cash Flow Out of Small Properties Connect with Veronica: Veronica's BiggerPockets Profile Veronica's Instagram Veronica's Portfolio Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-391 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Added home renovation costs can ruin your plans to own the perfect rental property. When this happens, how do you come up with the extra funds? More importantly, how do you prevent this from happening altogether? We’ve got plenty of answers for you in today’s episode! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jessica Bryant Walton owns several doors in Anchorage, Alaska. As you’re about to find out, investing where winters are long, water damage is common, and frozen pipes are everyday occurrences isn’t for the faint of heart. Jessica and her husband had just bought a duplex, only to find out that the previous owner had disguised a MAJOR leak and extensive damage with a second roof. What they anticipated would be a $40,000 rehab ended up costing over $130,000! Fortunately, Jessica and her husband came up with creative ways to fund their renovations, increase rents, and lower their overhead by self-managing the property. But there are valuable lessons to take away from their experience. You’ll learn why you should consider getting your real estate license, how to find the best contractors for your rehab projects, and the importance of always keeping a paper trail! In This Episode We Cover: How Jessica’s $40K renovation turned into a $130K+ “nightmare” rehab Self-management tips for long-term and short-term rentals The BEST way to source contractors for your renovation projects Why you shouldn’t speak with your tenants over the phone What you need to know before investing in an Alaska rental market Why you should get your real estate license (even if you don’t plan to use it!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Rookie Podcast 277 - Leaks, Surprise Rehabs, and the Reality of Buying Your First Rental Property Rookie Podcast 313 - The REAL Side of Real Estate: When Rehabs and Rentals Go Wrong The Difficult Path to Wealth: Losing Money on Your First Real Estate Deal w/ JL Collins Connect with Jessica: Jessica's BiggerPockets Profile Jessica's Instagram Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-394 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you own a rental property, it’s YOUR responsibility to provide a safe environment for tenants. This starts with things like tenant screening, security upgrades, and most importantly, acting swiftly when a resident is in danger! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Eileen Daugherty is not only the property management business consultant here at BiggerPockets but also a fellow real estate investor, and today, she joins the show to talk about property management, new construction homes, and the importance of tenant safety. Eileen even shares her own real estate horror story, which occurred shortly after buying her first rental property and renting it out. You’ll hear how a neighbor’s seemingly innocent “crush” quickly escalated into a situation where her new tenant was being stalked, hacked, and harassed! In this episode, Eileen shares the biggest learning lessons from this unfortunate experience and the MAJOR changes she made to improve tenant safety at her properties—from installing security cameras to providing virtual private networks (VPNs) and much more. But that’s not all! Stick around until the end to learn what it’s like to invest in the fast-growing market of Asheville, North Carolina! In This Episode We Cover: How to keep your tenants safe with landlord best practices Why it’s worth building relationships with your neighbors and tenants How to find an investor-friendly property manager for your rental properties The three most important factors for choosing an investing strategy How to scale your portfolio FAST with new construction homes The pros and cons of investing in the Asheville, North Carolina market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Get Tips, Advice, & Support in the BiggerPockets Forums Real Estate Rookie 203 – The Ultimate Property Management Masterclass Real Estate Rookie 389 – Rookie Reply: How to Find a Property Manager & Set Up Rentals Out of State 3 Ways to Enhance Rental Property Security Connect with Eileen: Eileen's BiggerPockets Profile (00:00) Intro (50:00) Eileen’s Investing Portfolio (05:17) The Asheville Horror Story (08:23) Stalked, Hacked, & Harassed! (17:12) Relisting the Property (20:27) The BEST Security Additions (27:21) Building a Team & New Construction (32:02) Investing in Asheville, NC (35:26) Connect with Eileen! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-397 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living? At what point should you quit your W2 job and move elsewhere to realize your real estate investing dream? There are several factors at play here, but we tackle this exact scenario and much more in today’s Rookie Reply! We also talk about partnerships and how to determine who should be responsible for capital, holding costs, and other expenses when flipping houses. Are you inhering tenants? There’s an important agreement you must have in place when taking over the property. Could one of your residents be subleasing your unit without your permission? You’ll learn how to navigate this situation when it comes to light, as well as what to do when a tenant violates your lease agreement. Want to avoid troublesome tenants altogether? Stick around until the end to hear how Ashley finds the best tenants in town! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: When you should consider moving (and quitting your job!) for real estate How to evict a subtenant who is illegally occupying your unit The agreement you MUST have in place when inheriting tenants How to determine who provides the capital in an investing partnership What you should do when a tenant violates your lease agreement How to attract the BEST tenants for your rental properties And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Enroll in the Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp Today Become a BiggerPockets Pro Member for Lease Agreements in Your State Rookie Reply: How to Structure a Real Estate Partnership How to Find Your Perfect First Rental Property (Even in an Expensive Area) Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-392 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House hacking and renting by the room are two of the easiest ways for rookies to dive into the world of real estate investing. Both investing strategies are affordable, low-risk, and easy to implement. The best part? They can help cover your mortgage payment each month and give you MORE money to invest! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Want to earn some extra cash flow by adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your rental property? In this episode, we’ll show you how to present your plan to the city and get your new unit approved. If you need money for a down payment, you’ll want to hear about the creative method one of our recent guests used to come up with funds. We even talk about buying abandoned houses—how to locate the “missing” owner and swoop in with your irresistible offer! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover House hacking explained (collecting rents, renovations, and tax benefits!) How to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to an existing property Creative ways to fund the down payment for your next rental property How to find the owner of an abandoned house and make an offer Why you MUST have a lease agreement in place when renting by the room How to remove squatters from your property (with a 100% success rate!) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-395 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small multifamily real estate investing can lead you to financial freedom faster than you think. Compared to traditional single-family rental properties, small multifamily properties often offer more cash flow, the ability to scale quicker, and less competition than the properties every first-time home buyer is looking for. Small multifamily investing is so good that it remains seasoned investor Dave Meyer’s favorite way to invest after over a decade of investing in rental properties. So, how do you get started? In this episode, we’ll walk through the three beginner steps anyone can take to start investing in small multifamily real estate. We’ll show you how ANYONE can get into this asset class, even with ZERO experience, why small multifamily is the perfect “sweet spot” for rental property investing, and how to overcome the biggest challenges to getting your first deal. But that’s not all. We found a small multifamily rental property for sale and go step-by-step through it, analyzing it within minutes so YOU can do the same for your first or next property. Small multifamily is the perfect place to start your real estate investing journey, and after you watch this episode, you’ll have EVERYTHING you need to start investing! Ready to become a BiggerPockets Pro? Click here to sign up and use code “MULTIPOD24” for a special discount! In This Episode We Cover: Why small multifamily real estate is the perfect “sweet spot” for rookie investors How to get to financial independence faster than you think with duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes The easiest way to find deals in your target market (for FREE!) How to analyze a real estate deal from start to finish in just minutes The #1 challenge to real estate investing and a simple solution to overcome it Our favorite real estate investing tool that’ll help you do your first or next deal even faster And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Get 20% Off a BiggerPockets Pro Membership with Code “YTMULTI24” Analyze Deals in 5 Minutes or Less with Our Rental Property Calculator Determine Monthly Rent with Our Rent Estimator Tool Join a BiggerPockets Bootcamp “On the Market” Podcast Book Mentioned in the Show Real Estate by the Numbers by Dave Meyer and J Scott Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (05:43) Want Financial Freedom? (10:11) ANYONE Can Do It (11:47) The Investing "Sweet Spot" (12:57) Why Small Multifamily?  (16:16) 1. Where to Find Properties  (20:09) 2. How to Analyze Multifamily  (31:23) 3. How to Get Financing  (36:08) Scared to Invest? (38:44) The One Tool You NEED Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-398 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode could make you $40,000. Seriously, one property management mistake cost our own expert investor, Dave Meyer, anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000, BUT it’s easier to avoid than you think. If you’re a rookie real estate investor, this single mistake could sink your portfolio and put you back years on your journey to financial freedom. So, what’s the mistake you must avoid, and how do you circumvent it to make more money while having less stress? It’s Real Estate Rookie episode 400, so let’s save you $40,000! Dave has been investing for over a decade, and he’s made his fair share of mistakes, but this one takes the cake. One simple property management judgment error sent his short-term rental trajectory off a cliff, with a filthy house, no bookings during the peak season, safety problems that left his property in jeopardy, and guests leaving less-than-flattering reviews. But this is a mistake anyone can make, so how do you avoid it? In today’s episode, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of what cost Dave $30,000 - $40,000, the exact way he’d prevent this from ever happening again, what you should look for in a property manager BEFORE you hire them, and the contract clause that could kill your cash flow! In This Episode We Cover The one property management mistake that could cost you up to $40,000 Property management fees and how to tell a company is a little too cheap Signs you need to fire your property manager before it’s too late  The one short-term rental contract clause that could ruin your entire year  How Dave’s house almost froze thanks to overlooking one BIG utility  And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (03:12) Buying a Property ASAP! (06:57) Great Property, But… (12:23) One Big Mistake  (16:05) Things Go Really Wrong  (20:07) Losing A TON of Rent  (22:48) Costly Lessons Learned  (28:43) Get a REAL Property Manager  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-400 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more cash flow with less stress while running your rental property portfolio? Then you need self-management! Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf, seasoned investors and the minds behind BiggerPockets’ newest book, The Self-Managing Landlord, show you exactly how to do it. This episode peels back the curtain on the misconceptions that scare most investors away from self-managing their properties (like those feared 2 AM toilet emergencies!). Amelia and Grace expose how these scenarios are less frequent than most people think and offer smart strategies to handle them effortlessly. The duo dives into the financial perks of taking the reins on property management, from dramatically cutting costs to boosting tenant retention and cash flow. They lay out a spectrum of management models—from DIY to hiring a dedicated team—and share their personal triumphs (and trials) within each approach. This is THE practical playbook for making property management a cornerstone of your real estate success. You’ll learn how to establish effective systems for tenant onboarding, routine maintenance, and urgent repairs, ensuring your property management is both stress-free and profitable. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into real estate investing with your first property or looking to refine your existing portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable tips that promise to make your portfolio more passive!  In This Episode We Cover: How to lower your costs and boost your cash flow significantly with self-management What being a landlord is actually like, and why it’s not all 2 AM toilet calls  Building your real estate team so you can handle less of the day-to-day and focus on the big picture Practical advice for setting up systems that streamline tenant onboarding and property maintenance Grace’s $8,500 bookkeeping mistake that you CAN NOT afford to make Tips for handling urgent property issues with WAY less stress  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Get Tips, Advice, & Support in the BiggerPockets Forums Get RentRedi Property Management for FREE with a BiggerPockets Pro Membership: BiggerPockets Pro RentRedi Real Estate Rookie 111 - 26 Doors in 1 Year? Here’s How You Can Do It Too! w/Amelia McGee Real Estate Rookie 161 - Using Calculated Risk to Acquire 17 Doors In Under a Year (at Age 24!) w/ Grace Gudenkauf BiggerPockets Real Estate 938 - Scaling from 0 to 20+ Doors Using These “Self-Management” Tools & Tips w/Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf Tools Mentioned in Today’s Show: Loom Monday.com Connect with Amelia: Amelia's BiggerPockets Profile Amelia's Instagram WIRE (Women Invest In Real Estate) Connect with Grace: Grace's BiggerPockets Profile Grace's Instagram (00:00) Intro (01:10) The Right Way to Manage Rentals (04:42) What Being a Landlord is Like (08:20) Why You MUST Self-Manage (14:42) Onboarding Tenants 101 (20:41) Lease Agreements (26:56) The $8,500 Mistake (30:08) Do This RIGHT Now! (35:09) Building Your Team (41:40) Grab the Book! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-401 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hardest part of real estate investing is, of course, getting started. Once you have your first rental property, it’s much easier to scale your real estate portfolio than you might think—even if you don’t have much money to your name!   Earning modest salaries from their nine-to-five teaching jobs, Rob Schou and his wife couldn’t afford a large down payment on an expensive property. But by starting multiple side hustles and sharpening their DIY home renovation skills, they were able to purchase a cheaper property and add value to it. The best part? This created a “domino effect,” giving them more capital and momentum for future deals. Even when they didn’t have everything figured out, taking action and having multiple exit strategies meant they always turned a profit—even when a project didn’t go to plan!   In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, you’ll hear about some creative side hustle ideas you can use to fund your next down payment. You’ll also learn how to choose a niche that aligns with your long-term goals, as well as how to build your “buy box” and find the right market. But that’s not all. Rob even dives into new construction, showing you how to buy land, vet builders, and more! In This Episode We Cover The “domino effect” and how ONE deal can help you land your next deal How to find the perfect investing strategy for your long-term goals How to build your “buy box” and choose a market to invest in Lucrative side hustles that can help fund your next down payment Why you MUST have multiple exit strategies for every new deal How to properly vet a builder for new construction projects And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:58) Buying the Vacation Home (10:51) Side Hustling for Down Payments (16:39) Analysis Paralysis & Finding Your Niche (24:16) New Construction 101 (28:26) How to Vet a Builder (36:17) Choosing Your “Buy Box” & Market (42:37) Connect with Rob! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-402 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MANY people invest in real estate for financial freedom. Unfortunately, not all investors get there. The truth is that a little cash flow won’t allow you to quit your W2 job or support an early retirement. You need a LOT of cash flow, or you need a bigger portfolio! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! With two college degrees and a successful career, Dan Marklin had what many people envy in life. But one day, after realizing that the top rung of the corporate ladder wasn’t as glamorous as it seemed, he began to dream of something more—a job that would afford him total financial freedom and allow him to spend more time with loved ones. It wasn’t long before Dan had dived headfirst into the world of real estate investing, buying his very first rental property. In this episode, Dan will show you the method he used to scale his portfolio from zero units to over ninety doors in just THREE years! Along the way, you’ll learn the differences between cash flow, cash-on-cash return, and an even MORE important data point to consider when analyzing rental properties. But that’s not all. Dan spares no detail when recalling one of his real estate horror stories and shares how YOU can overcome the challenges of multifamily property investing! In This Episode We Cover: How to achieve financial freedom by investing in real estate Why YOU should start investing in small multifamily in 2024 Cash flow, cash-on-cash return, and internal rate of return explained The MOST important data point to consider when analyzing properties How to scale your portfolio WITHOUT sacrificing time or cash flow And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Get Tips, Advice, & Support in the BiggerPockets Forums Analyze Your Rental Property with the BiggerPockets Calculator Real Estate Rookie 346 – The Multifamily Investing Masterclass: How to Get Started in 2024 BiggerPockets Real Estate 496 – Become a (Small) Multifamily Millionaire in 7 Steps w/ Brian Murray and Brandon Turner Books Mentioned in This Episode: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon & Heather Turner Connect with Dan: Dan's BiggerPockets Profile Dan's Instagram Profile Dan's Facebook Profile (00:00) Intro (01:05) The Journey to Financial Freedom (07:55) EASY First Steps (13:02) How to Analyze Rentals (19:52) Buying the First Property (23:45) Dan’s “Horror” Deal (33:14) Finishing the Rehab & Scaling (39:38) Connect with Dan! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-405 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financing rental properties is a common roadblock that prevents many rookies from investing in real estate, but finding a great lender doesn’t have to be difficult! We’ve got some timely tips, tricks, and tools that will make funding ALL of your real estate deals easier than ever! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re bringing you part one of a three-part miniseries on the fundamentals of funding. We’re joined by investor concierge at BiggerPockets, Joe Coleman, who shares some of his best advice for financing your first (or next!) rental property. In this episode, he peels back the curtain to reveal some of the nuances of financing—including when to start engaging lenders while analyzing rental properties and how to find an investor-friendly lender. Wish you could compare several loans at once? Joe shares a powerful tool that will help you do just that. He also talks about the differences between consumer-purpose and business-purpose loans and why you should be familiar with the different types of lenders and loan products that are available. Finally, stick around until the end to learn about the ONE question your lender doesn’t want you to ask—one that could help you save thousands of dollars on your investment property! In This Episode We Cover How to find funding for your first (or next!) real estate deal The ONE question you must ask your lender (that will save you a TON of money) The different types of lenders and loans you NEED to know about The easiest way to compare multiple lenders at the same time Why you should know a lender’s source of capital before borrowing from them Consumer-purpose versus business-purpose loans (and which one YOU need) And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (03:53) WHEN Do You Need a Lender? (07:26) Common Financing Misconceptions (11:50) Different Types of Lenders & Loans (20:08) Loan Requirements & Speaking with Lenders (28:26) The EASY Way to Compare Lenders (39:01) Lock In Your Interest Rate! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-408 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re willing to get your hands dirty, new builds and home renovations can deliver a HUGE return on investment (ROI). Just ask today’s guest! After passing up on a deal that became a cash cow for another investor, he decided to put an end to his analysis paralysis, earn his general contracting license, and get right to work! Today, we’re joined by a former The Bachelorette contestant, NCAA Division I quarterback, and new investor. Despite many years in the spotlight, Tyler Cameron doesn’t plan to escape the public eye just yet—trading a rose for a hammer in his latest show, Going Home with Tyler Cameron. In today’s episode, he discusses his journey into real estate, which began shortly after inheriting his childhood home. Wanting to honor his late mother, Tyler completed several renovations—making his fair share of mistakes along the way. Even with some tough lessons learned, the property rents for a pretty penny, giving him and his brothers another reliable stream of income. Tune in to learn why Tyler got started in real estate (and why he almost didn’t), what drew him to new construction, and how he has built a three-million-dollar portfolio in only THREE years. He also offers his best short-term rental tips and shares why so many investors are flocking to his hometown of Jupiter, Florida—a growing market where high appreciation is the norm! In This Episode We Cover How Tyler built a three-million-dollar portfolio in just THREE years Why market uncertainty shouldn’t stop you from investing in real estate The keys to a successful home renovation project or new build Why new construction might offer you the BEST return on investment (ROI) Short-term rental tips for new investors (and why the customer is “always right”) Why MORE investors are buying rental properties in Jupiter, Florida And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:02) Renovating His Childhood Home (04:47) $3M in 3 Years?! (09:29) Life in the Spotlight (13:42) KEY Lessons Learned (21:57) Short-Term Rental Tips (25:38) Investing in Jupiter, Florida (30:28) New Builds vs. Renovations (32:38) “Going Home with Tyler Cameron” (36:08) Connect with Tyler! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-411 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying small multifamily properties is an easy way to build a portfolio, and with a little creativity, you don’t even need a ton of money! Despite a rocky start to his real estate journey, today’s guest was able to take advantage of a HUGE investing opportunity and buy several properties in very little time. Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Like many new investors, Sean Reischel started out using the house hacking strategy. Unfortunately, things didn’t go to plan, as an incident involving spaghetti and his garbage disposal ultimately drove a tenant out of his property. However, Sean was able to turn this bad situation into a golden opportunity by renovating the unit, raising rents, and placing a new tenant quickly. Fast forward only a few years, and Sean and his wife own five small multifamily properties worth a combined $2.7 million! Whether you need help with financing or partnerships, this episode is loaded with practical tips that even the greenest investor can use. Sean shares how he teams up with other investors to buy properties faster, as well as how rehabbing and refinancing properties has increased his buying power. He even dives into his main markets—Salt Lake City, Utah and Louisville, Kentucky—and the investing strategies he deploys in these areas! In This Episode We Cover How Sean turned a house hacking “hiccup” into $2.7 million in small multifamily How to analyze real estate deals using the one-percent rule What to look for when choosing a new market to invest in Using the power of refinancing to buy MORE rental properties How to scale your real estate portfolio faster with partnerships And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:11) Sean’s FIRST House Hack (06:55) The “Spaghetti” Fiasco (12:49) Renovating the Damaged Unit (21:33) The Louisville, KY Market (27:22) Finding & Funding Deals (33:26) Changing Roles & the Investor “Pitch” (38:16) Connect with Sean! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-403 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What goes into a commercial real estate deal? You’re about to find out! Fortunately, buying one of these properties isn’t quite the jump from residential real estate as you might expect it to be. Whether you’re a new investor or own several rentals, YOU, too, can buy a commercial property! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! A few months back, we chatted with Tony about his new thirteen-unit hotel in Utah. Since then, the hotel has officially launched, and today, we’re joined by not only Tony but also his wife, Sara, to discuss the ins and outs of this enormous project. With months of planning, rehabbing, and problem-solving in the rearview, they break down the deal from start to finish—sharing some of their biggest successes, as well as some important lessons learned. If you’re interested in commercial real estate investing, you don’t want to miss this episode! You’ll learn how to create a budget for a large renovation project, choose a model for paying contractors, get better reviews for your short-term rental, and form a seamless partnership with your spouse! In This Episode We Cover How the Robinsons planned, rehabbed, and launched a thirteen-unit hotel Implementing self-check-in convenience on a commercial property How to create a watertight budget for a large renovation project Effective strategies for managing and paying your contractors How to divvy up responsibilities when investing with your spouse How to get MORE bookings (and keep your property occupied year-round!) And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (02:43) Managing & Paying Contractors (09:43) Numbers on the Hotel (15:37) HUGE Lessons Learned (18:49) Self-Check-In Challenges (25:11) Building a Team & Getting Reviews (28:41) Working with Your Spouse (35:17) Connect with the Robinsons! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-406 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing how to get a mortgage is a crucial step in your journey to buy a rental property. Of course, the money side of things can be intimidating. How do you find a lender? What type of mortgage do you need? When should you get a preapproval? You likely have all sorts of questions…and we have answers! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In part two of our fundamentals of funding miniseries, certified mortgage advisor Jeff Welgan joins the show to share his lending expertise and equip rookies with some golden financing tips. In this episode, he debunks some of the most common misconceptions about real estate lending and shares some of the biggest red flags to watch out for in a lender. But that’s not all. Jeff will show you an EASY way to build an entire portfolio with very little money—a lesser-known strategy that allows you to use down payment assistance programs and first-time home buyer loans to your advantage. Jeff also talks about the biggest differences between conventional and non-conventional loans, what to expect during the underwriting process, and where he expects mortgage rates to be in the not-so-distant future! In This Episode We Cover: The EASY way to build your rental portfolio with low money The mortgage approval timeline and what to expect during the underwriting process How to get 100% financing (or more!) with down payment assistance programs The biggest red flags to watch for in a lender (and key questions to ask!) How to get a first-time home buyer loan (even if it’s NOT your first property!) The most common misconceptions surrounding real estate lending Conventional loans versus non-conventional loans (and which one YOU need) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Get Tips, Advice, & Support in the BiggerPockets Forums Join the Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp Grab the BiggerPockets Investing Books Property Manager Finder Real Estate Rookie 408 – Fundamentals of Funding: How to Find the Right Lender for Your Next Rental w/Joe Coleman BiggerPockets Real Estate 939 – BiggerNews: 100% Financing for First-Time Home Buyers is HERE BiggerPockets Real Estate 943 – BiggerNews: Can’t Qualify for Another Mortgage? Try THESE Investor Loans w/Jeff Welgan Connect with Jeff: Jeff's BiggerPockets Profile (00:00) Intro (01:09) Funding Challenges & Lender Red Flags (07:00)) Common Financing Misconceptions (12:10) Kicking Off the Lending Process (17:26) Getting a Loan with an LLC (22:50) The Lending Timeline & Credit Pulls (28:48) Mortgage Underwriting 101 (35:23) Conventional vs. Non-Conventional Loans (41:30) Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed? (46:54) Connect with Jeff! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-409 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to invest but fear you don’t have enough money to get started? Building a profitable real estate business could be the answer. This strategy allowed today’s guest to not only scale her portfolio but also develop skills to level up her own rental properties AND bring in $600,000/year! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by the “accidental investor,” Terri-Leigh Huleis. Married with three children, Terri and her husband didn’t have enough money to buy a house…or so they thought. After moving from California to a more affordable market, Terri was able to make her dream of homeownership a reality. Little did she know that this was just the beginning of her real estate journey. It wasn’t long before Terri had turned her passion for interior design into a $600,000/year business—one that has allowed her and her husband to scale in very little time! After being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016, Terri lives every day as if it’s her last. This self-starter’s story is filled with all kinds of helpful nuggets you can use on your own journey—from finding creative ways to fund home renovation projects to setting up an Airbnb in four weeks or less. Stick around until the end to hear about the top amenities you’ll want to add to your short-term rental in 2024! In This Episode We Cover How Terri grew an interior design business that pulls in $600,000 per year Using credit card rewards to fund an ENTIRE home renovation project How to start a business that allows you to buy even MORE real estate Landing your first interior design clients (even if you don’t have a portfolio!) How to design an Airbnb, step by step, in just four weeks or less The hottest amenities to add to your short-term rental in 2024 And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:42) Buying Their First House (09:52) Starting an Interior Design Business (18:18) Making $600K/Year?! (26:43) Short-Term Rental Design 101 (35:24) Money-Making Airbnb Tips (38:12) Connect with Terri! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-412 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know if a rental property will make enough cash flow before you buy? Budgeting is KEY. When breaking down a deal, it’s critical that you account for the costs of all capital expenditures (CapEx), maintenance, and repairs. Overlooking an important line item could easily put you in the red!   Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In today’s episode, we’re going to show you how to budget for the everyday operating costs that come with owning rental properties, as well as how to set minimum cash flow requirements when analyzing a rental. Should you find a partner for your next house hack? We get into the potential advantages and disadvantages of joining forces with other investors. We also talk about the many tax benefits in real estate and whether you need a limited liability company (LLC) to maximize them! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to budget for everyday rental expenses, maintenance, and repairs How to set minimum cash flow requirements when analyzing deals The pros and cons of forming a real estate investing partnership for a house hack How to distinguish capital expenditures from repairs and maintenance Whether you NEED an LLC to reap all of the tax benefits of real estate investing And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:31) Claiming Tax Write-Offs (04:02) Budgeting for Property Expenses (15:45) Partnering on a House Hack? (23:42) CapEx vs. Repairs & Maintenance (26:37) How Much Cash Flow Do You Need? (32:37) Send Us Your Question! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-404 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of paying someone else’s mortgage? Then you’re in the right place. In today’s show, we’re sharing how to buy a home in 2024, even as a complete beginner, as we walk through a rookie’s step-by-step journey to purchasing his first primary residence, which could also become a rental! If you feel like you’re in the same position and want to be the receiver, not the sender, of monthly rent checks, tune in as we walk through how today’s rookie is gearing up to become a first-time homebuyer! Aaron Mann was tired of renting. After being around real estate investors at his day job, he started to feel like he was missing out. Meanwhile, his wife was reading a slew of BiggerPockets books and told Aaron it was time to look into buying—he agreed! This couple is now beginning their house-hunting journey and has already zeroed in on their strategy, investing area, and what they want to buy. With the help of our own Ashley Kehr in the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp, Aaron is set to close on his first home in the near future. Want to get YOUR first rental property or primary residence this year? Tune in and start taking these beginner steps! Sign up for a BiggerPockets Bootcamp today to get on the path to buying your FIRST or next rental property!  In This Episode We Cover How to buy your first home or rental property within the next year! The “house hacking” strategy that allows you to significantly save on your mortgage payment  How to save for a down payment and the basics of budgeting for first-time homebuyers The one program that helps you to find discounted properties in your area Getting a mortgage and the steps to take to see how much you can afford  The one zero-percent-down loan that most homebuyers have no idea about  And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:26) Deciding to Invest (07:09) Best Beginner Investing Strategy  (12:23) Finding Properties  (13:41) Saving for a Down Payment  (26:56) Picking a Market  (29:29) Getting a Mortgage  (35:04) Join the Rookie Bootcamp! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-407 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private money is a “secret weapon” for real estate investing, allowing you to dodge the major banks and fund real estate deals on your terms. But just how easy is it to get this type of funding? The answer might surprise you. You don’t want to miss this masterclass on direct lending!