Tony Robinson, a top short-term rental investor and host of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast, joins Henry Washington, a long-term rental investor, to enlighten newcomers on starting their real estate journey in 2025. They share essential steps for beginners, discussing whether to pursue short-term or long-term rentals and the importance of market selection. The duo emphasizes learning from mistakes, utilizing data for confidence, and the significance of thorough documentation. Their insights aim to empower aspiring investors to avoid rookie pitfalls.

Tony Robinson, owner of a thirteen-unit hotel in Utah, and his wife Sara discuss their commercial real estate deal. They cover topics such as budgeting for a renovation project, managing contractors, self-check-in for a commercial property, and working effectively as a couple in real estate.

No time or money to invest? You need a real estate partnership. What keeps almost every real estate rookie from investing is the fear that they’ll fail or that they don’t have enough to get started. But what if you could join forces with an experienced investor and learn the real estate investing game while gaining equity? Or, what if you’re busy making money from a high-paid job or business and don’t want to manage tenants, toilets, or trash? Well, there’s a good chance a partnership could take your passive income to the next level.To help unlock the world of real estate partnership, Ashley Kehr and Tony Robinson from the Real Estate Rookie podcast join us and give a glimpse into their new book, Real Estate Partnerships. In it, they talk about the four reasons why most investors need a partner, where to find the right person to invest with, the different types of partnerships (equity vs. debt), and red flags that you CAN’T ignore.Both Ashley and Tony have built multimillion-dollar real estate portfolios thanks to partnering up. So, if you’ve tried to go at it alone and aren’t having much luck building wealth, this may be your sign to start searching for a partner who will help you build your rental property portfolio!Grab your copy of Real Estate Partnerships and use code “PARTNER801” at checkout for an exclusive discount.In This Episode We Cover:The four signs that you NEED a partnership to succeed in real estate The red flags to RUN away from if you see them in a potential partner Debt partnerships vs. equity partnerships and how the wrong one could kill your dealThe partnership agreement and why you MUST sign one before you start investing together Where to find the perfect real estate partner (they’re closer than you think!)And So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an AgentFind a LenderBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MerchListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramDavid’s YouTube ChannelWork with DavidRob's BiggerPockets ProfileRob's InstagramRob's TikTokRob's TwitterRob's YouTubeGrab Your Copy of “Real Estate Partnerships” and Use Code “PARTNER801” at CheckoutHow to Use the DISC Profile to Communicate Effectively in BusinessConnect with Ashley & Tony:Ashley Kehr's BiggerPockets ProfileAshley's InstagramReal Estate Rookie PodcastTony Robinson's BiggerPockets ProfileTony's InstagramClick here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-801Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com.Recorded at Spotify Studios LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices