2022-08-13 06:02
This week’s question comes from Aaron on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Aaron is asking: How do you set up your rental income for tax season? Do you just […] Read More
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2022-08-12 16:36
The U.S. has been experiencing a surge in equity-rich housing, according to the latest report by the real estate data provider ATTOM. The figures for Q2 are impressive. Currently, the n… Read More
2022-08-12 06:02
What do work-from-home employees and the housing market have to do with each other? Surprisingly, a lot. At the start of 2020, as the first lockdowns were rolling in, many […] Read More
2022-08-12 06:01
The path to financial freedom is different for everyone. Some invest in stocks, others flip houses, but one couple breeds rats, trains horses, and buys rentals in cash. Before you […] Read More
2022-08-11 15:44
Earlier in August, it was reported that 528,000 jobs were created in July after expectations were around 230,000 jobs. Overall, it was a seemingly better jobs report than expected… Read More
2022-08-11 06:02
Everyone wants more real estate leads. It doesn’t matter if you’re an agent, investor, flipper, or mortgage broker. The more prospective buyers and sellers, the better. But what… Read More
2022-08-10 18:09
Those not living under a rock for the past year could skip these opening paragraphs as they are well aware the real estate market has been on fire. They are […] Read More
2022-08-10 06:02
As an entrepreneur trying to build wealth, how do you find work-life balance? How do you prioritize your family and life when you work long hours for a better future? […] Read More
2022-08-09 15:55
Investors often purchase an investment property without having a solid handle on exactly how or if it will be profitable. To be fair, none of us were given instruction manuals when [&he&hell…Read More
2022-08-09 06:02
Every investor has wondered how to invest like Warren Buffett. He’s arguably the best stock trader of all time—preaching the fundamentals of investing in equities, something that… Read More
2022-08-08 18:52
This is not the first time we’ve been here. In fact, it’s the second time already in our short trek through this century. But we can learn from others’ mistakes… Read More
2022-08-08 06:02
Climate change and real estate. Most people would say that they’re related, but not in a substantial way. We all know that homes can flood, catch fire, or be blown […] Read More
2022-08-08 06:01
Buying a business may sound out of your element. Stocks are one thing, and real estate is another, but what about buying businesses? Isn’t business buying something reserved for large… Read More
2022-08-07 06:02
Should you borrow money from your family? It could hurt your relationship if the deal goes wrong, but strengthen an existing partnership if everything goes right. Maybe a better question&mda&hell…Read More
2022-08-06 06:02
Not knowing how to deal with a bad contractor can cost you thousands, if not tens of thousands, on a single deal. The wrong contractor can cause months more of […] Read More
2022-08-05 06:02
The US economy has seen a couple of recessions over the past two decades. The most brutal one being the great recession, which remains an anomalous event. Fast forward twelve […] Read More
2022-08-05 06:01
What is a millionaire? By definition, someone who has a million dollars or more in net worth. But what do you think of when we say “millionaire”? Are you picturing… Read More
2022-08-04 06:02
The BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is commonly known among real estate investors as one of the fastest ways to build a portfolio of rental properties. The beauty [&hellip&hell…Read More
2022-08-03 16:00
What defines you as a landlord and sets you apart from the competition? If you struggle to answer this question, you should consider branding. Establishing a brand can be a […] Read More
2022-08-03 06:02
Sometimes in real estate, less is more, and as the saying goes—quality over quantity. You don’t need a portfolio with 100+ properties if you have a strong cash flow from [&hellip&hell…Read More
2022-08-02 16:00
There’s a lot of talk these days about economic cycles, particularly recessions. I’ve noticed that many people assume that with an economic downturn, real estate will get hit as… Read More
2022-08-02 06:02
A 3D printed house isn’t all that different from a traditional home—except they are stronger, faster to build, easier to maintain, and cost much less than your average “sti… Read More
2022-08-01 16:31
Rising interest rates may be squeezing profit margins, but there are still deals that offer competitive returns, so the most experienced investors are forging ahead regardless. Rookies can l… Read More
2022-08-01 06:02
Coast FI is an interesting concept. Unfortunately, to much of Mindy’s surprise, “coast FI” doesn’t mean having enough money to live by the coast. But, just like livin… Read More
2022-08-01 06:02
Your next property purchase might just be a 3D-printed house. Don’t believe us? With lower housing costs, immediately replaceable/printable parts, and homes that can be built in six mo… Read More
2022-07-31 06:02
Is private money lending the next best way to invest? To the everyday landlord, home flipper, or once-in-a-while investor, private lending seems completely foreign. Why would you lend money… Read More
2022-07-30 06:02
New short-term rental regulations are sprouting up around densely-populated states like California and New York. These regulations can stop new investors from setting up shop while making es… Read More
2022-07-29 18:28
Just say no to landlording! Now I realize I just offended many, if not most of you. Let me explain. Real estate investing is not for everyone. That sounds weird […] Read More
2022-07-29 06:02
Is some alleviation from inflated home prices headed our way? Over the past two years, sellers have taken the housing market for a ride, getting dozens of offers on every […] Read More
2022-07-29 06:01
Rental property cash flow is one of the most important metrics to calculate when analyzing real estate. Your cash flow not only helps you make a little extra money every […] Read More
2022-07-28 17:05
While fears of an immediate US recession have not been confirmed, the latest GDP report points towards a shrinking economy. GDP contracted by 0.9%, the second-straight quarter of decline, wh… Read More
2022-07-28 06:02
Vacation rentals, real estate agent commissions, brokerage fees, insurance quotes, and everything in between just start to scratch the surface of who Christian Bachelder is. Some of you may… Read More
2022-07-27 15:12
Recently, I wrote an article stating that the housing market has begun transitioning from an extreme seller’s market to a much more balanced one—at least on a national… Read More
2022-07-27 06:02
Property management can be one of the more complex decisions when it comes to investing. Do you save money and ensure the job is done exactly how you want it […] Read More
2022-07-26 18:04
Many investors are sitting on the sidelines as they wait to see what the market—equities and real estate—will do in the coming months. While active investing may not be as [&hell&hell…Read More
2022-07-26 06:02
Knowing how to buy your first rental property can be the difference between you building a life of financial freedom or merely treading water working for active income. The life […] Read More
2022-07-25 14:34
Builders nationwide are warning real estate investors that new construction in the U.S. could be entering another phase of decline after showing continued growth since the end of the Great [… Read More
2022-07-25 06:02
Real estate wholesaling is one of the most hated, commonly criticized, and least-trusted types of real estate investing. Most people paint real estate wholesalers as those who lie to sellers… Read More
2022-07-25 06:01
Living paycheck to paycheck isn’t sustainable. But, if you’re in this position, you already know that. The stress of always worrying about bills, scrounging for money, and never… Read More
2022-07-24 06:02
REITs have long been a passive income generator for many who don’t want to deal with the trash, toilets, and tenants that come with rental property investing. No 2 AM […] Read More
2022-07-23 06:02
This week’s question comes from Brandon on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Brandon is asking: On a cash-out refinance, is this considered income? If so, will I have to […… Read More
2022-07-22 16:10
One of the most frequently asked questions I’ve gotten in the last year has been about how I got into short-term rental investing. The answer? I started when I was […] Read More
2022-07-22 06:01
Retirement strategies range from simple index fund investing all the way to full-on real estate development deals. What works for some investors won’t work for others. What’s mos… Read More
2022-07-21 19:03
There are a lot of methods you might know to be obvious when trying to avoid high turnover costs with a rental property, such as proper tenant screenings and conducting […] Read More
2022-07-21 06:02
Rental property investing is a great way to make cash flow, or so it seemed in the pre-2022 world. Interest rates are rising, home prices have skyrocketed, and rent can’t […] Read More
2022-07-20 19:12
The CPI reaching 9.1% in June made it clear that the inflation crisis gripping the nation is as bad as it’s been in 40 years. Despite lines from the chattering […] Read More
2022-07-20 16:53
Many investors have watched short-term rental (STR) investing from the sidelines. They’ve heard the success stories and know there are high returns to be made, but often come back to [… Read More
2022-07-20 06:02
The beautiful thing about real estate is that there is endless room for growth. While some jobs have a capped amount of opportunity, real estate encourages constant advancement. Today’… Read More
2022-07-19 06:02
Most new investors don’t know how to find private money for real estate. They think private money is only reserved for those with a Rolodex full of rich or well-off […] Read More
2022-07-18 17:37
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the latest Consumer Price Index. Despite any chatter that may have predicted otherwise, inflation is still at a 40-year high and a 1.3% […] Read More
2022-07-18 06:02
Does a stock market crash affect real estate? We’ve seen home prices hit record growth over the past two years, with a slight slowdown happening right now. But nothing in […] Read More
2022-07-18 06:01
Your financial freedom journey won’t look like anyone else’s. It’s your future, your passion, and your life on the line when trying to hit financial independence. But what… Read More
2022-07-17 06:02
Raising capital for real estate is at some point what every investor must do. When you’re buying your first rental property, you can easily use your cash savings or a […] Read More
2022-07-16 06:02
You’re here to buy your first rental property. This is the Real Estate Rookie Podcast, and as a rookie, where should you start? Most new real estate investors think that […] Read More
2022-07-15 19:26
Undoubtedly, active real estate investors have heard about raising private money for real estate projects. Blogs, podcasts, books, and other media share tactics to successfully find this cap… Read More
2022-07-15 06:02
Short-term rental investing has been one of the most profitable, fastest-growing types of real estate investing strategies in decades. When the events of 2020 happen… Read More
2022-07-15 06:01
The “semi-retired” lifestyle seems to go against everything early retirement chasers have been taught. For years, it’s been pushed into our brains that “retirement&rd&hell…Read More
2022-07-14 18:02
For months, I, along with many prominent housing market analysts, have been forecasting a big shift in the housing market at some point in 2022. For most of the last […] Read More
2022-07-14 06:02
Building a rental property empire isn’t easy. Whether you dream of owning five, ten, or two hundred rental units, there is a way to get there—you just need to know […] Read More
2022-07-13 16:18
Most landlords and rental property owners say that collecting rent is their biggest pain point. A missed rent payment can disrupt your cash flow and even make you miss crucial […] Read More
2022-07-13 06:02
We are in the age of social media, so how do you use that to your advantage? How do you create a platform that helps you reach your career goals? […] Read More
2022-07-12 18:30
One of the most valuable tools rental property investors have in the U.S. is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Surprisingly, this style of mortgage is very much an outlier compared to [&helli&hell…Read More
2022-07-12 06:02
Investing in apartment buildings may seem like a big jump to everyday real estate investors. Mom and pop landlords—used to buying single-family houses or duplexes—may see apartme… Read More
2022-07-11 15:06
For you old folks out there, do you remember that irritating commercial from decades ago? The one where the nasally guy is sitting in front of a big desk with […] Read More
2022-07-11 06:02
Will housing prices drop in 2022? There may seem like an obvious answer to this question, “of course with interest rates rising housing prices will drop.” But, that’s not e… Read More
2022-07-11 06:01
Early retirement is something people in their forties and fifties do, right? It would seem almost impossible for someone to retire in their mid/late twenties or early thirties without a [&he&hell…Read More
2022-07-10 06:02
Cash flow is necessary when investing in rental properties. Cash flow grants you, the real estate investor, enough leeway to pay for your mortgage and taxes, and save up a […] Read More
2022-07-09 06:02
This week’s question comes from Mantas on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Mantas is asking: My buddy placed an offer substantially above asking price and the seller, before acce… Read More
2022-07-08 06:02
Everyone wants to know how to invest during a recession. We get it—things aren’t looking too good. Inflation is crossing all-time high territory, your rent is going up and so [&h&hell…Read More
2022-07-08 06:01
When building your budget, do you have a line designated for “economic downturn” or “high inflation?” Probably not. Many financial freaks like Carl and Mindy Jensen d… Read More
2022-07-07 16:00
Andrew Bresee never wanted to work for someone else. “I don’t want to build somebody else’s dream,” he says. “I want to build mine.” And that was his moti… Read More
2022-07-07 06:02
Multifamily investing is a bit different than other types of residential real estate investing. When the economy begins to shift, and a recession is looming, multifamily real estate tends to… Read More
2022-07-06 16:00
Running a successful rental property business seems like managing a never-ending list of “to-dos.” First, landlords and rental property owners must deal with collecting monthly r… Read More
2022-07-06 06:02
If you’re unsure about real estate, run the numbers. It’s that simple. Once you run the numbers, you’ll have clarity on which decisions to make and tangible reassurance tha… Read More
2022-07-05 16:00
As home prices and the cost of rent hit all-time highs, many Americans are wondering what living arrangement is best for their financial future—to rent or buy? For many, neither [&hell&hell…Read More
2022-07-05 06:02