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Concluding our three-part miniseries on the fundamentals of funding, we’re diving into direct lending with investor and fellow BiggerPockets host Henry Washington. In this episode, he covers the different types of direct lending options that are available to new investors—including private money and hard money—and discusses the many reasons why he uses them to build his own real estate portfolio!   Unfortunately, too many investors adopt a scarcity mindset and throw themselves at the mercy of any big bank that might finance their deals. Henry’s about to prove why lenders need YOU more than you might think and teach you how to craft the perfect private lending pitch from that position! He also shows you how to properly vet a lender and shares what you can do today to build relationships with the smaller lenders in your community! In This Episode We Cover How to obtain private money and get funding on your terms Why lenders need YOU just as much (if not more) than you need them Hard money versus private money (and which type of loan is right for you!) How to properly vet a lender before giving them your business How to craft the perfect pitch to a private money lender The BEST ways to build relationships with smaller, local lenders And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:17) What Is Direct Lending? (05:53) Building Relationships (11:55) How to Vet a Lender (20:17) Working with Private Money (28:14) The Perfect Private Money “Pitch” (33:59) What If You Can’t Pay? (40:00) Connect with Henry! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-410 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If real estate investing was easy, everyone would be doing it! The truth is that, despite the financial freedom and flexibility it offers, investing is hard work. And it’s even more difficult if you’re working a full-time job or raising a family. But with good time management and a little sacrifice, you can do it! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of juggling a nine-to-five job and investing. We also discuss some of the most important documents you need when creating lease agreements or inheriting tenants. Are BAD neighbors causing headaches and scaring away your best tenants? We have several solutions to this problem—including one that will help you avoid the issue before you commit to buying a rental property: ordering a property survey and setting boundaries! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How YOU can make time for real estate investing while working nine-to-five Three documents you need to be in place when inheriting tenants How to deal with troublesome neighbors (while buying more rentals!) Why you MUST include lien prohibition notices in your lease agreements Why every investor should order a property survey before buying a rental property And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:46) Making Time for Real Estate (07:49) Inheriting Tenants 101 (12:51) Lien Prohibition Notices (17:21) Dealing with BAD Neighbors (26:15) Do You Need a Survey? (31:58) Send Us Your Question! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-413 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dream of building a real estate empire and reaching financial independence but stop short due to the “tenants and toilets” problem? The irony wasn't lost on twenty-nine-year-old Dillon Leonard when a renter accidentally burned the roof off one of his properties. This incident, along with several others, prompted him to explore self-storage investing as a way to escape residential rentals while still allowing him exposure to real estate. Knowing little to nothing about this often-forgotten segment of the market, Dillon sought expert advice by taking local self-storage owners out for coffee. He soon took action on a 12,000 sq. ft. property for around $300,000 and tripled his investment in a year’s time. Encouraged, he scaled his portfolio over the next three years and now receives approximately $70,000 in gross monthly revenue from 800 units! Dillon’s self-storage success story has allowed him to build a team and implement systems to run day-to-day operations. Not yet thirty, he now enjoys options that many twice his age wish they had, including potentially retiring from the fire department, spending more time with family, and leaving a property package as a legacy. Tune into this episode to explore the nuts and bolts of the self-storage industry as well as the inspiring mindset realizations that Dillon has experienced in his journey! In This Episode We Cover Finding financial freedom by investing in often-overlooked assets (like self-storage!)  The exact method Dillon used to find the most lucrative self-storage properties How to scale in self-storage using a variety of financing methods The due diligence practices you MUST utilize to be successful How to know when hiring a team becomes essential – and how to pull it off Why an entrepreneurial mindset frees you from financial fear no matter what happens Why it’s never too soon to start crafting your exit strategy  And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:14) Residential Rental Woes (05:09) Escaping Tenants & Toilets (07:38) 1st Self-Storage Deal (10:34) Financing Self-Storage (12:53) Self-Storage vs. Rentals (19:13) Growing His Self-Storage Business (22:47) Time Management Tips & Tricks (26:04) Scaling through Creative Financing (27:50) Hitting Financial Freedom! (31:09) Acquisitions and Due Diligence (34:55) Systems and Processes (37:23) Quitting His Job Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-414 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investing and contracting go hand in hand, but not many investors are bold enough to tackle their own home renovations. Today’s guest is, however, and he’s about to show you the business model he uses to create a ton of cash flow, scale his portfolio, and save a fortune on taxes!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by Riley McFarland, who happens to be one of Ashley’s general contractors, as well as an investor closing in on twenty doors. Having grown up around real estate, Riley knew that owning rental properties was one of the best ways to build wealth. But after taking a few contracting jobs, he discovered a knack for home renovations as well. By combining the two, Riley has a thriving business that brings in $9,000 in monthly cash flow and more in tax benefits!   In this episode, Riley talks about how he runs his investing-contracting business like a developer and buys MORE rentals in the process. He also shares the best value-adds for boosting equity and why he prefers to buy the “ugliest” rentals he can find. He even gets into the process of estimating rehab costs during an initial walkthrough and leaves you with several crucial questions to ask before hiring a general contractor! In This Episode We Cover The benefits of being a general contractor who also invests in real estate How to turn a HUGE profit by buying, fixing, and flipping “ugly” rentals Tax advantages of having your own investing/contracting business How to save a fortune on your rehab projects with DIY home renovations Key questions to ask when vetting an investor-friendly contractor The BEST and most affordable value-adds for growing equity And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:48) Growing Up with Real Estate (07:06) Why Investing AND Contracting? (13:40) Walking Properties & Finding Contractors (20:30) Project Management 101 (25:54) The BEST Rental Value-Adds (28:38) Vetting Contractors & DIY (32:03) Investing Tips for Contractors (35:42) Connect with Riley! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-415 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding and funding real estate deals are the two biggest obstacles new investors face today. Are these skills preventing you from building your portfolio? You’re in luck. Today’s expert will show you how to find, analyze, and finance deals like the smartest investors do!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Henry Washington is not only a big-time investor with well over 100 doors but also a fellow podcast host and new author here at BiggerPockets. In anticipation of his upcoming book, Real Estate Deal Maker, he joins the show to discuss the common challenges of finding and funding deals. Henry is bringing you expert tips for all situations, whether you’re trying to pin down your sourcing strategy or find creative ways to buy rental properties.   In this episode, Henry will not only explain why finding a rental property is FAR more important than funding it but also share his most effective strategy for sourcing GREAT deals. He also walks you through an initial call with a seller, where you’ll learn how to build trust and present seller financing as a win-win for both sides! In This Episode We Cover The two biggest obstacles new investors face (and how to solve them!) Why finding a deal is FAR more important than funding a deal How to choose the right strategy for sourcing deals Seller financing explained and how to build trust with sellers What you MUST find out about a property during an initial call How to use seller motivation to help you land a GREAT deal And So Much More! (00:00) Intro  (00:59) How to FIND Deals (08:51) Henry’s Go-To Sourcing Strategy (13:49) What Makes a “Great” Deal? (20:17) The Motivation to Sell (24:20) Building Trust with Sellers (27:48) How to FUND Deals (34:26) Seller Financing 101 (38:16) Connect with Henry! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-416 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want an asset that offers a TON of cash flow? Multiple income streams? How about forced appreciation? Today, we’ll introduce you to an often-overlooked investing strategy that has something for everyone!   In 2018, Dylan Kidd was diligently climbing the corporate ladder. But a grueling schedule meant his family was getting his “leftovers,” and something had to give. Fortunately, he discovered real estate investing at the perfect time. Within only a few months, he had become passionate about small multifamily and bought several properties. But eventually, he saw that these smaller deals could only take him so far, which is when he pivoted to commercial real estate—a move that unlocked all types of investing opportunities and helped him amass over 200 “units”!   In this episode, you’ll hear about an “underrated” asset class that offers enormous cash flow and various revenue streams. The best part? This niche has low competition, making it easy for rookie investors to claim a piece of this profitable pie! Now an experienced broker, Dylan will not only show you how to find, analyze, and finance these deals but also teach you the art of sourcing and nurturing leads! In This Episode We Cover The “underrated” asset class that offers huge cash flow and MANY income streams The investing strategy Dylan used to scale to over 200 units in just SIX years How to find, analyze, and buy your first campground (step by step) How to build and scale your portfolio FAST with commercial real estate The art of sourcing commercial real estate leads (expert tips from a real broker!) Taking down larger deals through the power of partnerships and seller financing And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:50) 209 Units in 6 Years! (06:34) Scaling with Campgrounds (14:58) Finding & Analyzing Deals (25:44) Dylan’s FIRST Commercial Deal (35:02) How to Buy a Campground (40:34) Sourcing Leads & Cold Calling (43:09) Connect with Dylan! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-417 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you get your property management wrong, you could lose tens of thousands of dollars. A sketchy property manager could take all your rent and run, leaving you with the bills and no hope of recovering your long-lost rent checks. That’s precisely what happened to today’s guest, a seasoned real estate investor who’s even looked up to as an expert in the industry. Even he made a sizable property management mistake, and in this episode, we’re trying to help you avoid the same fate. The BiggerPockets Podcast Network is bringing you a crossover episode with the Real Estate Rookie podcast’s Ashley Kehr and the BiggerPockets Money podcast’s Scott Trench. Scott is not only the host of BiggerPockets Money but also the CEO of BiggerPockets. And today, he’s sharing every painful detail about how he lost over $40,000 by hiring a bad property manager. This IS an avoidable mistake, but some easily overlooked red flags could put you in the same position as Scott unless you’re very careful. Scott shares the entire story and gives the top red flags to look out for. He’ll explain why he DOESN’T give his whole portfolio to one property manager, why you MUST set communication standards from the start, the questions EVERY investor should ask before hiring a property manager, and the fees you should refuse to pay the next time you outsource your property management. Need a property manager? We’ll share the best tool ANYONE can use to find a property manager TODAY! In This Episode We Cover Deadly property management red flags and signs you should run from a property manager  Why you never, EVER give your entire portfolio to a single property manager/property management company  Simple questions to ask that immediately show if a property manager is legit  Negotiating fees and why Scott is okay with paying a higher monthly rate Communication expectations and what a property manager should be sending you EVERY month The easiest way to find a great property manager wherever you invest  And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:31) Hiring the Property Manager (03:48) Things Start Going Wrong (06:23) Losing $40K! (09:43) Property Manager Red Flags (15:50) Questions You MUST Ask (23:45) Negotiating Fees (30:16) Asset Type Matters! (35:05) Communication Expectations (37:40) Vetting for Legitimacy (43:27) Find a GREAT Property Manager Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-418 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t know what to do AFTER closing on a house? You’ve found your market, done your due diligence, passed your inspections, and now you’re asking, “what’s next?” Two of our three mentees are about to close on their first (and next) rental properties, but they don’t have to go in blind, thanks to the expert guidance of experienced investors Ashley and Tony. But we’re not just talking about a post-closing checklist. Instead, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of getting a new short-term rental, how to handle inherited tenants, when to switch your investing strategy, and what happens when you discover a BIG plumbing problem in a property. We’re back to conclude our final meeting with our ninety-day mentees. Brandon, Lawrence, and Melanie have made MASSIVE strides to become real estate investors. Brandon and Melanie come back with deals under contract and close to closing, while Lawrence is looking to switch up strategies and potentially re-enter the cash-flowing world of college rentals. All the mentees have taken significant steps to success in just three months, and you can do it too! Stick around if you’re trying to get your next rental property under contract, as Brandon, Lawrence, and Melanie discuss why having community, accountability, and pressure for success took their investing to the NEXT LEVEL. If you want to break through your biggest goals, sign up for BiggerPockets Pro today and join our next Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp! In This Episode We Cover Investing in short-term rentals and how to set your house rules for new guests  Out-of-state investing and closing on a rental property remotely Home inspections and why they’re almost ALWAYS worth the cost Inherited tenants, estoppel agreements, and what to do as soon as you buy a rental with tenants Delayed maintenance and what happens when you uncover pricey plumbing problems in a property Student rentals and using them to make more cash flow than a regular rental property Accountability, community, and why investing together can help you build wealth faster And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Airbnb Apartments.com Avail BiggerPockets BiggerPockets Bootcam The BiggerPockets Money Podcast BiggerPockets Pro Hostfully MLS On the Market Podcast Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie Podcast PriceLabs RentRedi Tony’s Short-Term Rental Shopping List Rookie to Real Estate Investor in 90 Days: LIVE Mentorship Calls Rookie to Real Estate Investor: Seller Financing, STR Markets, & Lowball Offers Rookie to Real Estate Investor: House Offer Accepted! Now What? Connect with Brandon, Lawrence and Melanie: Brandon's BiggerPockets Profile Brandon's Instagram Lawrence's BiggerPockets Profile Lawrence's Instagram Melanie's BiggerPockets Profile Melanie's LinkedIn Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-269 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$900K in real estate at age 17!? That can’t be possible! If you’re feeling shocked, join the club because today’s episode is something that’ll leave you more fired up than ever before. We talk to Ava Yuergens, a high schooler who’s purchased more real estate than most full-grown adults. Without the ability to even get a credit card of her own, Ava has taken down almost a million dollars in real estate, all thanks to creative financing, hard work, and a determination to build wealth no matter what. Want to repeat her road to success? Stick around! Like most young entrepreneurs, Ava caught the cash flow bug after reading Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad. This classic book opened her eyes to the world of income-producing assets, catapulting her toward the topic of real estate investing. She was up early before school, reading how to invest, where to find off-market deals, and how to finance a property when you have no full-time income. With some thoughtful planning and serious due diligence, Ava was able to close on not one but two rental properties before graduating high school. And whether you’re fifteen, twenty-five, or fifty, Ava’s advice is useful for ANY real estate investor in ANY stage of life. She walks through exactly how to find your first real estate deal, getting comfortable with an investing strategy, bringing in partners and funding (when you don’t have the cash), and turning your small side hustles into massive streams of income. With this type of mindset, we know we’ll be hearing back from Ava very soon. In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate at a young age with no job or credit  Ava’s step-by-step checklist for getting your first real estate deal  Serious side hustles and using part-time work to fund future real estate deals