The Birmingham Real Estate Investor: Recent Episodes
Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton
Do you want to learn the ins and outs of owning rental property in Birmingham, Alabama? Want to hear from local pros as they break down the areas, the deals, and even pitfalls rental owners fall into? Then you've come to the right podcast. Join rental experts, Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton, as they provide you with the local scoop and interview both hometown and nationally-renowned investment heroes.
In this episode, Hunter welcomes Eyal Ron with Iron City Insurance Brokers to discuss the 10 things you MUST consider when looking for insurance for your rental properties. The #1 tip is LIABILITY...tune in to find out the other 9 tips!
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Guest: Eyal Ron with Iron City Insurance Brokers
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Repairs 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.
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Starting out in real estate investing can be tough. There are five things that can hold you back from being successful:
- Lack of vision
- Insufficient market research
- Poor financial management
- Impatience
- Lack of a growth mindset
Tune in to learn more and make sure you don’t have these characteristics.
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Join Spencer and Hunter in this insightful episode as they speak with Clay Collins -- an investor-friendly agent in Birmingham -- about his expertise in winning deals in the local market.
Get ready to discover:
- The latest market trends and insights in Birmingham
- Proven strategies for getting started with investing in Birmingham
- The benefits of working with an investor-friendly agent and a property management company
- How motivated buyers and sellers are leveraging these advantages to secure the best deals
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Contact Clay:
Phone: 205-563-3054
Email: CCollins@Evernest.co
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Join Spencer and Hunter in this exciting episode as they interview Thomas Holloway, the founder and owner of Holloway Home Loans, a leading provider of mortgage loans in Birmingham, Alabama.
In this insightful conversation, Thomas shares his expert perspective on the current real estate market trends in Birmingham, including interest rates and predictions for the future. He also offers valuable advice for anyone considering investing in the Birmingham real estate market.
Don't miss out on this informative discussion!
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Contact Thomas:
Cell: 205-413-2858
Email: thomas@hollowayhomeloans.com
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Guest: Thomas Holloway, Holloway Home Loans
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Spencer and Hunter welcome Amy Bromberg, our Birmingham Director of Operations, to discuss Section 8 in Birmingham.
They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Section 8, including the intricate process from the initial application to move in, and the renewal process to ensure a long-lasting tenant relationship.
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Spencer and Hunter welcome Dominick Wallace, the founder and CEO of Wallace Capital Funding, to discuss the top five mistakes investors make with financing and how to avoid them.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Dominick offers valuable insights and practical strategies for successfully financing your real estate investments.
Tune in!
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Contact Dominick:
Phone: 205.823.9530
FiveWaysToFundRealEstate.com
WallaceCapitalFunding.com
FundsForInvestor.com
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Guest: Dominick Wallace, Wallace Capital Funding
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In this episode, Spencer and Hunter welcome Steven Bode, a real estate attorney in Birmingham to discuss tax liens and tax deeds.
The big question is can you get rich quick?
Tune in to find out!
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Contact Steven:
Email: sbode@cloudwillis.com
Call: 205.588.4138
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Guest: Steven Bode
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In this episode, Spencer and Hunter welcome colleague and investor agent Clay Collins as he talks about what's the newest with the Birmingham market. They also discuss what he's seeing and hearing from investor veterans about the future of the Birmingham markets. Clay also reveals his two favorite submarkets of Birmingham RIGHT NOW.
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Guest: Clay Collins
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Spencer Sutton welcomes Hunter Terryn, our Birmingham BDM, and local rental investor, to discuss the three common barriers investors experience getting started in the Birmingham market.
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Contact Hunter:
LinkedIn ➡️ Hunter Terryn
Email ➡️ hterryn@evernest.co
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Spencer welcomes Hunter, the Birmingham BDM at Evernest, to give you an update on what investors are doing in the Birmingham market.
Hunter brings a lot of insight in how the market is holding up, current shifts, and how investing right now can be a huge advantage for you and your wallet.
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Contact Hunter:
LinkedIn ➡️ Hunter Terryn
Email ➡️ hterryn@evernest.co
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In this episode, Spencer lays out five challenges real estate investors face when investing:
- Finding great deals
- Managing a rehab crew
- Showing the property
- Maintaining expectations
- Preparing for maintenance
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Investing in real estate is a fantastic way to build wealth.
