The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 55 // August 29, 2022
Episode 55: 5 Most Common Challenges When Buying and Managing Rentals
In this episode, Spencer lays out five challenges real estate investors face when investing: 1. Finding great deals 2. Managing a rehab crew 3. Showing the property 4. Maintaining expectations 5. Preparing for maintenance Here is the article as well: https://evernest.cc/3QMSdDU
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 54 // July 25, 2022
Episode 54: 5 Tips For Out of State Investing Success
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. 1. Set targets 2. Start small 3. Get your hands dirty 4. Build your team 5. Don’t be afraid to say no Tune in. 🎧
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 53 // June 27, 2022
Episode 53: June 2022 Rental Market Update
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. __________ Reach out to an investor agent today → evernest.co/realestatepartner
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 52 // May 30, 2022
The Lifecycle of Every Resident
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! ____________ Check out our Tenant Lifecycle article: https://evernest.cc/3lO70Aq ____________ Interested in expanding your portfolio? Check out our new markets: Kansas City, MO: https://evernest.cc/3wSX11H Huntsville, AL: https://evernest.cc/3wPORZh ____________ Would you like to hear more about the rental markets we are in? Tune in to The Evernest Real Estate Investor Podcast!
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 51 // April 25, 2022
Episode 51: Ask These 3 Questions BEFORE You Buy In Birmingham
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. =================================== Leave us a review to let us know how much you enjoyed this podcast! Join us for the Birmingham Investor Tour? Email us: [email protected], with “Birmingham Investor Tour” as the subject
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 50 // March 28, 2022
Episode 50: Major Changes in the Birmingham Market – 2022 Edition
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. 🎧 =================================== Download the calculator here. If you would like to listen to Episode 2 from June 11, 2020, click here.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 49 // February 28, 2022
Episode 49: 2022 Rental Market, Exit Strategies, and Financing Rentals with Jonathan Mednick
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. Tune in. 🎧 ➡️ Turnkey: REITrading.com ➡️ Financing: REIbrokers.com ➡️ Realty: Realequityrealty.com
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 48 // January 31, 2022
Episode 48 – You Need An Investor-Friendly Agent And Here’s Why
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. 🎧
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 47 // November 8, 2021
Episode 47 – 5 Keys to NOT Being a Wannabe Investor
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: 1) Count the cost - is it worth it? 2) Everybody is running their own race 3) Doing it together is more rewarding 4) Your mind is either friend or fo - you decide 5) Obstacles are inevitable Listen in 🎧
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 46 // October 25, 2021
Episode 46 – How To Make A Great Deal in Birmingham
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 45 // October 11, 2021
Episode 45 – 5 ways to find a great deal (even in a HOT market) in Birmingham
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 a an age-old problem – finding great deals!
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 44 // September 27, 2021
Episode 44 – Should I Manage Properties Myself or Hire A Property Manager?
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 Sound like you? Listen & subscribe on the platform of your choice: Apple: The Birmingham Real Estate Investor on Apple Podcasts Spotify: The Birmingham Real Estate Investor | Podcast on Spotify Website: The Birmingham Real Estate Investor – Learn, Buy, Profit
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 43 // September 20, 2021
Episode 43 – What Should You Do If Your Tenant Trashed Your Property?
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 42 // September 6, 2021
Episode 42 – 4 Houses You Must Avoid Adding to Your Rental Portfolio
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 41 // August 30, 2021
Episode 41 – The Big Debate: Buy a Turnkey or Buy a Fixer-Upper?
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 40 // July 19, 2021
Episode 40 – 3 Mistakes Investors Make With Maintenance – with Will Morton
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 39 // July 12, 2021
Episode 39 – 5 Reasons Why Rental Investors Fail
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 38 // July 5, 2021
Episode 38 – 5 Questions You Should Ask A Property Manager Before You Hire Them
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 37 // June 28, 2021
Episode 37 – What You Need To Know About Section 8 In Birmingham – with Holly Atchley
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.
The Birmingham Real Estate Investor, Episode 36 // June 21, 2021
Episode 36 – Dani Beit-Or – Simply Do It – with Dani Beit-Or
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.