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Added home renovation costs can ruin your plans to own the perfect rental property. When this happens, how do you come up with the extra funds? More importantly, how do you prevent this from happening altogether? We’ve got plenty of answers for you in today’s episode! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jessica Bryant Walton owns several doors in Anchorage, Alaska. As you’re about to find out, investing where winters are long, water damage is common, and frozen pipes are everyday occurrences isn’t for the faint of heart. Jessica and her husband had just bought a duplex, only to find out that the previous owner had disguised a MAJOR leak and extensive damage with a second roof. What they anticipated would be a $40,000 rehab ended up costing over $130,000! Fortunately, Jessica and her husband came up with creative ways to fund their renovations, increase rents, and lower their overhead by self-managing the property. But there are valuable lessons to take away from their experience. You’ll learn why you should consider getting your real estate license, how to find the best contractors for your rehab projects, and the importance of always keeping a paper trail! In This Episode We Cover: How Jessica’s $40K renovation turned into a $130K+ “nightmare” rehab Self-management tips for long-term and short-term rentals The BEST way to source contractors for your renovation projects Why you shouldn’t speak with your tenants over the phone What you need to know before investing in an Alaska rental market Why you should get your real estate license (even if you don’t plan to use it!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Rookie Podcast 277 - Leaks, Surprise Rehabs, and the Reality of Buying Your First Rental Property Rookie Podcast 313 - The REAL Side of Real Estate: When Rehabs and Rentals Go Wrong The Difficult Path to Wealth: Losing Money on Your First Real Estate Deal w/ JL Collins Connect with Jessica: Jessica's BiggerPockets Profile Jessica's Instagram Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-394 Interested 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

If you want your rental property to succeed, you’ve got to give people a reason to keep coming back. That’s exactly what today’s guest is doing—creating a one-of-one experience that people can’t get anywhere else. It’s what keeps his property booked year-round! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just three years ago, Chase Charifa bought his first rental property—a black, mid-century cabin tucked away in Big Bear, California. By engaging each of the guest’s five senses and adding intrigue with a “secret” amenity, Chase and his wife, April, have created an unforgettable guest experience that allows them to stand out in their market. As a result, this short-term rental brings in about $120,000 per year! But that’s not all. Since launching his Airbnb, Chase has taken on another four rentals, three new construction projects, and a parcel of land. How has Chase been able to scale his portfolio in only a few years? In this episode, he shares how he was able to fund several deals using creative financing and smart tax strategies. He also talks about the huge opportunity that exists with real estate development. You’ll learn how to find land, get approved for a construction loan, and build your own development team! In This Episode We Cover: How Chase brings in $120,000 per year from ONE rental property The best way to get FREE real estate marketing for your short-term rental How to create an unforgettable experience for your Airbnb guests Scaling your portfolio with creative financing and tax strategies How to incorporate a creative skill set into your real estate business Getting started in real estate development and building your team How to get approved for a construction loan (in three steps!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Protecting Your Future in Short-Term Rentals: It Starts By Providing a Powerful Guest Experience The “Luxury” Rental Property That Brings in $150K/Year of Pure Profit How to Start an Airbnb Business in a Brand New Market $11,000/Month with One VERY Unique Rental Property Connect with Chase Chase's BiggerPockets Profile Chase's Facebook Chase's Instagrams: @lightfootcabin @janchasecharifa Chase's LinkedIn Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-393 Interested 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

Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living? At what point should you quit your W2 job and move elsewhere to realize your real estate investing dream? There are several factors at play here, but we tackle this exact scenario and much more in today’s Rookie Reply! We also talk about partnerships and how to determine who should be responsible for capital, holding costs, and other expenses when flipping houses. Are you inhering tenants? There’s an important agreement you must have in place when taking over the property. Could one of your residents be subleasing your unit without your permission? You’ll learn how to navigate this situation when it comes to light, as well as what to do when a tenant violates your lease agreement. Want to avoid troublesome tenants altogether? Stick around until the end to hear how Ashley finds the best tenants in town! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: When you should consider moving (and quitting your job!) for real estate How to evict a subtenant who is illegally occupying your unit The agreement you MUST have in place when inheriting tenants How to determine who provides the capital in an investing partnership What you should do when a tenant violates your lease agreement How to attract the BEST tenants for your rental properties And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Enroll in the Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp Today Become a BiggerPockets Pro Member for Lease Agreements in Your State Rookie Reply: How to Structure a Real Estate Partnership How to Find Your Perfect First Rental Property (Even in an Expensive Area) Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-392 Interested 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

A thriving real estate business without rental properties?! It might sound like an easy way to “invest,” but make no mistake—you’re going to need to sharpen your management, interior design, and problem-solving skills for it to work. Fortunately, today’s guest can bring you up to speed on this low-cost strategy! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, Veronica Garreton returns to the show to offer more nuggets of wisdom for new investors. In our most recent episode with Veronica, she shared how she pocketed $150,000 in profit from just ONE luxury rental property. But today, she is going to take a deep dive into the investing strategy that allows her to grow her real estate business without buying more properties—co-hosting! Of course, co-hosting, like any other strategy, is susceptible to the occasional horror story. Tune in as Veronica shares how ONE troublesome guest caused $11,000 in rental damage and how her decisiveness helped her save the day. What is co-hosting and how does it differ from property management? Why are medium-term rentals taking over short-term rentals in certain markets? How do you prevent bad reviews on Airbnb? Stick around for all of the answers! In This Episode We Cover: How Veronica grows her real estate business without buying more properties The co-hosting strategy and how it differs from property management How to earn five-star Airbnb reviews by working at the “speed of luxury” Why investors are moving from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals Why you NEED an exit strategy when investing in a major metro market The “emergency” clause you MUST include in your co-hosting agreements How to furnish your short-term rental (tips from a professional interior designer!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! The “Luxury” Rental Property That Brings in $150K/Year of Pure Profit w/Veronica Garreton Wiping Out $130K of Debt in ONE Year With THIS “Steady” Real Estate Business The Overlooked Aspect of Short-Term Rentals: Furnishing—Here’s What You Should Do Medium-Term Rentals: How to Get BIG Cash Flow Out of Small Properties Connect with Veronica: Veronica's BiggerPockets Profile Veronica's Instagram Veronica's Portfolio Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-391 Interested 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

With the right rental properties, you could not only bring in thousands of dollars in cash flow each month but also build long-term wealth. Just ask today’s guest! Despite her fulfilling career, she came to the realization that she wasn’t on the path to financial independence and decided to take things into her own hands! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Yiting Yang is a traveling pediatric neurologist whose multifamily investing portfolio brings in well over $10,000 in monthly cash flow. But that wasn’t always the case. During the early stages of her investing journey, Yiting dealt with difficult lenders, dishonest property managers, delayed renovation projects, and the everyday challenges of out-of-state investing. In this episode, she gets into the mental side of investing and how practicing mindfulness can help you navigate the ebbs and flows of real estate. A conscious investor, Yiting talks about the importance of choosing an investing strategy that aligns with your core values and long-term goals. She even delves into her struggles with financing and why a low interest rate isn’t the be-all and end-all when vetting a lender! In This Episode We Cover: How this traveling neurologist took control of her financial future with real estate Choosing a strategy that aligns with your real estate investing goals When you shouldn’t choose the lender with the lowest mortgage rates The common challenges of managing small multifamily properties Fast-tracking your investing journey through the power of partnerships Why you NEED a top property manager for out-of-state investing How to navigate the mental side of investing in real estate And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Making $7K/Month in PURE Cash Flow with Only 3 Rental Properties w/Bailey Kramer Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Out-of-State Investment Properties The Multifamily Invest Masterclass: How to Get Started in 2024 Connect with Yiting: Yiting's BiggerPockets Profile Yiting's Facebook Yiting's Instagram Yiting's LinkedIn Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-390 Interested 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

Property management is a key component of real estate investing that can make or break your cash flow. Of course, every rookie investor could benefit from having a great property manager on board, but in a competitive market, how do you convince a reputable company to manage YOUR rental property? Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In today’s episode, we cover not only property management but also out-of-state investing and whether it’s ever a wise decision to change investing strategies from afar. Buying a new property but don’t have an eye for interior design? We’ll show you how to lean into your team and make your rental stand out. We even talk about “haunted” houses! Should you buy one and embrace its eerie history, or run far, far away? Tune in to find out! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: How to land a GREAT property manager in a competitive market Standing out from the competition with your rental property design How to set up a rental property while investing out of state Why banking and lending relationships are crucial for new investors How to change investing strategies with out-of-state properties Whether buying a “haunted” house is ever a smart investment And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! ‘Building’ Wealth as a 24-Year-Old with 12 New Construction Projects The Step-by-Step Guide to Flipping Houses and High-ROI Home Renovationsw/ James Dainard 6 Expert Tips for Out-of-State Real Estate Investing Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-389 Interested 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

