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Feb 2025
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7 Best (Beginner) Markets to Buy Rental ...

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About this episode

Where should YOU invest in 2025? Stay tuned because we’re going to share our top seven real estate markets for buying rental properties this year. We’ll tell you why we like them, why they’re growing, and whether it’s worth moving there to invest!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, Ashley and guest cohost Garrett Brown are answering recent questions from new investors just like you. Do you feel behind in your real estate investing journey compared to other investors? You can’t believe everything you see on social media, BUT if you have big plans to grow your real estate portfolio, we’ll show you some of the secrets to scaling!

Next, we’ll dive into our favorite markets in 2025. Whether you’re investing in long-term rentals or short-term rentals, we have beginner-friendly options for all strategies. Finally, we’ll break down a real estate deal an investor is working on and steer them in the right direction!

Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here!


In This Episode We Cover:

The top seven real estate markets we’re investing in this year

The secret to scaling your real estate portfolio (without a ton of money!)

How to buy an investment property without a 25% down payment

Discovering profitable short-term rentals using the 20% revenue rule

Why stabilizing your properties is more important than buying more

Why you should always choose your investing strategy before buying property

And So Much More!

 

Links from the Show

Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile

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Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group

Real Estate Rookie YouTube

Follow Real Estate Rookie on Instagram

Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply

“Like” Real Estate Rookie on Facebook

BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator

BiggerPockets Market Analysis Template

BiggerPockets Top Investment Housing Markets for 2025

BiggerPockets Buy Box Checklist

BiggerPockets How to Pick a Short-Term Rental Market Guide

BiggerStays YouTube Channel

AirDNA

Navigate The 2025 Tax Season with an Investor-Friendly Tax Expert

Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply

Grab the Book “Smarter Short-Term Rentals”

Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter

Find Investor-Friendly Lenders

Real Estate Rookie 473 - Moving 1,500 Miles Away to Buy His First Rental with Just $25,000

Connect with Garrett


(00:00) Intro

(00:38) The Secret to Scaling

(12:12) 7 Best Real Estate Markets

(23:37) Property Analysis 101

(32:59) Connect with Garrett!


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