

Real Estate Rookie
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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 -- or envisioning a more modest portfolio? Step right up. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we’ll arm you with the tips, tools, and roadmaps you'll need as you embark on your journey toward financial freedom.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 51min
424: 5 “Tactical” Tips to Boost Rents, Cash Flow, and Property Value w/Angel Garcia
Guest Angel Garcia, a lieutenant colonel, shares military-inspired tactics to optimize real estate investments for higher rents and cash flow. Topics include creating protocols, team building, property maintenance efficiency, and the importance of standard operating procedures in real estate investing.

Jun 24, 2024 • 44min
423: Making $15K/Year & Living with His Mom to 5 Deals in 5 Years with LOW Money w/Todd Fullerlove Jr.
Todd Fullerlove Jr. went from $15K/year to 5 real estate deals by finding perfect properties and raising capital. He explains short sales, private money funding, and using loans for low money down. The episode covers his journey, negotiating deals, forming partnerships, overcoming challenges, and transitioning to rental properties and RV park development.

Jun 21, 2024 • 41min
422: Rookie Reply: How to Invest with $100K & Managing Home Renovations
In this podcast, they discuss managing home renovations, investing strategies with $100K, creative ways to buy rental properties, and hiring general contractors. They also share tips for new investors and late starters, and explore various real estate financing options and loan quotes.

Jun 19, 2024 • 44min
421: Turning a “Failed” Property Into a $7K/Month Rental by Doing THIS Instead w/Kayley George
Real estate investor Kayley George shares how she turned a problematic property into a $7k/month rental through a sober living model, covering tenant screening, partnering with nonprofits, and boosting cash flow. She discusses the challenges faced, networking strategies, and the benefits of investing in sober living facilities for higher returns and positive tenant impact.

Jun 17, 2024 • 40min
420: From Pizza Delivery Driver to 11 Rental Units Using Savvy Seller Financing w/Greyden Piechnick
24-year-old Greyden Piechnick shares his journey from pizza delivery driver to real estate investor using creative financing. He emphasizes the power of starting young with little money, negotiating strategies, seizing opportunities in real estate, and the importance of risk-taking. The podcast also covers property management experiences, lessons in inspections, and planning for future investments.

Jun 14, 2024 • 52min
419: How to Use Science to Find the Right People for Your Real Estate Business w/Richard Davis, Ph.D
Learn from Richard Davis, Ph.D about using science to make critical people decisions in real estate. Discover the importance of personality traits, asking key questions, and building perceptivity in your team. Find out how to maximize potential and surround yourself with the right people for success in your business.

Jun 12, 2024 • 49min
418: My Property Manager Robbed and Ghosted Me ($40K Stolen!) w/BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench
BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench shares how he lost over $40,000 due to a bad property manager. He discusses red flags, communication standards, questions to ask when hiring a property manager, and fees to avoid paying. Tips on finding a property manager and the importance of diversifying property managers to mitigate risks are provided.

Jun 10, 2024 • 48min
417: The “Underrated” Assets That Offer HUGE Cash Flow & Multiple Income Streams w/Dylan Kidd
Do you want an asset that offers a TON of cash flow? Multiple income streams? How about forced appreciation? Today, we’ll introduce you to an often-overlooked investing strategy that has something for everyone! In 2018, Dylan Kidd was diligently climbing the corporate ladder. But a grueling schedule meant his family was getting his “leftovers,” and something had to give. Fortunately, he discovered real estate investing at the perfect time. Within only a few months, he had become passionate about small multifamily and bought several properties. But eventually, he saw that these smaller deals could only take him so far, which is when he pivoted to commercial real estate—a move that unlocked all types of investing opportunities and helped him amass over 200 “units”! In this episode, you’ll hear about an “underrated” asset class that offers enormous cash flow and various revenue streams. The best part? This niche has low competition, making it easy for rookie investors to claim a piece of this profitable pie! Now an experienced broker, Dylan will not only show you how to find, analyze, and finance these deals but also teach you the art of sourcing and nurturing leads!In This Episode We CoverThe “underrated” asset class that offers huge cash flow and MANY income streamsThe investing strategy Dylan used to scale to over 200 units in just SIX yearsHow to find, analyze, and buy your first campground (step by step)How to build and scale your portfolio FAST with commercial real estateThe art of sourcing commercial real estate leads (expert tips from a real broker!)Taking down larger deals through the power of partnerships and seller financingAnd So Much More!(00:00) Intro(00:50) 209 Units in 6 Years!(06:34) Scaling with Campgrounds(14:58) Finding & Analyzing Deals(25:44) Dylan’s FIRST Commercial Deal(35:02) How to Buy a Campground(40:34) Sourcing Leads & Cold Calling(43:09) Connect with Dylan!Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-417Interested 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

Jun 7, 2024 • 43min
416: How to Find & Fund MORE Real Estate Deals in 2024 (Tips from a PRO!) w/Henry Washington
Henry Washington, a seasoned investor with over 100 doors, shares expert tips on finding and funding real estate deals. He emphasizes the importance of sourcing great deals and building trust with sellers through seller financing. Strategies for overcoming obstacles in real estate investing, choosing the right deal sourcing strategy, and optimizing deals with suitable financing options are discussed in detail.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 41min
415: $9K/Month Cash Flow, Scaling FAST, & Saving Thousands in Taxes by Doing THIS w/Riley McFarland
Riley McFarland, a real estate investor and general contractor, shares his business model for creating cash flow, scaling his portfolio, and saving on taxes. He discusses the benefits of combining contracting and investing, buying 'ugly' rentals, estimating rehab costs, and crucial questions to ask a general contractor before hiring.