How many things can possibly go wrong with ONE rental property? Well, you’re about to find out! Today’s guest had to flex her problem-solving skills on multiple occasions to get her “unique” rental up and running, and in this episode, she’s going to show you how she pulled it off! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Investor Ashley Robinson bought a triplex in the little town of Salida, Colorado, with plans to live in one unit and rent out the other two. Despite her thoroughness during the due diligence phase, however, she ran into several problems along the way—from rental caps and building code issues to financing troubles and poor home appraisals. But Ashley persisted, creatively working through each hurdle until she was finally able to launch her cash-flowing rental property! If you’ve ever hit a roadblock in your investing journey, this episode is for you! Ashley shares how she chose her investing market, changed her property’s use to sidestep rental caps, and got her building fully up to code. She also talks about the ins and outs of commercial loans—getting approved, coming up with large down payments, and refinancing when your property’s appraisal comes back low! In This Episode We Cover: How to convert a residential property to a commercial property Zoning versus land use (and how they work together) The biggest advantages of investing in a smaller market Short-term rental caps explained (and how to work around them!) How to get approved for your first commercial loan Funding a LARGE down payment for a commercial property And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Rookie Reply: What to Do When an Appraisal Comes Back Low? Do You Know the Fundamentals of Zoning Rules? Here’s What You Need to Know Wait: Don’t Get Started On Your Development Project Unless You Have Zoning in Place Connect with Ashley Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Website Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-388 Interested 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

Want to begin flipping houses in 2024? With this popular investing strategy, you could build a lucrative and flexible real estate business. All any rookie needs to get started is a few skills and a little know-how, and there’s no better person to get you up to speed than today’s special guest! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by James Dainard, investor, master house flipper, and co-host of the On the Market podcast. James has flipped over 3,000 homes to date, and in this episode, he’s going to show you how to flip your first house, step by step, from start to finish. From creating an accurate budget (and sticking to it!) to choosing home renovation projects that deliver the highest return on investment (ROI), this masterclass has everything you need to make your first flip a successful one. You’ll learn how to find the best contractors for your rehab, strategies to keep your project on track, and why you should involve your real estate agent throughout the entire project—not just when it comes time to list your property for sale. James even shares his own flipping horror story that cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars and the biggest lessons learned from that experience! In This Episode We Cover: How to ensure that your BRRRR property will cash flow before AND after refinancing Creative financing solutions to use when hard money becomes due What you NEED to know before getting into commercial real estate investing How to fully furnish your short-term rentals on a tight budget Addressing rent increases and maintenance issues with difficult tenants And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1) Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard Rookie Reply: Estimating Rehab Costs, Finding “Hard Money,” & Tax Planning Watch James on the “On The Market” YouTube Channel Hear James on the “On The Market” Podcast Wherever You Listen to Podcasts Connect with James James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram James' Website James' YouTube Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-387 Interested 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

To land a great investment property, a true diamond in the rough, you’re going to need to master the art of analyzing deals. Whether you plan to use the BRRRR method or buy commercial real estate, we’ve got several tips, tricks, and tools to help you find the perfect property! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Not sure whether a property will cash flow? In today’s episode, we’ll help you distinguish a great deal from a not-so-great deal. Do you need to pay back a hard money lender? You’ll want to hear about the creative solutions you can use to get out of short-term debt when refinancing isn’t an option. We also talk about short-term rentals and the best ways to furnish your Airbnb on a budget. Finally, we’ll show you how to manage difficult tenants when they push back against rent increases and damage your rental! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: How to ensure that your BRRRR property will cash flow before AND after refinancing Creative financing solutions to use when hard money becomes due What you NEED to know before getting into commercial real estate investing How to fully furnish your short-term rentals on a tight budget Addressing rent increases and maintenance issues with difficult tenants And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Analyze Your BRRRR Deals with the BiggerPockets Calculators How to Buy a Hotel: Breaking Down Tony’s FIRST Commercial Real Estate Deal Making $160K/Year From ONE “Rare” Property Thanks to Seller Financing Financial Freedom in 10 Years and $200K Cash Flow with a Small Portfolio Analyze Commercial Real Estate Deals Rental Management Tools Mentioned in This Episode: AppFolio Breezeway   Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-386 Interested 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

