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New to real estate investing and not sure where to start? Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson break down the basics with real-world deal analysis, investor interviews and listener Q&A.
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- 1 weeks ago39 min
8 Ways to Use Your Home Equity to Buy a Rental Property in 2027
Saving for a down payment can take years for some, but if your home is worth more than you owe on it, you might already have the money to buy your first or next rental property. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to use it! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Join us as we walk through eight ways to turn your home equity into your next deal without putting the roof over your head at risk! You’ll learn how to choose the right option for your situation, whether you want to protect a low mortgage rate, keep your payments flexible, or get cash fast enough to beat other buyers to a deal. Ashley explains how she uses a HELOC to make winning cash offers, and Tony shares why he treats that debt as short-term money. You’ll find out when a home equity loan makes more sense than a line of credit, and we’ll also help you determine when a cash-out refinance is worth giving up a low interest rate. If you’ve built up equity and aren’t sure what to do with it, or you have a primary residence and want to start building your portfolio sooner, this episode will show you how to put that equity to work, safely! In This Episode We Cover How to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to make cash offers on rentals The real difference between a home equity loan and a line of credit Why a higher interest rate doesn’t automatically make a deal “bad” Where to find lenders who offer lines of credit on rental properties How Tony did his first two BRRRR deals with $0 of his own money The equity option Ashley and Tony say to use only as a last resort And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-788. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Turning $12K in Rent Payments Into a $1.3M Real Estate Portfolio
What if you could buy your first property without perfect credit, big cash reserves, or a bank saying yes? Sometimes your first real estate deal is hiding in a building you already pay rent on, and all it takes is the right question to unlock it. Today’s guest did just that, and it opened the door to his entire real estate journey! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Reginald Calloway didn’t have good credit, cash reserves, or any real estate experience when he asked his daycare business’s landlord one simple question. That question turned a year of rent into a $12,000 down payment and a seller-financed deal with no money out of pocket. Over the next few years, that one building became three, and his childcare campus recently appraised for $1.3 million! But not every deal went this smoothly. Reginald walks through the auction flip that cost more than double what he budgeted, and the credit card interest that left him unsure whether he made a profit at all. He’ll show you why a check at closing doesn’t always mean you profited on a flip, why you should run your numbers before you bid, and how his first mail campaign landed a rental property that cash flowed from day one! In This Episode We Cover How one question turned a rented property into a first deal Using rent you’ve already paid as your down payment (seller financing!) Land contracts explained, plus the crucial mistake to avoid before you sign Why an auction bidding war is the fastest way to overpay on a property Why you should never negotiate against yourself ($10,000 near-miss!) Why a check at closing doesn’t always mean you made a profit And So Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago23 min
Ran the Numbers but Nothing Cash Flows? What to Do Next (Rookie Reply)
So you ran the numbers and the cash flow shows negative? You don’t have to give up on rentals. With a few smarter assumptions, the right strategy, or the right market, you can turn “this will never work” into a deal that actually pays you! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today’s first rookie has analyzed three to four dozen small multifamily properties. Even at 20% below asking, almost none of them cash flow on day one. We narrow it down to three possibilities: are you being too conservative with your expenses, is the 1% rule out of reach in your market, or is it time to pivot? We show you how to stress-test your vacancy, maintenance, and CapEx numbers, and walk through the real fix. Next, can you invest in US real estate while working here on a visa? We share exactly who to talk to before you buy! Finally, we’re breaking down how to build your investing team when capital is limited, including which pros you need before your first deal and which can wait. If the numbers don’t work, don’t force them. There’s a better path to your first deal! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover Why your deals won’t cash flow, and whether it’s your math or your market How to make rentals work in a high-cost-of-living market How to pivot your strategy with rent by the room, mid-term, or short-term rentals When to tighten (or loosen) your expense assumptions What to do before buying rentals on a work visa Who to hire first when your capital is limited And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-787. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago33 min
How to Start Your Rental Portfolio in 2027 (No Experience, Little Money)
What would you do if you had to start your real estate portfolio over with little money and no experience? We’d do it a lot differently the second time around! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After interviewing hundreds of investors and even scaling our own portfolios to replace our incomes, we’ve got the framework to help you start your real estate portfolio, today! If we had to start from scratch in 2027, this is the exact seven-step plan to do it faster (and smarter) than our first time around. It all starts before you make a single offer. You’ll learn how to get into the right rooms, go beyond just “networking,” and find the people (and partners) you need. You’ll also hear how to bring value even with zero experience, and why partnering with a seasoned investor can save you years of costly mistakes. We’re sharing our advice on how to commit to one strategy, find undervalued deals, and build systems around your first rental property so you can scale with ease! The best time to start is today! And with our seven steps, you can get started sooner than you thought! In This Episode We Cover The seven steps we’d take to build a real estate portfolio from scratch How to bring value to experienced investors (and become their partners) How partnering can shortcut years of costly mistakes and tough lessons learned How to choose the right strategy for your skills, goals, and resources Where to find undervalued deals (yes, even on the market!) The systems to set up on property one so you can scale without breaking And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-786. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago33 min
Building a 6-Property Portfolio While Working a W-2 and Raising 6 Kids
