The RentalRookie Podcast
Inspiring Investors One Story At a Time
I am so surprised to get a personal email! I found your podcast by searching real estate rental in iTunes. I really enjoy the format of the show, and you are very personable.
Jennifer Z.
I really have enjoyed the podcasts, I've listened to the first 3 of them. Very insightful and seems to have some excellent lingers from folks that have been through it before.
Andrew L.
Show090: What is forced appreciation? Does it work?
A fairly popular strategy used by both rookie and seasoned investors it to buy a property that is below market value, do some repairs to force appreciation, so the value of the home goes up.
Show091: Analyzing a Deal: The Real Numbers Behind a Current Deal We’re Analyzing
We felt this deal was interesting to share because it can show you the importance of going out of your comfort zone, as this deal is definitely out of our investing comfort zone.
Show092: How Scalable is Sweat Equity?
The reality is when you decide that you want to scale your business and grow as an investor, time is limited and you won’t be able to be putting in all of the sweat equity at every property you purchase.
Show086: Dealing With Utilities as a Landlord
We discuss the pros of having the utilities separated (in multi-units) so the tenants have to cover them. We also talk about other ideas that we and people in the RentalRookie community have done.
Show087: Understanding Landlord Insurance Policies
In this episode of the podcast, we were asked a number of questions regarding landlord insurance policies including deductibles, replacement costs, companies and more.
Show088: How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Investing in Rental Property?
Kirk and I share some tips to consider when trying to get your spouse on board to hopefully bridge the gap between the two perspectives.
Show089: Real Estate Auction-We Bought Our First Auction Property
Even though we were the highest bid. They didn’t approve our price. So it took some strategy and the ability to walk away to help us win the deal.
Show082: The Fear That All New Investors Have & How to Overcome It
In this episode, we are discussing one of the major fears that nearly all newbie investors face: will I be able to cover the monthly holding costs with the rent?
Show083:How Do You Acquire the Market Knowledge in order to Get Comfortable With Making That First Investment?
We share why and how you need to become a student of your market so that you make the best investment possible.
Show084: How Do You Find Off Market Properties?
While it can sound overwhelming to buy absentee lists of people or vacant home lists and send mailers, the truth is there are some easier ways to find these properties when you’re just getting started.
Show085: Determining the Calculation of Risk & Financial Ability To Buy Rental Property
Great topic and question for newbie investors wondering whether or not they can buy a rental property and just how much risk they should be thinking about when it comes to investing in this tangible asset of real estate.
Show078: Do You Have to Allow Service Pets in Your Rentals?
No matter what side of the fence you are on in regards to pets, there are always particular questions that come up and landlords need to be sure they know the right laws.
Show079: Is there a perfect time to sell a property?
When it comes to selling a property from your portfolio there are a lot of factors that investors must consider to ensure that they are making the right choice. Tune in to hear more.
Show080: What is the lost opportunity cost of money not invested?
Often we focus on just rentals as investments, but this show talks about the importance of looking at all of your investments for a blended return.
Show081: How community infrastructure can kill cash flow?
Kirk and Emily share how an unexpected new sewer line being built in a town they invest in could have a major impact on their cash flow.
Show074: Our First Flip- Part 1
Learn all about how we found our first flip property, offered over $10k more than asking and won the deal.
Show075: 3 Things You Need to Know About Working With Contractors
Learn where to find contractors, how to get a bid and set up a payment schedule.
Show076: 4 Pillars of Investing in Rental Property
Kirk and I go back to the foundational pillars of investing in rentals. What are the major pieces of the rental puzzle that attract people to choosing this slow and steady road?
Show077: Our First Flip- Part 2
Tune in to hear the latest updates on the flip project including: inspections, drywall and moving forward.
Show070: Learning The Numbers to Include in an Analysis- Challenge Training #2
Learn what numbers you need to know in order to run a property analysis and what to look for on a listing.
Show071: Understanding Return on Investment-Challenge Training #3
Emily breaks down the concept of ROI and teaches how to calculate it, why it’s important and how it can make or break a deal.
Show72: How We Built Over a $1 Million Dollar Rental Portfolio with $86,325
Emily and Kirk share the real numbers of the equity, value, investment and total ROI of their entire rental portfolio.
Show73: The 1 Reason Why You Need to Buy Your First Rental NOW
We share with you how when you buy your first property, the clock starts on the two year timeline of being able to allow your cash flow to help you qualify for future properties.
Show070: Learning The Numbers to Include in an Analysis- Challenge Training #2
Learn what numbers you need to know in order to run a property analysis and what to look for on a listing.