Could your rental property be occupied by bad tenants masquerading as good residents? After an incident that led to thousands in property damage, a complex insurance claim, and an eviction, today’s guest learned the importance of a watertight tenant screening process. And YOU can, too—without all the drama! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Chelsea Borden owns four duplexes in Buffalo, New York—an investing market with a low barrier to entry, where new investors can achieve the one-percent rule with relative ease. What Chelsea learned, however, is that it only takes one bad tenant to disrupt an otherwise-smooth long-term rental operation. In this episode, she shares how a family friend caused $11,000 in damage. By acting swiftly, Chelsea was ultimately able to evict the tenant, rehab the property, and place a new tenant. Tune in as Chelsea shares her biggest lessons learned from this costly experience. You’ll learn the ins and outs of filing insurance claims, why you should require your tenants to carry renters insurance, and how to get the ball rolling when evicting a tenant. Chelsea also shares her best tips on home renovation projects, screening tenants, and homeowners insurance policies! In This Episode We Cover: How ONE bad tenant caused $11,000 in rental property damage Why you MUST make renters insurance a requirement for tenants How to start the process of evicting a tenant (and prevent delays!) The many benefits of investing in the Buffalo, New York market How to get high-quality tenants for your long-term rentals The most important factor in any successful home renovation project The insurance “pro tip” that could save you thousands of dollars And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast The REAL Cost of Bad Tenants and “Cheap” Contractors (Mistakes to Avoid!) The $150K “Stolen” Rental Property and How to Avoid a Real Estate Scam Making $115K From a Nightmare First Deal (Cops, Evictions, and Break-Ins!) How to Protect Your Rental from Fires, Floods, Lawsuits, and Liability Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-385 Interested 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

Making six figures from one rental property is every investor’s dream, but to achieve this, you need to choose the right investing market, buy the right property, and create luxurious “moments” that other rentals don’t offer. Today’s guest is going to show you the ropes of luxury real estate investing! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! When Veronica Garreton decided to try her hand at short-term rentals, she went straight for the big fish—a $750,000 rental property in Joshua Tree, California. At the time, it was the area’s most expensive property listed for sale, and in year one, the rental barely broke even. Using her background in architecture, however, Veronica identified creative value-adds that would attract more guests and allow her to charge her ideal nightly rate. The very next year, she pocketed a whopping $150,000 in pure profit! Whether you own a basic rental or a “luxury” property, there is plenty of wisdom to glean from today’s episode. Veronica talks about analyzing deals, using the power of influencer marketing to get more bookings, and the small touches ANY property owner can make to enhance the guest experience! In This Episode We Cover: How Veronica pocketed $150,000 in profit from a single rental (in one year!) Enhancing your guest experience with simple but effective property additions How to transform your rental property into a “luxury” stay Raising your bottom line and standing out with luxury rentals How to get MORE bookings for your rental with influencer marketing The “rule of three” Veronica uses to analyze luxury short-term rentals And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast How to Start an Airbnb Business in a Brand New Market Should You Convert Your Rental Property Into An Airbnb? 6 Factors to Consider Protecting Your Future in Short-Term Rentals: It Starts By Providing a Powerful Guest Experience Connect with Veronica Veronica's BiggerPockets Profile Veronica's Instagram Portfolio Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-384 Interested 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