Ever made a money decision you'd give anything to redo? You can't rewind the clock, but you can try again, even with a full-time job and a full house! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! At 18, Josh Yeatts turned down his family's nearly paid-off mobile home park. Years later, after accidentally becoming a landlord, he sold that rental out of frustration. Looking back, Josh realized he was missing out on family time and wanted more freedom, and real estate investing seemed to unlock that! He and his wife agreed to run it like a business, and built a six-property portfolio, all while working a W-2 job, serving as a pastor, and raising six kids! Josh shares how he scraped together the down payment on his first rental property with a tax refund and home equity, the importance of building relationships with your agent, lenders, and vendors, and covers the reason he skipped his inspection (and why you shouldn't!). He walks us through his first BRRRR, how he finds contractors he can trust, and the multigenerational housing plan that converted three family homes into rentals that more than cover his new mortgage! If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start (or start over), this episode is your sign! In This Episode We Cover Using your tax refund and home equity to fund your first rental property How to get your spouse on board with real estate investing Why an investor-friendly agent can make your first deal easier Doing your first BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) with a DIY rehab How to find and vet contractors you can trust The multigenerational housing plan that turned family homes into rentals And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-785. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago28 min
How to Turn Your Equity Into Rentals with a HELOC or Cash-Out Refi (Rookie Reply)
Pulling equity out of your home to buy your next rental can feel like free money, but it isn't. Whether you use a HELOC or a cash-out refinance, if you don't run the numbers the right way, it can eat up your cash flow…fast. But if you get it right, the equity you've already built can fund your next down payment without draining your savings, while growing your portfolio! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today's first question comes from an investor who has owned a long-term rental for eight years, with significant equity. Now, she wants to use that equity to buy her next rental, but doesn't know how to account for the new debt. We break down how a HELOC (home equity line of credit) and a cash-out refi actually work, and how Tony used a HELOC on his own home to help cover his next down payment! We also run through the one test every deal has to pass before you tap your equity. Ever wanted to help a family member find a stable place to live? We go head-to-head on whether to buy a condo or build an ADU, and share how to protect your investment (and your family relationships) if plans change. Finally, if you're ready to hire a property manager so you're not the one taking every tenant call, we’ll walk you through how to vet one, which fees to inquire about upfront, and the questions to ask before you hand over the keys! Whether you're tapping your equity, housing someone you love, or handing off the keys, this episode will help you make your next move with confidence! In This Episode We Cover The difference between a HELOC and a cash-out refinance How to underwrite your next deal when you're borrowing against your equity The simple test that shows whether your new rental can cover the extra payment that comes from a HELOC or refinance Stress-testing your interest rate before completing a BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) Condo vs. ADU when buying housing for a family member (that’s also an investment) The questions to ask before hiring a property manager And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-784. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Long-Term Rentals: Everything You Need to Know Before You Self-Manage
Thinking about investing in long-term rentals? Finding the property is only half the battle. Getting it rent-ready, landing great tenants, and keeping everything running smoothly is where successful landlords get it right. So today, we're flipping the script and bringing Ashley into the hot seat to share exactly how she does it, and the costly mistakes to avoid along the way! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Tony has spent years running short-term rentals, but in just three weeks, he'll be self-managing a long-term rental for the first time. So Ashley, our resident long-term rental expert, is giving him a full crash course on everything she's learned from owning and operating long-term rentals. Ashley walks us through her make-ready “punch” list—including how to decide what your rental actually needs before you rent it out. Next, we’ll learn why it pays to list your rental early, how to run showings and open houses, and how to move applicants smoothly from first viewing to signed lease. Ashley also breaks down her step-by-step process for screening tenants and spotting red flags, setting clear income requirements, collecting a holding deposit, handling move-in inspections, and what every lease agreement should cover. Whether you're buying your first long-term rental or deciding whether to self-manage, this episode gives you the full playbook to get started! In This Episode We Cover The make-ready “punch” list for turning your home into a rental How to decide which appliances to leave Why you should list your rental before you move out Showings vs. open houses (and why most booked showings never show) How Ashley screens tenants and spots fake pay stubs Holding deposits, prorated rent, and move-in inspections explained And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-783. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago54 min
He Doesn’t Own These Rentals (But They Helped Him Quit His Job)
Most rookies think you need dozens of rentals before you can walk away from your job. But what if the fastest way to replace your income didn’t require building a huge portfolio? Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Ryan Dumka was stuck in long days at his corporate job and missing time with his family, when he took a chance on his very first short-term rental (STR). When he realized how well it worked, he used a 1031 exchange to buy the next. But it wasn’t more properties that finally set him free. Ryan shares how a simple partnership turned into a thriving STR management business, and how you can do the same with the skills you already have. You’ll learn how to find property owners who are looking for your help, how to turn local agents into a steady lead source, and ways to scale up without losing the freedom you started this for! If you’ve ever thought about Airbnb co-hosting, this episode is your roadmap! If you’ve got even one property running smoothly, you might be closer to your exit than you think! In This Episode We Cover How to get your first Airbnb up and running for around $30K Using the equity you already have to buy your next rental faster How to land property management clients without spending a dime on ads A simple postcard trick that helps you win over struggling Airbnb owners The pitch that turns real estate agents into your best lead source How to stack side businesses that make your rentals more profitable And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-782. Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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