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Real Estate Rookie

Ready to build your real estate empire… but not sure where to begin? Think of us as your personal trainer. From detailed breakdowns of real-world deals… to one-on-one coaching sessions and a warm, welcoming community… hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson bring on a wide range of guests to tackle the “newbie” questions you"ve wondered about but might be afraid to ask. Looking to 10X your real estate investing business this year? This show isn’t for you. Looking for your first, second, or third deal

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40:56

6 Rental Properties (in 2 Years!) While Working 9-5

Real Estate Rookie ·

2025/06/09

Want to invest in real estate but fear you don’t have the time or energy? You DON’T need to quit your day job to build a cash-flowing real estate portfolio, and today’s guest is proof. In just two years, he scaled to six rentals (12 units) while holding down his nine-to-five—all thanks to a strategy that stretches your money further than you thought possible! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After immigrating to the US, Hoai Nguyen took the traditional path of college, career,

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33:01

The Best Rentals for Beginners (& How Much Money...

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2025/06/06

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: What real estate investing strategy should an investor start with in today's market? How much money do you actually need for your first deal? What happens if your property is cash flow negative, and how to pivot? Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! Check out more

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45:27

7 Money Moves to Buy Your First Rental Faster

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2025/06/04

Money—it’s the number one thing that keeps new investors from buying a rental property. Maybe you’ve got your market and buy box figured out, but the finances? Not so much. But not to worry—today, we’ve brought a personal finance expert on to help with these common challenges. Whether you’re starting from zero or already working hard to build a financial foundation, this episode is for you! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Amberly Grant, fellow real estate investor and co-host of

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46:49

Jobless to 25 Units in 5 Years (My Exact Strategy)

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2025/06/02

You DON’T need a huge network, online presence, or social media following to invest in real estate. This small-town investor got started the old-fashioned way—picking up the phone and pounding the pavement—which helped him scale his real estate portfolio to 25 rental units in just five years. Want his personal playbook? Then stay tuned! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! When the University of Minnesota Crookston dropped its football program, former offensive coordinator Jared Hottle

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30:02

Can You Use Retirement Funds to Grow Your Portfolio...

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2025/05/30

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 to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. First, what do you do when a tenant wants

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53:09

5 Portfolio Pivots We’re Making This Year (Real...

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2025/05/28

Is 2025 a scary time to invest in real estate or your biggest opportunity yet? Whether you’re scaling back or doubling down, this episode is your survival guide for today’s shifting market. Ashley and Tony are sharing the pivots they’re making to shore up their rental portfolios and grow their wealth faster!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! When your portfolio no longer aligns with your investing goals, it’s time to make changes. That’s exactly what Ashley and Tony are doing in

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46:50

From Job Loss Risk to $6,000/Month Cash Flow & 10...

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2025/05/26

Are you tethered to your W2 job as your main (or only) source of income? What if it disappeared tomorrow? After a huge wake-up call, today’s guest realized he needed to take control of his financial future as soon as possible. In just two years, he scaled to 10 rentals that bring in a whopping $6,000 in monthly cash flow…and he’s not done yet! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Lorenzo Decaria thought his 18-year software engineering career was stable until his employer started

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36:46

How to Keep Tariffs from Derailing Your Renovations...

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2025/05/23

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! Today, Ashley and guest co-host Garrett Brown are answering more of your recent questions. First, we’ll hear from an investor who is looking to buy in their

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40:55

High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations for Any Budget ($5K...

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2025/05/21

Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor into hundreds of more dollars of rent per month and tens of thousands more in home value? Today, we’re going through each tier of rental renovations: easy and cheap ($5,000 or under), moderately challenging and expensive ($25,000 – $50,000), and hard/pro-level ($50,000+). This will give you a roadmap of high-ROI rental renovations you can make right now to increase your property’s

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37:35

Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property...

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2025/05/19

Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Today’s guest devised a detailed plan that took him from having no real estate experience to closing on his first rental property in just ONE year. Tune in to learn the tactics he used and how YOU can copy his success! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Aaron Mann was tired of renting, hopping from apartment to apartment, and paying someone

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42:14

Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in...

