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Pay Off Your Property or Buy More? + Handling Repairs with Tenants in Place (Rookie Reply) Jan 30, 2026

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Mortgage rates have dropped recently, which is greatnews for rookies looking to buy a rental property. But is NOW the right time for a cash-out refinance?

On one hand, tapping into the equity you’ve built up in your property could help you take down bigger and better investing opportunities, but on the other hand, a completely paid-off property might help you sleep better at night. We’re weighing all of your options in today’s episode!

Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and Tony are diving back into the BiggerPockets Forums, and today’s first question comes from an investor who’s working through a significant rental property repair. The tenant is making special requests, but should the landlord accommodate them?

Next, we hear from someone who’s considering a cash-out refinance for one of their properties. Is it worth deploying their money elsewhere, or is paid-off real estate the faster path to financial freedom? Finally, does commercial real estate offer better cash flowthan single-family homes? The answer is a little more nuanced than you might think!

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In This Episode We Cover

When to do a cash-out refinance with your investment property

Paying off properties versus “recycling” home equity to scale faster

How to accommodate tenants while making rental property repairs

The pros and cons of commercial and residential real estate investing

The best ways to find cash-flowing commercial real estate deals

And So Much More!

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She Built an Entire Real Estate Portfolio in Just 2 Years with THESE Tools Jan 28, 2026

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Do you want to own not one rental property, or two, but an entire real estate portfoliothat gives you financial freedom? Then, you’re going to need help as you grow. Thankfully, there are many tools and systems that can make running your rentals much easier. With the right resources, today’s guest built a very profitable real estate business in just TWO years!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jamie Banks has already quit her job and replaced her entire salary with the cash flow from her rental properties. But she’s not done yet. Now, one of Jamie’s goals is to work as little as possible, and she’s chipping away at it by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), automating mundane processes, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) her team can follow.

Whether you’re stabilizing a single property or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is jam-packed with systems, tools, and tips you need to reach your real estate investing goals much faster. Jamie shares the biggest pain points for new investors, the quickest way to create procedures from scratch, and the software she can’t live without!

In This Episode We Cover

The systems Jamie used to build her real estate business in two years

The best tools and software for scaling your real estate portfolio faster

How to craft standard operating procedures (SOPs) from scratch

Leveraging automation and artificial intelligence (AI) within your business

The biggest pain points new investors have early on in their investing journey

And So Much More!

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From a Foreclosure & 200 Credit Score to Building Wealth with “Grandma” Houses Jan 26, 2026

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Fear you’ll never be able to invest in real estate because of money, credit, or bad timing? This single mom lost her house and had a 200 credit score, yet she was still able to rebuild her life and buy rental properties. If she can find a way to build wealth, so can YOU!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just months before the 2008 housing market crash, Sarah Weatherbee found herself unable to make her mortgage payments. So, she rented out her home, moved to Nicaragua, and lived off the rental income until the dust settled. Unfortunately, shortly after returning to the U.S., she lost her home. The silver lining? Although things hadn’t panned out, Sarah had been given a small taste of what it’s like to own a rental property—with someone paying down your mortgage for you—and was determined to own real estate again one day.

And that’s exactly what she did by buckling down, rebuilding her credit, and stashing away money for her next property. Fast forward to today, and Sarah has bought multiple properties with low money down. Stay tuned as she shares the investing strategy she uses to do it!

In This Episode We Cover

How Sarah rebuilt her credit and bought real estate again after losing her home

Making over $130,000 in pure profit from ONE real estate deal

The investing strategy that allows you to buy multiple properties with low money down

When to move to another area of the country to invest in real estate

The one reason why Sarah didn’t quit real estate investing after failure

And So Much More!

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How to Build an Out-of-State Investing Team in Any Market (Rookie Reply) Jan 23, 2026

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Buying a rental property in another city, county, or state? Then, you’re going to need boots on the ground in that market to help find, fix, and manage your investment property. How do you make sure you’ve got the right people in place from many miles away? We’ve got the tips you need in today’s episode!

Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Tony and Ashley are back with three more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which comes from an investor who’s struggling to find meaningful cash flow in their market. Should they hold out for that “home-run deal” or settle for something less if it means getting that first property under their belt? Next, we’ll hear from someone who has enough money to buy a primary home or an investment property. We’ll weigh both options and even share an investing strategy that allows you to have both!

Finally, if you’re investing out of state, you’ll need a team of trusted experts in that market. But finding these people is easier said than done. Stick around as we share where to look, questions to ask, and some red flags to avoid at all costs!

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In This Episode We Cover

How to build your own out-of-state investing team in any market (step by step)

Red flags to avoid when vetting agents, lenders, contractors, and more

Whether you should buy an investment property before your primary residence

How to buy a rental property with low money down using the house hacking strategy

The “minimum” cash flow you should accept when analyzing rental properties

And So Much More!

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How to Make Up to $20K/Month with Airbnb Co-Hosting (No Rentals Needed) Jan 21, 2026

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Can’t break into real estate investing? Maybe you don’t have enough money to buy a rental property or the track record of a confident investor. Thankfully, there’s a way to make money in real estate without owning rentals, and it could even help fund your first property. Today’s expert makes $20,000 in monthly cash flow with this strategy—Airbnb co-hosting!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by one of BiggerPockets’ resident short-term rentalexperts, Garrett Brown. Garrett has owned everything from normal long-term rentals to unique stays in hot vacation markets, but one of his favorite “investing” strategies doesn’t even require you to own rental properties. The best part? With some research, people skills, and passion for hospitality, any rookie can build a profitable co-hosting business from scratch in just a few months!

Garrett shows you exactly how to do just that in today’s episode, step by step. You’ll learn where to find clients, what to charge for your services, and how to make your fledgling business stand out in 2026. Garrett even shares his go-to tools and software that make co-hosting a breeze!

In This Episode We Cover

How to build a profitable Airbnb co-hosting business (step by step!)

How Garrett scaled to $20,000 in monthly cash flow with this strategy

Two proven strategies to find (and land) your very first co-hosting client

The number one way to make your co-hosting business stand out in 2026

Must-have AI tools and software that make it easier to run your Airbnb business

And So Much More!

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Turning Burnout Into (Real) Financial Freedom with 7 Rentals in Just 3 Years Jan 19, 2026

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Feel trapped at a nine-to-five job that promises “success” but robs you of all joy, peace, and freedom? Today’s guest was in the same boat, but when everything came to a head, she traded it all for a new life that would allow her to pursue actual financial freedom—with rental properties!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Casey Nguyen had (almost) everything. She and her husband were making seven figures and owned a beautiful home in the Bay Area, but they were working around the clock—and they were miserable. So, when they had reached their breaking point, they did what most wouldn’t: they moved to a lower cost-of-living area and started investing in real estate.

Casey has since built and scaled her real estate portfolio to seven properties across Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, and their new home state of Kentucky, where they have recently launched an Airbnb that will bring in over $50,000 this year. With each day, Casey is one step closer to her ultimate goal: more time with her family, the flexibility to travel the world, and more than enough money to fuel it.

In This Episode We Cover

How Casey scaled to seven rental properties in just three years

The cross-country move that helped this couple fast-track their investments

Trading extreme job burnout for more time, flexibility, and financial freedom

A lucrative side hustle that could help fund your rental portfolio

How Casey netted $460,000 (tax-free) by selling her primary home

The Red River Gorge condo that will bring in over $50,000 this year

And So Much More!

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This Matters More Than Cash Flow (Most Rookies Ignore It) (Rookie Reply) Jan 16, 2026

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We’ve got THE “secret” to getting more cash flowfrom your rental property. Ready? Put more money down! It’s an obvious solution, but is putting 30%, 40%, or more really the best use of your cash? In this episode, we’ll get into all of the different things you should consider before putting more money down on your next investment property!

Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and Tony are back with three new questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. First, we’ll tackle a question many rookies have, especially when looking for off-market deals: Do you need a Realtor? Another investor claims the only way to find cash flow in their current market is by making a bigger down payment and self-managing the property. The problem? This gives them a much lower cash-on-cash return. Stay tuned as we share some other options they’re probably not thinking about!

