Real Estate Rookie

Over $100,000 from medium-term rentals…in just 18 months?! It’s a pipe dream to many, but it’s reality for today’s guest. After connecting with a few colleagues about real estate investing, David Rosenbeck left his established career as a nurse practitioner to dive headfirst into the investing world—carving out a niche that married his former job with his newfound passion: medium-term rentals for traveling nurses.

While driving for dollars, you stumble across a property with back taxes on it. What do you do? Contact the owner about your interest? Check with the courthouse first? Of course, you don’t want to make a real estate faux pas and miss out on a great deal! Fortunately, Ashley and Tony are here to help you navigate the situation. Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re addressing properties with tax liens and how to potentially get them below market value...

$900K in real estate at age 17!? That can’t be possible! If you’re feeling shocked, join the club because today’s episode is something that’ll leave you more fired up than ever before. We talk to Ava Yuergens, a high schooler who’s purchased more real estate than most full-grown adults...

Don’t have enough capital to own property? Enter Airbnb arbitrage, the popular investment strategy that allows you to rent out someone else’s property for a profit. Of course, there are a few challenges that come with this. Namely, you’ll need to convince your landlord that it’s a good idea! As always, Ashley and Tony are back with some important tips. In today’s episode of Rookie Reply, we’re breaking down Airbnb arbitrage, and weighing the pros and cons on both sides of the arrangement...

Don’t know what to do AFTER closing on a house? You’ve found your market, done your due diligence, passed your inspections, and now you’re asking, “what’s next?” Two of our three mentees are about to close on their first (and next) rental properties, but they don’t have to go in blind, thanks to the expert guidance of experienced investors Ashley and Tony. But we’re not just talking about a post-closing checklist...

Does seller financing apply to down payments? What happens when you buy a rental with squatters who refuse to leave? And is getting your real estate license even worth it? The world of real estate investing isn’t always as cut and dried as it seems, but running a profitable portfolio doesn’t need to be a massive headache...

Twenty-four rental units in two years! It’s possible, but only if you’re using the same principles that today’s guest has employed. With house hacking, HELOCs, the 80/20 rule, and a few more strategic investing moves, you too could fast-track your path to financial freedom. If you want to build your dream real estate portfolio without sacrificing decades in the process, these strategies will help you do it!

If you live in a high-cost-of-living area, a house hack could solve many of your money-related problems. Sharing your living space isn’t always easy, but with a few simple tricks, you can make it more than worth your while. From subsidizing your cost of living to generating cash flow while you’re still staying at the property, house hacking has some almost unbelievable benefits that ANY investor can capitalize on...

Investing in sober living facilities may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about building a real estate portfolio. But if you knew how much they made, you might take a second look. We often focus on short-term rentals, long-term rentals, or fix-and-flip properties. But one of the best things about choosing real estate as an investment medium is its wide range and opportunities for creativity...

Weighing the costs and benefits of building versus buying rental properties? You’re not alone! When property prices go up, it makes sense that most of us start looking for loopholes. But the cost is only one thing to consider when it comes to real estate investing. Thankfully, Ashley and Tony have some tips for deciding which way to go...