Tired of spending your money on rent or stashing it in a traditional savings account? You could make your money work harder for you and get on the path to financial freedom with real estate investing. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to buy your first rental property in 2026, step by step!
In this episode, Ashley and Tony are going to show you seven steps that will get you off the sidelines and into the game! First, we’ll help you lay a foundation for investing. You’ll not only need to get your financial house in order but also set clear investing goals, determine your purchasing power, and choose your investing strategy.
You’ll also learn how to do things like find a lender, choose your market, and assemble your investing team. Then, we’ll start looking at deals! We’ll share how to build your buy box, analyze properties, and negotiate with sellers. Most importantly, we’ll teach you the right way to build your business so that you succeed today AND as you scale your real estate portfolio!
Ashley:
Hey rookies, are you tired of watching your money sit stagnant and low yield savings accounts or giving your money away in rent every month? In 2025, real estate investing could be your path to financial freedom.
Tony:
And in today’s episode, we’ll break down the current market landscape and give you a step-by-step roadmap to help you start your real estate investing journey.
Ashley:
We will give you the knowledge and confidence to get started in real estate. I’m Ashley Kehr.
Tony:
And I’m Tony J. Robinson, and welcome to the Real Estate Rookie Podcast.
Ashley:
Okay, Tony, before we actually jump into the action steps you need to take to get your first deal or even your next deal, let’s talk about why you should invest in real estate right now. Tony, are you seeing any market indicators or economic indicators as to why someone should invest right now in real estate?
Tony:
Yeah, I mean, I think the biggest thing that we’re seeing is that even…