Are you a new investor looking to buy your first rental property? Or a busy executive looking to deploy capital into cash flowing rental properties? Are you interested in flipping houses or becoming a wholesaler? Are you looking to invest in different markets around the US? If you fall in any of those buckets, this podcast is for you. Join seasoned rental investors and co-hosts Matthew Whitaker, Spencer Sutton, and Gray Hall for in-depth conversations about real estate investing, deal analys ...
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Episode 115: How To Get Deep Discounts on Rental Properties (Step-by-Step)
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33:36One of the best ways to maximize your ROI is to avoid overspending on property purchases. In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson share their secrets so you can discover how to buy homes for pennies on the dollar. You'll Learn: How to find motivated sellers (and why being honest about your motivations emp…
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Episode 114: How To Deal With Squatters In Your Rental Property
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30:24How do you deal with squatters in your rental property? In this episode of The Evernest Real Estate Investor Show, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson discuss their squatter stories and the creative ways they dealt with them in their rental properties. You'll Learn: The difference between squatting and non-paying tenants Why squatting is on the rise Out…
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Episode 113: Most Investors Buy the WRONG Houses (Do This Instead)
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41:48Which kinds of properties are best for real estate investors? In this episode of The Evernest Real Estate Investor Show, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson discuss their approaches to purchasing high ROI investment properties, including the different specs they look for between fix-and-flips vs. long-term rentals. You'll Learn: Where to start when cons…
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Episode 112: The Best Way to Fund Your First Real Estate Deal (Even with No Money)
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27:28How do you fund your first real estate deal if you don’t have money? In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson break down creative real estate financing strategies used by investors to buy deals without using their own cash. Whether you're flipping houses, buying rentals, or wholesaling, this episode shows how real estate investors finance de…
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Episode 111: How to Find Real Estate Deals in 2025 (Most Investors Don't Know This)
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39:27All successful real estate investors have one thing in common: they land deals. In this episode, Spencer and Adam offer actionable advice on how to start or improve your lead generation efforts - including why 99% of newbies fail (and how to be part of the 1% who win). You’ll Learn: How to find real estate deals for free The importance of persisten…
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Episode 110: Real Estate Investing Mistakes that Will Cost You Thousands
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30:25In this no-fluff, real-talk episode, Spencer and Adam pull back the curtain on the most common and costly mistakes real estate investors make. Whether you're just starting or scaling your portfolio, this episode will save you serious money, time, and stress. Adam shares battle scars from his first 12 deals, Spencer confesses to his eviction nightma…
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Episode 109: The Secret Every Successful Real Estate Investor Knows
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38:38Welcome back to the relaunch of the Evernest Real Estate Investor Podcast! In this raw, no-fluff conversation, Spencer is joined by new co-host Adam Hobson—a real estate investor who literally sold his truck, his guns, and everything short of the kitchen sink just to stay afloat while chasing financial freedom. In this episode, Adam shares how he s…
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Episode 108: BONUS RE-RELEASE - Investing Strategy From 20 Year Real Estate Vet, Jonathan Mednick
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47:01Spencer and Gray welcome Jonathan Mednick to the Podcast (originally Episode 32). Jonathan is the co-founder of REI Trader, a Birmingham-based investment company. We cover a lot of ground in this episode covering everything from, Why Jonathan chose Birmingham as his home base for building a 100+ rental portfolio Predictions on the housing market fo…
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Episode 107: BONUS RE-RELEASE - Buying Your First, Second, Third, or Fourth Rental Property? Here's the Process.
