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Buying your first home is a BIG decision. But you don’t need to go into it blind. In part one of this home buying hacks series, we chat with Chris Hutchins from All the Hacks on why buying a house helps you build wealth, how to find a real estate agent that’ll work for you (for free!), and what you MUST look for when searching for your first (or next ... Show More
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How to Fail at Real Estate Investing in 2026
If you want to generate passive income with rental properties, reach financial freedom, and make the most money with the least stress, do not do any of these six things. There are six ways to fail at real estate investing in 2026, and if you get even a couple of these wrong on yo ... Show More
31m 49s
Apr 29
He Bought 50 Rentals, Then Stopped to Do This (Makes $5,000/Month Per Deal)
Struggling to find cash flow these days? You’re not the only one. Today’s guest built a portfolio of 50 rental properties before margins started getting thin, but one giant pivot changed everything—a pure cash flow play to complement the appreciation and tax benefits from his ren ... Show More
35m 14s
Apr 27
He Bought His First Rental at 20. Now at 29, He Cash Flows $20K/Month.
At 20 years old, Jefferson Simmons was kicked out of his frat house. The entire property was getting remodeled, so he and 47 other college kids needed a place to live. Time to rent…right? After being discouraged by the rentals in his area, he switched his Zillow tab from “Rent” t ... Show More
34m 2s
May 2023
409: How to Use Your First Home to Fast-Track Wealth
As a first-time home buyer, you may be struggling to make a move. And who can blame you? In 2023, with high mortgage rates and stiff competition, more and more would-be home buyers are staying put as renters—but this could be a big mistake. Even Jay Papasan, executive at Keller W ... Show More
57m 7s
Jun 2022
189: House Hacking: How to Live for Free and Build Wealth in The Background
House hacking is one of the easiest ways to get into real estate investing. Thanks to its flexible financing options, low down payment loans, and ability to cut your rent in half (or eliminate it), house hacking is truly a phenomenal investing strategy. In short, house hacking is ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2023
252.5: How to Buy Your First Rental Property in 11 Steps
Buying your first rental property doesn’t need to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can go from onlooker to real estate investor, collecting passive cash flow every month! But you’ll never get going if you don’t know where to start. So to make 2023 your best year yet, D ... Show More
56m 26s
Apr 2021
Insider Secrets to Buying Your First Home and Avoiding the Rookie Mistakes | Scott Trench & Mindy Jensen
Buying your first house is no joke – from the downpayment to the mortgage, to finding the right house, to the paperwork and more, it can be quite a process. So how do you buy your first house with ease and avoid some rookie, aka costly, mistakes?
Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, c ... Show More
40m 1s
Apr 2022
171: The 2022 Housing Market Explained: Is Now a Good Time to Buy? w/Dave Meyer
The 2022 housing market is off to a wild start. We’ve seen home inventory at decade lows, interest rates have finally started to rise, and more homebuyers are looking at fewer houses. As a real estate investor, it can be tough to navigate a market like this, especially when you’v ... Show More
57m 39s
Sep 2023
323: 10 Real Estate Deals in 18 Months After Losing 80% of His Income w/Matt Ramirez
Completing ten real estate deals in only eighteen months might seem ambitious for a rookie investor, but today’s guest had no choice after experiencing a MAJOR loss of income.
In this episode of the Real Estate Rookie podcast, we’re chatting with fitness mentor, professional stun ... Show More
55m 10s
Jan 2024
354: How to Unlock Off-Market Real Estate Deals with This “Personalized Pitch” w/Brett Long
Off-market real estate deals allow you to avoid the multiple listings service (MLS) and find RARE properties often at a sizable discount, but many rookie investors are hesitant to send mail or pick up the phone. If that sounds like YOU, we have the tips, tools, and templates to m ... Show More
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