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Real Estate Rookie

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

New to real estate investing and not sure where to start? Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson break down the basics with real-world deal analysis, investor interviews and listener Q&A.

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Investing in your first house hack but not sure whether the deal makes sense in the long run? House hacking is the way most rookies get started in real estate, and we’re breaking down how to analyze those deals to make sure you’re starting off strong... more

Finding real estate deals is a challenge for many rookies. Trying to tell the difference between a great deal and a property that is merely disguised as one is something usually only experienced investors see through. But in this episode, we’re shar... more

You don't have to live near your rental, or bring a huge check to closing, to build a real estate portfolio. Today’s guest closed both her deals with only $3,000 out of pocket for each deal, and in a city she'd never even visited. We’re walking throu... more

Your first rental cash flows just fine, but it needs some work, and in order to scale your portfolio, the next big decision hits: Should you hold and repair, or sell it and cash in? Today, we’ll show you how to tell a “keeper” from a potential money ... more

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Recent Guests

Thomasina Myresa
A guest investor who built a Cleveland-based rental portfolio and later pursued a duplex/house hack strategy
Independent investor
Episode: Two Rentals, $3,000 Each: The Guide to Closing with Close-to-Nothing
Joe Crocker
Investor from Houston, TX featured on the episode
Independent real estate investor
Episode: He Started 8 Months Ago. He Already Has 4 Rentals ($6,000 Cash Flow!)
Caleb Smith
Real estate investor who transitioned from college projects to live-in flips and rental/housing strategies in Virginia
Independent real estate investor (Virginia)
Episode: He Made $60,000 in 2 Months with This “Failed” Real Estate Deal
Angela Wassom
Real estate investor who built 20 doors in 5 years across four states
Independent investor
Episode: 20 Rental Units with a Full-Time Job & 7 Kids: She Did It in 5 Years!
Jake McVey
Bolingbrook Realtor, flips operator, and real estate investor
Self-employed / Bolingbrook, Illinois brokerage
Episode: He Turned One Real Estate Deal Into 13 in Just 6 Years
Charlie Fimas
Listener asking best way to estimate repairs to make a property rent ready
Episode: What Most Rookies Get Wrong When Picking a Rental Market (Rookie Reply)
Jake Handler
Real estate investor and HOA management entrepreneur
NJ (New Jersey) real estate investor; HOA management company
Episode: Four Properties on a Teacher’s Salary by Buying Small, Affordable Homes
Elijah Ray
Property owner and house hacker who converted a Portland home into two units and lived in a backyard tiny house
Independent real estate investor
Episode: One Rental Property Saved Me From My 100-Hour Workweeks
Luke Frizzell
Investor focused on Residential Assisted Living; Navy SEAL veteran
RAL Room / Residential Assisted Living ventures
Episode: Making $3,000/Month Cash Flow (Per Property) with This Scalable Rental Strategy

Hosts

Ashley Kehr
Co-host with Tony J. Robinson; Host of Real Estate Rookie; affiliated with BiggerPockets network.
Tony J. Robinson
Co-host and primary host; Host of Real Estate Rookie; frequently covers rookie-focused strategies and interview formats.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Pronunciation

    Started listening last week. Decent information. Worth the time in the car. However, I physically cringe every time the word “especially” is mispronounced. Seems like at least once per episode. There is no x, c, or k in the word.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pilot_JB
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favorite podcast, these never get old!

    Podchaser
    5
    Taylor Cresswell
    2 months 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 States4 months ago
  • Happy listener

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gcbjifes^><||.
    United States5 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate practical, beginner-friendly guidance and real-world deal breakdowns.
Audio quality and production have been a recurrent point of feedback; improvements are often requested.
Guest mix and actionable tactics receive strong praise, especially for rookies seeking step-by-step paths.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
United States/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#213
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#193
Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#152
China/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#163
India/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#168
Denmark/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Don't Buy a House Hack Until You've Checked These Numbers (Rookie Reply)
Q: How important is tax strategy for a short-term rental, and what are the requirements to qualify for the real estate professional status?
Short-term rentals can unlock tax benefits through depreciation and potentially offset W-2 income if you qualify as a real estate professional; to qualify you typically need to reach 100 or 500 hours of material participation in the property per year, depending on the method used.
Don't Buy a House Hack Until You've Checked These Numbers (Rookie Reply)
Q: What's the best way to analyze a house hack deal for a duplex vs a single-family home?
Analyze rents for each unit and for living arrangements, list all expenses (property taxes, insurance, utilities), calculate mortgage paydown and appreciation, and compare to alternative living costs to determine if the cash flow is acceptable or if the deal benefits from living there.
Should You Keep or Sell a Rental Property That Needs Work? (Rookie Reply)
Q: When you already own a rental with major repairs, how do you decide to keep or sell?
Run a comprehensive equity analysis, assess cash-on-cash versus total return including unrealized equity, factor in potential redeployment into new deals, and weigh the peace-of-mind and workload impact of ongoing repairs against the alternative of exiting the property.
Should You Keep or Sell a Rental Property That Needs Work? (Rookie Reply)
Q: What should you consider when choosing between two markets for a first out-of-state investment in 2026?
Evaluate concrete advantages like boots on the ground and established teams, and drill down to neighborhood-level specifics and affordability; also consider how far the $50k down payment will stretch and whether you can access favorable financing in those markets.
Should You Keep or Sell a Rental Property That Needs Work? (Rookie Reply)
Q: Which strategy should come first, house hacking or fix-and-flip, and how should you sequence them given capital constraints?
The hosts suggest that the two strategies aren't mutually exclusive and can be pursued in tandem if capital allows; they discuss starting with a house hack to build cash flow while leveraging a smaller flip or live-in flip to accelerate wealth-building, then iterating based on personal preference and market conditions.

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

This show targets new and aspiring real estate investors by breaking down fundamentals with practical, real-world deal analysis and host-led Q&A. Episodes mix beginner-friendly strategies (house hacking, seller financing, DSCR loans) with interviews and listener questions, often featuring hands-on examples and actionable steps. A standout aspect is the practical, survivable approach to getting started without massive upfront capital, plus recurring emphasis on building knowledge, systems, and a bias toward conservative underwriting. The format tends to blend personal experience from the hosts with guest stories that illustrate scalable paths into real estate, making it useful for listeners seeking motivation, structure, and realistic paths ... more

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Recent guests on Real Estate Rookie include:

1. Thomasina Myresa
2. Joe Crocker
3. Caleb Smith
4. Angela Wassom
5. Jake McVey
6. Charlie Fimas
7. Jake Handler
8. Elijah Ray

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