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23:16In this episode (originally Episode 51), Spencer and Gray discuss the process of buying your first (or fourth) rental property and what you need to know before you purchase. The four steps they cover include: Setting your target Connect with local market experts Analyze deals and get under contract Due diligence period =============================…
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Real estate has a long history of some widely held beliefs. Some of these are true, like, "The best time to buy real estate was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today." But other beliefs are simply myths and stories that have been told. In this episode, we'll explore five commonly believed real estate myths. ===============================…
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Episode 105: 3 Qualities of the Most Successful Investors in 2023
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18:07The market has changed in the past 24 months, and the most successful investors have adapted. Tune in and hear what Spencer is seeing in the best and brightest investors today. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: 300to3000.com Email the Show: [email protected] =====…
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Episode 104: Housing Market Update - Five Takeaways
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17:32The real estate market is much different than it was just a year ago. In this episode, Spencer walks through five takeaways for real estate investors. He walks through the following: Consumer Sentiment on Home Buying The Affordability Crisis Locked-in Low Mortgage Rates Challenges Beyond Housing The Investors Opportunity ===========================…
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Episode 103: Avoid These Contractor Nightmares
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27:58If you're a rental real estate investor, renovations and repairs are a part of your life! And an important part. In this episode, Craig Bengston and Spencer Sutton discuss how to work successfully with contractors and avoid the nightmares that are lurking around every corner. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Ever…
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Episode 102: Columbus, Ohio Real Estate Update
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24:12Columbus, Ohio is one of the most popular real estate markets for investors from around the country. Join us as we hear an update from local investment expert and investor-friendly broker Rachael Schwalenberg. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Guest: Rachael Schwalenberg Visit the Podcast Web…
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Episode 101: Should You Buy This $25,000 Property?
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22:32Cashflow is the name of the game for most rental investors. Yet, in this market of higher interest rates and shrinking inventory, it has become more difficult to identify these deals. In this episode, Spencer walks through a deal where a local investor bought a $25,000 property, and he shares both the pros and cons of buying low-to-moderate-income …
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Episode 100: How to Analyze a Rental Property
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34:46Welcome to our 100th Episode!! 🎉 In this episode we are going to explore the four easy ways you can analyze a rental property in order to understand your ROI. Each one of these methods builds on the other. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: 300to3000.com Email the Sh…
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Episode 99: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rentals - Which is Best for You?
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23:58With higher interest rates squeezing profits on long-term rentals, some investors are eyeing or making the move to short-term rentals. But is that the best decision for you? In this episode, Spencer walks through the pros and cons of both investments. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit t…
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Episode 98: Five Principles of Rental Real Estate Investing
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22:31There are five principles that every real estate investor should live by - especially if you currently own less than ten properties. In this episode, Spencer walks through these principles and gives real-world examples of how these can serve you no matter what the current real estate market is doing. =================================== Connect with…
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Episode 97: 4 Hot Rental Markets You Should Consider
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19:59Times have changed, and housing is expensive. For example, look at this comparative data from the past 23 years. Median House Price: In 2000: $119,000 Today: $416,000 Median Household Income: In 2000: $42,000 Today: $70,000 In this episode, we're going to look at four hot markets that average under the current US median house price. ===============…
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It's no secret that real estate investing is as much about avoiding catastrophic losses as it is about finding great deals. You'll need to focus on both to be successful in your pursuit of real estate riches. In this episode, we'll walk through 10 very REAL real estate mistakes we see people make all of the time...and how you can avoid them. ======…
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Episode 95: How Much Should You Budget For Repairs and Maintenance
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21:48One of the biggest mistakes we see investors make is not budgeting correctly for repairs and maintenance on their rental homes. In this episode, Spencer walks through the true cost of owning rental property and how to know the amount you should be saving for repairs and maintenance. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, an…
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Episode 94: How to Hire a Property Manager
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19:17Not all property management companies are created equal. In this episode, Spencer gives you at least three things you should discover about the property managers you're interviewing. They fall into the buckets of experience, communication, and execution. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray: Evernest.co Visit the…
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Episode 93: The Deals Are Still Available in Jackson, MS
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27:05In this episode, Spencer welcomes back Evernest broker, Jim Strickland, to discuss what kind of deals he's finding in Jackson. Spencer was blown away at the value still available for investors in this small southern city. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/pod…
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This is a question every investor thinks the moment they're presented with a deal. And rightly so because not all markets, neighborhoods, streets, or rentals are created equal. In this episode, Spencer walks through a Birmingham property with Craig Bengston, Renovations Manager at Evernest. They'll talk about the area, the street scene, and ultimat…
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Episode 91: Buying Rentals in Columbus, Ohio with Rachael Schwalenberg
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15:52The Columbus, Ohio market is still a hotbed of investor activity even though other parts of the country have slowed in the past 12 months. Join Spencer as he has local investor agent, Rachael Schwalenberg back on the show to give us the latest update from her market. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray: Evernest…
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Episode 90: Where to Invest in Tampa, Florida with Dillon Cook
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30:59Tune into this episode of the Evernest Real Estate Investor, where we welcome Dillon Cook, Tampa Investor Agent. Tampa still has cash flow opportunities for the right investor. Spencer and Dillon walk through different areas of Tampa and the strategies that best fit the city. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:…
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Episode 89: Next Level Income with Chris Larsen
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29:12In this episode, Spencer welcomes investor and entrepreneur, Chris Larsen, to talk about his journey from medical sales to syndication. Chris is the founder and Principal of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and i…
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Episode 88: Birmingham Market Update and Interview with Veteran Investor Bryan Miles
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44:26There's no other investor we know in Birmingham who has a pulse on the Birmingham investor markets like our friend Bryan Miles. Join Spencer as they discuss everything from the comeback of Norwood to owner financing strategies to what kind of deals can be had in 2023. You don't want to miss it. Join our investor community - https://community.everne…
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Episode 87: Avoid These Five Repair and Maintenance Mistakes I Make
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18:36Repairs and maintenance are necessary evils in owning rental property. When Spencer first started investing in SFR back in 2003, he made five critical mistakes. In this episode, he will walk you through these mistakes so that you don't make the same ones. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray: Evernest.co Visit th…
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Episode 86: Slow-flipping with Scott Jelinek
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33:59In this episode, Spencer welcomes Scott Jelinek, the owner of The Master Investor Academy, to discuss what “slow-flipping” actually is and how it’s been responsible for his personal come-back story after the 2008 market crash. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.c…
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Episode 85: Which Properties Make The Best Rentals?
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31:01When buying investment properties you want to pick the items that make the overall rental. In this episode, Matthew and Gray review chapter 10 of the Bigger Pockets "The Book On Rental Property Investing" to walk through the top items that every investor should look out for when buying a new rental property. =================================== Subs…
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Episode 84: June Real Estate Market Update
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24:35In this episode, Gray Hall and Noel Christopher dive into the real estate market and what’s happening today. You can expect to hear more about home prices, inventory, trends, and much more! Tune in to learn more about the market today to help you strategize for future investments. =================================== Subscribe to our investor newsle…
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Episode 83: Lease Options with James Brown
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23:51Spencer welcomes James Brown, Founder and CEO of Real Home Solutions, to discuss lease options. In this episode, James shares: His experience in real estate How he got into lease options What lease options are and how the market affects it Criteria, how long they lease the house before they are purchased The type of people who are capital partners …
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Episode 82: Land Flipping with Brent Bowers
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28:35Have you ever thought about flipping land? Us either until we sat down with Brent Bowers, the founder and CEO of Land Sharks, to discuss how investing in land can be profitable. Brent shares: His land flipping experience How to be successful in land flipping The avatar for someone to buy land investments Tune in. ===================================…
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Episode 81: Urban Real Estate Investing with Byron Thompson
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30:50Join Spencer in this insightful episode as he welcomes Byron Thompson, the owner of Monument Management, an Ohio-based full-service real estate company, to share his journey into the world of real estate. Byron will share valuable tips on how to make your portfolio profitable, including the three critical factors to consider when operating in an ur…
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Episode 80: 5 Characteristics of Successful Real Estate Investors
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20:38In this episode, Spencer shares the Top 5 characteristics he's noticed in successful real estate investors throughout his 20 years of experience investing, interviewing, and meeting people across the country. These 5 traits are: Research and analytical skills Financial savvy Patience and discipline Networking and relationship building Risk manageme…
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Episode 79: What Successful Investors Are Doing In Birmingham with Clay Collins
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29:12Join Spencer as he sits down with Clay Collins -- a knowledgeable and investor-friendly real estate agent in Birmingham, Alabama -- to uncover the secrets of successful real estate investing in the city. In this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into: The various neighborhoods in Birmingham and their classes Institutional investor updates Acti…
