Real Estate Rookie
Episodes
35: Doubling Cashflow by Renting out Rooms with Pharmacist Ryan Chaw
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From $25,000 purchase prices last week to $300,000+ group houses this week! We head to the Bay Area today to meet pharmacist Ryan Chaw, who ventured a...
34: School Teacher Making $72,000 a Year in Cashflow with Amy Barber
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine Dave Ramsey-style frugality with aggressive deal-finding tactics? You get teacher Amy Barber and her fiancé, Jay –...
33: A Marine (and his Mentor) Buy a BRRRR: Step-by-Step with Joe Roberts and Steve Rozenberg
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you another mentor/mentee conversation, where Joe Roberts shares his experience working alongside Steve Rozenberg to buy his first long...
32: Debt Free with 2 Rentals and Counting with 24-Year-Old ICU Nurse Prescott Williams
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frontline healthcare worker... Air Force Reservist... real estate investor! 24-year-old Prescott Williams is a renaissance man committed to building r...
31: Partnering Up, Part 2: Two Real-World Case Studies with Amy Swayze and Chris Lawrence
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So... how do partnerships work in real life? Today, you'll learn how – from two new(ish) real estate investors: Amy Swayze and Chris Lawrence. Amy b...
30: How to Structure a Partnership, Part 1 with Felipe & Ashley
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I know partnerships can help me build wealth, but how do they actually work in practice?" This is one of the most common questions we get... and toda...
29: Growing Your Portfolio with Turnkey Investing with Whitney Hutten and Lance Robinson
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Expensive market? Busy with a career and other priorities? There are a lot of compelling reasons to consider turnkey investing in a more affordable ar...
28: Balancing 8 Properties with a Full-Time Career and Family with "Property Pastor" Marsay Winder
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have the same 24 hours per day... so be like Marsay Winder and make the most of them! He calls himself the "Property Pastor," and he owns 8 pro...
27: 5 Doors by Using Seller Financing for the First Time with Aaron Chapman
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Chapman ran into major obstacles on his first 2 real estate deals... obstacles you might face as you launch your own investing career. Wouldn't ...
26: Mindset Shift at 40 to Start Real Estate Investing with Derek Tellier
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Tellier didn’t start investing in real estate until he was over 40. Unhappy with what was going on in his life, a friend plugged him into heal...
25: What Appraisers Look For and What it Means for You with Investor/Appraiser Josiah Smelser
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here, by popular demand: the Appraisal Episode! Josiah Smelser – podcaster, two-time BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast guest, and Certified General ...
24: 13 Units Despite Being Stationed 5,000 Miles Away with Naaman Taylor
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show: how U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Naaman Taylor is combining house hacking, partnerships, and VA loans to build himself a comfy retirement.....
23: From Dave Ramsey Disciple to No-Money-Down Real Estate Investor with Sarah Brandenberger
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in real estate investing... but wary of taking on debt? That's the situation Sarah Brandenberger found herself in, and today shares her jou...
22: 5 Rentals on Autopilot with Full-Time Highway Patrolman Ruben Galindo
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curious how to manage a rental portfolio in your limited free time? Learn from today's guest Ruben Galindo, who had his hands full managing hundreds o...
21: 5 Frequently Asked Questions When Starting Out with Felipe and Ashley
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rookie FAQ time! Today Ashley and Felipe run through the top 5 questions from the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group and the Rookie Request Line (leave...
20: Using Lines of Credit to Kickstart Your Investing Career with Charlie Ashley
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today: how Lexington, KY investor Charlie Ashley uses lines of credit and construction loans to build his portfolio while working full-time. Charlie w...
19: Going Full-Time as a Rookie Right Out of College With Arvi Carkanji and Dave Arlaud
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, you'll meet a power couple who both immigrated to the U.S. seven years ago and soon decided real estate would be their path to fin...
18: Starting at Age 45 With a "1% Rule" Property (in New Jersey!) With Tricia Baxter
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
She read Rich Dad Poor Dad, got angry at herself for not having built multiple income streams... and decided to do something about it! Tricia Baxter ...