A property manager can alleviate the burden of screening tenants, collecting rents, and maintaining your property. But if you’re not careful, exorbitant fees and unexpected charges can quickly eat away at your cash flow. Today, you’re going to learn how to navigate this relationship and ensure that you’re getting these services at fair value! In this Rookie Reply, Mindy Jensen from the BiggerPockets Money podcast and Tiamo Wright, Director of Product and Marketplaces at BiggerPockets, are joining us to help field your recent questions. First, we discuss medium-term rentals and how they differ from both long-term and short-term rentals, as well as whether you should invest in real estate while you’re in debt. We also get into real estate development and some of the different ways to fund larger projects. Looking to buy your first short-term rental property but don’t know where to start? Our experts will point you in the right direction! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: How to “manage” your property manager (and approach conflict!) Whether you can invest in real estate while carrying student loan debt Creative ways to get financing for a new construction project How to buy and launch a short-term rental property The very FIRST step you should take when buying a rental property Mindy’s and Tiamo’s best real estate investing tips for rookies And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Tune in to the “BiggerPockets Money” Podcast Hacking Your Life to Live for (Almost) Free with Craig Curelop How Nancy Rodriguez from ‘Love Is Blind’ Hit Financial Freedom BEFORE Fame ‘Building’ Wealth as a 24-Year-Old with 12 New Construction Projects Build Your Investor-Friendly Team The SMARTER Way to Invest in Real Estate Find Out if You’re Eligible for a NACA Loan Connect with Mindy & Tiamo Mindy's BiggerPockets Profile Tiamo's BiggerPockets Profile   Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-383 Interested 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

Want a successful, cash-flowing rental property? Make sure you don’t overlook the tenant screening process or hire the “cheap” contractor. Otherwise, you could be dealing with floods, evictions, project delays, and other issues. Fortunately, today’s guest has already dealt with these headaches so that YOU don’t have to! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Investor Dan Stowell has endured not one but TWO horror stories during his real estate journey. As you’re going to learn today, the consequences of placing a bad tenant or hiring the wrong contractor can be severe. After a tenant caused $47,000 in water damage (and didn’t have renters insurance!) and a renovation on his primary residence turned into a 1,000-day rehab, Dan had every reason to give up on real estate investing. Instead, he tackled each challenge and used these expensive lessons to make him an even better investor! In this episode, Dan offers several tips that will prepare you for anything that could be thrown your way. You’ll learn how to screen a tenant, how to avoid bad contractors, and, most importantly, how to react when things go south. Stay tuned until the very end to find out what became of Dan’s problematic properties! In This Episode We Cover: How Dan survived $47K in water damage and a 1,000-day rehab (on two different projects!) The REAL cost of placing a bad tenant in your rental property How to improve your tenant screening process (and red flags to watch out for!) The BEST way to build out a scope of work for your next rehab project Why you shouldn’t hire the “cheap” contractor for your home renovation project Why documentation is key when dealing with tenant and contractor issues And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast The REAL Side of Real Estate: When Rehabs and Rentals Go Wrong Leaks, Surprise Rehabs, and the Reality of Buying Your First Rental Property How to Protect Your Rental from Fires, Floods, Lawsuits, and Liability Connect with Dan Dan's BiggerPockets Profile Dan's Instagram Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-382 Interested 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

Many people buy rental properties for the cash flow, but today’s guest took it to another level—dropping out of college to go all-in on real estate investing. Find out how he brings in several thousand dollars of profit each month and how YOU can replicate his investing strategy! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Like many new investors, Bailey Kramer started out small—converting long-term rentals into Airbnbs and co-hosting these properties for someone else. After seeing how much money this investor was raking in, Bailey decided that he wanted his own piece of the short-term rental pie. Within eighteen months, he had built his own small portfolio with a focus on cash flow. Today, his three properties bring in a total of $7,000 each month in addition to all of his co-hosting profits! Tune in as Bailey delivers the blueprint he uses to maximize his cash flow. The best part? This strategy is EASY to implement, whether you’re investing in your own backyard or another market entirely. We also get into DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loans, how to build an out-of-state investing team, and the method Bailey uses to find the perfect neighborhoods to invest in! In This Episode We Cover: The strategy YOU can use to maximize cash flow across your portfolio How to get approved for a mortgage without paystubs or tax returns The low-cost, low-risk way to get into real estate—co-hosting! Why you NEED to build your team before investing out of state Finding the right neighborhood to invest in with the “reverse review” method And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Making $8K/Month from 2 Doors and How to Get HUGE Cash Flow with Fewer Units Seeing Greene: How to Make Even MORE Cash Flow Off Your Rental Properties Cash Flow for Rental Properties: What Is Average or Good? Find a DSCR Loan with OfferMarket Connect with Bailey Bailey's BiggerPockets Profile Bailey's Facebook Bailey's Instagram Bailey's YouTube Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-381 Interested 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