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2025/05/16

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 another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re back with more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, and first, we’ll hear from an investor who has noticed sharp price cuts in major markets. Should all

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43:37

The Rookie Guide to Asset Protection: LLCs,...

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2025/05/14

Do you really need an LLC for rentals? What about a trust? What kind of insurance should you get? With so many questions (and confusion) surrounding asset protection for real estate investors, we’ve brought on an expert to set the record straight so you can protect your assets—without going overboard or breaking the bank! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re chatting with real estate attorney and fellow investor Bonnie Galam about the nuances of asset protection. The truth

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39:25

I Was Burned Out in Healthcare, Now I Have 10 Rentals...

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2025/05/12

Could rentals help YOU achieve financial independence and even retire early? That’s the goal for today’s guest, who, despite growing up with very little, is now building wealth with real estate. In just three years, she has already scaled to 10 properties…and counting! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After discovering the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), Lindsay Barrientos decided that real estate investing would be the lifeline from her high-stress W2 job. In

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36:01

The $4,000/Month Side Hustle YOU Can Use to Buy...

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2025/05/09

Need more money to buy your first (or next) rental property? The right real estate side hustle could help you learn the industry AND pocket some extra change to put toward your next investment. In this episode, we reveal a low-cost real estate business that nets $4,000 a month. Don’t believe us? Tony’s done it himself, and he’ll show you how to get started!Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re answering questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group, and

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50:43

How to Build a Rental Portfolio (Fast) That Gives You...

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2025/05/07

Do you dream of ditching your nine-to-five and living off rentals full-time? Today’s guests did more than dream—they engineered their exit from corporate America and built a $10,000,000 rental portfolio in just FOUR years. And the best part? They did it without a ton of money and without swinging a single hammer!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Niti Jamdar and Palak Shah spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder before realizing they weren’t really building wealth. So, they set a

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45:32

Snowballing to $8,500/Month Cash Flow with 10 Rental...

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2025/05/05

What would you do with $8,500 in monthly cash flow? Quit your W2 job? Travel the world? Reinvest it? The possibilities are endless, and by blending investing strategies and getting creative when hunting for deals, today’s guest was able to “snowball” to $8,500/month with 10 rental units in just a few years!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, we’re chatting with Kelsey Porter, a real estate agent who caught the investing bug when a client introduced her to

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30:56

Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New...

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2025/05/02

Is money getting in the way of you and your first (or next) rental property? You’re not alone! This is perhaps the most common pain point for new investors. Fortunately, we have some game-changing tips to help you get financing for rental properties—even if you don’t have a high-paying job or perfect credit score! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Today’s first question is from a student looking to purchase their first house hack. They’re not sure if they’ll be able to qualify for a mortgage

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55:58

How to Change Your Life with ONE Small Multifamily...

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2025/04/30

What if you could create multiple income streams and live for “free” with just ONE rental? Today, we’ll show you why a small multifamily property is still one of the best investments you can make and how buying one in 2025 could catapult you toward financial freedom!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! With less competition than both single-family homes and large multifamily properties, small multifamily is the “sweet spot” for investors looking to break into real estate and buy their

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40:05

From Zero to $8,000/Month Cash Flow in Just 2 Years...

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2025/04/28

Growing to $8,000 in monthly cash flow and 35 rental units—all while working a W2 job?! Just two years ago, today’s guest knew nothing about real estate investing. But he found a deal and brought it to someone with money, and this single move launched his investing journey. Want to do the same, starting from zero? Then you don’t want to miss this one!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Luke Tetreault was miserable at his W2 job. When he had finally reached his breaking point, he

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35:38

2 Biggest Hurdles to Your First Rental (& How to Get...

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2025/04/25

Finding the right rental property isn’t easy. It needs to fit your budget and buy box, and if you’re house hacking, you’ll want to buy in a neighborhood you’re comfortable living in. These are just a few of many roadblocks rookies face, but we’re going to show you how to thread the needle in today’s episode!Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and the Real Estate Rookie YouTube channel, and first up, we’ll hear from an investor who is

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