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How to Make 3% More Rent Automatically (Takes 5 Minutes) (Rookie Reply)
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:
How to handle banking and bookkeeping for your rentals
What if you can't find a deal?
Should I buy this deal? with income and expense breakdown
Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here!
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How to Reach Financial Freedom Faster with “Slow and Steady” Investing
Does real estate investing feel like more work than it’s worth? It doesn’t have to! Today’s guest would hustle from sunrise to sundown until she had an epiphany that transformed her approach to real estate. If you want a rental portfolio that gives you financial freedom, time flexibility, and a “job” that beats your nine-to-five, she’s going to show you how!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Leka Devatha had what most rookie investors dream of having: multiple rental properties, a seven-figure real estate portfolio, and enough income to leave the W-2 life behind. But despite this, she found herself stretched thin and burned out. That’s when Leka made a crucial mindset shift. Rather than amassing properties, Leka started focusing on the quality of her real estate deals.
Now, she has a real estate business that virtually runs itself, allowing her to travel the world and spend more time with family. If you, like Leka, want to go from burnout to balance, this is the episode for you. With her playbook in hand, you’ll be able to analyze rental properties (the right way), streamline the tasks that bog down your business, and get a bigger return on real estate—without the nonstop hustle!
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In This Episode We Cover
The crucial mindset shift that helped Leka make $100,000 per real estate deal
How to go from burnout to financial freedom in your real estate business
When not to scale your rental portfolio (and slow down instead)
What Leka got wrong when building a seven-figure real estate portfolio
What to do when a house flip goes wrong (and you lose $65,000!)
Game-changing systems and processes that maximize your returns
And So Much More!
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Turning Her House into a Part-Time Rental Property (Makes $2,000/Month!)
Do you dream of financial freedom, but aren’t sure how to reach it? Ashlee Perry was in a similar boat, but in just one year of real estate investing, she has been able to turn her home into a money-making machine and buy a rental property with low money down—bringing her one step closer to her ultimate goal!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Ashlee had always wanted to reach financial freedom, but it wasn’t until she discovered real estate that she saw a clear roadmap for achieving it. To test the waters, Ashlee listed her primary residence on Airbnb and stayed with her parents and friends while it was booked out—a move that made almost $25,000 in year one. She has since bought her first investment property—a duplex she currently house hacks—and converted her previous home into a long-term rental!
In this episode, Ashlee shares the strategies she used to create a five-figure income stream using only her primary residence and how she’s building a real estate portfolio with low-money-down investment properties. She also offers several helpful tips for rookie landlords, like best practices when inheriting tenants!
In This Episode We Cover
Ashlee’s roadmap for achieving financial freedom with real estate investing
How to turn your home into a part-time rental that pays your mortgage
How to buy an investment property with low money down (less than 20%)
Best practices for managing and communicating with inherited tenants
Scaling your real estate portfolio fast with the house hacking strategy
And So Much More!
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This is How “Hard Money” Loans Work (Banks for Investors) (Rookie Reply)
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!
Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here!
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10 Things You NEED as a DIY Landlord (Self-Managing Rentals)
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!
In This Episode We Cover
10 must-have tools for self-managing your rental properties
Legal protections and insurance policies you can’t afford to go without
The one-page “cheat sheet” that tells you everything you need to know about a rental unit
Different types of software that will shave hours off your workweek
Two ways to keep your personal information private from tenants
The number one way DIY landlords burn out (and how to avoid it!)
And So Much More!
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From Sleeping in His Car to Making $4,000/Month Cash Flow
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!
In This Episode We Cover
How Sebastian went from broke to making $4,000 in monthly cash flow from rentals
The biggest mistakes rookies make when buying an investment property
Analyzing a real estate market for your buy box, budget, and investing goals
How to build out your real estate investing network from scratch
The secrets to raising private money for your first (or next) real estate deal
And So Much More!
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Should You Buy Your First Property with a Partner or Solo? (Rookie Reply)
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!
Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here!
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5 Ways to Buy Rentals Without a Huge Bank Account
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!
In This Episode We Cover
Five of our favorite ways to fund your first or next rental property
How to put low money down on a rental (even with an FHA or conventional loan)
Three creative financing strategies that allow you to bypass the bank
How to pitch seller financing as a win-win scenario for both sides
How to get fast funding by tapping into the home equity from your primary residence
Four ways to find the right partner for your next real estate deal
And So Much More!
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4 Overlooked Real Estate Investments That Pay Big in 2025
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!
In This Episode We Cover
Four “niche” real estate investments that can make you more money in 2025
How to create consistent monthly cash flow using the Section 8 “overhang” strategy
The key to buying (or building) cash-flowing rentals for less than the average home
How to buy land, improve it, and flip it for a massive profit (step by step)
Creative ways to stabilize your underperforming rental properties
And So Much More!
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Bio of Real Estate Rookie
House Party is a lively podcast presented by realtor.com, exploring the exciting intersection of home and pop culture. Hosted by Rachel Stults and Natalie Way, the show offers a fun and informative take on the latest home trends, celebrity real estate, reality TV shows, and much more.
Each episode of House Party delves into the fascinating world of homes and the role they play in popular culture. From discussing celebrity homes and their unique features to exploring the latest home design trends and innovations, Rachel and Natalie provide insightful commentary and engaging conversations.
The hosts dive into the stories behind the homes, offering behind-the-scenes insights and interesting anecdotes that will keep you entertained and informed.
House Party goes beyond just the bricks and mortar, exploring how homes and real estate intersect with various aspects of pop culture.