Show071: Understanding Return on Investment-Challenge Training #3
Emily breaks down the concept of ROI and teaches how to calculate it, why it’s important and how it can make or break a deal.
Show72: How We Built Over a $1 Million Dollar Rental Portfolio with $86,325
Emily and Kirk share the real numbers of the equity, value, investment and total ROI of their entire rental portfolio.
Show73: The 1 Reason Why You Need to Buy Your First Rental NOW
We share with you how when you buy your first property, the clock starts on the two year timeline of being able to allow your cash flow to help you qualify for future properties.
Show066: Investing in Commercial & Mixed Use Buildings with Brandon Bennett
Learn about investing in multi use buildings: commercial and residential to see how this type of investing can benefit the investor.
Show067: Realtor Turned Investor...Buying My First Rental Property with Josh Souder
Josh shares his story of success in buying his first rental property. He tells what it took to be able to finally take action and the importance of making multiple offers.
Show068: 17+ Real Estate Questions & Answers
Tune in to hear questions regarding everything related to investing in rental property get answered on a live Q & A call.
Show069:Understanding Investing Lingo-Challenge Training #1
The first episode of our live training on analyzing rental property for cash flow. Tune in to learn about the terms and acronyms surrounding this niche.
Show062: 6 Major Pillars to Buying Rental Property
Learn the 6 major things you need to do in your journey to buying those initial properties.
Show063: Insights into Hitting & Not Hitting Yearly Goals
Emily & Kirk share what goals they hit, which ones they missed and what got in the way of hitting the mark.
Show064: Our Real Estate Goals for 2017
Tune in to hear our investing goals for 2017. We share how many units we are aiming for, net profits and more.
Show065: Private Lending & Investing Out of State with Troy Peterson
Hear all about finding private investors and building a portfolio completely financed by private money.
Show058: A Summer of Vacation Rental Property Research-What We Found
We learned a lot in researching vacation rentals this summer. Find out if these investments work.
Show059: 3 ‘Deadly Sins’ Of Analyzing Properties
Rookies…Don’t commit these 3 deadly sins when analyzing properties. It could kill your ROI.
Show060: 6 Undervalued Hacks for Real Estate Investors
These 6 hacks will save you time, get your properties in front of the right people and potentially help you pay off your mortgage earlier.
Show061: 3 Misconceptions to Buying Your First Rental Property
We debunk 3 misconceptions related to rookies getting started with rental property to make sure that none of this myths stop you from pursuing financial freedom.
Show053: How Walking Away From a Negotiation Helped Us Get a Better Deal
Tune in to hear the numbers on one of our most recent purchases. Also, find out we used walking away from negotiations as a strategy to get a better deal.
Show054: A Mid Year Check on Our 2016 Goals & Why The Market Has Shifted Our Focus
Emily and Kirk share a mid year check of their goals and where and why they’ve shifted their focus.
Show055: 7 Tenant Screening Tips To Help You Get The Best Tenant
Tenant screening can be one of the most intimidating aspects of landlording because it is the process by which a landlord chooses and turns over his/her investment to another. Use these 7 tips to get the best tenant.
Show056: 3 Ways You're Earning Cash Flow & Didn't Know It
When analyzing a deal you need to consider these 3 other ways that you earn cash flow each month: principal pay down, mortgage interest deduction and depreciation.
Show49: How to Qualify For Financing Without a Salaried Job
This question recently came up on the Facebook group and was one that is important for many to understand. Can you even qualify for financing if you don’t have a salaried job? The answer…Yes. Find out how on the show.
Show50: 5 Quick Tips on Improving Your Credit Score
This show really can help anyone who is looking to purchase a property, whether it be an investment or personal home. Tune in to hear how you can get start improving your credit immediately.
Show51: Q&A- 3 Ways to Finance Multi-Family Properties
Get into the multi-family rental space by using any of these 3 financing methods.
Show 52: The Pros & Cons of Partnerships in Real Estate
Emily and Kirk discuss their recent journey into partnerships and what they have determined are the pros and cons of working with others in rental property.
Show045: Back to Basics: This One Tip Can Help You Find a Good Deal
w 2 of the Back to Basics series focuses on the ‘How’. Emily and Kirk share with you some tips on how to find the right property and know whether it’s a good deal.
Show046: Back to Basics #3: The Basics of Financing Your Beginning Deals
The third episode of the Back to Basics series focuses on some avenues of financing to get started with your first real estate deals.
Show47: The Why and How of Obtaining a Line of Credit From a Bank
Kirk and Emily share why they’ve decided to open their financing options and how they went about obtaining a line of credit from a local bank.
