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Apr 2, 2025 • 46min

How I’m Finding Profitable Properties in 2025 (Shotgun Method)

Henry Washington, a savvy real estate investor and co-host of On the Market, shares his invaluable insights on finding profitable properties, even in a challenging market. He introduces a four-step 'shotgun' approach, perfect for identifying undervalued deals. Henry emphasizes the evolution of deal analysis and creative strategies for sourcing off-market properties. Plus, he discusses innovative funding methods involving local banks and retirement accounts. Whether you're seasoned or a newcomer, Henry's strategies could transform your real estate journey.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 42min

$6,000/Month Cash Flow from 4 Rentals in 2 Years (Without a Ton of Money)

In this engaging discussion, Jamie Banks, a savvy real estate investor who left her W2 job to pursue property investment full-time, shares her journey to achieving $6,000 a month in cash flow from just four rentals in two years. She reveals the power of networking and finding private money lenders to fund her deals. Jamie also delves into real estate arbitrage, strategies for securing profitable rentals, and navigating market challenges, all while planning to scale her business and break into commercial real estate.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 31min

Do You Need an LLC When Buying Your First Rental Property? (Rookie Reply)

The discussion tackles a burning question: do you really need an LLC to buy your first rental property? Tune in to discover creative strategies to start investing with minimal cash or credit. House hacking is examined, especially how to make it profitable in high-cost markets. Plus, learn the differences between insurance options for asset protection. Young investors get a boost with actionable advice on how to kickstart their real estate journey without a hefty bank account. Book recommendations round out the insightful tips!
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Mar 26, 2025 • 44min

The 4 Best Types of Rental Properties for New Investors to Buy in 2025

Are you ready to dive into real estate? Discover a four-step framework to pinpoint the right rental strategy for your goals! From house hacking for those short on cash to the BRRRR method for rapid portfolio growth, there’s something for every beginner. Learn about the pros and cons of short-term versus long-term rentals, and avoid common rookie mistakes. By aligning your investment strategy with personal objectives, you can confidently navigate the exciting world of real estate investing!
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Mar 24, 2025 • 43min

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

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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Mar 21, 2025 • 35min

5 Things You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong When Analyzing Deals (Rookie Reply)

Discover the pivotal costs often overlooked when analyzing rental properties that can derail your cash flow. Learn how to structure successful real estate partnerships and the significance of partnership agreements. Get tips on making offers on unseen properties and how to effectively handle low appraisals. Understand the importance of budgeting for ongoing maintenance and capital expenditures. Plus, find out how to build a reliable team to navigate investments, especially in out-of-state markets!
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Mar 19, 2025 • 42min

BUILD, Don’t Buy: The Rookie-Friendly Investing Strategy with 6-Figure Upside

A single-family home could give you some extra cash flow, but what if there was a way to make six-figure returns from “rentals” that breathe new life into your town? Today, we’ll share a rookie-friendly investing strategy that allows you to do just that, all while using very little (if any) of your own money!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Katie Neason is a big believer in “investing where you’re invested” and has built a real estate business that allows her to make huge returns while revitalizing her hometown of Bryan, Texas. Unlike normal real estate development, which involves new construction on raw land, redevelopment is the process of taking an area that was previously built on and giving it a new purpose. The best part about redevelopment? Your city might actually want you to do it—meaning you could get all kinds of grants and tax breaks to bring your vision to life!In this episode, Katie will give you a detailed walkthrough of her most recent deal, show you the perfect “gateway” redevelopment project for a new investor (step by step), and teach you how to get started with this strategy using other people’s money (OPM)!In This Episode We Cover:Redevelopment explained (and why it’s even better than new development)Making huge returns and revitalizing neighborhoods with the new BRRRR strategyThe perfect “gateway” project into redevelopment for new investorsHow to fund a redevelopment project with little to no moneyA step-by-step walkthrough of Katie’s most recent redevelopment dealHow to determine whether your town or city is “developer-friendly”And So Much More!Links from the ShowAshley's BiggerPockets ProfileTony's BiggerPockets ProfileJoin BiggerPockets for FREEReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupReal Estate Rookie YouTubeFollow Real Estate Rookie on InstagramAsk Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply“Like” Real Estate Rookie on FacebookBuild-to-Sell CalculatorKatie’s InstagramStart Earning Passive Income from Rental Properties with RealbricksGrab the Book, “Raising Private Capital”Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie NewsletterFind Investor-Friendly LendersUrban Redevelopment & How to Capitalize on a Profitable TrendKatie's BiggerPockets Profile(00:00) Intro (00:59) What Is “Redevelopment”? (04:57) The “Gateway” Into Redevelopment (07:06) Next Steps for Rookies (16:13) How to Fund Your Project (21:41) Katie’s Most Recent Deal (30:55) 4 Tips for New Investors (34:32) Connect with Katie!Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-537Interested 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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Mar 17, 2025 • 40min

Waiter to Financial Freedom in 18 Months (5 Rentals & $5,000/Month Cash Flow)

