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How Do Hard Money Loans Work? (Banks for Investors) Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-17 | *Episode #628*Manage Your Rental with RentRedi! Collect Mobile Rent Payments, Find Qualified Renters, and Manage Accounting and Maintenance from Anywhere!rentredi.com/biggerpockets/?utm_source=biggerpockets&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=YT_03.2025&utm_content=RookieAsk Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapmConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none 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 to make your offers more competitive 🞄 When does long-distance investing actually make sense?🞄 Partnership best practices for reducing friction and increasing cash flow!
10 Things You NEED as a DIY Landlord (Self-Managing Rental Properties) Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-15 | Episode #627Maximize Your Real Estate Investing with a Self-Directed IRA from Equity Trust:eqtytrst.co/bp-1031Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaGrab the Book, _The Self-Managing Landlord_:store.biggerpockets.com/products/self-managing-landlord?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapm How to Become a Landlord: Managing Rental Properties for Real Estate Investors:biggerpockets.com/guides/landlord-rental-property-management?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Planning to self-manage your rental properties? There’s much more to it than just collecting rent checks! Even as a do-it-yourself (DIY) landlord, you’ll need help, so we’ve assembled a list of 10 must-have tools that will not only improve your property’s performance but also save you a ton of time and money!Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! In this episode, Ashley and Tony are sharing some of their favorite tips, tricks, and tools for rookie landlords. From the best property management software options to unit “cheat sheets” you’ve probably never heard of before, adding these resources to your toolkit will make your life _much_ easier.We show you how to protect your properties with the right insurance and legal protections, as well as how to promptly communicate with tenants _without_ taking those dreaded 2 AM calls. We even share two ways to conceal your personal information, like your home address and personal phone number. Whether you own a single rental property or a large real estate portfolio, add these to your arsenal!
From Sleeping in His Car to Making $4,000/Month Cash Flow (13 Units!) Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-13 | Episode #626Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus!baselane.com/lp/bigger-pockets/?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=YT-rookieEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaGrab the Book, _Long-Distance Real Estate Investing_:store.biggerpockets.com/products/long-distance-real-estate-investing?utm_source=owned_mediaSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlendersPrivate Money Lending: What Investors Need to Know:biggerpockets.com/blog/private-money-lending-is-a-perfect-alternative?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Sebastian:biggerpockets.com/users/sebastianr35?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none If real estate investing feels out of reach—like something people _with money_ do—this episode might just change that. Today’s guest was sleeping in his car, had maxed out his credit cards, and barely spoke English, yet was able to build a real estate portfolio that brings in over $4,000 in monthly cash flow!Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! Sebastian Rodriguez moved to the US without a job, money, or connections in hopes of building a better life. After hearing about the financial freedom normal people could achieve with rentals, he put his head down, surrounded himself with other investors and mentors, and soaked up as much information as possible. His hard work paid off, as in just six years, he has scaled to 13 rental units. Stay tuned to learn exactly how he did it and how _you_ can do the same—no matter your starting point!Sebastian talks about his journey from sleeping at train stations to building wealth with real estate, but that’s not all. He also shares all kinds of practical tips for overcoming analysis paralysis, narrowing down your buy box, and building an investing network so that private money lenders and potential partners flock to you!00:00 Intro00:49 Sleeping in His Car! 06:30 Breaking the “Victim Mentality” 09:12 $750/Month Cash Flow (First Rental!) 15:11 Creating Your Buy Box 18:25 Common Rookie Mistakes21:27 Funding Deals with NO Money! 32:29 Starting from Zero? (Do This) 35:46 Connect with Sebastian!
DON’T Get a Real Estate Investing Partner (Buy Rentals Solo Instead) Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-10 | *Episode #625*Maximize Your Real Estate Investing with a Self-Directed IRA from Equity Trust:eqtytrst.co/bp-1031Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapmConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none 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: *🞄 House hacking with a friend, can you legally do this? 🞄 How to handle one tenant wanting another tenant off the lease🞄 An airbnb host changed the listing after people already booked!
