Ashley:This week’s rookie reply is all about hesitation, strategy and what to do when things don’t go according to plan. We’ve got three real estate questions from real estate investors who are wondering, should I wait? Should I buy? Did I already make a mistake? Tony:Yeah, that’s right. We’re going to break down what you […]
The Best Rentals for Beginners (& How Much Money You’ll Need) (Rookie Reply) Read More »
Money—it’s the number one thing that keeps new investors from buying a rental property. Maybe you’ve got your market and buy box figured out, but the finances? Not so much. But not to worry—today, we’ve brought a personal finance expert on to help with these common challenges. Whether you’re starting from zero or already working
You DON’T need a huge network, online presence, or social media following to invest in real estate. This small-town investor got started the old-fashioned way—picking up the phone and pounding the pavement—which helped him scale his real estate portfolio to 25 rental units in just five years. Want his personal playbook? Then stay tuned! Welcome
Jobless to 25 Units in 5 Years (My Exact Strategy) Read More »
Should you use retirement funds to buy rentals, pay for renovations, or scale your real estate portfolio faster? Saving for a down payment can be tough, and dipping into a retirement account might seem like a tempting shortcut. But is it worth paying the hefty penalty? We’re breaking it all down on today’s episode! Welcome
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Is 2025 a scary time to invest in real estate or your biggest opportunity yet? Whether you’re scaling back or doubling down, this episode is your survival guide for today’s shifting market. Ashley and Tony are sharing the pivots they’re making to shore up their rental portfolios and grow their wealth faster! Welcome back to
5 Portfolio Pivots We’re Making This Year (Real Estate Is Changing FAST) Read More »
Are you tethered to your W2 job as your main (or only) source of income? What if it disappeared tomorrow? After a huge wake-up call, today’s guest realized he needed to take control of his financial future as soon as possible. In just two years, he scaled to 10 rentals that bring in a whopping
From Job Loss Risk to $6,000/Month Cash Flow & 10 Rentals in 2 Years Read More »
Home prices are seeing some serious cuts—but is this happening across all markets, and what does it mean for new investors? For many beginners, this could be the perfect time to buy a rental property, and in this episode, we’ll share what YOU can do to take advantage of a shifting housing market! Welcome to
Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in YOUR Market (Rookie Reply) Read More »
Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Today’s guest devised a detailed plan that took him from having no real estate experience to closing on his first rental property in just ONE year. Tune in to learn
Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less) Read More »
Whichrental renovationsgive you thebiggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor intohundreds of more dollars of rentper month andtens of thousands more in home value? Today, we’re going through each tier of rental renovations: easy and cheap ($5,000or under), moderately challenging and expensive ($25,000 – $50,000), and hard/pro-level ($50,000+).
High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations for Any Budget ($5K – $50K+) Read More »
The economic landscape is shifting fast. With tariffs driving up material costs, does the BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) method still work? In this episode, we’ll share some creative tips and tricks that will help keep your renovation projects on budget and make the numbers work in any market! Welcome to another Rookie Reply!
How to Keep Tariffs from Derailing Your Renovations (Rookie Reply) Read More »