Today’s episode reveals our five tips for out of state investors to succeed.
- Set targets
- Start small
- Get your hands dirty
- Build your team
- Don’t be afraid to say no
Tune in. 🎧
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In this episode, Spencer shares what we are seeing in the real estate market as of June 2022.
He discusses everything from inflation, interest rates, the impact of supply and demand, whether you should buy now or wait, and more.
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Your greatest asset isn’t your property—it’s your tenant. To build a successful rental portfolio, you must take care of your tenants. And there is nothing that kills your returns more than tenant churn. No tenants = No cash flow.
The key to eliminating tenant churn? Understanding the lifecycle of every tenant. If you know these 7 stages, you’ll keep your tenants happy and build a legitimate rental business.
Tune in to learn more!
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Would you like to hear more about the rental markets we are in?
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In this episode, Spencer and Hunter Terryn discuss common questions investors ask (trust us— there are a lot of them). At the end of the day, there are really only three key questions you need to answer before buying in Birmingham.
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Episode 50!
It only seemed right to have our first-ever guest, Bryan Miles, back on the show!
In this episode, Bryan reveals the newest trends in Birmingham real estate investing. Including new neighborhoods and strategies that have emerged over the past two years. Get your pen and paper ready because you’ll want to take notes!
Tune in. 🎧
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If you would like to listen to Episode 2 from June 11, 2020, click here.
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Guest: Bryan Miles of Chestnut Partners | Email Bryan
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In this episode, Spencer welcomes Jonathan Mednick, the managing director of REI Trading, LLC, and a financial broker with Real Equity Realty.
Jonathan specializes in turnkey properties in Birmingham, AL.
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➡️ Turnkey: REITrading.com
➡️ Financing: REIbrokers.com
➡️ Realty: Realequityrealty.com
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Guest: Jonathan Mednick of REI Trader
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Finding the right partner in real estate investing can be difficult.
In this episode, Spencer Sutton explains why you need an investor-friendly agent, questions you should be asking real estate agents who claim they are investor-friendly and learn the resources they can bring you as an investor yourself.
Tune in. 🎧
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What separates a wannabe investor from a true real estate investor?
There are many ways out there to learn how to invest in real estate. The difference isn’t due to lack of information. Why are some successful and others not? Quick story.
For the last number of months, Spencer had trained and got into the best shape he could for his first ever Spartan Ultra Beast in Dallas, TX. The race consists of a 31 mile race, 60 obstacles throughout, and easily 8 to 10 hours of all out competition. At the end of October, Spencer completed the Spartan Ultra Beast.
On the flight back from the race, Spencer thought about everything that went into being able to run a race like that, let alone compete. He came away with these 5 principles, all of which separate the successful from the rest of the pack:
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Count the cost - is it worth it?
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Everybody is running their own race
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Doing it together is more rewarding
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Your mind is either friend or fo - you decide
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Obstacles are inevitable
Listen in 🎧
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In this episode you will get a special sneak peek into our new national podcast series, The Evernest Real Estate Investor. In this episode, Spencer and Gray discuss the fundamentals you need to make a great deal.
From setting your investment goals and knowing how to estimate the rehab costs to making an offer. Cash is king. It is crucial to know where to look for property details, determine estimates and do your due diligence when it comes to repairs.
Get to know how Gray helps our brokerage clients through this process and his vast knowledge of the industry. Over the past 10 months in 2021, Evernest’s brokerage department has made over 600 acquisitions for in-state and out-of-state investors.
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Finding deals is the lifeblood of the real estate investor. In recent years, the market has been hot which has left many investors wondering how they’re going to find the deals they need to achieve their investment goals. In this episode, Spencer walks you through five different ways investors are finding deals even in today’s hot market. You’ll walk away from this episode with a fresh perspective on an age-old problem - finding great deals!
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In this episode, Spencer Sutton explains the pros and cons of self management vs property management. He lays out what we see to be the three main reasons someone starts to consider property management:
- You just became an out of state investor
- You're finding and leasing to the wrong people
- Maintenance is getting to be too much for you
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Want to learn more investor and landlord tips?