Show 48: Q & A- How and Where to Find a Loan Officer With Investing Experience?
Building a team around your real estate investing is crucial to your success. Find out why it’s important to work with a mortgage planner who understands and has experience with investing.
Show41: Don't Let the Fear of the Unknown Hold You Back
“To Get What We’ve Never Had, We Must Do What We’ve Never Done.” – Unknown
Show042: Reflections on 2015 & Where We Want to Go in 2016
Tune in to hear Kirk and Emily reflect on their goals for 2015 and share where they have their sights set for the new year.
Show43: 6+ Tips You Need to Know for Real Estate Investing Taxes with CPA Brandon Hall
Tune into the show with CPA Brandon Hall who not only is a real estate investor, but handles primarily real estate investing tax clients. There’s a ton of great info to help you tackle your taxes.
Show044: Back to Basics: Why Should You Invest in Rental Property
We are highlighting the foundational building blocks of investing in real estate with our Back to Basics Series. The first episode of the series is focusing on the big picture of ‘why’ to invest in rentals.
Show037: Walking Away From a Property AT Closing- What We Learned
Yes, you read the title right. We walked away from a deal at the closing table. It was one of the toughest decisions we’ve made, but sometimes a deal ends up not being what you thought it would be.
Show038: Building a Rental Portfolio Worth Over 1.35 Million Dollars By Recycling Capital with Ashley Wishinski
Join special guest, Ashley Wishinski, as she shares with us how she and her husband have built a rental portfolio of over $1.35 million dollars. She shares specific strategies and has free gifts to give away for tuning into the show.
Show039:Prepare For the Worst- This One Tip Can Save You In Your Investing
Preparation and due diligence is a key component of savvy real estate investing. No matter where you are in your investing career taking a minute to reflect on the importance you place on due diligence.
Show040: What Warren Buffet Can Teach Us About Investing in Real Estate
“Risk Comes From Not Knowing What You Are Doing.” -Warren Buffet
Show033: Using Seller Credit as A Tool for Negotiations
In this Take 10 show Emily shares how she and Kirk and use seller credit to help keep cash in their pocket and sometimes how it can help them close out a negotiation.
Show034: Streamline The Process of Obtaining Properties With Defined Partner Roles
Emily and Kirk are excited to share with listeners how they manage their business as investing partners. While they are married, they each have defined roles from finding to closing and managing the properties.
Show035: How Much Cash Do You Need In Reserve to Buy a Property?
Yes, an investment property requires more money than just the down payment. Find out why banks want to see a reserve fund in your name.
Show036: Using the Closing Date As a Strategy When Buying a Property
Tune in for a quick tip on investing in rental property. You can schedule your closing to be advantageous to your business and your pocket.
Show029: This Quick "How-To" Can Help You Determine Whether You Can Qualify For Financing
This show focuses on teaching about the debt to income (DTI) ratio that banks use to determine what you are able to qualify for in terms of financing.
Show030: One Strategy to Maximize Your ROI
We are always looking to get a better ROI. Implementing this one strategy can help you raise your ROI and grow your rental portfolio.
Show031: 5 Ways to Make Self Managing Your Rental Properties Easier
Emily and Kirk share 5 tips on what they’ve learned to make managing your own rentals easier. Tune in to start saving time.
Show032: How Tax Assessments Can Ruin Profit Margins
Emily and Kirk discuss how unforeseen things, such as tax assessments, can eat into the profit margins of your property. They share how this is happening in their town right now and what’s happening to the housing market.
Show025: The 'Shady Student Rental'- How We Almost Bought an Illegally Occupied Property
Anyone new to investing must listen to this show. While we were recently under contract on a student rental, we learned that the property was breaking the occupancy ordinances. Learn how we figured out that we were getting a law breaking property.
Show026: 9 Steps To Your First Rental Property
Want to buy a rental property but feeling overwhelmed? Follow these 9 steps to get started on the investing journey.
Show027: The Single Most Important Factor In Your Success with Nicole Williamson
Nikki shares with us some great tips on where to find properties, how and why you should create an LLC from the start and the one key thing that can hold all of us back.
Show028: Are All Investments Created Equal? Why You Need to Think Strategically About Your Money.
Emily and Kirk discuss more than just real estate in show 28. They talk about other vehicles for investing and why it’s important to have a ‘line in the sand’ when it comes to comparing one investment to another. Tune in to get some tips on real estate and personal finance.