You want to start real estate investing, but where should you start? Should you buy a course, join a mastermind, or do your own research? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to investing, but we can point you in the direction that aligns with your investing goals! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! In this episode, we’re going to start at square one of your real estate journey. We also get into investing partnerships and how to work “sweat equity” into your partnership agreements. Have you ever come across a property with red flags? Learn when to walk away from a deal and when to double down instead. Finally, stick around until the end as we bring repeat guest Nicole Rutherford on to talk about starting a co-hosting business, vetting co-hosts, and finding a short-term rental market! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: How and where to begin your real estate investing journey When to walk away from a deal (and when to double down!) How to structure a real estate partnership (and account for “sweat equity”) Finding the right co-host to help manage your rental property Expert tips for finding a new short-term rental market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast   Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-380 Interested 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

Want to know how to buy your first rental property? You’ve come to the right place! It’s no secret that investing in real estate is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom, yet only a few ever take action. Today, we’re going to provide everything needed to land your next rental property faster than you thought possible! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this special episode, Dave Meyer, Vice President of Market Intelligence at BiggerPockets, is teaching you how to buy your first (or next) rental property in just ninety days. This all-in-one beginner course covers everything from analyzing rental properties to financing deals and much more. Whether you’re brand new to the world of real estate investing or looking for an easy way to add another rental to your budding portfolio, this episode is loaded with actionable steps you can take. We’ll even point you to calculators, software, and other tools that will make your job that much easier. So, what are you waiting for? Your ninety-day challenge starts NOW! Ready to become a BiggerPockets Pro? Click here to sign up and use code “ROOKIECHALLENGE” for a special discount! In This Episode We Cover: How to buy your first (or next) rental property in ninety days or less The three core steps to buying long-term rental properties How to analyze deals (in five minutes or less!) like an investing PRO Tools and resources to help you fast-track the buying process The best and most creative ways to find GREAT real estate deals How to unlock financial independence through the power of real estate The most common roadblocks rookies face on their real estate journey And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Get 20% Off BiggerPockets Pro Membership with Code “GOALS24” Analyze Deals in 5 Minutes or Less with Our Rental Property Calculator Determine Monthly Rent with Our Rent Estimator Tool Hear More From Dave On the “On the Market” Podcast Connect with Dave: Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-379 Interested 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

Could rental properties help you switch careers, replace your W2 income, or get out of debt? According to today’s guest, yes! Once Dave learned of the flexibility that real estate investing could offer, he left his established career behind and never turned back! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Dave Williams and his wife were working as traveling physical therapists when they determined that their careers wouldn’t support the lifestyle they wanted. So, they turned to real estate and adopted an amazing strategy—one that allows them to buy a house every few years with low money down before eventually moving out and converting it into a long-term rental. By repeating this strategy, they have been able to build a small, local portfolio with cash-flowing, appreciating properties! In this episode, Dave talks about the value of 2-1 buydowns and the one question you must ask before starting any home renovation project. Looking for a market to invest in? He even shares a list of the BEST neighborhoods in the greater Denver area. But like any investor, Dave has had a few horror stories as well. Stick around to hear how one of his rentals flooded not once, not twice, but THREE times! In This Episode We Cover: How Dave paid off $100K in debt with only THREE rental properties Buying new properties with low money down and converting them into rentals The one question you NEED to ask before making any home renovation How to find properties that deliver cash flow AND appreciation The BEST markets to invest in around Denver, Colorado 2-1 buydowns explained (and when you should use them!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Wiping Out $130K of Debt in ONE Year With THIS “Steady” Real Estate Business From $40K Debt to 4 Doors and Six-Figure Net Worth (In 1 Year!) Paying Off $118K of Debt in 2 Years and Buying Real Estate (16 Units!) Connect with Dave: Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Facebook Dave's Instagram Dave's LinkedIn Dave's Website Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-378 Interested 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