17: 3 Rentals in His First Year & the Power of a Real-Life 'Rich Dad' Mentor with Derrick Ziglar Jr.
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From humble beginnings... to Division 1 football, military service, and now three rental properties in his 20s! Derrick Ziglar Jr. is a man on a missi...
16: How to Pick Your Perfect Market: Cleveland vs. Columbus Case Study! with Dave Meyer and Jamie Gallagher
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to learn a concept than a real-life, real-time case study? Today, we listen in on rookie investor Jamie Gallagher as he compares and c...
15: 5 Steps to Reach Financial Freedom in 15 Years Through Long-Distance Investing With Elyse Rasmussen
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, she had done zero deals. Today, she's got 20 units and is nearing her goal of financial freedom by age 45. In this episode, Elyse Rasmussen s...
14: 4 Keys to Building a Portfolio While Working Full-Time With Robert Leonard
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Between his career and a podcasting side hustle, Robert Leonard's a busy guy. So how does he—and how can you—build a small but mighty rental portf...
13: How Drew Pulled 6 Deals From His First Direct Mail Campaign With Ryan Dossey (Mentor) and Drew Wiard (Mentee)—Part 2
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you've ever wanted to know about direct-to-homeowner marketing... but may have been afraid to ask! From exactly what Drew writes in a lette...
12: What Works (and Doesn't) in a Recession & the Untold Story of J Scott's Messy First Flip
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BiggerPockets legend J Scott was once a rookie, and he's got the stories (and scars) to prove it! Today J stops by to give us a primer on economic cyc...
11: Using Home Inspections to Spot "Deal Killers" and Negotiate Better Prices with Rose Buckley
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OK, you've got a property under contract. Now the real work begins! In today's episode, you'll learn all about about a crucial step in the home-buying...
10: 2 Long-Distance Rentals with $0 Down with Tony Robinson
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Robinson had every excuse NOT to invest. Expensive local market? Demanding full-time job? Family responsibilities? Check, check, and check. So, h...
9: Finding Off-Market Deals, Step-by-Step with Ryan Dossey (Mentor) and Drew Wiard (Mentee): Part 1
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can't find deals on the MLS? Dreaming about off-market deals, but not sure how to go after them? Today's show lays out a step-by-step, repeatable stra...
8: Why Pay Someone Else's Mortgage? Ditching $20k/Year Rent with Mallori and Lucas
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Banks tend to love a certain type of borrower... and Mallori and Lucas don't quite fit the mold. They're not 9-to-5ers. They rely on tips and seasonal...
7: 6 Things New Investors Should Be Doing Right Now
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been telling yourself, "I'll invest in real estate when prices come down," well... that time may be coming. So, what should rookie real esta...
6: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Tenant Screening with Lucas Hall
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we tackle the often-overlooked -- but perhaps most important -- element of real estate investing: actually placing a (great!) resident in your p...
5: Doing Deals While Quarantined with Jeremy, Kristen, and Rafael
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, newbies ARE still closing deals out there. This week, we talk to three up-and-coming investors who either recently closed or are currently under ...
4: Start Now, or Wait This Thing Out? Live Audience Q&A
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hand the mic over to YOU. Yesterday (March 24) Ashley and Felipe took took live listener calls and real-time questions from Real E...
3: Coronavirus Crash? Do's and Don'ts from Recession Veterans Joe Asamoah and Steve Rozenberg
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new week... and, seemingly, a new world. So -- we've got a new (and very fresh) episode for you... with a twist on our usual format. On Tuesday...
2: Going All Out to Secure Deal #1 (For Sale By Owner!) with Tim Goutos
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you're close to breaking into real estate investing, but not quite getting anywhere? Today's guest, Tim Goutos, was right there with y...
1: From 4 Years of Analysis Paralysis... to 4 Cash-Flowing Properties with Lauren and Kyle Clugston
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How will YOU transition from the "getting educated" phase to taking direct action toward your real estate goals? Start by taking cues from Lauren and ...
Trailer
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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