On The House with Spartan

In this episode, we're talking about Spartan Invest's IPD. Our Investment Property Description outlines all the numbers needed to assess the purchase opportunity of our turnkey properties. Follow along with our IPD! Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartan...

In this FAQ episode, we're answering the questions: What are my out of pocket costs? How long does it take to lease a property? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Connect with Lindsay! Facebook: @spartanlindsaydavis Inst...

Today on the podcast we are going more in-depth on our process here at Spartan, and more specifically the investor-relations process and what happens once your purchase is complete. We'll cover Spartan's onboarding process, what your investor-relations specialist will help you with, and our goal for real estate investing to be as hands-off as possible. Transcript -- To learn more about our full-se...

In this episode, we're comparing real estate's investment volatility to other asset classes. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insight regarding volatility so tune in! Note that this episode refers to data from 2022. Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Conne...

On this FAQ episode, we're covering our most asked questions about the move-out process. What happens after the tenant vacates? What happens if I have really expensive repairs? How long does it take to perform the move-out process? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Ins...

Most companies call these turns, but Spartan refers to them as Move-Outs! Investors need to be aware of how property managers handle move-outs because it is a common situation throughout the life of the property. Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninv...

This episode explains how you can use your returns to increase your cash flow and essentially create a "snowballing" effect within your portfolio. The snowball effect gives investors more flexibility and allows them to pay off properties faster and more efficiently if used correctly. Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com...

In this episode of On The House, Lindsay is sitting down with our Director of Maintenance, Randall Vann! Randall has extensive experience in the industry and ensures our properties are receiving quality repairs throughout their tenancies. Tune in to discover how Randall leads these efforts! Timestamps: 1:05 - Who is Randall 3:11 - How to catch problems before they become a problem 7:19 - Process f...

Maintenance is inevitable when you invest in a rental property. At some point, investors will have to face this pain point. In this episode, Lindsay explains why maintenance happens and our process for handling these bumps for you. → Refer to episode 5 for the 3 M's of our renovation process. Timestamps: 1:21 - You will always have maintenance 5:28 - Emergency vs. non-emergency repairs 8:13 - What...

Maggie Nelson is the Director of Operations for our property management division. She handles everything under the sun but is most involved in our rent collection and eviction process to ensure that our investors and tenants have a smooth experience. Timestamps: 1:15 - Who is Maggie? 4:36 - How does AR operate? 8:30 - What happens after the 7 day eviction notice? 11:58 - How long does the eviction...

Now that you know what goes into the application and leasing processes, we're going to dive into how we handle AR and Evictions. We get so many questions surrounding these topics, so we're here with answers in today's episode! Timestamps: 1:45 - Spartan's AR software 3:30 - Positive renter verification 7:01 - Spartan's late fee 12:31 - Spartan Invest's legal partners Transcript -- To learn more ab...

Stephanie Riley began investing in real estate at just 19 years old and has grown into one of the industry's experts today. She heads up the Equity Strategies Team at USA Mortgage and helps investors gain financial stability and grow their wealth. Learn more about Stephanie's company by visiting equitystrategiesteam.com Timestamps: 4:17 - What drives mortgage interest rates 11:51 - How does inflat...

Answering our most frequently asked questions! Timestamps: 1:08 - What is communication like after you close on your property? 5:47 -  How much is the property management fee and what does it include? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter:...

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Chris Prefontaine, Founder of the Smart Real Estate Coach and the Wicked Smart Academy. Chris is an experienced investor and works with clients to create REAL wealth through real estate. Timestamps: 3:23 - 3 Paydays 6:27 - What type of real estate market should you target? 8:03 - People are sick of dealing with banks 9:13 - What is creative real estate? 15:50 -...

Today, Lindsay interviews the Leasing Manager, Mary Kate Miller, with Atlas Rental Property to talk about how our leasing department navigates the rental markets in Alabama and Tennessee. Timestamps:  4:54 - Atlas vs. other property management companies 11:20 - Properly pricing rentals 14:38 - Pushing rent prices 19:50 - Keeping around good tenants Transcript -- To learn more about our full-servic...

A key part of property management is leasing and on this episode, Lindsay is breaking down all aspects that make up the leasing team's objectives. Listen in to learn about our leasing process! Timestamps: 1:43 - Who is the Spartan Invest leasing team 4:15 - Tracking leasing and occupancy metrics 9:24 - Key performance indicators Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations...

Answering our most frequently asked questions! Timestamps: 1:05 - Are your markets landlord friendly? 7:42 - What are your rental qualifications? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Connect with Lindsay! Facebook: @sparta...

Check out Scott’s Master Class! This course is for investors that really want to grow and scale, focusing on SFR assets with the goal of acquiring 50+. Scott covers everything from A-Z: from purchasing your first rental property to implementing new processes and systems. Discover the difference between just building a portfolio and scaling your portfolio.  https://www.scottrsaunders.com/masterclas...

Mortgage interest rates in the United States are rising rapidly. In this episode, Lindsay talks about whether or not they should be the deciding factor on when to buy a home! Timestamps: 0:55 - Federal interest hike 3:39 - Interest rates explanation 6:58 - Rising mortgage rates reduce affordability 9:57 - Is it the right time to buy? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey opera...

Timestamps: 1:51 - What does your Pro Forma include? 4:29 - DON'T wait on interest rates to change 5:48 - How Spartan presents its returns 10:08 - Don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait 12:33 - Spartan only calculates what they can accurately gauge in their Pro Forma Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com...

Timestamps: 2:32 - What does a closing coordinator do? 5:04 - Communicating with your closing coordinator 9:37 - Home inspection process 13:27 - Addressing any issues you might have Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Con...

Answering our frequently asked questions! 1. How much money do I need to take on this investment? 2. Does Spartan Invest offer a home warranty? Timestamps: 1:29 - How much cushion should I set aside to offset the risks? 3:29 - Does Spartan Invest provide a home warranty? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect wi...

Part One to the Sales Process - we cover all the questions that investors typically ask when they begin working with Spartan Invest. Timestamps: 3:10 - Focused on the now rather than the long term 6:03 - Asking questions that focus on the future 9:18 - Gauging the likelihood of success Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.c...

Our special guest, Danny Cole, is a Sales Consultant with Spartan Invest and he's joining us to discuss the in's and out's of the sales process. It's no ordinary process, as a full-service turnkey operations involves many facets so join us as Danny walks us through what to expect! Timestamps: 1:02 - Who is Danny Cole? 4:48 - How to choose a property 11:29 - How has inventory shortage effected your...

A big question on everyone's minds - is the market finally cooling down? Some may even be asking if the market is crashing?! Lindsay discusses why the market is experiencing a cool down and how this will benefit investor clients looking to make a purchase. Timestamps: 4:25 - Inventory is back on the rise 8:08 - Home owners will soon no longer have to pay more than asking price 10:42 - Why the cool...