Real estate partnerships and how to split responsibilities when buying a property How to find off-market deals, cold-calling, direct mail, and getting properties at a discount Short-term rental investing and why most rookies choose self-management over third-party property management And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Airbnb BiggerPockets MLS Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Alpha Geek Capital BiggerPockets Calculators Google Drive Guesty Robuilt Youtube Channel The Real Estate Podcast Vrbo Check Out Tony’s Messaging Guide for Short-Term Rentals 18 Deals in 2 Years AND a Full Time Job with Kevin Christensen Books Mentioned in This Episode: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth by Avery Carl Traction by Gino Wickman Connect with Ava:: Ava's BiggerPockets Profile Ava's Instagram Ava's Tiktok Ava's Youtube Channel Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-271 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over $100,000 from medium-term rentals…in just 18 months?! It’s a pipe dream to many, but it’s reality for today’s guest. After connecting with a few colleagues about real estate investing, David Rosenbeck left his established career as a nurse practitioner to dive headfirst into the investing world—carving out a niche that married his former job with his newfound passion: medium-term rentals for traveling nurses. David and his wife bought their first rental property, and within 24 hours of going live, it had booked nine months out. The rest is history. David has since replaced his six-figure income with this flexible job that allows him to work fewer hours, stress less, and build the dream lifestyle for him and his family. If you’re afraid that short-term rental properties are difficult to manage or that long-term properties don’t generate enough monthly income, this is the episode for you. David shares all of the secrets that helped him earn over $100,000 in only 18 months from medium-term rentals. He touches on pitching Airbnb arbitrage to landlords, moving every 12 months to build your real estate portfolio faster, and finding the “misfit” properties that make the PERFECT rentals! In This Episode We Cover The advantages of medium-term over short-term and long-term rentals How to find the best areas to invest in medium-term rental properties Profiting without owning a property and using Airbnb arbitrage when renting to traveling nurses Moving every 12 months to get a lower down payment on new properties Finding the “misfit” properties that make the BEST medium-term rentals The best places to find medium-term tenants for your rental properties And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Airbnb AirDNA BiggerPockets BiggerPockets Calculators Facebook Group Furnished Finder MLS PriceLabs Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie Podcast Real Estate Rookie Youtube Channel The Real Estate Podcast Vrbo Will Your Area Work for Medium-Term Rentals? Zillow Connect with David: David's BiggerPockets Profile David's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-273 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t have enough capital to own property? Enter Airbnb arbitrage, the popular investment strategy that allows you to rent out someone else’s property for a profit. Of course, there are a few challenges that come with this. Namely, you’ll need to convince your landlord that it’s a good idea! As always, Ashley and Tony are back with some important tips. In today’s episode of Rookie Reply, we’re breaking down Airbnb arbitrage, and weighing the pros and cons on both sides of the arrangement. We also touch on the best liability protection strategies, using a HELOC for a down payment, and when it might be advantageous to buy a turnkey property versus a distressed property. Finally, we tackle the subject of tax planning and how hiring a CPA could help you save a fortune come tax season! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to get into real estate without owning property Why a landlord would agree to Airbnb arbitrage (and how to convince them) The MASSIVE tax savings of hiring a CPA for tax planning Using a HELOC for a down payment on a long-term rental property When it makes sense to purchase a turnkey property versus a distressed property LLCs, umbrella insurance policies, and the best strategies to protect yourself from liability And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie Podcast Airbnb BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator How to (Legally) Avoid Taxes by Investing in Real Estate Don’t Lose Your Portfolio to Lawsuits! Here’s How to Protect Yourself Growing Your Portfolio with Turnkey Investing with Whitney Hutten and Lance Robinson It’s Not All About Cash Flow: 4 Ways Real Estate Makes You Rich Asset Protection for Rookies: 7 Wealth-Saving Answers from an Expert MLS The Real Estate Podcast TurboTax Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-270 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate is a people business. You could buy several rental properties, but without the right people in the right roles, you’re going to be swimming upstream. Today’s guest has dedicated many years of study to this problem and is here to help you make better people decisions!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! The success of your real estate business largely depends on the people around you, from partners to property managers. Ahead of the release of his new book, Good Judgment, industrial-organizational psychologist Richard Davis, Ph.D joins the show to share his perspective on the crucial decisions that could make or break your real estate journey. Whether you’re looking to form investing partnerships, find good contractors, or hire property managers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Tune in as Richard talks about the five main personality traits and how they predict behavior. Along the way, he busts some of the myths surrounding emotional intelligence (EQ) and shares the most important questions you should ask someone to determine if they are the right fit for your team. You’ll even learn about the power of perceptivity and why it’s SO important for you to keep this “cognitive muscle” strong! In This Episode We Cover Why behavioral psychology plays a HUGE role in real estate investing How to make better people decisions in your real estate business KEY questions to ask potential partners, contractors, property managers, and employees The five main personality traits explained (and Richard’s take on them) Why emotional intelligence (EQ) is not a good predictor of behavior And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:17) What Is Behavioral Psychology? (08:26) The Emotional Intelligence “Myth” (14:22) Perceptivity & Good Judgments (23:44) “Power” Questions to Ask (34:13) Forming GREAT Partnerships (39:14) Richard’s New Book! (40:38) Find the Right Fit! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-419 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While driving for dollars, you stumble across a property with back taxes on it. What do you do? Contact the owner about your interest? Check with the courthouse first? Of course, you don’t want to make a real estate faux pas and miss out on a great deal! Fortunately, Ashley and Tony are here to help you navigate the situation. Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re addressing properties with tax liens and how to potentially get them below market value. We also talk about buying property as a real estate agent and putting your commission towards a down payment. If home renovations are on your radar, you’ll want to tune in to our discussion on estimating rehab costs and pulling permits. Lastly, you’ll learn about tax strategies for flippers, and why hiring a tax planner is a must, even if you’ve yet to buy your first property! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover Buying a property with back taxes on it and where to find tax lien properties How to get paid TWICE by wholesaling a property to yourself Estimating material and labor costs before you commit to a renovation The best tax strategies for flippers (and why you need a tax planner!) Whether you can work closing costs into an FHA loan and low/no down payment loan options Why pulling permits is a MUST if you plan on doing a rehab, renovation, or house flip And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1) Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard BiggerPockets Forums How to Legally Avoid Taxes by Investing in Real Estate From Restaurant Waiter to 100+ Deals in Only 4 Years w/ Derrick Acuff Making $90K/Year with Just ONE Rental by Combining Compassion and Cash Flow Propstream Zillow Book Mentioned in This Episode: The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-272 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re buying a rental property and, in the process, inheriting tenants. What now? Can you go ahead and start raising rent? Not so fast. Before making any rash decisions, you might want to implement tenant estoppel agreements. These legally binding documents will help you and your tenants get on the same page. And Ashley and Tony are here to break them down! In this edition of Rookie Reply, we talk about the best practices when inheriting tenants. We also touch on LLCs, umbrella insurance, high-limit liability policies, and other ways to protect yourself. For those who are looking to buy a new home, we discuss working with a realtor versus doing the legwork yourself. We also get into loans, how soon you should get pre-approved, and how to vet hard money lenders. Finally, we talk about property managers. What are their fees, what do they bring to the table, and when do you absolutely need one? If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover When it’s time to hire a property management company versus doing the work yourself Inheriting tenants, raising rent, and why you MUST use estoppel agreements How to close on an investment property without a realtor Finding and vetting hard money lenders in your area Why you should get pre-approved for a loan sooner rather than later in your investing journey The costs and benefits of creating an LLC versus umbrella insurance And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE BiggerPockets Forums Find a Hard Money Lender in Your Area Reduce Your Risk, Use An Estoppel Agreement (Free Form Included) Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram  Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-274 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owning multiple properties with no money? While it might sound ludicrous, there are several ways to do it. Money shouldn’t be the barrier preventing you from getting into the world of real estate investing. In fact, many people have been able to turn around their own fortunes by using other people’s money (OPM)—today’s special guest is one of them! In this episode, we chat with Mike Larson, who found himself in this type of situation only a few years ago. Trapped in over $40,000 of consumer debt and living paycheck to paycheck with zero savings, Mike decided that real estate was going to be his escape rope. Over the next year, he eliminated as many bills as possible, tracked all of his expenses, and worked tirelessly to supplement his W-2 income. Today, Mike owns four long-term properties, has amassed a multiple six-figure net worth, and lives the real estate rookie’s dream by the beach. Tune into this episode for a classic, feel-good, rags-to-riches story. Mike shares about his real estate investing journey and provides all kinds of helpful tips—including the steps you need to take to fast-track your real estate career, how to use other people’s money to secure your first investment property, and how to get private money lenders to come to you! In This Episode We Cover How to get your first investment property with ZERO capital How identifying as a real estate investor can yield all types of opportunities Wholesaling for a huge profit without spending any of your own money Bringing value to private money lenders so that they come to you Using the BRRRR strategy to generate cash flow from distressed properties Two steps you MUST take today to fast-track your real estate career And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Airbnb BiggerPockets MLS Mojo Dialer Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group The Real Estate Podcast $900K in Real Estate at Age 17 by Doing What 99% of Teenagers Won’t Real Estate Rookie Podcast Book Mentioned in This Episode: Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner Connect with Mike: Mike's Instagram Valiant Acquisitions Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-275 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need to look very far to find a real estate success story, but it’s not every day that you hear from someone who is currently in the trenches of their very first real estate investment. The truth is that there are all types of hurdles to overcome during an investing journey, and today, you’re going to hear from someone who is still in the thick of it. For years, interior designer Sara Plaisted dreamed of investing in real estate. But like many real estate rookies, analysis paralysis prevented her from taking action. Having built up a network of people to lean on, however, Sara eventually drummed up the courage to dive in. It wasn’t long before she landed her very first property—a two-story cabin tucked away in four-seasons vacation spot Julian, California. Unfortunately, the story doesn’t end there. Rather than enjoying consistent cash flow and great tenants, Sara was dealt a steep learning curve that involved persistent water leaks, excessive rehab costs, and other issues. If you’re struggling at any point in your real estate journey, you’ll want to tune in to this episode and hear Sara’s story. She shares about her initial fears surrounding real estate, how she was able to land her first deal, and how she is currently dealing with all of the unexpected hurdles that her new property has thrown her way! In This Episode We Cover How to get past analysis paralysis and finally buy your first property The importance of building your own real estate investing network Finding the right contractor to walk your new property with you When you should ask the seller to make repairs rather than making them yourself Three types of software you MUST have to manage your property How using virtual assistants can help you scale your investing business much faster And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Bootcamps Property Management Software for Short-Term Rentals: Hospitable, Guesty, OwnerRez Dynamic Pricing Tools for Short-Term Rentals: PriceLabs, AirDNA, Wheelhouse Digital Guidebooks for Short-Term Rentals: Create on Canva, Hostfully, Breezeway, RemoteLock Software for Long-Term Rentals: RentRedi, Avail, Apartments.com, Zillow Software for Scaling Long-Term Rentals: AppFolio, Buildium, Propertyware Find Virtual Assistants at: Fiverr, Upwork Books Mentioned in This Episode: Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days to Your First Investment by Ashley Kehr Connect with Sara: Sara's BiggerPockets Profile Sara's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-277 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feel like you’ve already made a few blunders to kick off your real estate investing journey? Well, you’re in great company. Most real estate rookies make their fair share of investing mistakes right before they figure things out and go on to build successful investing careers. Today’s guests are living proof of this. After a series of failed house flips (including one that involved his family home!) put him behind the eight ball, JP Desmet’s real estate career was almost over before it had even begun. As with all great success stories, however, his next step was his most important one—he asked for help! After reaching out to seasoned real estate pro Aaron Bihl about a potential investing opportunity, JP was able to make a serious profit off his very next deal and ultimately turn around his real estate fortunes. JP’s story is one of pure grit and mental fortitude. Rather than throwing away his dreams of real estate investing, his willingness to not only fail but also learn from his mistakes allowed him to bounce back in no time. If you’re a fellow real estate rookie, you won’t want to miss JP and Aaron talk about their first house flip fails, how hiring a bad contractor can quickly derail a project, and how working with a mentor can turn your very next deal into a huge success! In This Episode We Cover How a mentor can help you avoid all types of investing headaches The biggest red flags to watch out for when hiring a contractor Where to find the best contractors for your home rehabs Getting in and out of deals quickly in today’s market Finding hard money and private money lenders Ways to mitigate the effects of debt you take on during the buying process And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find a Hard Money Lender Steve Rozenberg Instagram Finding Off-Market Deals, Step by Step with Ryan Dossey (Mentor) and Drew Wiard (Mentee)—Part 1 How Drew Pulled 6 Deals From His First Direct Mail Campaign With Ryan Dossey (Mentor) and Drew Wiard (Mentee)—Part 2 Craigslist Facebook Groups Connect with JP and Aaron: JP's BiggerPockets Profile JP's Instagram Aaron's BiggerPockets Profile Aaron's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-279 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most real estate investors wait to save significant down payments on every property to grow their portfolios. But twenty-four-year-old Greyden Piechnick didn’t have time to wait. He knew creative financing was the only way. Troubled by his father’s serious health woes while still a high school senior, Greyden became extremely motivated to find financial freedom to spend quality time with his loved ones, and multifamily investing was the fastest way to reach this goal. Greyden delivered pizzas, worked twelve-hour factory shifts, and lived at home to save $20,000, his first down payment on a duplex in 2021. Using the BiggerPockets podcasts and Facebook groups to level up his investing knowledge, he later closed on a nine-unit building using negotiating finesse and seller financing. Despite some BIG issues, Greyden’s efforts have yielded serious results with sizable cash flow at both properties!  Greyden’s real estate journey illustrates the power of creative financing and how anyone, starting from ANY point, can invest! Through hard work, he’s crafted a lifestyle that fits his vision of what’s truly important. If you don’t want to wait another second to get on track to financial freedom, follow in Greyden’s footsteps!  