Next, what do you do when a borrower ghosts you? Whether you’re lending private money or seller financing, it’s crucial to handle this type of situation properly (and legally). We’ll show you how!

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In This Episode We Cover

Cash flow versus cash-on-cash return (and which one is more important)

How to increase your cash flow without putting more money down

Whether you need a real estate agent when buying an investment property

When to self-manage your rental property (or hire a property manager!)

What to do when a borrower stops paying you back (private money or seller financing)

And So Much More!

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They Were Right in 2008, Now They’re Saying to Buy in 2026 w/ Thach Nguyen & James Dainard Jan 14, 2026

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Are we headed for another housing market crash, or is this a slightly longer correction in the current real estate cycle? With home prices flattening in certain markets, many investors fear buying rentals before a crash. But fear creates opportunity, and today’s guests will show you why today—not next year, or five years from now—is the best time to start!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by Thach Nguyen and James Dainard, who not only survived the 2008 market crash but also built most of their wealth in the years that followed. Does 2026 mirror 2008 in any way? Should rookies be bracing for another housing crash? No one can say for certain, but our experts believe now is the time for investors to double down and take advantage of better deal flow and negotiating power in a buyer’s market.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Thach and James have weathered downturns and adjusted the way they analyze rental properties in uncertain times. They also share the keys to scaling your real estate portfolio (no matter the market), and the time-tested investing strategy that rookies should focus on!

In This Episode We Cover

Whether we’re headed for another housing market crash in 2026

How Thach and James built most of their wealth following the 2008 crash

The huge opportunities rookies can take advantage of in a buyer’s market

Adjusting the way you analyze real estate deals during uncertain times

The biggest mistakes rookies make when getting intoreal estate investing

And So Much More!

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Making $25,000/Year Cash Flow by Buying the Worst Rental on the Best Block Jan 12, 2026

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Getting laid off from your W2 job can be a crushing blow, but for today’s guest, it was the push she needed to finally bet on herself. Her first “real” rental propertywasn’t the perfect deal, but it didn’t need to be. Today, it cash flows over $25,000 a year and has become her favorite creative outlet!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Where you invest is often just as important as the property itself, so when Alex Reeves had the opportunity to buy a run-down rental in a great area of town, she jumped—getting it under contract with only a day’s notice, sight unseen, over FaceTime. Despite going over budget by roughly $100,000, she finished the renovation, furnished the property, and had her listing up in only a few months!

Once a “house of horrors,” this same property now cash flows over $2,000 a month and has 100% five-star reviews on Airbnb. How? Stay tuned as Alex walks you through the entire journey of buying, rehabbing, and renting out this property—the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Alex makes over $25,000 in yearly cash flow from ONE rental property

How to get more funds for your renovation project when it goes over budget

The mindset shift that turned this “accidental landlord” into an Airbnb Superhost

Tips that will save you a fortune on your property’s design and furnishings

The keys to crafting a five-star experience with your short-term rental

How Alex spent an extra $100,000 on renovations (and still made money!)

And So Much More!

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How to Buy Cash-Flowing Rentals in 2026 (Despite High Rates) (Rookie Reply) Jan 09, 2026

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Is real estate investing still worth it? High mortgage rates and home prices can make buying a rental property seem challenging, if not impossible at times, particularly for a rookie investor with zero experience. But not to worry—in this episode, we’re sharing beginner-friendly tips that will help you find and fund cash-flowing deals in 2026!

Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with three questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which comes from someone who’s looking to break into real estate but is unsure of how to make the numbers work in today’s high-interest-rate environment. Is now a bad time to invest, or conversely, the best possible time to get started?

Another investor is looking to leave their W2 for a job in real estate, but should they? Ashley and Tony debate whether this move actually gives you an edge. Finally, behind every good real estate investor is an investor-friendly tax professional. But how do you find one? We share some of the most crucial questions to ask when hiring a CPA!

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In This Episode We Cover

How to find cash-flowing real estate deals (despite high mortgage rates)

Whether rookies should start investing in real estate in 2026 (or wait)

Choosing the right investing strategy for your long-term goals

The BEST real estate jobs to help fast-track your investing journey

When to leave your current W2 job for a job in real estate

Crucial questions to ask a tax professional before hiring them

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