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Episode 78: Turnkey Real Estate Investing with Brian Grimes
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40:55Gray and Noel welcome Brian Grimes, the Founder of 24/7 Cash Flow University, to learn how he creates cash flow through turnkey investments. Discover the fascinating story of how Brian's basketball experience with LeBron James helped shape his real estate success. Get valuable insights into where new investors should begin and how to find the right…
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Episode 77: Questions Every Investor Should Ask A Property Manager Before Hiring
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25:58In this episode, Spencer reveals the questions you should be asking before you hire a property management company. As an owner and investor, finding the right property manager is important for your investment. You want to find someone who is responsive, sets clear expectations, and helps your investment work for you. Tune in to learn more! ========…
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Episode 76: Crowdfunded Investments with Jamison Manwaring
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37:34In this engaging episode, Spencer and Gray are joined by Jamison Manwaring, the founder and CEO of Neighborhood Ventures, as they delve into the world of crowdfunded investing. Jamison offers valuable insights into the benefits and drawbacks of investing in REITs, making this a must-listen episode for anyone interested in this investment strategy. …
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Episode 75: Turnkey and Build to Rent with Zach Lemaster
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30:40Join Spencer and Gray as they welcome Zach Lemaster, the founder and CEO of Rent To Retirement, to discuss how turnkey and build to rent investments can help generate passive income. In this episode, Zach shares: - Key considerations when evaluating turnkey investments - Tips for investors looking to venture into a new market - The 5 recession-proo…
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Episode 74: Opportunity Zone Investing with Chris Montgomery
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41:43Noel Christopher welcomes Chris Montgomery, Partner at Four Points Funding, to share how he invests in Opportunity Zones (OZ). Chris reveals: What makes a great deal for opportunity zones Investing in funds: process and returns Rules and tax regulations for investing OZ investing vs. 1031 Exchanges Banks' perspective on OZ and financing Market impa…
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Episode 73: Multifamily Update with Marshall Haggard
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33:10In this episode, Spencer welcomes Marshall Haggard, Evernest's Internal Multifamily Advisor, for a comprehensive update on the multifamily market. Marshall shares his expert insights on the current state of the market, including key trends and challenges facing multifamily investors today. He also discusses important considerations for those consid…
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Episode 72: March 2023 - Market Update with Noel Christopher
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25:03In this special episode, we share with you our recent community live event where we welcomed Noel Christopher, a seasoned real estate expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Noel provides invaluable insights on the current state of the real estate market, including how it has changed over the past three years, key factors affecting…
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Episode 71: Roommate Investing with Johnny Wolff
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28:51Join Spencer Sutton as he interviews Johnny Wolff, the founder and CEO of HomeRoom, to learn more about the fascinating world of roommate investing. In this episode, Johnny shares his insights on: How he got started in renting out rooms instead of the entire home How HomeRoom handles lease terms, repairs, and roommate agreements How they assist inv…
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Episode 70: Finding Deals In a Crazy Market With Dan Barrett
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48:59Spencer and Joel are joined by Dan Barrett, the Head Nerd at Adword Nerds, for an insightful discussion on lead generation in real estate investing. Dan's expertise and experience provide valuable insights on how to stay competitive in the current real estate market by generating leads effectively. =================================== Subscribe to o…
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Episode 69: Distressed Note Investing with Martin Saenz
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34:49In this episode, Spencer and Gray welcome Martin Saenz, founder and partner of Bequest Funds, to learn how Martin got into the business and turned it into a massive success. He explains the amazing truth behind just how distressed these notes are and his unique approach to getting homeowners caught up and back on track. Email Martin: Martin@BQFunds…
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Episode 68: Understanding the Renters Bill of Rights
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28:10Gray Hall and Noel Christopher dive into the White House’s definition of the ‘Renters Bill of Rights’. In this episode, you’ll learn… What this means for investors What kind of regulations this would bring Thoughts on mandated inspections And much more! Tune in. 🎧 =================================== Subscribe to our investor newsletter ➡️ www.evern…
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Episode 67: Is Now A Good Time to Invest In The SFR Market?
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36:08In this episode, Spencer and Gray welcome Noel Christopher, our Chief Real Estate Officer, to discuss the real estate market, specifically SFR, today (Feb 2023). They discuss everything from financing, market predictions and vacancy to whether the market will crash for SFR or continue to be a bull market. =================================== Subscri…
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Episode 66: Building a Real Estate Empire From the Beach with Becky Nova
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39:00In this episode, Spencer Sutton welcomes Becky Nova, a Cancer Researcher by day and real estate investor by night, to share how she stumbled into real estate (thanks to her husband!) and grew her portfolio to 13 multifamily units while spending her winters in the Dominic Republic. Becky discusses: How she became an accidental landlord by house hack…
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