Rental Property Loans You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-08 | Episode #624Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus!baselane.com/lp/bigger-pockets/?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=YT-rookieEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaBuy Ashley and Tony’s Book, _Real Estate Partnerships_:store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-partnerships?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders_Real Estate Rookie_ 596 – From a $35,000 Salary to Quitting with 11 Rentals: biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-596?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Most rookies _think_ you need a mountain of cash to buy a rental property, but the truth is that the financing strategy you choose matters much more than the size of your bank account. Today, we’re breaking down five of the best (and sometimes overlooked) ways to get your hands on the money you need to close—from low-money-down bank loans to options that let you bypass the bank altogether!Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! In this episode, Ashley and Tony share some of their favorite ways to fund real estate deals in 2025. Whether you’ve got very little money saved or already have a sizable down payment, we’ve got options for every budget. You’ll learn how to put less money down with FHA and conventional loans, but we’ll also share several strategies that allow you to use other people’s money (OPM)—like real estate partnerships, private money, and seller financing!Already own your home? We’ll even show you how to tap into your existing home equity so that you always have funds on hand—money you can use to build a real estate portfolio much faster than you thought possible!00:00 Intro00:39 1. FHA & Conventional Loans06:59 2. Real Estate Partnerships14:46 Sponsor: Baselane!16:03 3. Seller Financing 23:12 4. Private Money 27:32 5. Home Equity Lines of Credit 33:39 Which to Choose?
BRRRR for Beginners: How to Do It With Little Money Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-03 | Episode #622Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus!baselane.com/bigger-pockets?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=podcastAsk Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapm Connect with GUEST (if applicable): Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashely Kehr and Tony J. Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: A more beginner-friendly BRRRR method for those without six figuresStrategies to lower your premiums so your insurance bills stay reasonable The “lazy” method experts use to increase rents
4 “Niche” Real Estate Investments That Are Paying BIG in 2025 Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-03 | Episode #623Get Fast, Affordable Landlord Insurance with Steadily:steadily.com/?utm_source=biggerpockets&utm_medium=youtubeEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaGrab the Book, _Start with Strategy_:store.biggerpockets.com/products/start-with-strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders8 Niche Real Estate Investments Outperforming in 2025: biggerpockets.com/blog/eight-niche-real-estate-investments-outperforming-in-2025?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none There are _dozens_ of ways to make money in real estate—including some tactics that are currently flying under the radar and quietly making smart investors a _ton_ of money in 2025. The best part? Many of them are easier to implement than you probably think, and in this episode, we’ll show you exactly what’s working in today’s market!Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! Today, Ashley and Tony are breaking down four of the top “niche” real estate investments that are paying big in today’s tough housing market. Adopting one of these investing strategies could give you a serious edge, so whether you’re trying to pin down your strategy or already own a couple of properties, we’ve got something for you!We’ll show you how to stabilize an underperforming property and create consistent monthly cash flow with Section 8 housing, as well as how to maximize your property’s rentable square footage (and appraised value) with bedroom and bathroom conversions. We’ll even show you how to buy a rental property for _much_ less than the average home in your market!00:00 Intro00:38 Section 8 "Overhang" 11:02 Mid-Range Land Flipping24:34 Bedroom Count Conversions 33:58 Prefabricated Homes39:27 Share YOUR Strategy!
I Went from $10/Hour to $1M+ in Real Estate by Scaling Like This Real Estate Rookie 2025-10-01 | Episode #621Maximize Your Real Estate Investing with a Self-Directed IRA from Equity Trust:eqtytrst.co/bp See Brittany Live at BPCON This Year and Use Code “STORAGEWORKSHOP” to Get On the List for Her Exclusive Session:get.biggerpockets.com/conference/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaScale Faster to Financial Freedom with “Scaling Smart”:store.biggerpockets.com/products/scaling-smart?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapm The 7 Tips @investorgirlbritt Used to Go from Amateur to Pro Investor:biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-podcast-470-investorgirlbritt?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Britt:biggerpockets.com/users/brittanya8?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Brittany Arnason bought her first rental property in a small town while making $10/hour as a waitress. She was doing everything herself—working a job by day, renovating houses at night, managing tenants in between, sleeping in her van for a few hours, and repeating. The “freedom” that real estate investing was supposed to give her wasn’t there until she stepped back and decided to scale a different way. Now, a decade later, she’s a multimillionaire with a completely passive portfolio, making more in one year than most people do in 10. Today, she shares how you can do the same—no matter how busy life feels.You might know Brittany as @investorgirlbritt on Instagram. She’s amassed an almost unparalleled following by first showing off her high-ROI DIY renovations and now, her completely passive real estate deals. In this show, she’s giving you the steps she took to leave the DIY life and enter into her best version of financial freedom. From how to delegate and focus on high-value tasks to building your team so you don’t have to do everything, plus the two investments she’s doubling down on this year that make 10x what her single-family rentals do.00:00 Investing Feels Like a Job?03:07 Get in the Right “Rooms”08:04 Focus on High-Return Tasks 13:36 Don’t Be Afraid to Partner 15:42 Tech to Save Time 17:42 Best Investments of 202525:09 Learn from Britt Live! 26:52 Connect with Britt!
Quitting Corporate in 2 Years with Fewer Rentals Than You’d Think! Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-29 | Episode #620Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaBuy Ashley and Tony’s Book, _Real Estate Partnerships_:store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-partnerships?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area:http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch_Real Estate Rookie_ 588 – Mortgage Rate Drops Are Coming: How to Prepare Today:biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-588?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Dylan:biggerpockets.com/users/dylanp90?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Think you need to buy a dozen rental properties just to break free from your nine-to-five job? Today’s guest proves that you _might_ only need a couple. In just two years, he’s built a two-property portfolio that brings in serious cash flow and has helped him ditch the corporate grind for good. And in this episode, he’ll show you how to do the same!Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! Dylan Pettijohn was still hustling at his W-2 job, saving every dollar for his first rental property, when an off-market real estate deal fell right in his lap and changed everything. Then, with a triplex and renovation already under his belt, Dylan went even _bigger_—taking down a 12-unit multifamily property that has allowed him to focus on real estate full-time!The best part? Dylan didn’t build his portfolio with a ton of money or experience. In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of real estate partnerships when scaling, the perks of having several units under one roof, and how to stay ready for when that next big opportunity comes your way.00:00 Intro00:53 Dylan’s First Deal07:59 Blowing the Rehab Budget 16:41 Self-Managing Tenants25:26 Buying the 12-Unit Property29:07 Commercial Loans 10134:12 Increasing a Property’s Value37:57 Structuring Partnerships42:17 Connect with Dylan!
Should You Pay Off Your Rental Property or Buy More with Mortgages? Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-26 | Episode # 619Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapmConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none 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:*🞄 Would you rather have one property paid off worth 500k or maybe 600k in 5 leveraged properties? 🞄 Is House Hacking Still Viable Without Renting by the Room?🞄 Which Is Harder: Finding Deals or Getting Financing?Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here!
7 “Golden Rules” of Real Estate Investing That Will Make You Rich Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-24 | Episode #618Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus!baselane.com/bigger-pockets?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=podcastEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaPick Up Ashley’s Book, “Real Estate Rookie”:store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-rookie?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area:http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch4 Golden Rules of Real Estate Investing:biggerpockets.com/blog/conservative-investing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Ever wondered why some people make millions from real estate investing while others barely break even? There are seven things that successful investors do differently, and they could mean the difference between just scraping by and building real, life-changing wealth. What are they? Stay tuned to find out!Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! In this episode, we’re unpacking the seven “golden rules” of real estate investing that all rookies must know. There are bumps in the road on every investing journey, but with a little knowledge, you could dodge the most common blunders and fast-track your success. If you follow these rules, your next deal will stay on budget, bring in more cash flow, and get you one step closer to your long-term investing goals!We get into things like budgeting for your full mortgage payment and expenses, planning a value-add rehab project, best practices for screening tenants, and so much more. Whether you’re looking to buy your first rental property or stabilize your real estate business, we’ve got the tips you need to invest smarter and build lasting wealth! 00:00 Intro 00:43 Rule 1. Model the Full Payment 03:43 Rule 2. Budget for More Than Paint 08:53 Rule 3. Prioritize Cash Flow 10:16 Sponsor: Baselane! 11:18 Rule 4. Lock in Strong Purchase Agreements 14:50 Rule 5. Screen Tenants with Systems 19:48 Rule 6. Check the Local Rulebook 24:18 Rule 7. Commit to One Strategy
50 Rental Units in Just 4 Years with FAST Multifamily Investing Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-22 | Episode #617Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus!baselane.com/bigger-pockets?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=podcastEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaGrab the Book, “The Multifamily Millionaire, Vol. I”:store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-multifamily-millionaire-volume-i?utm_source=owned_mediaSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapm Semi-Retired at 30 Thanks to One Year’s Worth of Real Estate Investing w/Jessie Dillon:biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-231?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Jessie:biggerpockets.com/users/jessiedillon?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Many rookies get into real estate investing to pursue financial independence, and going from single-family to multifamily investing can be a cheat code for reaching your financial goals even faster. Today’s guest had a goal of 50 rental units that she was able to achieve in just four years, and in this episode, she shares how she built her real estate portfolio so quickly!Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! Today, Jessie Dillon returns to the show to update us on her recent investments. Last time we spoke, Jessie had just closed on her fifth unit, but she has made huge strides since then—buying 33 units in the last year alone. How did she do it? Stay tuned and you’ll learn the keys to her rapid success, from the big pivot that helped her amass units faster to the real estate partnerships that have helped her buy bigger rental properties.Jessie provides a clear roadmap that can take you from square one to achieving your long-term goals—maybe in as little as a few years. The best part? You can do it without a big bank account or any of the typical landlording headaches! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Scaling to 50 Units! 08:57 Sponsor: Baselane! 09:55 Finding the Right Partner 14:56 MLS Deals & Partnership Roles 23:50 Long-Distance Investing 29:52 Asset Management 101 36:33 Connect with Jessie!
