The Real Estate Rookie Implementation Guide: How to Restart Your Portfolio with Small Multifamily Properties
In This Article This implementation guide is based on episode 555 of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast, where Ashley shared exactly how she would start building a real estate portfolio from scratch today if she had no connections, no properties—just experience. Define Your Investment Strategy Start by choosing your focus. Ashley recommends duplexes, triplexes, and […]
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 […]
The Real Estate Rookie Implementation Guide: How to Build a $10M BRRRR Portfolio Using the SCALE Framework
In This Article This implementation guide is based on episode 558 of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast featuring Niti and Palak Shah, who transitioned from corporate life to building a $10 million real estate portfolio using the BRRRR method and their signature SCALE framework. Define Your “Why” and Long-Term Vision Start by understanding your purpose. […]
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 […]
Preventative Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What Rookie Landlords Need to Know
In This Article When you’re managing rental properties, maintenance isn’t optional—it’s inevitable. But how you handle it can mean the difference between protecting your investment and constantly putting out fires. If you’re new to landlording, there are two basic approaches to maintenance: preventative and reactive. Spoiler alert: One of them saves you more time, money, […]
The Best Rentals for Beginners (& How Much Money You’ll Need) (Rookie Reply)
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 […]
Can You Use Retirement Funds to Grow Your Portfolio Faster? (Rookie Reply)
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 […]
Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in YOUR Market (Rookie Reply)
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 […]
How to Keep Tariffs from Derailing Your Renovations (Rookie Reply)
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! […]