How to Buy Cash-Flowing Rentals in 2026 (Despite High Mortgage Rates)

Episode #664

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Is real estate investing still worth it? High mortgage rates and home prices can make buying a rental property seem challenging, if not impossible at times, particularly for a rookie investor with zero experience. But not to worry—in this episode, we’re sharing beginner-friendly tips that will help you find and fund cash-flowing deals in 2026!

Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with three questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which comes from someone who’s looking to break into real estate but is unsure of how to make the numbers work in today’s high-interest-rate environment. Is now a bad time to invest, or conversely, the best possible time to get started?

Another investor is looking to leave their W2 for a job in real estate, but should they? Ashley and Tony debate whether this move actually gives you an edge. Finally, behind every good real estate investor is an investor-friendly tax professional. But how do you find one? We share some of the most crucial questions to ask when hiring a CPA!

00:00 Intro
00:42 Is Real Estate STILL Worth It?
11:01 Getting a Job in Real Estate
22:27 How to Hire a CPA
29:58 Send Us Your Question!