How to Structure Seller Financing (Get a 5% Interest Rate!) Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-19 | Episode #616Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapmConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none 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 to access your home’s real equity before you hit the one-year mark…🞄 What to do when your short-term rental flops and mid-term sounds promising…🞄 And how to structure a seller financing deal when you’re brand new and the agents want their full cut.
This Could 2X Your Tax Savings in 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown) Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-17 | Episode #615Get 6 Months of RentRedi for $1 with Promo Code “BP2025”: rentredi.com/biggerpockets/?utm_source=biggerpockets&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=YT_03.2025&utm_content=RookieEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaGrab Amanda & Matt’s Book on “Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor”: store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-tax-strategies-for-the-savvy-real-estate-investor?utm_source=owned_mediaSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area:http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch7 Ways Real Estate Investors Should Prepare For the New Tax Laws On the Way:biggerpockets.com/blog/how-real-estate-investors-should-prepare-for-the-big-beautiful-bill-tax-changes?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Amanda:biggerpockets.com/users/keystonecpa?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Matt:biggerpockets.com/users/macfarland?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none The One Big Beautiful Bill has passed, and it could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. In this episode, we’re breaking down how this powerful piece of legislation could help lower your tax bill and supercharge your returns, whether you’re relatively new to real estate investing or actively scaling your portfolio!Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! Today, we’re joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA, who break down the latest tax bill, what it means for rookie investors, and a few of the best tax strategies to implement. We’ll cover things like 100% bonus depreciation, cost segregation studies, and the short-term rental loophole. You’ll even learn about the extended qualified business income (QBI) deduction that benefits many Americans—including real estate investors!But that’s not all. We’ll also provide realistic examples of how a rookie can double their write-offs, the “marriage loophole” that helps couples maximize their tax savings, and the biggest (and most expensive) rookie tax mistakes to avoid at all costs!00:00 Intro00:46 New Bill Breakdown07:57 Sponsor: RentRedi! 08:35 Depreciation Example16:15 Short-Term Rental Loophole21:58 Rookie Tax Mistakes26:13 Year-End Tax Moves32:41 Connect with Amanda & Matt!
I Made $92K (Tax-Free) from ONE Real Estate Deal—WHILE Working 9-5! Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-15 | Episode #614Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus!baselane.com/lp/bigger-pockets/?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=YT-rookieEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaGrab the Book, “Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down”: store.biggerpockets.com/products/investing-in-real-estate-with-no-and-low-money-down?utm_source=owned_mediaSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlendersHow to Buy a Rental Property With No Money: 10 Strategies for Real Estate Investors: biggerpockets.com/blog/buy-real-estate-investment-no-money?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Tony:biggerpockets.com/users/anthonyb444?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Think you need a big bank account or extensive investing knowledge to buy a rental property? Today’s guest got started with no money down, and this first real estate deal would open the door to multiple deals and six-figure profits. How did he pull it all off? You’re about to find out!Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! Tony Borman hit it out of the park on his first two deals. After buying his first property with $0 down and selling it for a $50,000 profit only a couple of years later, he then found and fixed a property that gave him a $92,000 tax-free payday. But then he hit a snag in his investing journey—buying a rental that lost money once property taxes spiked and going through not one, not two, but seven different contractors on his very first house flip!Despite the recent hiccups, Tony is investing for the long haul, and in this episode, you’ll learn how keeping your W-2 job can help you absorb large losses as you’re learning the ropes. Tony also shares about the difficulty of finding (and keeping) great contractors, the biggest mistakes rookies make when analyzing rental properties, and the risks every investor needs to know about before tackling home renovations! 00:00 Intro 00:37 Buying His First Property 08:47 Making $52K in Profit! 12:20 Sponsor: Baselane! 13:18 The $92K (Tax-Free) Payday 19:39 Tony’s Property Tax Blunder 28:32 Failed Flips & Bad Contractors 38:08 Connect with Tony!
