{"podcast":{"title":"Real Estate Rookie","slug":"real-estate-rookie-357883","podcast_index_feed_id":357883,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIGPOC2551091725","website_url":"https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estate-rookie","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/70ad27f8-8246-11ed-8a9b-7704869d9f36/image/6ee599e7892f77ce6d5fc57a1398adf2.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"BiggerPockets","episode_count":759,"summary":"Ready to build your real estate empire… but not sure where to begin? Think of us as your personal trainer. From detailed breakdowns of real-world deals… to one-on-one coaching sessions and a warm, welcoming community… hosts Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson bring on a wide range of guests to tackle the “newbie” questions you've wondered about but might be afraid to ask. Looking to 10X your real estate investing business this year? This show isn’t for you. Looking for your first, second, or third deal -- or envisioning a more modest portfolio? Step right up. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we’ll arm you with the tips, tools, and roadmaps you'll need as you embark on your journey toward financial freedom.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T22:18:37.005078+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-rookie-357883"},"episode":{"title":"Paying Off a Rental Property vs. Buying More: Which One Wins? (Rookie Reply)","slug":"paying-off-a-rental-property-vs-buying-more-which-one-wins-rookie-reply","published_at":"2026-05-22T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-rookie-357883/paying-off-a-rental-property-vs-buying-more-which-one-wins-rookie-reply","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-rookie-357883","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/p5fhOfGH2wHmde5UefB4/traffic.megaphone.fm/BIGPOC9712816211.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/p5fhOfGH2wHmde5UefB4/traffic.megaphone.fm/BIGPOC9712816211.mp3","summary":"Should you pay off your mortgage early or buy more rental properties? The first option gives you peace of mind, while the other allows you to build wealth much faster. In this episode, we’re fleshing out both strategies so you can make the right choice! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! What’s better—a debt-free property or a larger real estate portfolio? The answer depends entirely on the investor, but we’ll help you determine the best path for you. As a new landlord, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll need to make repairs to your property. But what if that “repair” is something major, like replacing an HVAC unit? We’ll show you how to prepare for the worst before you buy! Finally, how do you know if you’re analyzing a rental property correctly? It might look like a good deal on the surface, but what if you’re overlooking some major red flags? Follow our tips, and you might just dodge a mistake you could regret later! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover Paying off your mortgage early versus buying more rental properties Using your home equity to scale your rental portfolio faster How to budget for major rental property repairs and maintenance How much every rookie investor should have in reserves (per property) Common red flags you can’t afford to miss when analyzing real estate deals And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠t⁠⁠tps://www.biggerpockets.com…","meta_description":"Should you pay off your mortgage early or buy more rental properties? The first option gives you peace of mind, while the other allows you to build wealth…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1401,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-estate-rookie-357883/episodes/paying-off-a-rental-property-vs-buying-more-which-one-wins-rookie-reply/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-rookie-357883/paying-off-a-rental-property-vs-buying-more-which-one-wins-rookie-reply.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}