How to House Hack Your Way Out of $200K in Student Loan Debt!
At 31, James sat down at a kitchen table with his wife Aida, ran the numbers on the next 30 years, and didn’t like what he saw—$200,000 in student loans…
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Real Estate Rookie Podcast
The Real Estate LLC Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands (Rookie Reply)
Do you need a real estate LLC, and should you form one before or after buying a rental property? This is a very common rookie question, and liability protection is…
The Easiest Ways to Find Off-Market Properties in 2026 (Our Exact Playbook)
Many rookies assume the best real estate deals are already listed on the market, but what if that’s not the case? The truth is, it’s getting harder and harder to…
She Lost $85,000, Then Made It All Back with a Single Rental Property
Real estate bookkeeping might not be the most thrilling part of owning a rental property, but it’s often the difference between bleeding money each month and earning cash flow you…
The Best Property Management Software for Small Landlords (Rookie Reply)
Thinking about self-managing your rental property? Then, you’ll need property management software to help with things like processing applications, collecting rent, and managing maintenance requests. In this episode, we’re sharing…
Big Changes I’m Making to My Portfolio This Year (That Will Make Me Richer)
Many rookies think things become easy once you’ve built a large real estate portfolio, but that’s far from true. Even with 26 short-term rentals, a 13-unit hotel, and a few…
She Started Investing in College and Already Has 5 Rental Units (And Counting)
The real estate investing moves you make today could change your life. Those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s often look back and regret not starting sooner. Today’s guest isn’t…
My Rental Property Has Zero Appreciation: Should I Hold or Sell? (Rookie Reply)
Do you have home equity sitting in your primary residence? You could use it to buy your first or next rental property! There are several ways to do this, and…
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Off-Market Properties (As a Complete Beginner)
Struggling to find great real estate deals on the MLS? What if we told you some of the best rental properties are often found elsewhere? If you want better cash…
He Was Making Just $12/Hour: Now He Owns 7 Rental Properties (10 Units)
You don’t need a big market, huge salary, or even a college degree to invest in real estate. Today’s guest had a very simple goal when he started: replace his…
How to Pay (Much) Less in Taxes as a Real Estate Investor (Rookie Reply)
Rental properties can give you cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown from tenants. But tax benefits are often the unsung hero of real estate investing. Today, we’re sharing some of…
How to Get a 3% Mortgage Rate on Your Rental Property (Still Works in 2026)
Did you know that you could get a 3% mortgage rate on your next rental property? With rates hovering around 6%-7%, this would shave hundreds of dollars off your monthly…
Making Over $10,000/Month with Just One Rental Property
Fear your market is too competitive for you to stand out? Today’s guest bought her first rental property right before developers started buying up the land around her. Thankfully, she…
