Real Estate Rookie

We’ve all come across that property—the one with the irresistibly low price in the bad area of town. The numbers make it look like a home-run real estate deal, but are there too many red flags to ignore? We’ll show you...

Many rookies would invest in real estate if only they had the money. Well, we’re about to share a simple, scalable side hustle that could help you save money and buy your first rental property much faster. Today’s guest...

Think you need a big bank account to invest in real estate? You don’t! There are several ways to either buy a rental property with low money down or turn an existing property into a rental with even less money out of...

Not knowing the difference between a “good” real estate deal and a “bad” one keeps many rookies on the sidelines. If this is the one hurdle preventing you from buying your first rental property, don’t worry—today’s...

Many rookies assume it’s easier to buy a rental property in their own market, but today’s guest proved you don’t need to by taking down his first deal in another area of the country, sight unseen. And good thing he did...

Most rookies buy rental properties for monthly cash flow or long-term appreciation, but for today’s guest, the enormous tax benefits were the biggest driver. Whether you’re looking to achieve true financial freedom...

Forming a real estate investing partnership could help you scale your real estate portfolio faster, but if you’re not careful, you could just as easily find yourself in hot water. Want to make sure you structure your...

Are we seeing a short-term rental resurgence? Since Airbnb’s big boom in 2021, many investors have shied away from the “oversaturated” short-term rental industry. But is now actually the ideal time for you to buy...

Worried you’ll never be able to buy rental properties because you’re “bad” with money? Today’s guest was in the same boat until a much-needed mindset shift set her on the path towards financial freedom. Since then, she...

Before you buy a rental property, you’ll need to decide where to invest. Some rookies feel more comfortable investing in their own backyards, while others prefer to handpick a market that will give them enough cash flow...

Laura Sides had zero real estate investing experience not too long ago. But, within just six weeks, she made $100,000 on her first real estate deal. How is that even possible, let alone in 2025? That type of profit is...

Your first real estate deal doesn’t need to be a home run. If it gives you a little cash flow and the confidence to keep going, it’s worth it. Ashley and Tony had very little real estate investing experience and almost...

This is supposed to be a good time to buy a rental property, right? People keep saying we’re in a “buyer’s market,” and that you have more negotiating power than usual. But how do you find these deals in the first...

Hesitant to buy a rental property? Many rookies think they need more money, experience, or even “perfect timing,” but waiting for these things could just be holding you back from building wealth with real estate. If...

Rookies are often told to stick to one investing strategy, but today’s guest is going against the grain by combining the long-term appreciation of rental properties and the passive income of private money lending. Want...

You’re seeing houses sit on the market for longer. Now could be your chance to snag an underpriced rental property. But your agent doesn’t know if lowballing is the best move. Should you take advantage of this frozen...

Think you’ve just stumbled on the perfect real estate deal? Not so fast! The truth is that some rental properties may look good on paper but are actually much more trouble than they’re worth. Today, we’re going to show...

Don’t think you have enough time, money, or energy to invest in real estate? Living in an expensive and highly competitive market, today’s guest had every reason not to invest, yet has been able to build her own rental...

If you ever plan on selling a rental property (which you probably should), listen to this Rookie Reply. Halloween is over, but we’ve got two real estate investing stories that would make any investor’s skin crawl...

Buying rentals isn’t the only way to build wealth with real estate—far from it. Today’s guest is making huge returns without fixing toilets or evicting tenants. If you want a more passive way to invest that won’t drain...

Real estate investing isn’t always pretty. Just ask today’s guest, who quit his W-2 job to focus on real estate full-time and took down 10 deals in just one year, only for common rookie mistakes to derail his...

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: How do you actually...

Have you seen the headlines lately? If so, you might be tempted to pump the brakes on real estate investing and wait for the economy to pick up. But you could be missing out on huge wealth-building opportunities we...

New investors are often told to avoid pricey markets and buy rental properties in more affordable areas, but today’s guest did the exact opposite. Now, he owns three duplexes that bring in $9,000 in monthly cash flow...

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: How to handle...