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Real Estate Rookie

BiggerPockets
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate
Real Estate Investment
Property Management
Short-Term Rentals
House Hacking
Rental Properties
Cash Flow
Biggerpockets
Financial Freedom
Airbnb
Investment Strategies
Financial Independence
Seller Financing
Networking
Landlord Insurance
Investment Properties
Multifamily Properties
Passive Income
Long-Term Rentals

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 esta... more

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One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is analyzing rental properties for the best-case scenario. Today’s guest does the opposite. He plans for the worst, and it’s the reason his deals consistently outperform others. In this episode, he’s sha... more

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The housing market looks very different than it did just a year or two ago. Home prices are softening, rates have eased slightly from the highs of 2023 and 2024, and sellers are more willing to negotiate than they've been in years. But rookie investo... more

When buying your first rental property, everyone gives you the same advice: play it safe, get a long-term tenant, and collect the rent. But that same house, run as an Airbnb, can often make two or three times the cash flow. So which investing strateg... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Wagner
Real estate investor, agent, landlord
ShoreWest Realtors / SavvySteff Real Estate Advisor
Episode: She Built a 3-Property Portfolio in 5 Years While Working Her 9-5
Crystal Lloyd
Real estate investor who achieved a zero-down first deal
Self-employed real estate investor, Baltimore
Episode: She Bought Her First Rental Property with $0 Down (Her Exact Playbook)
Brent Beard
Real estate investor and agent in the Kansas City area
Beard Asset Management / Kansas City real estate
Episode: He Started Investing in His 40s, Now He’s on Track to Retire with Rentals
Bree Hartman
Self-storage investor specializing in off-market mom-and-pop facilities; built a $6M+ portfolio
Independent real estate investor
Episode: Making $29,000/Month from One “Boring” Property (1,000 Miles Away)
Megan Chou
Real estate investor and owner of a fourplex in Dallas
Independent investor
Episode: She Started Investing in College and Already Has 5 Rental Units (And Counting)
Janelle Carlson
Real estate investor focused on off-market deals; runs Purple Lily Properties
Purple Lily Properties
Episode: The Ultimate Guide to Buying Off-Market Properties (As a Complete Beginner)
Nathan Shelby
Real estate investor focusing on mobile homes, lots, and new construction
Shady Grove Properties
Episode: He Was Making Just $12/Hour: Now He Owns 7 Rental Properties (10 Units)
Erin Robinson
Avid investor, content creator, and host of a desert vacation rental in Yucca Valley
Independent investor/host
Episode: Making Over $10,000/Month with Just One Rental Property
Cameron Barsanti
Self-storage investor and operator
Storage Life (storagelife.com)
Episode: He Had No Money for His First Deal: 5 Years Later, He Owns 17 Properties

Hosts

Ashley Kehr
Host of Real Estate Rookie
Tony J. Robinson
Co-host of Real Estate Rookie

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • One of my favorite podcast, these never get old!

    Podchaser
    5
    Taylor Cresswell
    13 days ago
  • Should be called Podcasting Rookie

    As others have stated, the information provided by you and your guests is excellent, however the listening experience is severely lacking. Learn good mic technique. Edit out your verbal mistakes. Google compression. Use it. If you have editors, fire them and hire some that know what they’re doing. There is a terrible juxtaposition of the professionalism showcased in what you say and the lack thereof in the audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hayjoblowmcfly
    United States2 months ago
  • Happy listener

    Great podcast taught me so much. I’m 2 rentals in since listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gcbjifes^><||.
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent info, bad production

    As others have stated, the information provided by you and your guests is excellent, however the listening experience is severely lacking. Learn good mic technique. Edit out your verbal mistakes. Google compression. Use it. If you have editors, fire them and hire some that know what they’re doing. There is a terrible juxtaposition of the professionalism showcased in what you say and the lack thereof in the audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hayjoblowmcfly
    United States3 months ago
  • I can’t hear what they’re saying

    The audio is way to low most of the time I can barely hear what they’re talking about

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AlexEdua
    United States3 months ago

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Audio quality varies; improve mic technique and editing.
The show consistently helps beginners with practical steps and motivation.
Valuable for beginners; listeners want more guests and fewer long ads.

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How to Find and Fund Your First Real Estate Deal (From Scratch) (Rookie Reply)
Q: Gabriel asks for the best way to get accurate rehab costs to make sure deals are real and ethical wholesalers who provide true value. What's the approach?
Read foundational books on flipping and estimating rehab costs, talk to market contractors for ballpark costs per square foot, and, when possible, have a contractor walk the property and provide a formal scope of work. Getting three contractor estimates and including a scoping exercise with the deal helps ensure accuracy and credibility.
How to Find and Fund Your First Real Estate Deal (From Scratch) (Rookie Reply)
Q: For wholesalers, is it a path worth leaning into or something to be cautious with, and how do you filter for good deals?
Wholesalers can be a legitimate source if you maintain discipline in underwriting. Do your own comps, estimate renovations, and don't rely on the seller's figures or the wholesaler's comps. If the deal pencils, it can work regardless of source, but you must validate every number yourself.
How to Find and Fund Your First Real Estate Deal (From Scratch) (Rookie Reply)
Q: I'm 18 years old with very little credit history and little capital. Are there any methods you guys would use to raise capital if you were in my shoes, or is it just time to put my head down and put in long hours?
Build a strong network by attending local meetups and conferences, get in rooms with real estate investors where you can add value, and focus on finding great deals that you can bring to potential partners. In parallel, increase income and reduce living expenses (e.g., live at home, take side gigs) to accumulate the down payment and demonstrate financial discipline.
The Housing Market Is Shifting. Here’s What Rookies Should Do. (Rookie Reply)
Q: What market should a seller call investor be considering in 2026?
A buyer can expand beyond high-cost markets to markets with more favorable cash flow and appreciation potential, using a mix of local and remote strategies to diversify risk.
The Housing Market Is Shifting. Here’s What Rookies Should Do. (Rookie Reply)
Q: How do I actually make out-of-state investing work, and what market should a investor consider in 2026?
Long-distance investing can work by building a local team, starting with in-market visits, having agents who can also connect you with contractors and service providers, and exploring alternative strategies beyond traditional long-term rentals if California numbers don't work.

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What is Real Estate Rookie about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Real estate investing-focused show that guides rookies through practical, step-by-step strategies and real-world deal stories. Episodes consistently cover founding principles for getting started, building cash flow, evaluating deals, and financing options, with a strong emphasis on house hacking, creative financing, and scalable strategies. Noteworthy is the hands-on, beginner-friendly approach that balances math with decision-making under uncertainty, making it accessible for new investors while also offering more advanced tactics for growing portfolios. The format often features listener Q&As, guest experts, and actionable frameworks to move from saving to buying, making it a solid resource for aspiring real estate entrepreneurs seeking c... more

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2. Crystal Lloyd
3. Brent Beard
4. Bree Hartman
5. Megan Chou
6. Janelle Carlson
7. Nathan Shelby
8. Erin Robinson

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