Whether you are an investment property owner, someone trying to sell your house, or looking to grow your portfolio, we have the information you need. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast & also check out the Evernest YouTube channel. There you can learn the ins and outs of buying and managing your rental property.
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If you are a real estate investor, you will have tenants treat your property like trash. But, if they are damaging your property that is an entirely different battle.
In this episode, Spencer explains how to deal with a tenant damaging your property. He answers questions you should ask yourself and shares a checklist you need to have.
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Have you ever felt you were getting a great deal on a new rental property, but soon realized you made a horrible purchase?
Did you buy a property on the wrong street?
Was the condition of the house worst than you thought?
Or was the layout simply so weird that you knew it needed to be redone altogether?
All of these things can cost you thousands of dollars if not taken into consideration BEFORE you purchase. In this episode, Spencer explains the four houses you need to stay away from when purchasing your next rental.
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We’ll dive into how to know if you should buy a turnkey rental property or a distressed property and fix it up yourself. There are many aspects of both that you must consider in order to make the right decision for your situation.
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When it comes to owning properties, it is inevitable that you will have maintenance issues. The key is understanding the relationship between maintenance and tenant longevity. In our experience of managing thousands of properties since 2008, maintenance handled incorrectly has the ability to dash your passive income dreams. In this episode, we welcome Will Morton, Director of Property Services, to explain the three major mistakes owners make when dealing with maintenance concerns.
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Guest Co-host: Will Morton from Evernest
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Most rental investors become enamored with the thought of receiving mailbox money month after month and leaving their full-time job. But few think through all of the potential pit falls before they start buying property. In this episode, we’ll walk you though the five ways we’ve seen rental investors fail and what you can do to avoid the same fatal mistakes.
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You have several property management options when it comes time to lease your home. So how do you decide which property manager is your best choice? In this episode, Spencer provides his top 5 questions you should be asking a property manager before you hire them. These questions are designed to give you insight into the most important aspects of how they run their business in order to discover if it will be a good fit for you.
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Do you want rent income that you can rely on? A tenant that stays longer? In this episode, Matthew and Spencer welcome Holly Atchley, our Birmingham Team Leader, to discuss Section 8. They explain the processes, the requirements, the pros and cons, and some personal experiences they have had renting to Section 8 residents.
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Guest: Holly Atchley from Evernest
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Dani started as an out of country investor! He bought his first rental house in Arizona and that kickstarted his passion and love for real estate. What drove Dani to move to the US and become a full-time real estate investor? Like many investors, his 9-5 job was not going to provide him with the life he knew was possible. In this episode, we dive into his career as a successful mentor, how he motivates others to take action, the transition from investor to mentor, and the challenges many of his students face today.
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Guest: Dani Beit-Or from Simply Do It
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Probably the most important aspect of owning rental property is getting the right tenant in your home. Since 2008, we have placed thousands upon thousands of great residents. In this episode, we’ll dive in with our leasing ninja, Jacob West, and explore what he and his team have done to make the past 18 months fantastic even in the middle of a global pandemic. We’ll share practical tips you can use whether you own one property or 1,000.
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Guest: Jacob West from Evernest
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Most investors agree that building a rental portfolio is a solid strategy to longterm wealth creation. But that doesn’t mean that managing rental properties is your highest and best use as an investor. In this episode, Spencer shares his experience managing rentals vs having a Property management company manage it for him and how this can net you $5,000 each month.
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In January, we kicked off our brokerage services as a way to help our owners and investors buy and sell investment properties. So far, it’s been a huge success and we’re beginning to offer these services in additional cities. Join us as we walk through the process, some recent deals, and other helpful investor tips in this episode.
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While Forrestdale and Adamsville don’t get a lot of out-of-state investor focus, they’re a favorite of local investors. Listen in as we discuss the advantages of investing in these areas northwest of Birmingham.
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There’s no doubt that the 35215 zip code has been one of the most popular areas to invest in Birmingham. From local investors to out of state investors to institutional investors - everyone has had an appetite for rental houses here. Join us as we walk through the area and describe the houses and investment opportunity you can expect to find here.
