On The House with Spartan

This week we're sharing a webinar we hosted with Spartan's Investment Counselor Alyssa Waters, discussing the strategic considerations for selecting real estate markets, focusing on the importance of diverse economies, steady growth, and the unique dynamics of the Southeastern U.S., particularly Alabama and Birmingham. We cover the criteria for market selection, including the need for affordabilit...

On this episode, Lindsay is back with a hot take, discussing the housing affordability crisis and how the issue is not unique to the United States. She covers the rising home prices and rents, the challenges faced by first-time home buyers, and the role of investors in the housing market. Although various countries have implemented policies targeting investor activity to improve affordability, the...

Today Lindsay is explaining the Alabama Business Privilege Tax and why it is important for investors to understand, especially those from out of state.  Lindsay explains how this tax is tied to business entities operating in Alabama and the necessity for compliance, and also reassures that despite the tax, Alabama remains a favorable market for rental property investment due to its affordability a...

This week, Lindsay discusses a new construction property in Decatur, Alabama, highlighting the characteristics of the property, the local market dynamics, and the financial projections for potential investors. She also covers the importance of understanding the long-term appreciation potential and the benefits of investing in new construction versus renovated homes. -- To learn more about our full...

What happens when a nurse practitioner becomes a real estate investor and then builds the software she wishes existed? In this episode of On the House, guest host Stephanie Devine chats with Stephanie Betters, who shares her story from medicine to real estate to becoming a tech CEO of Left Main REI . Betters talks the frustration that pushed her to build her own CRM, as well as scaling, AI, automa...

We're back with another Investment Property Description, this week highlighting a property in Bessemer, AL. Lindsay breaks down the Bessemer rental market, local employers, property details, purchase price, rent, financing options, projected returns, taxes, insurance, and long-term appreciation. Lindsay also explains why investors should focus on cash flow and buy-and-hold strategies rather than r...

On this episode of On the House, Lindsay chats with Adam Carroll who discusses the Shred Method, a financial strategy designed to help investors eliminate debt faster, reduce interest, and optimize cash flow. He shares insights from his viral TED talk about teaching his children financial literacy through a high-stakes game of Monopoly. Lindsay and Adam cover misconceptions about debt, the importa...

This week Lindsay has a new co-host on the podcast! She's joined by her 12 year old son Jackson (who is celebrating his birthday today) to swap questions, such as what Lindsay actually does all day, how she decides whether a deal is worth pursuing, the biggest mistakes she's made with money, and the advice she'd give nervous first time investors. Lindsay and Jackson also dive into childhood dreams...

This week, Lindsay sits down with Kenneth Stevens, Senior Sales Consultant at Lakeland Building Partners, to discuss his experience operating short-term rentals and helping investors complete large-scale renovation and new construction projects in Nashville. Kenneth shares how he entered the Airbnb space through rental arbitrage, grew the business during Nashville’s tourism boom, and ultimately de...

This week Lindsay Davis and Danny Cole are talking all about the realities of short-term versus long-term rentals, addressing misconceptions, risks, and whether Airbnb is really worth it. -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartanTURNKEY Instagram: @spartaninvest LinkedIn: @spartaninvest Connect...

In this episode of On the House with Spartan Invest, Lindsay sits down with Brian Waters, Los Angeles County Fire Captain, real estate investor, and founder of Rental Property Playbook. Brian shares how he went from navigating California wildfires to building a 20-property portfolio through out-of-state investing. He opens up about the financial mistakes that shaped his journey, why he believes tu...

We're back with another Investment Property Description, this week highlighting a property in North Alabama, right on the outskirts of Huntsville, AL in Decatur. We're covering not only the property details, but the benefits of Decatur itself and how its location can help investors improve cashflow. -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninves...

This week Lindsay chats with Dr. Jordan Frey, who shares his story of being a heavily indebted medical professional to achieving financial freedom through personal finance education and real estate investing. He covers the common financial mistakes made by high-income professionals, the importance of transforming active income into passive income, and the role of his platform, The Prudent Plastic...

This week, Lindsay chats with investor Peter Flemming, who shares his journey from a career in wealth management in New York City to building a real estate portfolio in the Southeast. Peter opens up about what sparked his interest in investing, the mindset shifts required to start, and how he overcame the challenges of remote investing. He discusses lessons learned from both renovated and new cons...

This week Lindsay Davis speaks with Dr. Jason Balara, CEO and co-founder of Lark Capital Group. They discuss Jason's unique career path that combines veterinary surgery and real estate investment, the importance of choosing the right market, evaluating deals, understanding debt structure, and the significance of risk tolerance in real estate investing. They also touch on the role of AI in business...

In this episode, we sit down with returning guest and seasoned investor Joel Miller, who brings nearly five decades of real estate experience to the table. From rental properties and house flipping to hard money lending, Joel shares the practical strategies that have helped him build lasting wealth, and how others can do the same. We dive into the importance of building the right team, knowing whe...

This week Lindsay Davis interviews Gary Wilson, a seasoned real estate investor and educator. Gary shares his journey from an early interest in architecture to building a multimillion-dollar real estate empire. He discusses the importance of investing education, the mindset shift from owner-occupant to investor, and how to succeed in real estate through strategic partnerships and local banking rel...

In light of the One Big Beautiful Bill, we wanted to invited Richmond Stecker back onto the podcast to discuss the intricacies of cost segregation and its implications for real estate investors in regards to this bill. Lindsay and Richmond cover the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the significance of land value in deductions, and the necessity of proper planning and professional guidance to...

Today, on a special episode hosted by Maureen McCann, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Neal Bawa, aka the "Mad Scientist" of real estate. Maureen and Neal talk the multifamily and single-family housing markets and discuss the impact of interest rates, the shift towards a renter nation, and the importance of data in making investment decisions. Neal also touches on the need for patienc...

We've got another property spotlight episode this week, showcasing 114 Elrie Blvd, in Bessemer! We're covering the affordability and cash flow potential of the area, the property's renovations, appreciation rates, and much more. -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartanTURNKEY Instagram: @sparta...

This week, Lindsay chats with Liz Faircloth of The Real Estate InvestHER, who shares her journey into real estate investing and the creation of InvestHER, a platform designed to empower women investors. She discusses her early influences, the challenges women face in the real estate space, the importance of building a supportive community, the need for a supportive network that helps women grow th...

In our first episode of 2026, we're doing a 2025 market recap, and focusing on stock market predictions, economic indicators, consumer behavior, government influence, and real estate trends for 2026. We analyze the performance of the S&P 500, the impact of consumer spending on GDP, and the role of government relief in shaping the economy. Finally, we'll provide insights into the real estate ma...

This week, Maureen McCann returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of taking action in real estate investing, overcoming fears, and the critical role of mindset. Maureen shares success stories of investors who have transformed their financial futures through real estate, and goes in-depth on the long-term nature of investing. Lindsay and Maureen also touch on building trust with investors,...

In this episode, Eric Hughes shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful real estate investor and coach. He discusses the importance of cash flow in rental properties, the transition to coaching through Rental Income Advisors, and the strategies he employs to help clients succeed in real estate investing. Eric covers the significance of market selection, understanding appr...

Today we've got a bonus property description, providing an in-depth look at a new construction property available in New Market, Alabama. We'll cover the property's specs, financial projections, and the surrounding market's growth potential, including the investment opportunities in this emerging area. Check out the property here: https://spartaninvest.com/real-estate-properties/142-flintlock-way/...