4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)

Struggling to find your first (or next) real estate deal? What if we told you there are simple, rookie-friendly strategies that even seasoned investors overlook? Today, we’ll share some of them with you so you can take down a great deal in 2026!Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today’s questions come straight from the BiggerPockets Forums, and they’re all about getting out of the research phase without rushing into a bad first deal. Is it worth paying for a course, or is self-study enough? Where do you find rental properties for sale when Zillow feels picked over? And how do you choose one investing strategy when there are SO many options?We’re sharing how we learn best, Ashley’s exact Zillow strategy for finding motivated sellers, and how to identify the best starting point for your rental portfolio. If you’re stuck at square one or trying to make the numbers work in 2026, we’ve got answers! Ashley: You’re ready to start investing, but now you’re staring at the three questions every rookie hits first. How do I actually learn this? Where do I find a real deal? And if I finally have some money saved, what should I Tony: Do with it? Today’s questions come straight from the Bigger...