The Evernest Real Estate Investor

With nearly 30 years of real estate investing experience, Bryan Miles joins The Evernest Real Estate Investor Show to discuss everything from how he survived the 2008 market crash to the philosophy that has kept him in business through it all. You'll learn: A secret after-repair formula to make a profit from your next property purchase What it takes to succeed in real estate investing (and why wan...

What do successful real estate investors have in common? Many people try investing in real estate but quit early on, so Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson are breaking down the five traits successful investors share in this episode of The Evernest Real Estate Investor Podcast. You'll learn: How patience leads to long-term success in an ever-changing real estate market The importance of grit (and how t...

The majority of sellers are unmotivated, yet knowing how to identify serious deals is critical to finding success as a real estate investor. In this episode, Adam Hobson and Spencer Sutton share insider tips to clock motivated sellers, generate the best deals, and avoid wasting your time while growing your business. You'll learn: Which key phrases reveal motivated sellers (and which squander your...

Real estate investor George Shada reveals how he scaled to 107 flips in one year and how 2025 has shifted his strategies in this episode of the Evernest Real Estate Investor Podcast. From wholesaling and creative financing to subject-to deals and seller financing, George reveals what's actually working for real estate investors today.  You'll learn: Why seller-financing could be the secret to succ...

People think investing in real estate means unlocking passive income - but Jeremy Watson, founding partner of  Bedrock Investment Property , is here to explain why that mindset will get you in trouble. Reach out to Jeremy on his  website ,  his YouTube channel , or call Bedrock Investment Property at 833-255-0055. You'll learn: How increasing your property count frees you from inflation fears The...

Finding real estate leads can be intimidating, but it won't be after you listen to this episode. This week, expert property flipper and investor, Josh Ax, breaks down his most successful strategies so you can easily find high-quality opportunities that will convert. You'll learn: How to filter thousands of records to find the best deals Why speed-to-lead makes all the difference in closing The sec...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Show, Spencer Sutton interviews Dr. Jennifer Salisbury, an accomplished real estate investor, educator, and public speaker. She shares how she's crafted her dream life by design through real estate investments in British Columbia and Hawaii so that your aspirations can become reality, too. Learn more from Dr. Jen's podcast, My Life as a Landlord , or by...

Jeremy Tallman and Scott Hallberg, owners of T&H Real Estate Services and managers of 1200+ doors, join Spencer Sutton in this episode of The Evernest Real Estate Investor Show. This conversation challenges the conventional wisdom that cash flow is the primary path to wealth in real estate. Instead, we spotlight long-term ownership, leverage, and the five profit centers that fuel lasting success....

In this episode, Spencer, Adam, and special guest  Dan Butler  dive deep into the world of real estate investing and hard money lending. Dan shares his journey from cutting grass and boarding up houses in Memphis to building a portfolio of hundreds of rentals, launching Cresco Property Management , and eventually becoming a hard money lender. He talks about the lessons learned during the 2008 fina...

1031 exchanges are an eternally hot topic in real estate investing - but this tax code can stump even seasoned investors. That's why Michael Velasco, Certified Exchange Specialist® and Qualified Intermediary for Exchangeable, broke down this re-investing strategy with Adam Hobson and Spencer Sutton. Contact Michael by emailing michael@1031exchangeable.com or visiting his company, Exchangeable, onl...

In this episode, co-hosts Adam Hobson and Spencer Sutton chat with Realbricks' Head of Investor Relations, Nick Roman, to learn about fractional real estate investment. Explore Realbricks yourself  here  or contact Nick at nickroman@realbricks.com. What you'll learn: How to start investing in real estate with just $100 The best way to keep your passive investment income  truly  passive Why approac...

