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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Real Estate Rookie translates early property investing into concrete choices about capital, strategy, market fit, management and risk.
Real Estate Rookie turns the first few property decisions into questions that can actually be worked: available cash, local demand, financing, management, risk and the investor's tolerance for distance or renovation.
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A plainspoken guide to umbrella insurance, FHA tradeoffs, and the neighborhood-versus-numbers debate.
The episode gives a plainspoken look at umbrella insurance, FHA loan tradeoffs, and the familiar tug between neighborhood and numbers. It keeps the examples grounded in first deal terms, so the advice feels usable instead of abstract.
A rookie deal check that turns rate pressure and family financing into a workable structure.
A first-time rental question gives the episode its spine: a new investor with pre-approval and some capital is deciding whether to move ahead on a first rental or put the money into another real estate deal while high interest rates squeeze the margin. Ashley Kerr and Tony J.
A practical guide to judging deals and cosmetic flips for rookie investors.
The episode stays close to two rookie questions: how to spot a real deal, especially with multifamily properties, and how to judge a cosmetic flip when most of the work is inside and the lender may care who does it. Ashley Kerr and Tony J.
A practical investing roadmap that helps rookies think through market choice, strategy, and the team they will need.
Real Estate Rookie treats 2025 as a good moment to get the basics in place before making a move. Ashley Kerr and Tony J. Robinson make the case for investing, then walk through the choices that matter early on: where to buy, what strategy fits, and how much a first purchase can…
A calm housing forecast that favors patience over a sudden rebound.
Real Estate Rookie frames the housing market through a year-end rerun and keeps the tone steady. Redfin's head of economics research calls 2026 a reset rather than a sudden turn, then walks through 11 predictions on mortgage rates, home prices, rents, refinancing opportunities,…
A practical four-step framework for matching a first real-estate strategy to a market and budget.
Real Estate Rookie lays out a plain four-step way to think through a first real-estate move. Ashley Kerr and Tony J. Robinson keep it grounded, and they do not pretend there is one right answer.
A grounded look at remote investing when the home market is not the right fit.
This episode tracks Steve Keery from Sydney, where buying was expensive and the local market did not make much sense for investing, to the decision to look farther afield.
Insurance costs are rising fast, but the bigger warning is how easily a cheap policy can be the wrong one.
Landlord insurance is no longer a sleepy line item, and this episode explains why. Hailstorms, climbing claims, and insurers pulling back in some states are pushing premiums up, which makes the real question less about finding the cheapest quote and more about knowing what the…
Short-term rental lessons from the operator side.
Ross Elkhorn shares his journey from a high-earning sales rep facing a massive tax bill to building a five-property portfolio through house hacking and strategic partnerships.
Steve Keery shares his journey from buying his first property sight unseen in Australia to building a wholesaling business in New Orleans.
Ashley and Tony provide a step-by-step guide for beginners to buy their first rental property, covering market timing, financial preparation, strategy selection, team building, and negotiation tactics.
Dave Meyer guides listeners through setting a comprehensive real estate investing plan for 2026, covering long-term financial goals, inflation adjustment, equity calculations, and actionable one-year strategies.
The hosts answer three real estate questions from the BiggerPockets forum, covering partnership structures for house flipping, strategies for inheriting tenants with FHA loans, and insights on scaling short-term rental portfolios in a saturated market.
Jane Ng shares her journey from a corporate career to real estate investing, sparked by her daughter's leukemia diagnosis.
The hosts answer listener questions about real estate investing, including whether to buy with high interest rates, how to structure a seller financing deal with family property using trusts, and whether to relocate for better investment opportunities.
Digital income expert Cody Berman teaches how to start a side hustle selling digital products on Etsy with zero startup capital, sharing his journey from $718 in a week to over $15,000 per month.
Rising rates are making rookie math feel tight.
This episode features Redfin's head of economics, Chen Zhao, discussing 11 predictions for the housing market in 2026, including a 'great reset' with improving affordability, stagnant mortgage rates, and regional variations.
The hosts answer listener questions on three key topics: whether to get umbrella insurance for liability protection, the downsides of FHA loans making offers less competitive, and how to evaluate investing in lower-income neighborhoods versus good numbers.
Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson provide a four-step framework to help new real estate investors choose the right strategy, covering goal-setting, time assessment, financial evaluation, and market understanding.
Darren Nix, CEO of Steadily, explains why landlord insurance premiums are skyrocketing, primarily due to increased hailstorm claims and roofers encouraging homeowners to file claims.
Ashley and Tony answer listener questions on identifying good real estate deals, whether to hire a general contractor for flips, and if now is the right time to buy, emphasizing personalized strategies and long-term investing over market timing.
Alex Bozien shares his journey of turning his primary residence into a rental property, covering key steps like financing with a low interest rate, preparing the home for tenants, self-managing, and achieving $1,200 in monthly cash flow.
Hosts answer rookie real estate investors' questions about handling late rent, choosing between single family and duplex, and structuring a flip vs BRRRR deal.
Hosts Ashley and Tony discuss how to get a partner on board with real estate investing, covering reasons for pushback and the importance of support over involvement.
A real estate investor shares his journey from accidental landlord to building a multi-property portfolio while working overseas.
Hosts answer listener questions about inheriting a tenant, evaluating short-term rentals, and scaling from one property to multiple.
A realtor and loan officer shares 10 essential contract terms to protect buyers in real estate offers.
A first-time real estate flipper shares her journey from music career to successful house flipping, detailing the numbers and mindset behind her debut deal.
Hosts Ashley and Tony answer a rookie investor's question about whether to request multiple bids from property management for repairs.
Hosts Ashley and Tony answer three real estate investing questions from rookies at different stages, starting with a buyer frustrated by a slow agent.
This episode teaches listeners how to calculate their personal 'freedom number' of rental properties needed to quit their job and provides a step-by-step roadmap to achieve it.
This episode teaches rookie real estate investors creative offer strategies, handling evictions, and balancing a day job with investing.