The Rental Rookie Podcast: Recent Episodes
Emily Du Plessis: Real Estate Investor, Online Entrepreneur, Blogger
Yes, that’s right. The podcast will be returning to this summer! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be chatting with you each week again as I feel like there is so much we have all learned and experienced over the last year that we can share. On this quick announcement episode, I […]
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Lines of credit can be a great financial strategy when it comes to financing rental property. Whether it be a HELOC, secured line of credit or unsecured line of credit it allow you some flexibility to acquire property. What is an unsecured line of credit? An unsecured line of credit is a revolving account that […]
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Yep….not just a new year…it’s a new decade. And with that comes excitement and inspiration and motivation. It’s like you wake up one morning a totally changed and motivated individual…. because that’s what happens. We go to bed on December 31st every year and wake up a new person the next morning. Right? I’m here […]
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The 12th Day of Christmas! We’ve made it to the end of our 12 days of Christmas and I hope I’ve inspired and motivated you to kick some butt in 2020. So to end our 12 day long focus of learning about investing in real estate (look at here for advice) I’m giving you 4 […]
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It’s the 11th Day of Christmas Stage fright. Have you ever felt this? When you’ve worked so hard at something (dance, piano, athletic event, choir concert) you’ve put your blood, sweat and tears into really mastering the skill so you can perform well. And you get to the event…..and your slammed with stage fright. It […]
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It’s the 10th day of Christmas! We are about to kick off a brand spanking new year. And if you already own rental properties like student apartments for rent but have not kept track of your tax deductible items for investing in rentals now’s the time to clean that side of the business up. If […]
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It’s the 9th day of Christmas and it’s my birthday!! And in the spite of gift giving in receiving I want to talk about tenant experience and how providing tenants with unexpected gifts can be huge in having proud, loyal tenants. Think about it. We put a lot of effort, time and money into buying […]
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Jacob recently asked, “How do I know I’m buying a good deal?” What is awesome about investing in real estate is that we know before we ever close on a deal and sign the dotted line whether a property is a good deal. The process of buying rental property is in a lot of your […]
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7th Day of Christmas….How do I find good deals? Guess what….I love to travel. IT’s my passion…it’s my jam. So I subscribe to many different email newsletters dedicated to travel. Travelzoo, Sherman’s Travel, Hotel Tonight, you name it I’m on it. And I don’t just let those email go to my junk email address and […]
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Running a rental market audit is critical to your success as an investor in ensuring that you are investing in an area that you know and can reap benefits from. This one critical component of the entire journey is foundational in ensuring that you find success with investing. Spending time tracking what your rental market […]
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5th Day of Christmas Do I need to consider rental property management? Should I self-manage my property? This is one of those questions you will have to ask yourself when you decide to buy that first rental property. But I will say that it is a loaded question. It goes a lot deeper than just […]
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It’s the 4th Day of Christmas! If it’s your first property finding, it doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive There are tons of resources available to help you find potential rentals. The key is knowing and using the variety of resources available for you because not all properties are listed on every platform. And […]
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It’s the 3rd Day of Christmas! This is always one of the top issues. I hear it time and time again from my community of rookies.. “How do I finance my 1st property” What sucks about investing in rental property is that there is most definitely a high barrier to entry… 20% is a lot […]
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It’s the 2nd Day of Christmas! With every new year comes the excitement of a fresh beginning… …a new start… …a new you. Right….many of us sit down and make audacious goals about what we want to accomplish in the new year. And trust me…Kirk and I are here for it! We LOVE sitting down […]
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It’s the 1st Day of Christmas…..Stop worrying about failing. If you’re anything like Kenny who recently said his obstacle is “worrying about the fear of failing” or like me who was scared to start because I lacked confidence and knowledge. Then you’re not alone. And sometimes it can be reassuring to know that others are […]
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Yes, it’s true. I love this time of year. The holiday songs, decorations, reed diffusers, lights, trees. I love the way our house feel all decorated and at night when only the lights of the tree and our decorations are lit. It’s cozy. So I thought it would be fun to end the year and […]
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The journey to buying that first rental property is no doubt a bit scary. When you actually commit to stepping out of your comfort zone and seriously tackle the endeavor you can find yourself a bit lost and confused and overwhelmed. While there are a number of things that you need to be aware of […]
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When you’re just getting started with investing in real estate everyone goes through a period in their journey where they don’t know where or how to start. And let’s be honest…in today’s society many of us want to know the answer now. We hate having to go down the road of figuring it out and […]
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When you’re just getting started with investing in real estate it’s easy to get caught up in the overwhelm of everything there is to know. You are learning everything on the fly and trying to put it into practice and it’s easy to let things slip through the cracks. We see it happen with new […]
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When you are just getting started when it come to real estate investing there’s no doubt that it is overwhelming. Then when buying a new-build property there are always snags (so problems) but you can get those fixed before you buy if you conduct a quality snagging survey so that is essential if you are […]