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Are you an out-of-state or in-state investor trying to find your next area to invest in Birmingham? In this episode, we dive into one of the most popular areas for investors - East Lake. Learn the lay of the land and the types of properties you can expect to buy depending on if you focus on the North or the South parts of Eastlake.
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Over the next several weeks we are going to be doing a deep dive into some of the best places to invest in Birmingham. In this initial episode, we walk you through the layout of Birmingham and describe the different class of neighborhoods you can expect us to cover in the next several weeks.
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Not every investment is successful and not every investor succeeds. But you can make sure that careful thought and planning go into your Birmingham investment goals. In this episode we’ll walk through five reasons that investors should avoid investing in Birmingham rental properties. These lessons have come from first hand experience in dealing with thousands of investors over the past 17 years.
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In this episode, Matthew and Spencer interview Craig Lawrence, an attorney with Balch & Bingham. He’s involved in tons of real estate syndications every year. He’ll take you step-by-step through what a syndication is, the players, and the risks and benefits of it. His years of experience will help you get started in this strategy for doing more deals - or investing in more deals.
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Guest: Craig Lawrence of Balch & Bingham LLP
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In this episode, Matthew and Spencer discuss the pros and cons of allowing pets into your rental property. What are your options? What kind of fees should you charge? How do you mitigate the risk of having pets in your property? All of these questions plus more will be answered in this new episode.
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Starting small and in mostly ‘Class C’ areas of Birmingham, Matthew Gregory has grown his flipping empire to 90+ flips per year in mostly ‘Class A’ neighborhoods. What’s the secret to his success? Find out in this episode as we uncover how Matthew is still buying deeply discounted houses in this tight and competitive market. One hint…it’s not his marketing!
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Guest: Matthew Gregory of Gregory Properties
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Matthew and Spencer reflect on the past year with COVID-19; how it affected leasing properties, collecting rent, and investor sentiment across all of our markets. They explore the trends moving into the 2nd Quarter of 2021 and what you as an investor can expect in the coming months.
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Melissa doesn’t have a problem finding wholesale deals in Birmingham. In today’s tight market, this is almost unheard of. Wholesalers, flippers, and all kinds of real estate investors are struggling to find enough discounted houses in Birmingham…but not Melissa. In this episode, we explore how Melissa is finding her best deals, how she interacts with sellers and buyers, and why she made the decision to flip a house in Hawaii. You’ll also learn how she was able to replace her income in three months and move her husband into the business full-time. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Guest: Melissa Dodson of Prime Home Buyers | Email Melissa: melissa@primehomebuyers.com
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As a rental property investor, your goal is to keep your home rented and avoid tenant turnover. This may seem like common sense, but not all common sense is common practice. In this episode, we’ll walk through at least seven tips to help you keep your tenant happy and renting from you for the longterm.
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Price Hightower started his real estate business 27 years ago and built it by what he calls ‘hitting singles.’ Listen in as we uncover how self-discipline and hard work paved the way for Tower Homes’ massive success. Not only did Price make it through the recession, but he and his team used it as an opportunity to prepare for the future growth that Birmingham is now experiencing. This interview is full of life lessons and wisdom you can use today to build your own successful real estate business.
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Guest: Price Hightower | Tower Homes
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Every investor will tell you that finding great deals in Birmingham has become increasingly difficult over the past several years. In today’s market, you need an advantage. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to our solution. Listen in as we interview Gray Hall, our Director of Brokerage, about how we’re providing off-market deals to investors like you...and how you can get on our exclusive list.
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Guest: Gray Hall | Evernest | Email Gray
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After several years in finance, Jeff hung up his suit and tie to pursue his true passion - Birmingham real estate. He started his company Build Pro which eventually led to buying fix and flips as well as personal rental properties. Jeff later expanded and started REI Trader with his partner, Jonathan Mednick. Together, they have grown their turnkey business substantially over the past several years and are some of the most respected professionals in our city. Learn from Jeff as he explains how turnkey properties work, best practices for renovation budgets, and tips for out-of-state investors when assessing potential investment properties.