In This Episode We Cover How to start investing in real estate at a young age, even with NO experience and little money  The power of creative financing and using it to buy bigger, better properties  One expensive lesson Greyden had to learn that YOU should avoid at all costs How to negotiate seller financing terms that are a win-win for you AND the seller  Funding your down payments with private money (and how to find private money lenders!) And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:03) A Huge Wake-Up Call (02:29) Delivering Pizzas and Factory Shifts (05:51) Buying the First Rental Property (08:30) 9-Unit Seller Finance Deal! (15:30) Negotiating the Price and Down (22:59) Finding Private Money (24:19) Real Estate Negotiation Tips (27:14) ash Flow Numbers! (28:13) Expensive Lessons Learned (31:02) Self-Managing vs. Property Management (33:57) What's Next for Greyden? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-420 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you bounce back after waiving inspections, finding out your $100K rehab costs are actually $360K, losing your earnest money deposit, and ultimately having to walk away from your very FIRST real estate deal? Today’s guest had a rocky start to his real estate investing journey (to say the least!), yet was able to find the silver lining, learn from his mistakes, and turn his bad fortunes around. In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re speaking with Michael Yi, a “retired” pastor who turned to real estate after struggling to find work during the pandemic, dealing with minor health challenges, and reading the ever-popular Rich Dad Poor Dad. After his first deal fell through, however, his confidence took a hit. While any rookie would be tempted to give up, he got back on the horse and set out to find his next deal. Within a week, he received a call from a wholesaler that would thrust him right back into the world of real estate investing. This time, the deal was fruitful, allowing him to generate consistent cash flow on a three-unit rental property. If you’re struggling to take the first step in your real estate investing journey for fear of failing or losing money, this is an episode tailored to you! Michael shares about the $10K “education” he received and the reward for his resiliency. With help from our hosts Ashley and Tony, we break down a handful of important topics—including HELOCs, cash-out refinances, and building your real estate network! In This Episode We Cover Having a deal fall through and losing money (and how to bounce back!) How waiving inspections can get your offer accepted (and when it can hurt you!) When walking away from a deal is actually the SMART choice The pros and cons of HELOCs versus cash-out refinances in different markets The power of networking to find contractors, realtors, wholesalers, and other connections And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE BiggerPockets Bootcamp BiggerPockets Bookstore Privy BPCON2023 How to Buy a Rental Property with NO Money OR Credit Pace Morby's Instagram Book Mentioned in This Episode: Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days to Your First Investment by Ashley Kehr Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Connect with Michael: Michael's BiggerPockets Profile Michael's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-281 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning how to get into commercial real estate investing seems like a challenging task. With so much industry-specific verbiage and vocabulary like cap rates, pro formas, NOI, triple net, and more, a rookie real estate investor can seem put off by the seemingly tricky world of commercial real estate. But what if we told you that finding, buying, and making money from commercial real estate was much easier than residential real estate? What if you could build wealth quicker, buy more valuable properties, and reach financial freedom faster with just a few deals instead of dozens of single-family homes? Today, we’ll show you how to get started! New investors often put commercial real estate on the back burner, but nothing stops you from buying a large property right now. To explain how to do it, we brought on Annie Larner, commercial real estate broker based in Northern Colorado. She’s seen everything from warehouse deals to self-storage, retail centers, and office spaces. She knows EXACTLY what a beginner can do to get in the game and why commercial may be a FAR better option than going down the residential route. In this episode, Annie will explain exactly what commercial real estate is, how it’s valued, and the different types of properties you can buy. She also goes in-depth on why it’s MUCH easier to purchase commercial real estate than residential and how using a broker can help unlock hidden deals that other investors aren’t aware of. So, if you’re still chasing small deals and want to level up to where the real money is made, stick around! In This Episode We Cover Commercial vs. residential real estate and why buying bigger properties is easier Using a commercial real estate broker to find deals that no one else knows about How to analyze a commercial real estate deal and pro formas explained Due diligence, inspections, and what to do once you have a property under contract Cap rates, NOI, and how to value a commercial real estate property  The BEST property type for beginners with the most gradual learning curve How to find commercial tenants, lease types, and zoning rules you MUST pay attention to And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram CatyList CoStar Crexi MLS Mojo Dialer Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Loopnet Realtor.com Zillow Connect with Annie: Annie's Email Annie's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-276 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A FSBO (For Sale By Owner) seller wants to move forward with your offer—that’s great news! But first, they have asked you to pull comps (comparable sales). Believe it or not, this is something you can use to your advantage. Of course, you’ll need to know where to find comps and how to estimate rehab costs so that you can defend your offer. Thankfully, Ashley and Tony are back with some of their best tips yet. Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Negotiating a FSBO sale can be a little intimidating, but our hosts are here to help you navigate the entire process. In this episode, we also discuss and compare real estate financing options, from conventional mortgages to portfolio loans. We even weigh the pros and cons of personal debt versus commercial debt. Struggling to find a tenant for your rental? You’ll want to hear what we have to say about lowering rent prices, as well as other steps you can take to fill your vacancy and improve your cash flow immediately! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover What you need to get approved for a commercial real estate loan How to structure your first real estate investing partnership The pros and cons of taking on personal mortgage debt instead of commercial debt The best ways to estimate rehab costs When you should consider lowering rent prices to fill a vacancy How to find sales comps for a FSBO property (or any property!) you’re buying And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1) Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard Propstream Zillow BiggerPockets Bookstore MLS Realtor.com Real Estate Rookie Youtube Channel Book Mentioned in This Episode: The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-278 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone wants to know how to invest in real estate with no money. And surprisingly, it’s much more straightforward than people think. You don’t need to be a real estate investing expert or have dozens of units under your belt already to buy a rental without cash or credit. As Pace Morby puts it, all you need is the right tools in your tool belt. The rest will take care of itself! So stick around if you want to learn how Pace picks up properties with NO money down, NO credit checks, and NO cash at closing! Pace is known in the industry as the king of creative finance. No matter what real estate deal he’s doing, Pace has found a way to get it for no money down, at a low interest rate, and with lots of cash flow in between. His latest book, Wealth Without Cash, gives new investors a start-to-finish guide on getting deals done with subject to, seller financing, and other lucrative creative finance methods. This is THE resource you need if you’re starting your real estate journey without much cash. In this episode, Pace walks through the different methods you can use to invest without cash, the exact way to find motivated sellers and off-market deals, and how to start with NOTHING and get your first investment property under contract. He also shares how he does deals on the spot and why going the “conventional” route of finding an agent, getting a loan, and putting money down could be a HUGE mistake. In This Episode We Cover Creative finance explained and how to invest in real estate with NO money down On-market vs. off-market deals and how to lock in a rock-bottom mortgage rate The subject to and seller financing methods explained (and when to use them) Living income-tax-free and how Pace avoids income tax by investing in real estate Starting from ZERO and a step-by-step method to getting your first deal done The problem with most real estate agents and why creative finance is often unheard of And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE BiggerPockets Bootcamp Craigslist Rookie Reply: Creative Financing 101 with No Cash, Credit, or Credentials PropStream Book Mentioned in This Episode: Wealth Without Cash by Pace Morby Connect with Pace: Pace's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-280 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How important is the real estate market you’re investing in? You could be searching for deals for months, not finding anything worth buying, and may want to call it quits. But are you following the same steps that expert investors practice, or are you hoping a new housing market will magically give you the deals you need? If you’re struggling to find property with a profit in your housing market, today’s episode will help you out! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In this episode, we tackle a handful of key topics—including when it makes sense to buy a property on your own and when to find a partner instead. Tony even shares about his own recent experience with partnerships and how he ended up pulling out of a deal that was headed towards a syndication! We also discuss the differences between real estate investing and REITs, as well as moving on from markets when you aren’t finding deals. Finally, we talk about inheriting tenants and when it’s better to buy a fully vacant property instead! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover When to go solo on a deal and when to form a partnership LLC operating agreements, joint venture agreements, and terms you MUST include Strategies behind buying vacant properties or inheriting tenants The difference between active real estate investing and REITs Leveraging relationships to find the best markets to invest in And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Join the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Become a BiggerPockets Pro Member for Premium Market Analysis On The Market Podcast Sign Up for a BiggerPockets Bootcamp Rookie Reply: How to Structure a Real Estate Partnership Rookie Reply: How to Split Finances in a Partnership/Joint Venture Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-282 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rental property that doesn’t cash flow can be a nightmare for new investors. But when the numbers no longer work, remember that not all is lost. Pivoting to another investing strategy can help save your property and get you right back in the green!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Investor Kayley George had already built a small portfolio when she stumbled across an old, colonial-style home on the multiple listings service (MLS). With big plans to convert it into a fourplex, Kayley bought the property at a huge discount and got right to work—teeing up a hard money lender and kicking off renovations—only to uncover several MAJOR issues with the house. Fortunately, tuning into a previous Rookie episode helped her find another strategy and SAVE the “misfit” property. Today, this unique house brings in over $7,000 each month!   Not sure what to do with your rental? In this episode, you’ll learn about a business model that allows you to not only make a huge difference in your community but also boost your monthly cash flow—sober living. Along the way, Kayley will show you how to get bank financing for a sober living house, partner with nonprofits, find a property manager, screen tenants, and more! In This Episode We Cover Boosting your cash flow and helping others with THIS business model The power of partnering with nonprofits for property management How to properly source and screen tenants for a sober living home Setting expectations for tenants (and what to include in your lease agreements) Common mistakes and financing challenges you’ll face with sober living And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:03) Doubling Her Cash Flow?! (09:19) Sober Living 101 (17:30) Partnering with Nonprofits (23:57) How to Screen Tenants (30:20) Expectations & Lessons Learned (35:21) TOUGH Financing Challenges Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-421 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over $1 million in real estate with $0 down—at 19 years old!? After reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad and catching the real estate “bug,” today’s guests went from broke college dropouts to real estate investors with three multifamily properties to their names in a matter of months. In this edition of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re speaking with real estate duo Caleb Hommel and Chuck Sotelo. After his parents dealt him a six-month ultimatum to figure out real estate and move out, Caleb knew he needed to land a deal fast. The issue? These two friends had very little money, and at just 19 years of age, no credit history. Facing a seemingly impossible challenge, the pair went to work—calling roughly 1,000 different real estate brokers in pursuit of their big break. Finally, the right opportunity came knocking. Today, Caleb and Chuck own properties in three different Texas markets for 28 total units. If you have yet to land your first real estate deal, whether it’s because you don’t have money to invest or you haven’t found the right market, you don’t want to miss today’s episode. Tune in as we talk about how to buy real estate with no money down, how to build your buy box, and how to find the best property management companies to take care of your out-of-state assets! In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate with no money down (and no credit!) The benefits of forming a partnership (and why you need an operating agreement) Dodging the traditional underwriting process through seller financing How to find the right buy box for you and knowing what to invest in Finding, vetting, and overseeing property management companies Why you NEED a mentor (and how they can help you beat analysis paralysis) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Making $90K/Year with Just ONE Rental by Combining Compassion and Cash Flow How to Buy a Rental Property with NO Money OR Credit 81 Units in 3 Years: All On-Market with NO Bank Loans w/Cody Davis Book Mentioned in This Episode: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Connect with Caleb and Chuck: Caleb's BiggerPockets Profile Caleb's Instagram Chuck's Instagram Caleb and Chuck's Youtube Channel Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-283 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still waiting to buy your first rental property? Everyone’s been there. It can be nerve-racking not knowing where to buy, what makes a “good deal,” and whether or not all your hard work will go to waste. Even investing experts like Ashley and Tony were nervous about taking their first step, which is exactly what they’ll walk through on today’s episode! If you’re a rookie sitting on the sidelines, waiting to get into real estate, this is the episode for you! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In this episode, we share exactly how to close an off-market deal when there’s no real estate agent involved. Ever wondered how our hosts went from real estate rookies to real estate pros? Today, they share their first deal diaries. Learn how Ashley ended up buying the first property she EVER looked at and how Tony bought his first two properties with ZERO money down. Finally, we touch on the struggles of analyzing deals when you’re just starting out, as well as choosing the right insurance policies for short-term rentals! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to close an off-market deal with no real estate agent involved Key takeaways from our hosts’ very first real estate deals Landing your first real estate deal (with as little as NO money down!) How to analyze a property and know when you’re getting a GREAT deal! The differences between renters and homeowners insurance (and which one you need) The best ways to insure a short-term rental (STR) property And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Join the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE BiggerPockets Rental Calculator 2 Long-Distance Rentals with $0 Down with Tony Robinson Don’t Lose Your Portfolio to Lawsuits! Here’s How to Protect Yourself Asset Protection for Rookies: 7 Wealth-Saving Answers from an Expert How to Buy a Rental Property with NO Money OR Credit Get Competitive Insurance Options for Your Short-Term Rental: BiggerPockets, Steadily and Proper Insurance Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-284 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying your first long-term rental property sight unseen? What could go wrong? While alarms might be going off in your head right now, they weren’t for today’s guest. What seemed like the “perfect” rental property turned into a major headache once he arrived to check it out four months after closing. Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After completing multiple wholesale deals, Hudson Jump’s real estate investing journey was off to a blazing start. He figured it was time to try his hand at long-term rentals next, and it wasn’t long before he came across a potential cash cow! Unfortunately, when Hudson was finally able to check out the property he had bought, the door had been kicked in, there was trash up to the ceiling, the toilet and shower were missing, and there were squatters on the property! While this nightmare scenario would have been enough to make any real estate rookie throw in the towel, Hudson instead found a partner who was able to help him salvage the property and transform it into a rental that generates $1,400 monthly cash flow! If a bad deal has ever caused you to question your future in real estate, tune in to hear Hudson speak on the advantages of partnerships. As always, our hosts Ashley and Tony are here to help as well—offering invaluable advice on buying properties sight unseen, leveraging direct mail, and the value of building lists! In This Episode We Cover The risks of buying a property sight unseen with existing tenants How bringing an experienced partner on board can help salvage a bad deal Why wholesaling is GREAT first step for new real estate investors The differences between wholesaling and whole-tailing Building lists to weed out bad leads and keep track of potential properties Leveraging direct mail to find exclusive wholesale deals And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's Instagram Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Propstream Making $71K on ONE Deal After 5 Failed House Flips and Six-Figure Debt BiggerPockets Forums Create Your Own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Record Videos with Loom and Use Monday’s Free SOP Template Alex Camacho's Instagram Connect with Hudson: Hudson's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-285 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 36% return on your FIRST rental property? In today’s housing market? That sounds almost impossible. With more and more inventors struggling to find a cent of cash flow and home prices still so high, how does a real estate rookie walk away with a deal most investors could only dream of? The answer lies within Danielle Daly’s strategy, and it’s one that most people would be too picky to repeat. But, if you have the ingenuity to do what she did, you could live for free in an expensive market, collecting some killer cash flow every month. Before this cash cow of a deal, Danielle was a burnt-out hospitality worker who quit her seventy-hour work weeks to make $30,000 per year as a waitress. She wanted the pay of a nine-to-five, without the soul-crushing time commitment so many jobs expect. So, she left sunny Florida on a whim, and headed to snowy Denver, only to end up at…BiggerPockets. She couldn’t resist the real estate bug and got her sights locked on her first property. Danielle spent months looking for the right layout, at the right price, with the cash flow potential she needed. Half a year or so later, she looks back on her first purchase as one of her best financial decisions ever. In this episode, you’ll hear how Danielle turned $30,000 into a half-a-million-dollar property in a pricey market, how she gets paid to live in her own house, and the one thing that helped her achieve investing success faster than the rest. In This Episode We Cover How Danielle makes a 36% return on her first rental (with ZERO experience) The one strategy ANYONE can use to buy a cash-flowing rental property with low money down Ditching burnout and how to know it’s time to leave your job for something better Networking for newbies and how to find lenders, realtors, and tenants  Seller concessions and letting someone else “buy down” your mortgage rate  Screening tenants and the one software that systematizes your property And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Meet Other Investors At a BiggerPockets Meetup Get Easy Property Management with RentRedi How to House Hack By Renting-By-The-Room Connect with Danielle: Danielle's BiggerPockets Profile Danielle's Email Danielle's Instagram   Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-287 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have home renovations in the pipeline…but who’s going to manage them? Do you need the expertise of a general contractor, or can you manage tradespeople yourself? With so much at stake, including your budget and timeline, we’re here to help you make the right choice!   Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In today’s episode, we’re bringing you expert tips to help with your renovations, from hiring general contractors to structuring agreements and more. We also talk about what to do when you’ve got around $100,000. Between house hacking, flipping houses, the BRRRR method, and other tactics, the sheer number of options can seem overwhelming. But not to worry—we’ll point you in the right direction! Feel like it’s too late to invest? We’ve got some expert investing strategies to share, even for a late starter. Finally, we discuss some creative ways to buy rental properties, including seller financing, DSCR loans, and more! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover Hiring a general contractor versus self-managing your home renovations How to choose your investing strategy (for new investors and late starters!) Three types of general contractors (and which one to hire for YOUR project) How to structure a general contractor agreement (and what to include) Creative ways to buy rental properties with a high debt-to-income (DTI) ratio The advantages of seller financing and DSCR loans over conventional loans And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:41) How to Invest $100K (07:14) Hiring General Contractors vs. Self-Managing (16:34) General Contracting Agreements (22:39) Is It Ever TOO Late to Invest? (29:06) Investing with a High DTI Ratio (36:45) Send Us Your Question! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-422 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A glamping site might sound like a fun real estate investment idea, but how feasible is it? Does it offer enough cash flow potential as a short-term rental property? How do you get a building permit for a unique structure like a geodesic dome!? Today’s guest managed to launch the very first glamping site in his area and make some killer cash flow, but not without jumping a few hurdles along the way. In this edition of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we pick the brain of award-winning music producer Garrett Brown, who first decided to get into real estate because of the schedule flexibility it offered. After starting out as a realtor and spending time around investors, Garrett’s eyes were quickly opened to the huge earning potential of investing in real estate. Using the capital he generated from a house flip, Garrett was able to get into the short-term rental space—combining his newfound passion for real estate with his background in hospitality. Today, he talks about his most recent acquisition—a three-door glamping site sandwiched between two regional attractions outside Houston, Texas. If you’re looking to buy your first short-term rental property, you won’t want to miss out on all that Garrett, Ashley, and Tony unpack in this episode! They’ll discuss their favorite ways to estimate rehab costs, how to find the perfect market for your short-term rental, and the importance of delivering a first-class guest experience as an Airbnb host! In This Episode We Cover Garrett’s massive cash flow on a unique “dome” vacation rental  Several creative ways to estimate rehab costs for a house flip Finding the perfect market for a short-term rental property Important hospitality tips that will make you a top short-term rental host Glamping sites, geodesic domes, and other unique short-term rental ideas! How to underwrite unique properties (and get your county to give you a permit!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Use the BiggerPockets Calculator to Estimate Your Earning Potential Try Lodgify for Your Short-Term Rental Management Needs Book Mentioned in the Show: The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott Connect with Garrett: Garrett's BiggerPockets Garrett's TikTok Garrett's YouTube Garrett's Glamping Operation on Instagram Garrett's Glamping Operation on Tiktok Garret's Glamping Operation on YouTube Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-289 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew living for free could be as simple as house hacking and renting rooms out to a few college friends? Today’s guest was able to generate enough monthly income from his first real estate deal to cover his mortgage payment each month—and then some! Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Ryan Hughes’ real estate investing journey started at the age of fourteen, when his father allowed him to go in on a real estate deal. Naturally, Ryan was ready and eager to start investing in his own rental properties by the time he graduated from college. Within months, he had bought his first investment property, one he conveniently spotted while jogging around his neighborhood. Shortly after closing, Ryan had seven people living in the house and paying rent to fully cover his mortgage payment, utilities, and more. If you’re interested in living for “free” and attaining financial freedom, you’ll want to hear what Ryan has to share about house hacking, building your real estate network, and how to keep the peace with other tenants. As always, Ashley and Tony have some invaluable insights to share as well—from leveraging debt the right way to finding the best home loan products! In This Episode We Cover How to live for FREE by house hacking and renting out rooms Managing tenants when they live with you (and share your stuff!) Identifying housing markets where cheap properties will appreciate Tapping into a real estate agent’s network and leveraging their connections Using an inspection report to your advantage before closing on a property How to find a home loan that benefits both the buyer and seller And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Analyze Your Own Deals Using the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator Living for “Free” with 63 Self-Storage Units Follow Ana Karina on Instagram for Real Estate, Tax, and Bookkeeping Advice Connect with Ryan: Ryan's YouTube Ryan's TikTok  Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-291 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using your real estate business to fund your DREAM vacation—with all or most expenses paid!? As a real estate investor, handling large amounts of money for materials, rehabs, and other expenses has its benefits. Today, we’re excited to talk about a simple but clever debt strategy that real estate rookies often overlook. Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! If you’re looking to take advantage of the many benefits of real estate investing, tune in as Tony and Ashley share how they use credit cards to travel hack their way to luxurious, five-figure vacations each year! We also talk about when you should and shouldn’t use a HELOC to help fund an investment property. Ever wondered how you should use the money from cash-out refinancing? Our hosts cover some of the limitations you may encounter. Finally, Ashley and Tony discuss their top investing analysis strategies in 2023 and how to choose the best one for you! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to leverage real estate debt the right way (and fund your DREAM vacation!) When you should and shouldn’t use a HELOC for an investment property New investing analysis strategies we’re using in 2023 Why you should say “no” more often than “yes” when choosing an investing strategy All about cash-out refinancing (and what you can use the money for!) How to find the best investor-friendly real estate agents in your area And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE How to Earn Free Vacations With Travel Rewards Credit Cards Find Top Rewards Credit Cards with The Points Guy Learn More About Travel Hacking with Aunt Kara on TikTok Book Mentioned in the Show: Real Estate by the Numbers by J Scot and Dave Meyer Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-286 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want a better rental property loan? You’ve probably tried talking to banks, brokers, and residential lenders about growing your real estate portfolio, only for them to hit back with W2, income, and credit score requirements. Is there a loan that gets around these conditions for those that are hard to fund? What if you have a rock-solid real estate deal but no nine-to-five income to show to a bank? Well, there’s one type of funding you’ve probably never heard of, and real estate investors nationwide are starting to take advantage of it. We’re back with another Rookie Reply as Ashley and Tony embark on an emotional journey down eviction lane, discussing what to do when bad tenants stay in your property and how to ensure it never happens again. But that’s not all; Ashley and Tony bring their tenant red flags that ANY landlord should know about when interviewing potential renters. They’ll also touch on subject to, seller financing, and other creative ways to fund your real estate deal, plus why you should (or shouldn’t) buy a historic home. Finally, you’ll hear about the investor-only loan so many people are using to grow their portfolios even faster! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover The one rental property loan that big-time investors are using to multiply their portfolios  Evicting a tenant and how to recover rent payments that you’re owed Tenant screening tips and red flags you should look out for when interviewing tenants Creative financing and how seller financing and subject to deals create win-wins for buyers and sellers Buying in a historic district and the grants and tax advantages you may be entitled to for doing so And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Real Estate Rookie Podcast 280 with Pace Morby Real Estate Rookie Podcast 538 with Katie Neason DSCR Loans: What Are They And How To Get The Best Terms The Ultimate Comprehensive List of Tenant Red Flags Book Mentioned in the Show: Wealth without Cash by Pace Morby Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-288 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how to use your home equity to buy your next rental? You could be sitting on tens of thousands in potential funds that’ll make saving for the down payment MUCH easier. But first, you’ll need to know how much equity you have, the amount you can pull out, and whether or not a HELOC (home equity line of credit) is even worth it. So, if you’re itching to get your next deal faster, stick around! Ashley and Tony will give you the info you need to take your money and multiply it! Welcome back to this week’s Rookie Reply, where Tony wears a hat! Aside from covering up that beautiful bald head, Tony and Ashley have some solid tips for anyone looking to buy a property with tenants in place, debating the value of a whole house HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), or putting up the pros and cons of private lenders vs. bank loans. You’ll learn the many ways to cool your house, how to confirm rent payments before you buy a home with inherited tenants, and how to make passive income by private lending! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) and using one to buy your next property HVAC systems vs. window units and which demand higher rent prices  How to make completely passive income by becoming a private money lender Raising capital vs. taking a bank loan and why big investors ALWAYS raise money How to confirm rent payments BEFORE you buy a property with tenants in place And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for BiggerPockets Pro to Get Lawyer-Approved Lease Agreements: BP Pro Lease Agreements Connect with Other Investors on the BiggerPockets Forums Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! How to Buy a Rental Property with NO Money OR Credit w/Pace Morby Follow Rachel Richards (MoneyHoneyRachel) on Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-290 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You DON’T need a ton of money to find and fund real estate deals. Despite earning just $15,000 per year, today’s guest found the perfect property for him and scrounged the money to close. If you’re willing to learn, network, and put yourself out there, you can do the same!   Todd Fullerlove Jr. had recently graduated college, gotten married, and welcomed his first child when the reality of starting a family hit him like a ton of bricks. Living paycheck to paycheck, his little family was forced to move in with his mom. Todd knew something had to change and decided to give real estate investing a try. The only problem? He had no money! Fortunately, Todd had learned that you don’t need to be sitting on a pile of cash to get started. So, Todd did what every smart investor does—he found the deal first! From there, he built relationships and raised capital. Just by taking action, Todd has completed five deals in five years!   In this episode, Todd will show you how to find and fund off-market deals through the power of private money. You’ll also get a full breakdown of the short sale process, from working with banks to navigating home appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs). Stick around until the end to hear about the loan Todd used to buy his first rental property with low money down! In This Episode We Cover How Todd went from making $15,000 per year to landing five real estate deals How to get 100% funding for your deals through the power of private money Short sales explained and why banks are motivated to work with you What you NEED to know before tackling DIY home renovation projects The BIG difference between a home appraisal and a broker price opinion (BPO) Buying rental properties with low money down using USDA loans And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (01:02) Making $15K/Year?! (07:36) Finding His First Deal (13:30) How to Find Private Money (22:10) Structuring a Private Money Deal (26:40) DIY Home Renovations (32:49) Buying Rentals & Todd’s Portfolio (39:45) Connect with Todd! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-423 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to pay ZERO taxes next year? If you own real estate or are building a portfolio, there’s a good chance that you can legally keep your profits away from Uncle Sam. But you’ll need one thing before you can do so. Our own Tony Robinson plans on using this exact strategy to pay $0 in taxes for this most recent tax year. So, why aren’t all real estate investors doing this? And where do you find the income-tax-free-genie who can help you make your tax burden magically disappear? It’s Saturday, so a new Rookie Reply is headed your way. This time, Ashley and Tony will touch on mitigating MASSIVE tax amounts using this particular service. Next, what can real estate partners expect when one party puts up the money, and the other puts up the work? For the debt-free disciples, you’ll hear about using a credit card for a down payment and when you know you have TOO much real estate debt. If you want to grow your passive income, pay fewer taxes, and ensure your mortgages ALWAYS get paid, stick around! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to (legally) eliminate income tax when investing in real estate  Down payments and why you (probably) won’t want to use a credit card to fund yours  Real estate partnership responsibilities and what a money partner’s roles are  Listing your own property for sale by owner (FSBO) vs. using a real estate agent  Rental property debt and what to do when tenants refuse to pay rent  The one question you need to ask a realtor that could lead to a reduced commission fee  And So Much More!  Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Rich Dad’s CPA Shares 5 Steps to Eliminate Income Taxes through Real Estate How to Buy Real Estate with Your Credit Card How Much Do You Need For A Down Payment On A House? Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-292 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too busy to buy rental properties? After this episode, you won’t have any more excuses. Brandon and Dani Tilson started building their rental property portfolio just under a year and a half ago and have already acquired six properties while working schedules that would make most people faint. We’re not talking about one job or two; we’re talking about working three jobs while raising a family and self-managing a rental portfolio. So, if you’re working less than eighty hours a week, this is your sign to get started!  After growing up with a struggling single mother, Brandon vowed that his children should never have to worry like he did. After learning about real estate, Brandon was ready to invest, but his wife, Dani, was not. Cash in the bank was a luxury Dani wanted to hold on to, but after many long conversations, the couple agreed to try their hand at rental properties. Their first deal didn’t go as planned, but it helped them build momentum and turn a small sum into a cash-flowing rental portfolio. In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how Brandon and Dani scaled to six units in just a year and a half, the property management software they use to run their portfolio painlessly, and how to get your spouse on the real estate investing bandwagon. Brandon and Dani are set to retire in just five years, and if you tune in, you can too! In This Episode We Cover Building a rental property portfolio that will allow you to retire in five years (or less) Why you should NOT try to DIY your first rental property renovation  What to do when you want to invest but your spouse or partner isn’t interested  Cash-out refinances vs. HELOCs and which makes more sense with today’s high-interest rates  Property management software and how to run a rental portfolio without pulling your hair out “Alignment meetings” and how to conquer your craziest goals even with a hectic schedule  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Analyze Your Own Deals Using the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator Manage Your Property with RentRedi Hear Our Interview with Husband and Wife Investing Duo Devana and Reid How to Easily Analyze Rental Properties Connect with Brandon & Dani: Brandon & Dani's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-293 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A $100K "exotic plant" side hustle to over $2 million in real estate? The truth is that you can use virtually any side hustle to help kickstart your real estate journey—whether you need capital to invest or want the extra business experience before diving in. While today’s guest may have taken a more unconventional approach to investing in real estate, he now has a portfolio of eight units cash flowing $4,500 each month! Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In 2021, when millions of Americans lost their jobs, corporate underwriter Paul Lee came to the realization that relying on his W2 as his only source of income was a risky bet. At a time when mandates were requiring more people to work from home, Paul started flipping exotic house plants for a HUGE profit—netting well over $100,000 in two years! Despite his success, Paul recognized the volatility of the business he had built and turned his attention to a more historically stable side hustle—real estate. If you’re looking to use a side hustle as your gateway into real estate, you’ll want to hear Paul, Ashley, and Tony share about the importance of having multiple income streams. They also cover several important real estate topics—from house hacking and self-managing properties to exceptions that could make you ineligible for FHA loans. Finally, they discuss private mortgage insurance and how to remove it when it’s hurting your cash flow!  In This Episode We Cover How to find side hustles with the highest earning potential The skills you NEED to self-manage your investment properties Using leverage to spread equity across more properties The self-sufficiency test your house hack MUST pass to get an FHA loan How to get private mortgage insurance removed from a loan When to pull a HELOC (and how to use the money!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE No Money for Real Estate? 2 Side Hustles You Can Use to Fund Your First Deal Compare Market Rents with Rentometer Connect with Coach Chad Carson on Instagram Connect with Paul: Paul's BiggerPockets Profile Paul's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-295 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A house hack that covers all living expenses and allows you to travel the world!? Many people dream of making passive income from real estate, but only some take action. After getting her real estate license and immersing herself in the world of investing, today’s guest was chomping at the bit to buy her first property. In this episode, we’re speaking with Olivia Tati—a former chemical engineer turned nomadic real estate investor! After discovering the freedom and flexibility of working from home, Olivia quickly determined that she no longer wanted to work her corporate W2 job. Fortunately, she had spent months cultivating several side hustles and multiple streams of passive income. With this financial safety net in place, Olivia quickly turned her attention to real estate. It wasn’t long before she landed her first deal—a duplex that rents for up to $6,500/month and allows her to live out her nomadic dream! Do you aspire to earn enough passive income to quit your nine-to-five, work from home, or travel the world? This is the episode for you! Tune in to hear Olivia, Ashley, and Tony discuss a unique strategy to get a property under contract, various ways to buy real estate with no money down, and creating the perfect guest experience at your short-term rental. They also cover the benefits of getting a real estate license—whether it’s getting your feet wet before investing, saving money on closing costs, or making passive income through referrals! In This Episode We Cover How to get a property under contract (without having the most competitive offer!) Three advantages of getting your real estate license before investing How to earn thousands of dollars each month through real estate referrals Multiple strategies you can use to buy real estate with no money down When to make a rental property short-term, medium-term, or long-term The keys to providing a world-class guest experience at your short-term rental And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE House Hacking 101: What It Is and How to Get Started Create Eye-Catching Graphics for Your Real Estate Business Find and Manage Cleaners for Your Short-Term Rentals: Turno Breezeway Connect with Olivia: Olivia's Instagram Olivia's YouTube Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-297 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want financial freedom? We’re not talking about buying yachts, private planes, or million-dollar sports cars. We mean REAL financial freedom. The freedom that lets you work where you want, when you want, and spend time with the ones that matter most, without having to worry about paying the bills or having enough in the bank to make ends meet. That’s what it means to be financially free. And today, we’re here to help you get even closer to achieving that dream. While Tony and Ashley are living their financially free lives, Dave Meyer, VP of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets and host of On the Market, stopped by to give you the step-by-step guide to achieving financial freedom. In this episode, Dave will show you how to set goals for a financially free life, calculate your “freedom number,” choose a real estate market to invest in, find the right property, and analyze a real estate deal from scratch. You DON’T need to be an investing expert to start your journey to financial freedom. Unlock the tools expert real estate investors use daily by becoming a BiggerPockets Pro member. Get 20% off your first year of Pro if you use code “FREEDOM” at checkout and gain access to investment property calculators, lease documents, rent estimators, and more!  In This Episode We Cover The four steps to financial freedom and how to achieve ultimate independence through real estate investing Setting SMART goals and calculating your “freedom number” How to pick the right real estate market and two questions you MUST ask before you do Four ways you can start finding real estate deals TODAY  Analyzing a real estate deal LIVE (step-by-step) using the BiggerPockets calculators  What expert investors know that most real estate rookies don’t  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Try the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator on Your Next Property Estimate Rent for ANY Property Sign Up for a BiggerPockets Bootcamp Hear Dave on The “On The Market” Podcast Wherever You Listen to Podcasts: Spotify Apple Podcasts BiggerPockets Watch Dave on the “On The Market” YouTube Channel Connect with Dave: Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-299 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want higher rents, more cash flow, and fewer hiccups, you DON’T need to buy more rental properties. You need better systems and processes. By implementing tactics, strategies, and procedures he learned from the military, today’s guest has achieved enormous success in his real estate business and is going to show YOU how to do the same! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Angel Garcia has a modest real estate portfolio of five properties and is in no hurry to buy more. Meanwhile, he has managed to optimize each one of his units for the highest possible rent, cash flow, and appreciation. His secret? Taking the knowledge he has learned as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and applying it to real estate investing. With standards and protocols for every scenario and a team that is always dialed in, Angel’s business runs on autopilot! Whether you’re still trying to pin down your investing strategy or looking to stabilize your portfolio with better systems, you don’t want to miss out on this episode! Angel equips you with all of the know-how, tools, and resources you might need to get the most out of your portfolio, regardless of how many rentals you own. Apply Angel’s five “tactical” tips and watch your business take off! In This Episode We Cover How to improve your real estate portfolio for higher rents and better cash flow The one thing you MUST do before buying more rental properties “Battle drills,” “battle rhythms,” and other “tactical” tips for running your business Must-have systems and processes for out-of-state investing How to create effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your business And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:57) Stabilizing His Portfolio (08:19) Must-Have Systems & Processes (18:00) “Battle Drills” & PACE Plans (27:50) “Battle Rhythms” & SOPs  (42:26) Executing the Mission! (46:20) Connect with Angel! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-424 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t have enough funds for real estate deals? Today, there’s no excuse. Beyond strategies that allow you to invest in real estate with no money down, you can always start a profitable side hustle and put the earnings towards your next deal. In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re chatting with Ava Yuergens and Josh Janus—two young entrepreneurs who managed to launch their own profitable side hustles to help fund their first real estate deals. Shortly after Ava and her fiancé launched their very own couch-flipping side hustle, they were able to generate enough cash to invest in real estate. Josh was a student by day, so he needed a side hustle that he could work outside of school hours. After seeing the schedule flexibility that DoorDash provided, Josh started making food deliveries—often using multiple apps and two phones to maximize his earnings. If you’ve ever wanted to start your own side hustle, this is the episode for you! You’ll learn how to launch your own successful side hustle from square one, sharpen your entrepreneurial skills, and generate more than enough income for you to put towards your first real estate deal. Finally, Ashley and Tony tie the bow on this showdown-style episode by evaluating these side hustles for upfront capital, earning potential, time commitment, and risk! In This Episode We Cover Two side hustles you can start TODAY with little to no money Using a side hustle to raise capital for your real estate business Launching a flexible DoorDash side hustle that earns up to $50 an hour Starting a couch-flipping side hustle that generates $10,000 per month Side hustle skills that carry over into the real estate world And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE $900K in Real Estate at Age 17 by Doing What 99% of Teenagers Won’t From DoorDasher to $1.5 MILLION in Real Estate (All at 22 Years Old!) Connect with Ava & Josh: Ava's BiggerPockets Profile Ava's Instagram Ava's TikTok Josh's BiggerPockets Profile Josh's Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-294 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s face it—property management fees aren’t cheap. While you may need to hire a property manager if you’re investing out of state or are unable to self-manage your property, these costs can quickly eat into your profits if you’re not careful. How can you ensure that you’re getting high-quality services for a fair price and keep your overhead under control? Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! If you’re struggling to pull the trigger on hiring a property management company, we understand why you might be hesitant. Fortunately, Ashley and Tony are here to shed some light on the topic and share their own experiences with property management companies. They also talk about insuring properties during the rehab phase, as well as buying pre-foreclosed properties. Finally, they discuss balloon payments—what they are, how to use them to your advantage, and when it may be risky to get a loan that has them! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to find the BEST property management company for your rental Property management fees and how to keep costs down Why you MUST insure your property during the rehab phase How to use balloon payments to your advantage (and avoid more risk!) What you need to know before buying a pre-foreclosed property And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE 0 Doors, 100% Creative Financing with Pace Morby Rookie Reply: Loan Amortization and Balloon Payments Explained 8 Tips for Hiring the Best Property Manager for Your Rentals Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-296 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing $100K on one real estate deal!? Is there any coming back from that kind of loss? Unfortunately, real estate investing is not always sunshine and rainbows. Every successful investor has had their fair share of failures. By learning from some of our mistakes, our hope is that new investors won’t have to make them! Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast. Today, Ashley interviews Tony about one of his most recent deals that went south. Ultimately, Tony ended up losing a whopping $100K on the deal. This kind of loss would cause many people to throw in the towel and quit their real estate journeys. Instead, Tony ate the loss, learned some important lessons, and got back up on his horse. If you’re afraid of losing money on a real estate deal, allow Tony’s mental fortitude to encourage and inspire you to keep going! In this episode, he shares a handful of invaluable lessons—including why it’s so important to manage the timeline of a deal, why you should always take a pre-approval with a grain of salt, and how diversifying investments across different markets can help lower your risk! In This Episode We Cover Finding your real estate niche and building a strong financial foundation Managing the closing timeline (and saving a fortune in holding costs!) The importance of purchase agreements and earnest money deposits The subjectivity of appraisals (and when you should challenge them) Why you should NEVER treat a pre-approval as gospel What you should know before becoming a private money lender And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Making $71K on ONE Deal After 5 Failed House Flips and Six-Figure Debt The Difficult Path to Wealth: Losing Money on Your First Real Estate Deal w/ JL Collins 4 Important Steps to Bounce Back After Losing Money on a Deal Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-298 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge cash flow after selling most of your real estate portfolio!? Many rookies assume that having more doors equates to more profit, but that’s not always the case. The truth is, if you start identifying the best investing strategy for your property, you can make more cash flow while owning fewer units. Today’s guest has had small and large portfolios alike and has succeeded with both! In this 300th episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we catch up with past BiggerPockets guest, full-time real estate investor, and two-time best-selling author Rachel “Money Honey” Richards. After 2022 threw her several curveballs, Rachel made the tough decision to sell her thirty-eight-door real estate portfolio and start over. A nomad at heart, Rachel turned her attention to house hacking—a strategy that gives her a place to live while allowing her the freedom to travel six months each year. Whether you have one door or one-hundred doors, you won’t want to miss out on the important lessons Rachel shares in this episode! She talks about beating analysis paralysis, using a solutions-oriented approach when looking for deals, and when it makes sense to use multiple rental strategies at once. But that’s not all, we’ll also get into creative financing, choosing a real estate niche, finding the best contractors for rehab projects, and more! In This Episode We Cover How to build (or rebuild!) your real estate portfolio from square one Beating analysis paralysis by finding your real estate niche How to apply a solutions-oriented approach to analyzing deals Using multiple rental strategies to maximize your cash flow Networking to find the best lenders and contractors for your properties Leveraging creative financing to help fund your real estate deals And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Retiring in 2 Years Through “Aggressive” Rental Property Investing with Rachel Richards Early Retirement by 30 with $20K/Month in (Actually) Passive Income Divorce: The Biggest Marriage and Money Mistakes to Avoid Rookie Reply: Creative Financing 101 with No Cash, Credit, or Credentials A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1) Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard How Nancy Rodriguez from ‘Love Is Blind’ Hit Financial Freedom BEFORE Fame Books Mentioned in this Episode: The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop Money Honey by Rachel Richards Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement by Rachel Richards Connect with Rachel: Rachel's BiggerPockets Profile Rachel's Instagram Grab Your Free Passive Income Starter Kit Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-300 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Significant other not sharing your enthusiasm for real estate? Maybe you have dreams of buying your first property or going full-time with a real estate business, but your partner isn’t on board. You’re not alone! The truth is that investing in real estate is a huge decision, and couples aren’t always on the same page. Fortunately, there are ways to align your goals and build a profitable real estate business together. In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re chatting with Zosia Madden. Today, Zosia and her husband Tyler operate two businesses—a successful construction company and a seven-figure real estate business with twelve rental properties. Despite their recent success, the couple faced many challenges before going all-in on real estate—including the question of whether Zosia should leave the stability of her W2 job. As you might expect, they didn’t arrive at this decision overnight. It took multiple conversations—filled with vision-casting, goal-setting, and strategizing—before Zosia was able to put in her two-week notice. If you and your significant other seem to be on two different wavelengths, you don’t want to miss this episode! Zosia, Ashley, and Tony cover some of the most important questions you’ll want to ask your partner on your journey toward financial freedom. They also discuss topics that many rookie investors struggle with—such as paying yourself, hiring fractional advisors, and the systems and processes that will help you scale your real estate business! In This Episode We Cover Questions all couples should ask to help align their long-term goals The three stages of spouse involvement in real estate investing How to transition from a stable W2 job to a full-time real estate investor Fractional advisors and how hiring them can change the trajectory of your business When to take a salary from your real estate business (and when to reinvest instead!) Systems and processes you NEED to scale your business And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE The Money Date: What You Should (And Definitely Should Not) Do to Align Your Finances as a Couple Building and Scaling a Massive Real Estate Business Real Estate Rookie 300 with Rachel Richards Real Estate Rookie 55 with Tyler Madden Real Estate Rookie 173 with Tyler Madden Books Mentioned in this Episode: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan Connect with The Maddens: Zosia's BiggerPockets Profile Zosia’s Instagram Tyler’s Instagram Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-301 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re working hard to build generational wealth. But have you thought about a succession plan for your growing real estate portfolio? Today, we’re going to show you several ways to create a better life for your children while reinforcing the values of hard work, sacrifice, and entrepreneurship!   Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Want to get more Airbnb bookings? In today’s episode, we’ll show you how to choose short-term rental amenities that will improve your bottom line. We also dive into seller financing and how to make your lender whole if you need to sell the property. We even discuss a unique type of real estate business that allows you to make a huge profit without owning any property. Finally, should you ever buy rental property if it won’t cash flow on day one? Stay tuned to find out! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover How to create generational wealth through real estate and pass it down to your children A “unique” real estate business that lets you make money without owning rentals How to choose amenities that will help you get MORE Airbnb bookings Whether you should ever buy a rental property that won’t cash flow right away Seller financing explained and how to make your lender whole if you sell a property And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:44) Passing Down Generational Wealth (10:05) Choosing Airbnb Amenities (15:28) Seller Financing 101 (19:33) Making Money Without Rentals (26:49) Does It NEED to Cash Flow? (32:42) Send Us Your Question! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-425 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The easiest way to supercharge your real estate portfolio? Host your own real estate meetups to build your network! If that sounds intimidating, you’re not alone! Many rookies let their lack of experience or fear of no one showing up stop them from tapping into this gold mine of a networking strategy. Today’s guest found it to be the fastest and easiest way to find wholesalers, buyers, and lenders for his real estate deals! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, Ashley and Tony are joined by Spencer Carpenter—an investor who got into real estate with the goal of supporting his family members in retirement. After his first deal went south, however, Spencer lost most of his capital and could have easily given up on real estate. Instead, he doubled down and networked his way to a pair of house flips that he was able to sell at a sizable profit. If you’ve ever wondered how investors grow their networks to find better deals, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for! Spencer provides his step-by-step formula for hosting real estate meetups at little to no cost, while Ashley and Tony offer their best tips for vetting contractors and property managers. They also discuss working with hard money lenders and what can go wrong if you DON'T maintain an open line of communication! In This Episode We Cover How to host your very own real estate meetups at no (or low) cost Harnessing the power of networking to find wholesalers, buyers, lenders, and more The best ways to find and vet contractors for your rehabs Weighing your financial risk when analyzing real estate deals Red flags to look out for when hiring a property management company Why you NEED to get on the same page with your hard money lender upfront And So Much More! Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-303 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t know how to analyze a rental property? After this episode, you’ll be a rental property analysis pro, knowing exactly how much money you’ll make on your first, second, or next real estate investment. But don’t worry; you won’t need any complex formulas, dense spreadsheets, or complicated math to calculate how much cash flow you’ll collect from your real estate deal. Instead, you can use the EXACT methods we show to analyze investment properties in minutes, EVEN if you’re a real estate rookie! In this episode, Ashley and Tony will teach you EXACTLY how to analyze real estate deals in 2023. From long-term to short-term rentals, BRRRR properties, and choosing your real estate market, Ashley and Tony will go through everything you need to ensure your first or next real estate deal is a home run. Our hosts will go step-by-step through analyzing a real estate investing market, signs of one you should invest in, building your “buy box,” analyzing a long-term, short-term, and BRRRR investment property, and how the 2023 housing market has changed. If you’re still waiting to get a rental property under contract, this is the place to start In This Episode We Cover How to analyze a rental property, short-term rental, or BRRRR investment from scratch  2023 housing market updates and what you MUST know before buying  Using the BiggerPockets rental property calculators to analyze properties in minutes Where to find insurance prices, property taxes, and other KEY variables  The three things you MUST know before analyzing an Airbnb or vacation rental  Financing your real estate deal and rental property loans you can use to purchase an investment property!  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! BiggerPockets Calculators Used in This Episode: Rental Property BRRRR Rent Estimator Tune into The “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast: Podcast YouTube Grab Tony’s Short-Term Rental Calculator BrightInvestor NeighborhoodScout Policygenius PriceLabs Propstream Investor Shout-Outs: Amy Mahjoory Lattes and Leases Zosia Madden (Rookie Ep 301) Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-305 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your rental property is at risk. Maybe not now, but in the near future, you could face property damage, the need to rebuild, or an angry tenant/guest filing a lawsuit against you. What do you do? Don’t get too sweaty; this is why you have landlord insurance! The problem? Most landlords have coverage that BARELY protects their properties when something goes wrong, leaving their entire portfolio vulnerable just to save a few dollars. This is a HUGE mistake and could cost you far more than you know. To help demystify the world of rental property insurance, we brought on Christian Bachelder from The One Brokerage and Darren Pettyjohn, co-founder of Proper Insurance. Together, these two policy powerhouses discuss the BEST ways to protect your properties, the unknown risks that so many rental property investors aren’t aware of, and the common mistakes rookies make when choosing a rental property insurance policy. But that’s not all. Christian and Darren will give you the exact questions to ask your insurance agent/broker, uncover why umbrella policies are a MUST in this business, and explain why big insurers are leaving high-risk states like California and Florida. This discussion could save you hundreds of thousands, if not MILLIONS when something goes wrong at your property! In This Episode We Cover The most common mistakes rookies make when getting landlord insurance  CRUCIAL questions to ask your agent BEFORE you buy a policy  Umbrella insurance vs. LLC protection and which is a better bet for investors  The three most important parts of your insurance quote and numbers to pay attention to Short-term rental property insurance and why AirCover just won’t cut it  Renters insurance and the unbelievably cheap protection it provides tenants  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Find Insurance For Your Rental Property The BiggerPockets Guide to Landlord Insurance Rookie Reply Episode 296 Richer v. Travelers Case Connect with Christian & Darren: Christian's BiggerPockets Profile Christian's Instagram Christian's Email Darren's BiggerPockets Profile Darren's Website Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-307 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100% financing for ALL of your real estate deals? Without thousands of dollars saved up, many people assume there’s no way for them to invest in real estate. But that’s far from true. Today, you can fund your entire real estate deal—including purchase price, down payment, closing costs, and rehab costs—using other people’s money! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! If you don’t have the funds to invest in real estate, hear Ashley and Tony share their best strategies for getting deals done with creative financing. They also discuss rehab costs and provide a three-step plan for estimating them. Hiring a property manager is a daunting task for any rookie, but our hosts share the biggest red flags to watch out for when vetting a property management company. Finally, they discuss the touchy subject of rental repairs—who’s responsible and how to keep the peace with tenants! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE).  In This Episode We Cover How to get financing for 100% of your deals (purchase price AND rehab costs!) Four EASY ways to find private money lenders for your real estate deals The three-step plan you NEED to accurately estimate rehab costs Red flags to look out for when hiring a property management company How to determine who is responsible for repairs (without upsetting your tenants!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Private Capital Explained: The 4-Second Pitch to Unlock Unlimited Funds (Part 1) Private Money Explained: 5 Simple Ways to Find Private Money Today (Part 2) Private Money Explained Part 3: The “Credibility Pieces” Lenders Love to See Private Money Explained Part 4: Rates, Returns, and Protecting Investors A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1) Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard Follow Amy Mahjoory on Instagram to Learn More About Raising Private Capital Book Mentioned in this Episode: Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott   Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-302 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dream of becoming a full-time real estate investor? Having the financial stability to leave your W2 job might seem like an eternity away, but if you start investing now, it doesn’t have to take as long as you think. Just ask today’s guest, who was able to achieve financial freedom in just THREE years!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jayson Ewert spent six years in the U.S. Army before realizing he didn’t want to be a military man forever. While renting a house with a few friends, he was amazed by how well his landlord was doing and wondered whether real estate investing might be an option for him. Before long, Jayson had read Rich Dad Poor Dad cover to cover and was determined to start buying small multifamily properties. Six deals later, Jayson has completely replaced his W2 income, allowing him to commit his time and energy to managing his portfolio and finding more deals!   In this episode, Jayson dives into house hacking, an investing strategy he uses to help cover his living expenses. He also shares some of his biggest lessons learned, including what he wishes he had known before dealing with vacancies, evictions, and other unforeseen expenses. If you have an Airbnb, you won’t want to miss the pro tip that will ensure you stay competitive! In This Episode We Cover How to become a full-time real estate investor (and finally leave your W2 job!) Covering your mortgage payment and living expenses by house hacking What you must do each month to make sure your Airbnb stands out How to squeeze MORE cash flow from your portfolio with short-term rentals What you can do today to prepare for vacancies, evictions, and major repairs Why choosing the “right market” isn’t as important as you probably think And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:50) Life Before Real Estate (07:29) Jayson’s Portfolio & FIRST Deal (12:36) Becoming a Full-Time Investor (16:49) Costly Vacancies & Evictions (25:00) Managing His Portfolio (27:52) House Hacking 101 (34:38) $20K/Year from ONE Rental! (39:34) Connect with Jayson! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-426 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to buy your first investment property? You DON’T need twenty percent down sitting in your bank account. We know; everyone has told you that you need a massive down payment before you buy a property. But did you know that expert investors like Ashley and Tony rarely come to the closing table with their own money? If you know where to find the right funding, you too could buy multiple income properties a year WITHOUT having to scrimp and save up tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars! We’re back with another funding and finance-first Rookie Reply episode. This time, Ashley and Tony will go over how to fund your first BRRRR or fix and flip, EVEN if you don’t have twenty percent down. On a closely related note, we’ll touch on what to show a private money lender when you’re looking for funding and the “private money packet” new investors should start creating TODAY. Then, Ashley and Tony will hit on how to make more offers so you can build wealth faster. Lastly, you’ll hear the differences between small and large multifamily and why experienced investors LOVE larger deals. If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover Reserves, down payments, and how to fund your first BRRRR or fix and flip if you’re low on cash Unlocking private money lending and exactly what a lender wants to see before they fund your deals  The easiest way to start making more offers and the simple technique that’ll make analyzing deals a breeze  What to know BEFORE you buy a large multifamily property (and laws to pay attention to) Cap rates, commercial real estate, and why bigger deals are often easier to increase equity  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Listen to Episode 303 with Spencer Carpenter Check Out Our Mentee Episodes with Lawrence Briggs: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Lattes and Leases Serena Norris Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-304 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email: advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices