Rookie Reply: Biggest Red Flags of a Bad Contractor (and How to Fire Them)
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…
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Puerto Rican Paradise, Arctic Abodes, and Building “Dream” Vacation Rentals
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…
Rookie Reply: Do New Short-Term Rental Regulations Make Investing Risky?
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 established hosts much…
The Ultimate Property Management Masterclass
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…
Rookie Reply: Is a Cash-Out Refinance Taxable?
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…
Quitting Corporate to Build a 23-Unit Post-Pandemic Rental Portfolio
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’s guest,…
Scott Trench’s 10-Step Checklist to Buy Your First Rental Property
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…
Post, Invest, Profit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Content Creating for Investors
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?…
Rookie Reply: What To Do When an Appraisal Comes Back Low?
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 accepting…
From the Screen to Short-Term Rentals and How “Stargirl” Started Investing
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 that you…
Rookie Reply: How to Use Home Equity to Buy Rentals
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…
Financially Free in 2.5 Years by Buying “Low Risk” Rental Properties
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…
Rookie Reply: 19 Best Real Estate Investing Apps We Couldn’t Live Without
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…