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Well….if there’s an elephant in the room when it comes to talking about the market I think it’s this question that Tatiana (from our community) asked. Kirk and I jumped right in to talk about it. There’s no secret that right now all over the news there’s some talk about the market and what may […]
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When it comes to buying rental property as long term assets one of the most important things you need to pay attention to is the capital expenditures of a property. You’ll often hear people refer to things like Cap Ex. And really, what those are, are the big ticket items that you may eventually have […]
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Buying rental properties such as one bedroom apartments as a new real estate investor can be overwhelming, scary and flat out hard. There are a number of obstacles that come into play when beginning to invest in real estate and one of the major ones is with how to find the money to buy properties. […]
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You guys….this week I’m here to inspire. Kirk and I often jump on the podcast to share practical tips and strategies that we’ve learned in the 7 years we’ve been investing. However, this week I want to inspire you. I want to share with you a dream I’ve had since I was a kid. One […]
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Even if you’re not married this podcast is for you. Because think about it…. Anybody that you become a partner with when it comes to buying property is like a marriage, that is why is so important to join the Dave Lindahl program. YOu’re committed to each other and your joint venture. So it’s important […]
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I get this question numerous times a week from members of our community. It’s definitely one of the things that many newbies want to know. You’re nervous and scared and want to know exactly how to find those great deals. The reality is finding a great deal on apartments and other properties is a process. […]
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We’ve had a ton of really great questions asked about the investing process recently. The reality is when there are great questions there are often others who have the same one. In this podcast episode, we break down some of our most recently asked questions from our RentalRookie Community Members. Real Estate Investing Tips Some […]
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This is a can’t miss episode if you’ve been wanting to invest in rentals but are a newbie and are nervous about taking the plunge. Grant and Sheila were right there with you in wanting to make this a reality but facing many of the fears that we all face when we are getting started. […]
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Often it can be thought that buyers are typically the ones who ask if seller financing can be an option. The reality is that there are a variety of factors that have to be in place, in truth, for seller financing to work. Things like the property being owned free and clear or with a […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. Include Your Kids… Let’s be real… There are plenty of obstacles and fears that hold us back from getting started with investing in rentals. The fear of losing money The fear of what people will think of you… […]
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Grab the Rental Property Roadmap: A step-by-step checklist to buying your first rental property Investing in Student Rentals Within the rental property investing niche there are many different paths that you can take. The different types of property you can invest in, albeit single family, duplexes, mobile homes, vacation rentals, etc, all offer their own variances in […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. Investing in Student Rentals Within the rental property investing niche there are many different paths that you can take. The different types of property you can invest in, albeit single family, duplexes, mobile homes, vacation rentals, etc, […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. REIT Investing When it comes to investing in real estate there are so many different avenues that you can take. Many times we have broken down the various avenues that one may pursue: flipping, Showcase IDX, rental properties, […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. I get it…real estate syndications are intimidating. For pretty much the entirety of our real estate investing career I have stayed clear of this path of investing because the term itself just scared me. It sounded so […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. As we move forward and look ahead in setting our goals for 2019, we can’t help but take some to reflect on the year prior. If you’ve been in our community long enough you know Kirk and […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. Believe it or not, we are into another new year. As quickly as 2018 came and went we are starting into a new year of new goals and huge plans of what we want the year to […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. Believe it or not it sometimes is not always about the money. While that seems hard to understand because as investors we plunge into real estate investing in an effort to make more money and build wealth. […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. It’s no secret that real estate investors love to find ways to save when it comes to taxes. Heck, I’d say any investor who makes a profitable investment would love it if they could somehow cut down on […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. Investing in rental property definitely has its advantages. But the problem is that there is a lot to learn. Not only do you have to figure out where you want to invest and what types of returns […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. When it comes to being a property owner there are a variety of hats that you must wear. Especially when you plan to be an investor landlord, meaning that you are the one finding the properties, analyzing […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. If you’ve followed our story for the last year or so you know that we started dabbling into doing complete renovations on properties with the intention to sell them. As primarily long term rental investors, this was a […]
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Learn the no-hype, no-fluff process to buying your first (or next) rental property with out ZerotoProperty Course. Links Mentioned in the Show Grab Pedro’s Case Study Here RentalRookie Private Facebook Group Guestable (property management service) RentalRookie.com Learn More about our ZerotoProperty Course
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