Do you have around $25,000 saved? Good news—you can invest in real estate! There are several ways to get started, but which investing strategy reigns supreme? We’ll show you how to get the best bang for your buck so you can buy your next investment even faster!
Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We went back into the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group and found more investing questions from beginners just like you. Today’s first question comes from an investor who’s struggling to pick a market. Should they hone in on a single area, or will scouring multiple markets speed up their search for the perfect deal? You might be surprised to hear where Ashley and Tony land on this one!
Then, we’ll hear from an investor who has saved $25,000 to put towards their first rental property. Like many rookies, they’re looking to scale their real estate portfolio fast, so we’ll share our favorite strategies for doing just that—including a few outside-the-box ideas. Finally, how do you vet a co-signer when screening tenants? We’ll show you how to cover all your bases!
Ashley:
With today’s challenging market, many investors are wondering if cashflow opportunities are still out there. Our guest today has not only built an impressive portfolio from scratch, but continues to find creative cashflow strategies even in 2025.
Tony:
Now, whether you’re working a W2 job or investing full-time, our conversation today will give you practical insights on how to adapt and thrive in the current real estate landscape.
Ashley:
This is the Real Estate Rookie podcast, and I am Ashley Kehr.
Tony:
And I’m Tony j Robinson. And to give me a big warm welcome to none other than Henry Washington. Henry, what’s up brother?
Henry:
What’s up guys? How are you?
Ashley:
Good. Thanks so much for coming on today. You’ve built an impressive real estate portfolio when you actually started this, when you had a full-time job in the tech industry. So can you walk us through…