Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton

The Birmingham Real Estate Investor

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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.

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Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton

Episodes

Episode 16: Ben Preston - The Investors Agent 07.12.2020 29:58

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show:...

Episode 15: Michael Zuber - Quit Your Day Job One Rental at a Time 23.11.2020 39:05

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! ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Michael Zuber of One Story At a Time -...

Episode 14: Caleb Frizzell - A Rising Star in Berkadia's Multifamily World 09.11.2020 37:31

Learn how Caleb networked his way into the multifamily world and his thoughts on different areas of Birmingham that investors should consider. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Caleb Frizzell of Berkadia | Email Caleb ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Med...

Episode 13: Bruce Glenn - 30 Years of Experience From Flippin Bruce 26.10.2020 38:32

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Bruce Glenn of Flippin Bruce Book: First Flip...

Episode 12: Our Top 10 Take Aways from Our First 10 Interviews 12.10.2020 32:06

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of gkh...

Episode 11: David Oakley - Buying Multifamily Properties in Birmingham 28.09.2020 43:57

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: David Oakley from Berkadia & OG Cap...

Episode 9: Brian Trippe - Birmingham's Real Estate Connector 31.08.2020 30:29

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: Th...

Episode 8: Rob Drum - A Former Duke Athlete Tackles the Challenges of Real Estate Investing 17.08.2020 37:18

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest:...

Episode 7: Walter Baker - How One Sleepless Night Lead To Real Estate Success 04.08.2020 38:24

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Walter Baker fr...

Episode 6: Why Institutional Investors Love Birmingham 20.07.2020 29:35

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Visit the Podcast Website: TheBirminghamRentalInvestor.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhou...

Episode 5: Les Jenkins - The Name of the Game is Money 06.07.2020 32:39

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Les Jenkins | Email Him | Call Him ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone...

Episode 4: Getting to Know Roofstock 22.06.2020 30:22

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Tom Schneider and Michael Albaum with Roofstock ----------------- Produ...

Episode 3: Top Tier Turnkey Provider Jonathan Mednick 11.06.2020 37:20

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com Guest: Jonathan Mednick of REI Trader | Email Jonathan ---...

Episode 2: Birmingham Investment Veteran Bryan Miles Shares His Best Advice 11.06.2020 40:36

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 t...

Episode 1: Glory Days 04.06.2020 18:52

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. ----------------- Connect with Matt and Spencer: gkhouses.com Email the Show: podcast@gkhouses.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of gkhouses 202...