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New to real estate investing and not sure where to start? Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson break down the basics with real-world deal analysis, investor interviews and listener Q&A.
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- Yesterday20 min
Buy More Rentals Faster With DSCR Loans (No W-2 Needed) (Rookie Reply)
What if your first (or next) rental didn’t depend on your W-2, your free time, or cash sitting in the bank? Today we’re covering how to qualify for more deals, fit investing around a busy schedule, and fund your repairs without putting your next deal at risk! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! First up, we’re breaking down DSCR loans, which let the property’s rent do the qualifying, plus the fine print to check before you sign. Next, a rookie wants to know how to get started with real estate while working 45 to 65 hours a week! We’ll show you how to take those first steps, with help from automation tools and turnkey rentals. Finally, we’re exploring six smart ways to fund repairs after closing! Not enough income, time, or cash: these are the reasons most rookies never get started. The truth is, there’s a solution for each one, and today’s episode will help you tackle all three! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover How to buy rentals with a DSCR loan (even without W-2 income) How to spot hidden lender fees before you sign The best real estate strategies for investors with full-time jobs and very busy schedules How AI and automation can handle guest messages for you Six ways to fund repairs after you’ve already closed And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-793. 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
- 3 days ago33 min
Is Flipping Houses Still Worth It? A 20-Year Flipper Shares What’s Working
Is flipping houses still worth it when the market slows down? The easy appreciation days may be over, but investors who underwrite their deals with discipline are still finding ways to win. And today, we’ll explore how you can too! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! We’re coming to you live from BPCon in Orlando with James Dainard, who has spent 20 years flipping houses and renovating properties in Seattle. James shares how today’s flat market compares to flipping in the years after 2008’s financial crisis, plus the simple shifts that help him protect his profits. By the end, you’ll know how to spot safer deals and plan for surprises so one tough project doesn’t set you back. James explains why he’s asking for more margin, not less, and the underwriting rules that cushion against longer hold times and price cuts. You’ll learn why homes with multiple exits are the smartest buys for rookie investors right now, and what to look for in a property before adding a detached ADU. Tony also puts his two-year flip on the table, and James walks through whether to sell it, keep it as a rental, or rework the deal with his private money lenders. Every market shift creates new opportunities for investors who stay disciplined. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to tackle your next flip with confidence! In This Episode We Cover Why today’s flipping market feels like the years after 2008 The underwriting rules that protect your profit when prices dip How to find homes with multiple exits for a safer flip Using absorption rates to find where buyers are actually buying Why some flips are worth keeping as rentals (with a future DADU) What to do when a flip won’t sell, and how to rework a deal with your lenders And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-792. 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
- 5 days ago51 min
2 Duplexes Will Fund My Retirement (That’s It!)
Two duplexes, four rental units—that’s all Erik Caci needs to retire comfortably. Most real estate rookies aim to buy 10, maybe even 20, rentals. But for Erik, just two in the right market might be enough to guarantee a financially free future. And the best part? He bought two duplexes with under 20% down (and you can, too)! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After Erik changed careers, he was forced to move to everyone’s favorite city to invest in (heavy sarcasm): Los Angeles, California. But with rent and home prices among the highest in the country, Erik had few options until a 100-year-old home that had been on the market for three months popped up on his feed. It had all the best parts of an old home—charm, historic architecture, mold, termites, and a bad roof! So instead of putting 20%, or even 10%, down, he put down just 3.5% and saved the rest for renovations. Plus, he needed to move out a tenant before he could house hack. We won’t spoil how the renovation went, but in today’s show, Erik shares how this duplex unfolded, why he bought another similar property afterward, and why renovations aren't so scary when you have your reserves ready. In This Episode We Cover Why just two rentals in the right real estate market could be enough to retire you Putting just 3.5% down on your first (or next) rental property with the house hacking strategy Buying “historic” houses and the renovation approval process to be prepared for Why your rentals don’t need to cash flow to be worth the investment Stay in LA? Why Erik may switch up his strategy and invest in these two overlooked markets And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-791. 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
- 1 weeks ago35 min
First-Time Landlord? How to Find Great Tenants on Your Own (Rookie Reply)
Ready to rent out your property? Set up the right systems from day one, and you’ll attract better tenants, avoid costly rookie mistakes, and keep more cash flow in your pocket! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! We’re starting today’s episode with a first-time landlord who is renting out his home near a military base and wants to get it right from day one. We’ll share the resources for every step of the leasing process, plus what to know before renting to service members. Then, a new house hacker wants property management software that will grow with his portfolio. Ashley explains what to compare before you commit, including payout times, hidden fees, and the tenant experience. Plus, the property management perks that come with BiggerPockets Pro. Finally, another first-time landlord gets ready to place his next tenant without an agent. We map out the DIY turnover, from move-out inspection to listing, screening tenants, and setting the right rent! We also cover the one mistake to be cautious of, and when hiring a property manager is actually the better deal. Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover How to rent out your property the right way, from day one What landlords should know about renting to military families The DIY leasing process for placing tenants without an agent Where to list your rental and how to pre-screen before anyone pays How to price your rental (and signs you’re charging too little) Choosing property management software that scales with your portfolio And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-790. 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