Show021: One Thing Most Landlords Will Face...A Vacant Unit
Take 10 minutes to hear about one reality most landlords will face while owning rental property. Our vacant unit was rented within days after we dropped the price.
Show022: 8 Things To Do To Prepare for a Tax Auction
Emily and Kirk share how they are preparing for their first tax auction. They share 8 things that anyone can do to prepare for an auction.
Show023: JUST CLOSED- The 3 Numbers That Were Different Than Expected
Listen to Show 23 to learn all about real numbers on real properties. Emily and Kirk share all of the details of their most recent purchase with you. If you’re looking for real investing information, look no further.
Show024: Lessons From Our 1st Real Estate Auction
Emily and Kirk share their experiences from their very first real estate auction. Tune in to hear tips so you are ready for your first auction.
Show 017: 6 Ways to Finance Your Next Rental-#4 Requires No Money Down
Tune in to Show 17 to learn about 6 different loan products that you can use to help fund your next rental. Learn the various requirements for each product.
Show018: The Quickest Way to Grow Your Rental Portfolio (and avoid capital gains tax)
Tune in to learn about how you can sell a current investment property and roll the gains into a new property to help grow your portfolio and yield you a higher ROI.
Show019: Two Months. Two Properties. No Debt
Join Julie as she shares her story of how she and her husband paid off their debt, then bought and renovated two properties in two months.
Show020: Analyzing a Potential Property-What To Think About Before You Commit
Tune in to hear Emily and Kirk have a candid conversation about the current deal they are analyzing. Let them walk you through the process they go through in order to decide whether to move forward on a deal.
Show 0013: The Snowball Effect: Growing Your Portfolio With This One Tip
Join Emily in the Take 10 show focused on sharing a tip that can help you figure out when rental income starts counting as income and not debt.
Show 014- It's Not Always About The Numbers-4 Other Things to Consider When Analyzing a Potential Deal
Emily shares some tips on analyzing a deal for things other than the property itself. Tune in to find out what other things to consider.
Show 015: 0 to 5 Properties While Working a Full Time Job
Tune in to Show 15 to hear Elizabeth’s journey to 5 properties while working a full time job and managing family owned properties.
Show016: One Thing Tenants May Avoid Buying-Do You Require It?
After a recent pipe burst which resulted in a flooded unit, tune in to learn about renter’s insurance and why you should talk with your tenants about it.
Show 009: 9 Things To Prepare for Tax Season in 10 Minutes
Join Emily in the Take 10 show focused on sharing with you 9 things that you should start gathering for the upcoming tax season.
Show010: 7 Different Paths to Investing in Buy and Hold Properties
Show 10 is dedicated to sharing with you different paths that you can take to align with your goals and find success with rentals.
Show 011: How Driving For Your Business Can Save You Thousands
Tune in to Emily’s Take 10 segment that shares with you a new App that automatically tracks your miles when driving for your business.
Show 012: Why Walked Away From a Deal That Yielded us an 80% ROI
As an investor, it’s all about the numbers. But, have you thought about the other aspects of investing that you can’t quantify? These things made us walk away from an unbelievable ROI opportunity.
Show 005: The 4 Biggest Excuses That Hold Back Rookie Investors
Tune in to hear Emily talk about the 4 main things that hold people back from getting started and how to overcome these roadblocks.
Show 006: The Successes & Struggles of Investing in Rental Property
Emily chats with investor, Patrick Smith, as he shares his experiences with his rookie deal and what struggles many investors face today.
Show 007: 3 Contract Dates That You Should Never Leave Out
The inaugural Take 10 show focuses on teaching you one thing about investing in rentals in 10 minutes. This show focuses on understanding the contingencies in a contract.
Show 008: Finding, Buying and Managing Properties From 165 Miles Away
Join Emily and husband Kirk as they get down and dirty with sharing their most recent investment purchase with you. They hold nothing back sharing how they found the property, actual number down to the penny and how they are managing it from a distance.
Show 001: The RentalRookie Podcast...Inspiring Investors One Story at a Time
Meet Emily and learn all about the inspiration for RentalRookie and her personal investing.
Show 002: How To Kickstart Your Real Estate Empire with Traditional Financing
Join Emily and husband Kirk-a certified mortgage planner- in their discussion on the ins and outs of financing.
Show 003: Home Warranties: How They Can Help You Weather Financial Storms
Matt Kucinich shares lots of great tips on how a home warranty can benefit investors.
Show 004: You May Be Breaking Real Estate Laws and Not Even Know It
EZLandlord Forms VP, Brian Davis, shares great tips on landlord/tenant laws and insights from his own investing.