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Guest: Jeff Shadrick
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Matthew and Spencer discuss how one of the most important aspects of real estate investment success - setting your goals. Find out how to get real with the facts, connected with your feelings, and ultimately end up with annual that will help you get exactly what you want.
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Even when Steve was trading commodities, his passion was multifamily real estate. When he got his shot with Berkadia, he persevered and demonstrated grit and determination through over a year of no deals. In this episode we dive into how exactly Steve built his business even through those tough times. We’ll explore his thoughts on hustle and his passion to always act in the best interest of his clients.
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Guest: Steve Nunnelley of Berkadia | Email Steve | Call Steve
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Ben Preston has advised many out of state investors as they look for properties that have the potential to both cash flow and appreciate. You’ll enjoy this episode and learn more about some of the most attractive areas of Birmingham for your rental house dollars.
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Guest: Ben Preston of AHI Real Estate | Email Preston
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Michael shares the strategy he used for building a rental portfolio that eventually replaced two six-figure incomes. It’s not a ‘get rich quick’ story…but it is a recipe for rental income success!
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Guest: Michael Zuber of One Story At a Time
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Learn how Caleb networked his way into the multifamily world and his thoughts on different areas of Birmingham that investors should consider.
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Guest: Caleb Frizzell of Berkadia | Email Caleb
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Bruce Glenn has been in the Birmingham real estate scene for decades. In this episode, we hear how he built his flipping house business on the side and now shows others how to do the same.
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Guest: Bruce Glenn of Flippin Bruce Book: First Flip | Email Bruce
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Spencer and Matthew give you the best insights from their guest. This episode will teach you something special whether you have just started or you're a seasoned investor.
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David started his multifamily career from humble beginnings. He started as a broker out of school selling small four-unit deals and now has a team selling and investing in multi-million dollar deals.
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Guest: David Oakley from Berkadia & OG Capital
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Brian Trippe entered the Birmingham real estate community with one goal in mind - connect with as many people as possible and help them grow their real estate business. In this episode, Brian shares his best advice for the investor looking to expand in the Birmingham market...even if you have no experience.
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Guest: Brian Trippe from AlaREIA
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Rob played football at Duke University and turned his toughness towards the Birmingham real estate market. He's built his portfolio to over 30 units and it continues to grow. A local realtor, he's passionate about data and good deals.
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Guest: Rob Drum from eXp Realty
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Walter Baker has done it all when it comes to Birmingham real estate. He's done flips, wholesale deals, coached individuals, and holds a lot of rentals today. Listen in as we learn the secret to his real estate success.
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Guest: Walter Baker from Action Group Enterprises, Inc.
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John Halasz is the CEO of US Home Aggregation, one of a handful of institutions focused on buying single family houses in Birmingham, AL. In our podcast, we catch up with John and learn why they chose Birmingham and what kind of home they're buying.
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Guest: John Halasz from US Home Aggregation
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We spend time with Les Jenkins learning how he took advantage of the market downturn to establish himself in the Birmingham rental market. Les shares his strategies and what he's currently seeing in the market.
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Guest: Les Jenkins | Email Him | Call Him
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In this episode, Spencer and Matthew interview Tom Schneider and Michael Albaum with Roofstock. Roofstock is a national platform where investors from around the world find rental houses that meet their investment criteria.
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Guest: Tom Schneider and Michael Albaum with Roofstock
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Get an inside look at how Jonathan has built his business on happy customer success and grown his own rental portfolio in the process. We'll do a deep dive into Jonathan's favorite areas to invest and learn why he chose Birmingham over Miami.
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Guest: Jonathan Mednick of REI Trader | Email Jonathan
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We sit down with longtime Birmingham rental investor, Bryan Miles. Possibly one of the most knowledgeable investors in Birmingham today, Bryan shares several important things during our time together: * Where he's buying rental properties in Birmingham * What shifts he has been seeing in the market lately * His best advice for out of state investors * His investment strategies
Pull up a seat and enjoy this conversation!
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Guest: Bryan Miles of Chestnut Partners | Email Bryan
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In this first episode, Spencer and Matthew walk through their early days wholesaling properties in Birmingham. These early days (2003 to 2008) introduced them to the buy and hold strategy still used in Birmingham today.
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