Think you can’t create cash flow in this housing market? Think again! Today’s guest will introduce you to a strategy that can take a regular rental property and maximize its profits. It’s allowed him to net $5,000 each month and quit his W2 job in just 18 months!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just two years ago, Andres Martinez was waiting tables and saving every penny possible for a house. But when he was told he still couldn’t qualify for a mortgage, he turned his attention to wholesaling in order to learn more about real estate investing and make some extra money. Little did he know that he would soon stumble upon a strategy that would change his life and give him financial freedom—co-living!After buying a couple of properties, Andres quit his job to go all-in on this strategy. This move paid off, as he’s been able to scale his real estate portfolio to five properties (soon to be six!) and over $5,000 in monthly cash flow. The best part? He’s been able to buy all of his properties using other people’s money (OPM), seller financing, and subject to deals. Stick around as Andres tells you all about his buy box, how he analyzes rental properties, and why co-living might just be the next big thing in 2025!In This Episode We Cover:Making $5,000 in monthly cash flow from five rental propertiesHow Andres was able to quit his W2 job in 18 months with real estateThe investing strategy that maximizes your rental property’s profitsWhy co-living presents a huge opportunity for investors in 2025 and beyondThe best real estate side hustles to fast-track your investing journeyAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowAshley's BiggerPockets ProfileTony's BiggerPockets ProfileJoin BiggerPockets for FREEReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupReal Estate Rookie YouTubeFollow Real Estate Rookie on InstagramAsk Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply“Like” Real Estate Rookie on FacebookPadSplitAndres’ InstagramBuy the Book, “Wealth Without Cash”Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie NewsletterFind Investor-Friendly LendersCo-Living Units Are Helping Investors Generate Higher Returns—Here’s What You Need to KnowConnect with Andres(00:00) Intro(00:33) Hustling for a House(07:33) Co-Living 101(11:40) “Testing” His Strategy(17:51) Andres’ Current Portfolio(24:29) How to Find Properties(27:32) Quitting His W2 Job(31:25) $5,000 Monthly Cash Flow! (32:12) Connect with Andres!Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-536Interested 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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Mar 14, 2025 • 39min

If Your Rental Property Is Doing THIS, You Should Sell It (Rookie Reply)

Is it time to SELL your rental property? Not so fast! Bad cash flow isn’t the end of the world if you’re banking on appreciation, and there are several ways to increase your cash flow. But certain problems aren’t worth the headaches, and in this episode, we’ll share some telltale signs that you should sell! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today’s first question comes from a new investor who’s looking to go from buying beginner-friendly, turnkey properties to scaling with the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat). Is this a doable next step or should they stick with what’s been working? We’ll show you why this investing strategy isn’t as intimidating as it might seem! Next, we’ll discuss what you should do if your property is bleeding money. At what point should you move on? Maybe you’ve already decided to cash out but are struggling to sell your investment property. We’ll show you how to move that stubborn listing!Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here!In This Episode We CoverSigns you should SELL your rental property (and when to hold instead)Properly analyzing rental properties so you DON’T get stuck with a bad investmentHow to use the BRRRR method to scale your real estate portfolioEarning semi-passive income with turnkey rentals How to choose the right real estate investing strategy for YOUCreative strategies for moving an old listing that has been sitting on the marketAnd So Much More!Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-535Interested 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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Mar 12, 2025 • 42min

How to Buy Your First Rental Property in THIS Market (2025 Ultimate Guide)

Tired of spending your money on rent or stashing it in a traditional savings account? You could make your money work harder for you and get on the path to financial freedom with real estate investing. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to buy your first rental property in 2025, step by step!Despite rising home prices and high interest rates, now is an ideal time for new investors to buy real estate, as they face less competition and have even more leverage. So, in this episode, Ashley and Tony are going to show you seven steps that will get you off the sidelines and into the game! First, we’ll help you lay a foundation for investing. You’ll not only need to get your financial house in order but also set clear investing goals, determine your purchasing power, and choose your investing strategy.You’ll also learn how to do things like find a lender, choose your market, and assemble your investing team. Then, we’ll start looking at deals! We’ll share how to build your buy box, analyze properties, and negotiate with sellers. Most importantly, we’ll teach you the right way to build your business so that you succeed today AND as you scale your real estate portfolio!In This Episode We Cover:How to buy your first rental property in 2025 (step by step)Why NOW is the perfect time for new investors to get into real estateThe three things you must do before buying an investment propertyHow to create your “buy box” and start analyzing rental propertiesThe value of building relationships with small, local banks and credit unionsMust-have systems and processes for your real estate businessAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowAshley's BiggerPockets ProfileTony's BiggerPockets ProfileJoin BiggerPockets for FREEReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupReal Estate Rookie YouTubeFollow Real Estate Rookie on InstagramAsk Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply“Like” Real Estate Rookie on FacebookThe Rookie’s Cheat Sheet for Market Research (Find Where to Invest in 2024)Real Estate Investing ResourcesProperty Buy Box WorksheetHow to Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Rental Property (7 Steps) Follow Real Estate Rookie on InstagramPick Up Ashley’s Book “Real Estate Rookie”Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie NewsletterFind an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your AreaFind Investor-Friendly LendersReal Estate Rookie 523 - The “Secret Sauce” for Buying Rental Properties BELOW Market Value(00:00) Intro(00:36) Why Real Estate?(04:49) Step 1. Lay the Foundation (09:25) Step 2. Talk to a Lender(11:27) Step 3. Choose Your Market(14:59) Step 4. Build Out Your Team(18:49) Step 5. Create Your Buy Box(25:03) Step 6. Make an Offer(31:53) Step 7. Prepare for Closing(33:56) Find Your NEXT Deal!Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-534Interested 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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