Watch This If You Want to Buy a Rental Property in 2026

Episode #678 Baselane: Automate your real estate finances with banking and AI-powered bookkeeping. Claim your $100 bonus! https://www.baselane.com/lp/bigger-pockets/?utm_source=bigger_pockets&utm_campaign=bigger_pockets&utm_medium=YT-M If you’re like most rookies, you probably _won’t_ *buy a rental property in 2026.* After all, there are too many things working against you: *high mortgage rates, fewer deals, and concerns about the housing market.* Plus, you’re just not “ready” yet, right? Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! Today, we’re breaking down the *three biggest reasons why most rookies won’t invest in real estate* this year. These hurdles have one thing in common: fear. It might be that you *lack the confidence to make an offer,* or perhaps you’re *waiting for the “perfect” deal* to fall into your lap. Maybe you’re convinced you need more education, when really, you’ve got a bad case of analysis paralysis. Whatever the reason, it’s time to stop merely dreaming about building wealth with real estate and start executing. In this episode, we’ll show you the *huge opportunity cost of sitting on the sidelines,* how getting creative can *make the numbers work,* and why it’s okay to *submit a “lowball” offer.* Stick around for a simple rookie challenge that will help you make serious progress in your investing journey this year! Episode Show Notes: https://lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 https://www.biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media 🎉Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets: https://biggerpockets.com/bpcon2026 Grab _The Book on Negotiating Real Estate_ : https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-negotiating-real-estate?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: https://www.biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch _Real Estate Rookie_ 591 – The Beginner’s Guide to ADU & DADU Investing (2025): https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-591?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none 00:00 Intro 00:45 1. You’re Confusing Comfort & Confidence 05:51 Sponsor: Baselane! 06:46 2. You’re "Waiting" for a Deal 12:47 Asking Price is NOT Purchase Price! 21:01 3. You’re “Stuck” Learning 26:14 Try the 2026 Rookie Challenge!