How to Get a HELOC on Investment Property (Use Your Equity!) Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-12 | Episode #613Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapmConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none 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:*🞄 Getting a HELOC on a Rental Property with a Mortgage🞄 What should you do once you win a property from a tax lien auction 🞄 How Much Time Do You Actually Spend on Real Estate Investing, and What’s a Realistic First-Year Goal?
The #1 Sign You’re Stuck in Analysis Paralysis (and How to Break Out Today) Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-10 | ...
How to Find, Fix, & Sell Homes for a HUGE Profit (House Flipping 101) Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-10 | Episode #612Maximize Your Real Estate Investing with a Self-Directed IRA from Equity Trust:eqtytrst.co/bp-1031Catch Dom and Henry at BPCON2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada: get.biggerpockets.com/conference/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaBuy the Book, “The House Flipping Framework”:store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-flipping-framework?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area:http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatchHow I’m Flipping 12 Houses (at Once!) All While Traveling w/Dominique Gunderson:biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-488?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Dominique:biggerpockets.com/users/dominiquelux?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Henry:biggerpockets.com/users/henryw22?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Does flipping houses still work in 2025? Yes! Despite high interest rates, inflated material costs, and the recent shift towards a buyer’s market, this is still one of the most profitable investing strategies. Today, we’ve brought on a pair of seasoned flippers to break down the current market and what rookies need to know ahead of their first or next flip!Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by expert house flippers Henry Washington and Dominique Gunderson. They share all about the current state of house flipping—what’s changed, what could change, and how rookies and experienced investors alike can adapt to a shifting housing market.Whether you’re looking to tackle your first or hundredth flip, our experts offer all kinds of insights and timely tips that will make your next flip a successful one. Stay tuned and we’ll show you the secrets to finding and funding profitable deals, how smart investors are making the numbers work, and the three things every rookie must do before investing in a new market! 00:00 Intro 00:37 HUGE Market Changes 06:59 “Conservative” Deal Analysis 14:45 The Secret to Profitable Flips 20:43 Building Key Relationships 25:19 Controlling Rehab Costs 31:56 How to Lower Days on Market 36:21 Common Rookie Mistakes 40:29 Starting in a New Market 45:33 Future Market Shifts 49:46 Connect with Dom & Henry!
Making $36K on ONE Deal as a New Mom with NO Real Estate Experience Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-08 | Episode #611Simplify How You Manage Your Rentals (For Free!) with TurboTenant!turbotenant.com/biggerpockets/?utm_source=biggerpockets&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=%5BXXX%5DJoin Us at BPCON2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada:get.biggerpockets.com/conference/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneEpisode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_mediaBuy the Book, “The House Flipping Framework”:store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-flipping-framework?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneSign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter:biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlendersReal Estate Rookie 512 – Middle-School Teacher Makes $100K in 6 Weeks on Her FIRST Deal: biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-512?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Tori:biggerpockets.com/users/torit15?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none What happens when you leave your career to pursue real estate investing? Once dead set on becoming a country music star, today’s guest was forced to rethink her future when the world came to a screeching halt. Thankfully, real estate was the exact pivot her young family needed, allowing her to make a huge profit on her very first real estate deal!Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! For three years, Tori Tyler had wanted to jump into real estate, but like many newbies, information overload and analysis paralysis kept her on the sidelines. But eventually, with the guidance of a mentor and by attending networking events, she gained the confidence to take down her first deal—a house flip that pocketed her $36,000 with just three months of work!Now, Tori is completing her second flip, and in the future, she plans to use short-term rentals to offset her family’s W-2 income and give them another place to vacation. If you want to know how to pivot from your current career and become a full-time investor, Tori’s story of bold pivots and bigger payoffs might just be the spark of inspiration you need! 00:00 Intro 00:47 Pivoting to Real Estate 06:40 Taking Action (After 3 Years!) 09:04 Sponsor: TurboTenant! 09:47 Completing Her FIRST Flip 18:01 Making $36,000 in Profit! 26:05 The Second Flip & Next Steps 31:42 Connect with Tori!
Most buyers think the highest price wins… but that’s not the real secret. Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-06 | ...
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation Markets & When to LOWER Your Asking Rent Real Estate Rookie 2025-09-05 | *Episode #610*Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecX2zC0L5hKGIafCzZitX-WKfiwgJft5puGNaCujaJDtAO0w/viewform?usp=header Episode Show Notes: lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch Find Investor-Friendly Lenders: http://biggerpockets.com/findlenders Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapmConnect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=noneWelcome 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: - My Property Manager Pushes Back on Bids—How Should I Handle It?- BRRRR in Detroit or STR in Tampa—Which Path Builds Faster?- First Rental Listed—When Should I Lower Rent?