Everyone wonders how the rich avoid taxes. To most Americans, it seems like there is some big loophole that only the mega-wealthy know about, leaving average workers strapped with a [&hellip&hell…Read More
2022-07-04 06:02
Renting vs buying a house. It’s an easy decision. If you have the option to buy, you should buy. Shouldn’t you? That line of thinking, according to Ken Johnson, real […] Read More
2022-07-04 06:01
Passive income and credit scores. While they don’t entirely rely on each other, having good credit does allow you to build passive income streams far faster. Andrew Brazell learned thi… Read More
2022-07-03 06:02
Look up “how to retire early” online and you’ll see some common prescriptions. You’ll hear investors talk about rental properties and index funds more than other opti… Read More
2022-07-02 06:02
This week’s question comes from Tony’s Instagram direct messages! This rookie real estate investor is asking: I have a good chunk of equity in my home, should I pull out [&hellip&hell…Read More
2022-07-01 16:04
Property management is a low-margin and labor-intensive business because it’s difficult to maintain a property and keep tenants happy. It’s why many real estate investors outsour… Read More
2022-07-01 06:01
Those searching how to retire early usually come away with one conclusion—you have to make much, much more money. Most financial independence pursuers think that a large salary or enor… Read More
2022-06-30 14:42
Sarah Weaver lives with intention, reacts with flexibility, and practices patience. It’s how she managed to acquire 15 units and travel the world as a digital nomad. It’s why age… Read More
2022-06-30 06:02
To real estate investors and real estate investing enthusiasts, Brandon Turner is a household name. Not only has he written one of the most successful real estate investing books ever [&hell&hell…Read More
2022-06-29 19:02
Knowing the right tenant screening questions to ask is key to protecting your investment. Tenant screening is vital because you’re most likely renting to a stranger. There is only so [… Read More
2022-06-29 06:02
You often hear about house hacking as a means to an end, a simple way to start your real estate journey, but what if it could be more? What if […] Read More
2022-06-28 18:07
Real estate can be one of the most profitable investments, but it’s also one of the most costly and complicated. Not only is a lot of money involved, but real […] Read More
2022-06-28 06:02
Before you quit your job, you’ll need to do a few crucial things. If you haven’t done these yet, but are strongly considering leaving your job soon, Henry Washington and [&hellip&hell…Read More
2022-06-27 15:37
When running a business, automation and delegation can make your life easier and amplify your success. This is even truer for the real estate industry. If you’re in the short-term [&he&hell…Read More
2022-06-27 06:02
The housing market is confusing, to say the least. In 2020, at the start of lockdowns, nearly everyone you spoke to had the opinion that the housing market was headed […] Read More
2022-06-27 06:01
Early retirement is one of those common personal finance topics that always comes up on the show. It’s arguably the most talked-about subject in our Facebook group and is a […] Read More
2022-06-26 06:02
Everyone has housing market crash predictions. Some media outlets will tell you the sky is falling, real estate is on the edge of a cliff, and the whole world is […] Read More
2022-06-25 06:00
The best real estate investing apps are ones you could not live without. Whether you’re a full-time real estate investor, managing a few properties, or still trying to get your [&helli&hell…Read More
2022-06-24 16:27
One of the biggest talking points of the last couple of years has been the gap between supply and demand in nearly every industry, from real estate to energy. Inflation […] Read More
2022-06-24 06:01
“Buy now, pay later” companies have been around for decades, but not in the form they take today. You may have noticed that when you check out from an online […] Read More
2022-06-23 16:22
Finding cities with the highest rental appreciation is crucial if you want to make a profitable investment in the rental market. Even in an expensive housing market, finding suitable buy-and… Read More
2022-06-23 06:02
Turnkey rental properties have become a fan favorite for rookie real estate investors and investors who don’t have enough time to manage their rehabs and rental properties. Turnkey rea… Read More
2022-06-22 15:45
A perfect storm has been brewing in the U.S. economy. Supply constraints coupled with increased demand built up during the pandemic have led to rapid inflation. The Fed is now […] Read More
2022-06-22 06:02
Your connections and relationships are invaluable in real estate, so how do you get to know the right people? How do you build a lasting, mutually beneficial relationship? The answer [&helli&hell…Read More
2022-06-21 16:41
If you’re anything like me, you grew up believing rental properties were inherently profitable. Within that belief, you likely didn’t know how they made money, just that they did… Read More
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