Real Estate Rookie

Making $2,400/Month Cash Flow and Getting Rich Slowly with “Boring” Rentals

Mar 24, 2025

Anthony Finger, a real estate investor with a focus on conservative strategies, discusses his journey from traditional investing to building a portfolio of seven properties over seven years. He emphasizes the value of steady, 'boring' long-term rentals that now generate $2,400 a month in cash flow. Anthony shares insights on the benefits of investing locally, the advantages of turnkey properties, and strategies for acquiring new constructions at a discount. His approach shows how slow and steady can lead to significant financial growth.

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Anthony Finger

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Quick takeaways

Boring investing in long-term rentals offers consistent cash flow and appreciation, promoting financial stability over high-risk strategies.

Transitioning from conventional investments to self-educated real estate strategies can empower investors to build confidence and wealth effectively.

Deep dives

The Power of Boring Investing

Boring investing, which focuses on consistent and steady strategies rather than high-risk schemes, is highlighted as a primary method for achieving financial stability. Rather than chasing rapid gains through volatile investment options, long-term rentals provide a more reliable path to building wealth over time. A guest on the show shares his own successful experience of starting with small, conservative investments in real estate, leading to substantial equity and cash flow growth. This approach emphasizes patience and the importance of accumulating assets methodically, rather than seeking quick wins.

Intro

4min

Overcoming Skepticism: The Rookie Investor's Journey to Real Estate

6min

Essential Services for Real Estate Investors

2min

Building a Diverse Real Estate Portfolio

4min

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Turnkey Real Estate Investing

5min

Exploring Investment Strategies in New Real Estate Developments

3min

Extreme House Hacking: Innovative Wealth Building

6min

Strategic Real Estate Investing

9min

The Value of Steady Real Estate Investments

4min

Want the time-tested investing strategy that will make you rich 10, 20, or 30 years from now? Despite market uncertainty, buying rentals is still a savvy move if you’re playing the long game. That’s what today’s guest is doing—using a mix of steady cash flow and appreciation to reach financial freedom!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After a bad experience with a financial advisor, Anthony Finger decided to take control of his investments. He started with everyone’s favorite “boring” investment, index funds, and before long, he had brought his slow and steady approach over to real estate—buying seven long-term rentals over seven years. Today, his real estate portfolio brings in $2,400 in monthly cash flow, and Anthony has already built up over $600,000 in total equity!

The conservative approach might not be as “sexy” as Airbnb or as exciting as flipping houses, but it’s a surefire way to build wealth with real estate. Tune in as Anthony shares the perks of investing in your own backyard, the benefits of buying turnkey rentals, and the secret to buying new construction at a discount!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Anthony scaled “slowly” to seven properties in seven years

“Safe” investments that will put you on the path to financial freedom

Building a stable portfolio with low-maintenance, turnkey rental properties

How to achieve a mix of equity and cash flow in THIS housing market

The benefits of investing in your own backyard (and when to look elsewhere!)

The crucial mindset shift you need to succeed in real estate

And So Much More!

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