Should you invest for cash flow or appreciation? Whether you need another income stream today or have one eye set on retirement, you have your own reason for investing in real estate. It’s important to choose an investing strategy that aligns with your ultimate goal, and today, we’ll show you how! In this Rookie Reply, we discuss the age-old debate of cash flow versus appreciation and whether you can have BOTH. We also get into landlord insurance, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other ways to protect your assets, as well as what to do when a tenant or guest damages your rental property. Could you use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) for your next investment? Stay tuned to learn how it could impact your credit score. But first, you’ll hear from a rookie investor whose investing partner stole $40,000 and get Ashley and Tony’s best tips on structuring a real estate investing partnership! If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE). In This Episode We Cover: Cash flow versus appreciation (and how to invest for both!) How to structure your FIRST real estate investing partnership The best ways to protect your personal and business assets The difference between a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and cash-out refinance How a HELOC impacts your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and credit score What to do when a tenant or guest damages your rental And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Real Estate Partnerships” and Use Discount Code “PARTNER377” Don’t Lose Your Portfolio to Lawsuits! Here’s How to Protect Yourself Pay Less Tax to the IRS This Year With THESE Real Estate Tax Strategies Require Damage Protection Insurance for Your Vacation Rental with Superhog Connect with Jerryian: Jerryian's BiggerPockets Profile   Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-377 Interested 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

Having your rental property stolen?! How is that possible? This would be a worst-case scenario for any investor, and it was nearly reality for today’s guest. Buckle up as we share one of the wildest real estate horror stories you’re likely to hear! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, which could be mistaken for the latest entry in your favorite crime drama, investor Matt Drouin tells the bizarre story of how he nearly LOST his $150,000 rental property to a professional scam artist. He shares some of his biggest lessons learned from this incident—including how to screen tenants properly, when to get an attorney involved in the eviction process, and how to avoid scams when looking for your own off-market properties. But that’s not all. You’ll also learn about the many benefits of investing in your hometown, as well as when to branch out and choose a market beyond your backyard. What’s more, you’ll hear about the often-overlooked mixed-use buildings that can be a gateway into commercial real estate investing, and how to take down these deals with creative financing! In This Episode We Cover: How Matt nearly lost his property to a scammer (and how he got it back!) How to avoid scams when searching for off-market real estate deals The competitive advantage you gain by investing in your backyard Buying the “mixed-use building” deals that most investors ignore Using ZERO of your own money on a commercial deal with creative financing How to finetune and automate your tenant screening process And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Ponzi Schemes, Property Fraud, and How to NOT Fall for a Real Estate Scam Trespassers Took Over My Rental Property! (How to Get Rid of Squatters ASAP) Tools to Help You Find Your Market: Become a BiggerPockets Pro Member “On the Market” Podcast Crexi Federal Reserve of St. Louis Marcus & Millichap Improve Tenant Screening and Property Management with AppFolio Connect with Matt: Matt's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-376 Interested 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

Every investor wants a rental property that brings in six figures, but not every investor is willing to scour old listings, bring in a partner, or exhaust all of their creative financing options. If you want the perfect deal, don’t let money get in the way! Today, we’re chatting with former Division II football coach Adam Howard. In just three years, Adam has bought several properties that provide enough cash flow to replace his W2 income. This includes the “crown jewel” of his portfolio and first commercial property, a 13-unit hotel tucked away in a beautiful New York lake town. Adam found this rare deal by digging up an old Zillow listing that was incorrectly described as a single-family home. He was able to get seller financing for the deal, and today, it brings in $160,000 per year! Of course, this success story had its fair share of hiccups. Adam shares how he had to bring in a partner to take down the deal and identify creative ways to add value to the property before charging his ideal nightly rate. He also talks about the challenges of out-of-state investing and why building a strong investing team has been the key to his success! In This Episode We Cover: How to land your FIRST commercial real estate deal without bank financing The “small” commercial properties that are IDEAL for seller financing How to find the perfect investing partner for your next deal Leveraging your retirement accounts to buy MORE properties Raising your nightly rate with the best value-adds for short-term rentals How to find the hidden value in properties with incorrect listings And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Ashley's Instagram Tony's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's Instagram Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Join BiggerPockets for FREE Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question! Apply to Be a Guest on the “Real Estate Rookie” Podcast Grab Your Copy of “Real Estate Partnerships” How to Buy a Hotel: Breaking Down Tony’s FIRST Commercial Real Estate Deal Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals for Successful Investors Scaling From Single Family to Commercial Real Estate Connect with Adam: Adam's BiggerPockets Profile Adam's Website Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-375 Interested 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