From a vandalized 4×8 roadside sign to a $17K third deal—and eventually 30+ purchases halfway through 2025—Josh Jarbo breaks down the real, unglamorous mechanics of finding, funding, and flipping in a picky-buyer, longer-DOM market. What you'll learn: From zero to proof of concept: Nine months to the first $3K wholesale check—and why that mattered more than later $50K+ wins. Marketing vs. selling:...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Show, Adam Hobson tells Spencer Sutton about the five most common missteps real estate investors make - especially when they first start flipping property.  You'll Learn: How wholesaling compares to house flipping Why the ARV (after repair value) is critical to long-term flipping success How to find comps that  actually  contextualize your potential deal...

Curious about how to start real estate investing from scratch? In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson speak with guest Austin Hughes and learn from his investing journey, which began with just $1,000 and has now scaled to over 500 rental properties. You'll Learn: How Austin started his business with no real estate experience using money won from making a half-court shot What opportunities...

One of the best ways to maximize your ROI is to avoid overspending on property purchases. In this episode of  The Real Estate Investor Podcast ,   Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson share their secrets so you can discover how to buy homes for pennies on the dollar. You'll Learn: How to find motivated sellers (and why being honest about your motivations empowers you in the long run) The power of silenc...

How do you deal with squatters in your rental property? In this episode of The Evernest Real Estate Investor Show , Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson discuss their squatter stories and the creative ways they dealt with them in their rental properties. You'll Learn: The difference between squatting and non-paying tenants Why squatting is on the rise Out-of-the-box methods that have - and have not - wo...

Which kinds of properties are best for real estate investors? In this episode of  The Evernest Real Estate Investor Show ,  Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson discuss their approaches to purchasing high ROI investment properties, including the different specs they look for between fix-and-flips vs. long-term rentals. You'll Learn: Where to start when considering your next property purchase The importa...

How do you fund your first real estate deal if you don't have money? In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson break down creative real estate financing strategies used by investors to buy deals without using their own cash. Whether you're flipping houses, buying rentals, or wholesaling, this episode shows how real estate investors finance deals and scale. You'll Learn: How to use OPM to fun...

All successful real estate investors have one thing in common: they land deals. In this episode, Spencer and Adam offer actionable advice on how to start or improve your lead generation efforts - including why 99% of newbies fail (and how to be part of the 1% who win). You'll Learn: How to find real estate deals for free  The importance of persistence What seasoned investors are doing on social me...

In this no-fluff, real-talk episode, Spencer and Adam pull back the curtain on the most common and costly mistakes real estate investors make. Whether you're just starting or scaling your portfolio, this episode will save you serious money, time, and stress. Adam shares battle scars from his first 12 deals, Spencer confesses to his eviction nightmares, and together they break down everything from...

Welcome back to the relaunch of the Evernest Real Estate Investor Podcast ! In this raw, no-fluff conversation, Spencer is joined by new co-host Adam Hobson—a real estate investor who literally sold his truck, his guns, and everything short of the kitchen sink just to stay afloat while chasing financial freedom. In this episode, Adam shares how he stumbled (and hustled) his way into real estate by...

Spencer and Gray welcome Jonathan Mednick to the Podcast (originally Episode 32). Jonathan is the co-founder of REI Trader, a Birmingham-based investment company.  We cover a lot of ground in this episode covering everything from, Why Jonathan chose Birmingham as his home base for building a 100+ rental portfolio Predictions on the housing market for the rest of 2022 The secret to managing turnkey...

In this episode (originally Episode 51), Spencer and Gray discuss the process of buying your first (or fourth) rental property and what you need to know before you purchase. The four steps they cover include: Setting your target Connect with local market experts Analyze deals and get under contract Due diligence period =================================== Watch on YouTube ➡️ https://evernest.cc/Epi...

Real estate has a long history of some widely held beliefs. Some of these are true, like, "The best time to buy real estate was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today." But other beliefs are simply myths and stories that have been told. In this episode, we'll explore five commonly believed real estate myths.  =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:  ...

The market has changed in the past 24 months, and the most successful investors have adapted. Tune in and hear what Spencer is seeing in the best and brightest investors today. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   300to3000.com Email the Show:   podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production Ho...