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Real Estate Rookie

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Real Estate Investing
Real Estate
Real Estate Investment
House Hacking
Property Management
Rental Properties
Short-Term Rentals
Cash Flow
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Financial Freedom
Investment Strategies
Financial Independence
Seller Financing
Networking
Landlord Insurance
Investment Properties
Passive Income
Long-Term Rentals
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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Chris and Ksenia Kim had always wanted to own rental properties, but planning for a family and reaching a breaking point with work travel got them to finally take action. They started with a simple property that fell within their budget, but within a... more

Once you've decided you want to invest in real estate, the questions only get harder. How do you choose a real estate market? How much will repairs really cost? Should you turn the house you already own into a rental property? We’ve all been there! S... more

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There's a rental property out there with your name on it—the “sweet spot” property every rookie investor wants. It's the kind of deal that can give you cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits and become the launching pad for your entire portfolio. ... more

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You know what's best for you—that's the advice today's guest offers, and it's the exact mindset that took him from house hacking on a teacher's salary in his mid-20s to quitting his job with a four-property portfolio at 30. If you're still stuck answ... more

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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
Hana Jones
Homeowner, real estate investor, backyard guest house owner
Private individuals (the Jones family)
Episode: She Bought the Property No One Wanted. It Had a Hidden Income Stream ($3K+/Month).
Easton Jones
Homeowner, co-investor, and stay-at-home dad
Private individuals (the Jones family)
Episode: She Bought the Property No One Wanted. It Had a Hidden Income Stream ($3K+/Month).
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)

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
    a month 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 States3 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

Listeners Say

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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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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#196
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#117
Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#217
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#47
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#134
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4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
Q: What should a couple in a tight housing situation consider when choosing between tiny house expansion, in-area single-family purchase, out-of-state short-term rental, or house hacking a duplex?
They should weigh each option against their long-term housing goals, the affordability of upgrades, and the potential to gain equity; the recommendation includes considering house hacking or duplexing if feasible, and exploring leveraging free housing to fund strategic flips that could enable a larger future purchase.
4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
Q: Where do you actually find deal opportunities and who should you connect with to source investments?
Effective deal sourcing comes from a mix of online groups, local meetups, and active networking with wholesalers and other investors; posting a clear buy box in Facebook groups helps attract opportunities, and attending meetups increases access to larger wholesalers and potential partners.
4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
Q: What is the best way to learn this if you're starting from zero, and should you pay for a course or coaching or go with free content plus trial and error?
The hosts stress starting with a strong foundation—consume books, podcasts, and community content—and assess your personal learning style before investing in paid resources; for some, coaching can accelerate growth, but it's essential to match the resource to your willingness to invest time and money, and to ensure you can still cover capital for real deals.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Real Estate Rookie include:

1. Elijah Ray
2. Luke Frizzell
3. Hana Jones
4. Easton Jones
5. Stephanie Wagner
6. Crystal Lloyd
7. Brent Beard
8. Bree Hartman

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