{"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":"The Best Types of Rental Properties for Beginners to Buy in 2026 (Rookie Reply)","slug":"the-best-types-of-rental-properties-for-beginners-to-buy-in-2026-rookie-reply","published_at":"2026-03-27T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-rookie-357883/the-best-types-of-rental-properties-for-beginners-to-buy-in-2026-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/BIGPOC1234821532.mp3?updated=1774609816","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/p5fhOfGH2wHmde5UefB4/traffic.megaphone.fm/BIGPOC1234821532.mp3?updated=1774609816","summary":"What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner to buy? This is one of the first decisions every rookie needs to make, but between single-family homes, multifamily properties, condos, townhomes, and others, the options can be overwhelming. But not to worry—in today’s episode, we point you in the right direction! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and Tony are back with three recent questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. Imagine you’re hearing about real estate investing for the first time. Where should you start? How do you know when you’re ready to invest? We share a three-bucket strategy that will prepare you for that first rental property! Next, where should you invest? If you’re like most rookies, you’re looking for cash flow, in which case we’ll show you how to pick a market with affordable home prices and strong rental demand. Finally, what type of rental property should you buy? We break down your options and show you how to choose based on your investing strategy and long-term goals! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover The best types of rental properties for rookie investors to buy Where to start when you’re completely new to real estate investing How to find a real estate market that delivers strong cash flow The three-bucket strategy that will prepare you for buying rental properties What to do when home prices are unaffordable in your current market And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…","meta_description":"What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner to buy? This is one of the first decisions every rookie needs to make, but between single-family ho…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1161,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-estate-rookie-357883/episodes/the-best-types-of-rental-properties-for-beginners-to-buy-in-2026-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/the-best-types-of-rental-properties-for-beginners-to-buy-in-2026-rookie-reply.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}