Should I Keep or Sell My Rental Property? (Huge Equity Gains) (Rookie Reply)
Have some home equity built up in one or more of your rental properties? What should you do? Get a line of credit? Sell? You have more options than you think, and in this episode, we’ll help you crunch the numbers and weigh your options so you make the best possible decision! Welcome to another […]
Should You Ever Buy a Rental Property with Negative Cash Flow? (Rookie Reply)
Everyone keeps saying we’re in a “buyer’s market,” but if that’s true, where are all the real estate deals? It’s easy to get discouraged after hearing “no” after “no,” but in today’s episode, we’re sharing the secrets to landing off-market properties and overlooked rentals on the MLS! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Struggling to find […]
How to Estimate Rehab Costs from Scratch (Materials & Labor) (Rookie Reply)
Need help estimating rehab costs? This is a huge unknown for many rookie investors. But not to worry—in this episode, we’ll show you how to do this as accurately as possible so you have fewer surprises once you’re under contract and it’s time to get your hands dirty! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! If you’re […]
Should You Self-Manage Your Rentals or Hire a Property Manager? (Rookie Reply)
Offer accepted! Congratulations—you’re well on your way to buying a rental property. But first, your earnest money deposit (EMD) is due. How much do you need to put down? What about due diligence fees? And what happens if the home inspection comes back with major issues? In today’s episode, we’ll show you what to pay […]
Should You Buy a Single-Family Rental or a Duplex? (Rookie Reply)
Looking to buy a rental property? First, you’ll need to decide between a single-family home and a small multifamily property. Which makes more money? And which is the better long-term investment? We’re breaking it all down in today’s episode! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! You’ve just received good and bad news. The good news? Your […]
How to Use Home Equity to Buy Your Next Rental Property (3 Ways) (Rookie Reply)
Don’t think you have the money to buy a rental property? Maybe you’re just looking in the wrong place! Today, we’re talking about different ways to invest in real estate using your existing home equity. Whether you’re buying your second, third, or fourth property, this simple strategy could help you build your real estate portfolio […]
The Best Types of Rental Properties for Beginners to Buy in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner to buy? This is one of the first decisions every rookie needs to make, but between single-family homes, multifamily properties, condos, townhomes, and others, the options can be overwhelming. But not to worry—in today’s episode, we point you in the right direction! Welcome to another […]
Late Start to Real Estate? Investing in Your 50s/60s
How Rookie Investors Are Breaking Into Hotel Ownership (Without Millions in the Bank) If you’ve ever driven by a Hilton or a Marriott and thought, “Owning one of those must take a billionaire’s bank account,” you’re not alone — and you’re not exactly right, either. A growing wave of rookie real estate investors are discovering […]
How to Fund Your First Rental (Rental Property Loans 101) (Rookie Reply)
Ashley Kehr:Are you ready to buy your first or next investment property? Tony Robinson:You are in the right place. Ashley Kehr:I am Ashley Care. Tony Robinson:And I’m Tony j Robinson. And this is the Real Estate’s Rookie podcast. Ashley Kehr:Not long ago, we were just like you we’re trying to make a little extra cash […]
How to Delete Unfair Airbnb Reviews (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. Ashley:Welcome to another episode of Rookie Reply. Today’s show is packed with lessons from surprise tax hikes that can eat into your cashflow to short-term rental refund disputes, and also some title mix ups […]