- 1 weeks ago39 min
8 Ways to Use Your Home Equity to Buy a Rental Property in 2027
Saving for a down payment can take years for some, but if your home is worth more than you owe on it, you might already have the money to buy your first or next rental property. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to use it! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Join us as we walk through eight ways to turn your home equity into your next deal without putting the roof over your head at risk! You’ll learn how to choose the right option for your situation, whether you want to protect a low mortgage rate, keep your payments flexible, or get cash fast enough to beat other buyers to a deal. Ashley explains how she uses a HELOC to make winning cash offers, and Tony shares why he treats that debt as short-term money. You’ll find out when a home equity loan makes more sense than a line of credit, and we’ll also help you determine when a cash-out refinance is worth giving up a low interest rate. If you’ve built up equity and aren’t sure what to do with it, or you have a primary residence and want to start building your portfolio sooner, this episode will show you how to put that equity to work, safely! In This Episode We Cover How to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to make cash offers on rentals The real difference between a home equity loan and a line of credit Why a higher interest rate doesn’t automatically make a deal “bad” Where to find lenders who offer lines of credit on rental properties How Tony did his first two BRRRR deals with $0 of his own money The equity option Ashley and Tony say to use only as a last resort And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-788. 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
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Turning $12K in Rent Payments Into a $1.3M Real Estate Portfolio
What if you could buy your first property without perfect credit, big cash reserves, or a bank saying yes? Sometimes your first real estate deal is hiding in a building you already pay rent on, and all it takes is the right question to unlock it. Today’s guest did just that, and it opened the door to his entire real estate journey! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Reginald Calloway didn’t have good credit, cash reserves, or any real estate experience when he asked his daycare business’s landlord one simple question. That question turned a year of rent into a $12,000 down payment and a seller-financed deal with no money out of pocket. Over the next few years, that one building became three, and his childcare campus recently appraised for $1.3 million! But not every deal went this smoothly. Reginald walks through the auction flip that cost more than double what he budgeted, and the credit card interest that left him unsure whether he made a profit at all. He’ll show you why a check at closing doesn’t always mean you profited on a flip, why you should run your numbers before you bid, and how his first mail campaign landed a rental property that cash flowed from day one! In This Episode We Cover How one question turned a rented property into a first deal Using rent you’ve already paid as your down payment (seller financing!) Land contracts explained, plus the crucial mistake to avoid before you sign Why an auction bidding war is the fastest way to overpay on a property Why you should never negotiate against yourself ($10,000 near-miss!) Why a check at closing doesn’t always mean you made a profit And So Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago23 min
Ran the Numbers but Nothing Cash Flows? What to Do Next (Rookie Reply)
So you ran the numbers and the cash flow shows negative? You don’t have to give up on rentals. With a few smarter assumptions, the right strategy, or the right market, you can turn “this will never work” into a deal that actually pays you! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today’s first rookie has analyzed three to four dozen small multifamily properties. Even at 20% below asking, almost none of them cash flow on day one. We narrow it down to three possibilities: are you being too conservative with your expenses, is the 1% rule out of reach in your market, or is it time to pivot? We show you how to stress-test your vacancy, maintenance, and CapEx numbers, and walk through the real fix. Next, can you invest in US real estate while working here on a visa? We share exactly who to talk to before you buy! Finally, we’re breaking down how to build your investing team when capital is limited, including which pros you need before your first deal and which can wait. If the numbers don’t work, don’t force them. There’s a better path to your first deal! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover Why your deals won’t cash flow, and whether it’s your math or your market How to make rentals work in a high-cost-of-living market How to pivot your strategy with rent by the room, mid-term, or short-term rentals When to tighten (or loosen) your expense assumptions What to do before buying rentals on a work visa Who to hire first when your capital is limited And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-787. 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
- 2 weeks ago33 min
How to Start Your Rental Portfolio in 2027 (No Experience, Little Money)
What would you do if you had to start your real estate portfolio over with little money and no experience? We’d do it a lot differently the second time around! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After interviewing hundreds of investors and even scaling our own portfolios to replace our incomes, we’ve got the framework to help you start your real estate portfolio, today! If we had to start from scratch in 2027, this is the exact seven-step plan to do it faster (and smarter) than our first time around. It all starts before you make a single offer. You’ll learn how to get into the right rooms, go beyond just “networking,” and find the people (and partners) you need. You’ll also hear how to bring value even with zero experience, and why partnering with a seasoned investor can save you years of costly mistakes. We’re sharing our advice on how to commit to one strategy, find undervalued deals, and build systems around your first rental property so you can scale with ease! The best time to start is today! And with our seven steps, you can get started sooner than you thought! In This Episode We Cover The seven steps we’d take to build a real estate portfolio from scratch How to bring value to experienced investors (and become their partners) How partnering can shortcut years of costly mistakes and tough lessons learned How to choose the right strategy for your skills, goals, and resources Where to find undervalued deals (yes, even on the market!) The systems to set up on property one so you can scale without breaking And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-786. 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
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