A FSBO (For Sale By Owner) seller wants to move forward with your offer—that’s great news! But first, they have asked you to pull comps (comparable sales). Believe it or not, this is something you can use to your advantage. Of course, you’ll need to know where to find comps and how to estimate rehab costs so that you can defend your offer. Thankfully, Ashley and Tony are back with some of their best tips yet.
Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Negotiating a FSBO sale can be a little intimidating, but our hosts are here to help you navigate the entire process. In this episode, we also discuss and compare real estate financing options, from conventional mortgages to portfolio loans. We even weigh the pros and cons of personal debt versus commercial debt. Struggling to find a tenant for your rental? You’ll want to hear what we have to say about lowering rent prices, as well as other steps you can take to fill your vacancy and improve your cash flow immediately!
If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE).
In This Episode We Cover
What you need to get approved for a commercial real estate loan
How to structure your first real estate investing partnership
The pros and cons of taking on personal mortgage debt instead of commercial debt
The best ways to estimate rehab costs
When you should consider lowering rent prices to fill a vacancy
How to find sales comps for a FSBO property (or any property!) you’re buying
And So Much More!
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Estimating Rehab Costs w/ Master Flipper & Investor James Dainard (Part 1)
Finding Contractors, Renovation Red Flags, and Estimating Rehab Costs (Part 2) w/ James Dainard
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278: Rookie Reply: Finding Comps, Estimating Rehab Costs, and Filling Vacancies

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Added home renovation costs can ruin your plans to own the perfect rental property. When this happens, how do you come up with the extra funds? More importantly, how do you prevent this from happening altogether? We’ve got plenty of answers for you in today’s episode!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jessica Bryant Walton owns several doors in Anchorage, Alaska. As you’re about to find out, investing where winters are long, water damage is common, and frozen pipes are everyday occurrences isn’t for the faint of heart. Jessica and her husband had just bought a duplex, only to find out that the previous owner had disguised a MAJOR leak and extensive damage with a second roof. What they anticipated would be a $40,000 rehab ended up costing over $130,000!
 
Fortunately, Jessica and her husband came up with creative ways to fund their renovations, increase rents, and lower their overhead by self-managing the property. But there are valuable lessons to take away from their experience. You’ll learn why you should consider getting your real estate license, how to find the best contractors for your rehab projects, and the importance of always keeping a paper trail!

In This Episode We Cover
How Jessica’s $40K renovation turned into a $130K+ “nightmare” rehab
Self-management tips for long-term and short-term rentals
The BEST way to source contractors for your renovation projects
Why you shouldn’t speak with your tenants over the phone
What you need to know before investing in an Alaska rental market
Why you should get your real estate license (even if you don’t plan to use it!)
And So Much More!

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394: The Hidden Property Damage That Could Ruin Your Home Renovation…w/Jessica Bryant Walton

If you want your rental property to succeed, you’ve got to give people a reason to keep coming back. That’s exactly what today’s guest is doing—creating a one-of-one experience that people can’t get anywhere else. It’s what keeps his property booked year-round!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just three years ago, Chase Charifa bought his first rental property—a black, mid-century cabin tucked away in Big Bear, California. By engaging each of the guest’s five senses and adding intrigue with a “secret” amenity, Chase and his wife, April, have created an unforgettable guest experience that allows them to stand out in their market. As a result, this short-term rental brings in about $120,000 per year!
But that’s not all. Since launching his Airbnb, Chase has taken on another four rentals, three new construction projects, and a parcel of land. How has Chase been able to scale his portfolio in only a few years? In this episode, he shares how he was able to fund several deals using creative financing and smart tax strategies. He also talks about the huge opportunity that exists with real estate development. You’ll learn how to find land, get approved for a construction loan, and build your own development team!
In This Episode We Cover:
How Chase brings in $120,000 per year from ONE rental property
The best way to get FREE real estate marketing for your short-term rental
How to create an unforgettable experience for your Airbnb guests
Scaling your portfolio with creative financing and tax strategies
How to incorporate a creative skill set into your real estate business
Getting started in real estate development and building your team
How to get approved for a construction loan (in three steps!)
And So Much More!
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Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question!
Protecting Your Future in Short-Term Rentals: It Starts By Providing a Powerful Guest Experience
The “Luxury” Rental Property That Brings in $150K/Year of Pure Profit
How to Start an Airbnb Business in a Brand New Market
$11,000/Month with One VERY Unique Rental Property
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393: $120K/Year from ONE “Sensory” Rental Property with a “Secret” Amenity w/Chase Charifa

Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living? At what point should you quit your W2 job and move elsewhere to realize your real estate investing dream? There are several factors at play here, but we tackle this exact scenario and much more in today’s Rookie Reply!
We also talk about partnerships and how to determine who should be responsible for capital, holding costs, and other expenses when flipping houses. Are you inhering tenants? There’s an important agreement you must have in place when taking over the property. Could one of your residents be subleasing your unit without your permission? You’ll learn how to navigate this situation when it comes to light, as well as what to do when a tenant violates your lease agreement. Want to avoid troublesome tenants altogether? Stick around until the end to hear how Ashley finds the best tenants in town!
If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can submit a question here, post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group, or call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE).
In This Episode We Cover:
When you should consider moving (and quitting your job!) for real estate
How to evict a subtenant who is illegally occupying your unit
The agreement you MUST have in place when inheriting tenants
How to determine who provides the capital in an investing partnership
What you should do when a tenant violates your lease agreement
How to attract the BEST tenants for your rental properties
And So Much More!
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Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile
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Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group
Join BiggerPockets for FREE
Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question!
Enroll in the Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp Today
Become a BiggerPockets Pro Member for Lease Agreements in Your State
Rookie Reply: How to Structure a Real Estate Partnership
How to Find Your Perfect First Rental Property (Even in an Expensive Area)


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392: Rookie Reply: Should I Move (and Quit My Job!) to Invest in Real Estate?

A thriving real estate business without rental properties?! It might sound like an easy way to “invest,” but make no mistake—you’re going to need to sharpen your management, interior design, and problem-solving skills for it to work. Fortunately, today’s guest can bring you up to speed on this low-cost strategy!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, Veronica Garreton returns to the show to offer more nuggets of wisdom for new investors. In our most recent episode with Veronica, she shared how she pocketed $150,000 in profit from just ONE luxury rental property. But today, she is going to take a deep dive into the investing strategy that allows her to grow her real estate business without buying more properties—co-hosting!
Of course, co-hosting, like any other strategy, is susceptible to the occasional horror story. Tune in as Veronica shares how ONE troublesome guest caused $11,000 in rental damage and how her decisiveness helped her save the day. What is co-hosting and how does it differ from property management? Why are medium-term rentals taking over short-term rentals in certain markets? How do you prevent bad reviews on Airbnb? Stick around for all of the answers!
In This Episode We Cover:
How Veronica grows her real estate business without buying more properties
The co-hosting strategy and how it differs from property management
How to earn five-star Airbnb reviews by working at the “speed of luxury”
Why investors are moving from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals
Why you NEED an exit strategy when investing in a major metro market
The “emergency” clause you MUST include in your co-hosting agreements
How to furnish your short-term rental (tips from a professional interior designer!)
And So Much More!
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Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile
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The “Luxury” Rental Property That Brings in $150K/Year of Pure Profit w/Veronica Garreton
Wiping Out $130K of Debt in ONE Year With THIS “Steady” Real Estate Business
The Overlooked Aspect of Short-Term Rentals: Furnishing—Here’s What You Should Do
Medium-Term Rentals: How to Get BIG Cash Flow Out of Small Properties
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391: The Low-Cost Way to “Invest” in Real Estate in 2024 (Without Buying Rentals) w/Veronica Garreton

With the right rental properties, you could not only bring in thousands of dollars in cash flow each month but also build long-term wealth. Just ask today’s guest! Despite her fulfilling career, she came to the realization that she wasn’t on the path to financial independence and decided to take things into her own hands!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Yiting Yang is a traveling pediatric neurologist whose multifamily investing portfolio brings in well over $10,000 in monthly cash flow. But that wasn’t always the case. During the early stages of her investing journey, Yiting dealt with difficult lenders, dishonest property managers, delayed renovation projects, and the everyday challenges of out-of-state investing.
In this episode, she gets into the mental side of investing and how practicing mindfulness can help you navigate the ebbs and flows of real estate. A conscious investor, Yiting talks about the importance of choosing an investing strategy that aligns with your core values and long-term goals. She even delves into her struggles with financing and why a low interest rate isn’t the be-all and end-all when vetting a lender!
In This Episode We Cover:
How this traveling neurologist took control of her financial future with real estate
Choosing a strategy that aligns with your real estate investing goals
When you shouldn’t choose the lender with the lowest mortgage rates
The common challenges of managing small multifamily properties
Fast-tracking your investing journey through the power of partnerships
Why you NEED a top property manager for out-of-state investing
How to navigate the mental side of investing in real estate
And So Much More!
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Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile
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Tony's BiggerPockets Profile
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Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group
Join BiggerPockets for FREE
Submit Your Real Estate Rookie Question!
Making $7K/Month in PURE Cash Flow with Only 3 Rental Properties w/Bailey Kramer
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Out-of-State Investment Properties
The Multifamily Invest Masterclass: How to Get Started in 2024
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278: Rookie Reply: Finding Comps, Estimating Rehab Costs, and Filling Vacancies

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