Trying to build a real estate portfolio when you are brand new and work a full-time job can be tough. That’s why today we are excited to bring you an interview with an investor (and moonlighting stand-up comedian) with a remarkable story of using various “house hacks” to jump into the game. Charlie Kao, who hails from the Detroit, Michigan market, covers his ... Show More
Nov 21
How to Invest in an Expensive Market ($500K+ Home Prices)
If you live in a market where home prices are hovering above $500,000, this is the episode for you. You’ve all told us loud and clear: real estate investing is tough when you live in an expensive market. Many investors feel like they can’t buy a single property, let alone scale t ... Show More
35m 42s
Jul 2020
20: Using Lines of Credit to Kickstart Your Investing Career with Charlie Ashley
Today: how Lexington, KY investor Charlie Ashley uses lines of credit and construction loans to build his portfolio while working full-time.
Charlie walks us through his year-long education phase, his first couple deals, and the expensive lessons he learned while renovating a pro ... Show More
1h 10m
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
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
353: From Rehab to Real Estate Investor Making $71K/Year from ONE Rental w/Matt McDermott
Making $71,000 per year from ONE rental property is a huge feat for any real estate investor, but it’s even more impressive when you’ve had to work your way from the very bottom. Although today’s guest had to overcome several challenges on his investing journey, his resiliency pa ... Show More
53m 31s
Apr 2023
REI177: Building Wealth One Deal at a Time w/ Patrick Donley
Patrick Donley sits down with Nick Hill and Dan Foch from The Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast where they interview Patrick on how he got started in his real estate investing career, his real estate investing strategies, the pros and cons of running a fix and flip business, ... Show More
1h 1m