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Results (80)
23 August, 2024
Rookie Reply: House Hacking 101! Which Property to Buy & How to Scale Fast

House hacking might be the easiest way to get into real estate. This beginner-friendly investing strategy involves little risk, works with several types of properties, and can cover your entire mortgage. But don’t jus...

8 November, 2024
Should I SELL or RENT My House? + How to Finance Home Renovations (Rookie Reply)

You’re planning to move soon and are asking yourself, “Should I sell or rent my house?” What if you’ve got little-to-no cash flow potential? Is future appreciation worth betting on? Maybe you need to renovate before y...

22 November, 2024
Calculating NOI for Real Estate and How to Start Investing with $70K (Rookie Reply)

Want to estimate your NOI (net operating income) BEFORE you buy a rental property? Calculating NOI in real estate isn’t hard, and after doing this dozens and dozens of times, we’re sharing how to estimate things like ...

7 February, 2025
4+ Ways to Fix Negative Cash Flow (and When to Sell Instead) (Rookie Reply)

Does your rental property have negative cash flow? This doesn’t necessarily mean you bought a bad deal, though losing money probably isn’t what you signed up for. But not to worry—in today’s episode, we’ll share a few...

19 October, 2021
BiggerPockets Podcast 520: $47k/Month in Rent, 0 Doors Owned | Rookie Takeover w/ Rafael Loza

The hosts look and sound a little different today. There are no beards and we haven’t heard one metaphor containing jiu-jitsu lingo... That’s because Ashley Kehr and Tony Robinson, hosts of the Real Estate Rookie Podc...

4 November, 2023
Rookie Reply: What is ARV in Real Estate & Why It’s Crucial to Get Right

What is ARV in real estate? You’ve heard the term before but might not know what it means. ARV stands for after repair value, the value of a property AFTER you rehab, renovate, or upgrade it. While this metric may see...

5 April, 2024
Rookie Reply: How to Find a Property Manager & Set up Rentals Out of State

Property management is a key component of real estate investing that can make or break your cash flow. Of course, every rookie investor could benefit from having a great property manager on board, but in a competitive...

10 January, 2025
The BEST Ways to Find “Rare” Off-Market Real Estate Deals in 2025 (Rookie Reply)

Are great real estate deals gone for good? Not so fast! High interest rates, inflated home prices, and low inventory have made things difficult for investors, but by looking beyond the multiple listing service (MLS), ...

18 October, 2024
How to Comp Rent/Home Prices and Why Going SMALL May Make You More (Rookie Reply)

Let’s say you’ve got $40,000 to invest. You could split the money into two down payments and buy more properties or partner with someone with money and build a bigger real estate portfolio. But even though you CAN do ...

14 February, 2025
Is Cash Flow STILL King? How to Get More of It in This Market (Rookie Reply)

Cash flow is hard to come by in this market. Just a few years ago, it was easy to find rental properties that met the one-percent rule, but today, you need to get creative if cash flow is your main goal. Is buying mor...