The Evernest Real Estate Investor

The real estate market is much different than it was just a year ago. In this episode, Spencer walks through five takeaways for real estate investors. He walks through the following: Consumer Sentiment on Home Buying The Affordability Crisis Locked-in Low Mortgage Rates Challenges Beyond Housing The Investors Opportunity =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest...

If you're a rental real estate investor, renovations and repairs are a part of your life! And an important part. In this episode, Craig Bengston and Spencer Sutton discuss how to work successfully with contractors and avoid the nightmares that are lurking around every corner. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:   Evernest.co Guest: Craig Bengston Visit th...

Columbus, Ohio is one of the most popular real estate markets for investors from around the country. Join us as we hear an update from local investment expert and investor-friendly broker Rachael  Schwalenberg. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:   Evernest.co Guest:  Rachael  Schwalenberg Visit the Podcast Website:   300to3000.com Email the Show:   podca...

Cashflow is the name of the game for most rental investors. Yet, in this market of higher interest rates and shrinking inventory, it has become more difficult to identify these deals. In this episode, Spencer walks through a deal where a local investor bought a $25,000 property, and he shares both the pros and cons of buying low-to-moderate-income houses for out-of-state investors.  ==============...

Welcome to our 100th Episode!! 🎉 In this episode we are going to explore the four easy ways you can analyze a rental property in order to understand your ROI. Each one of these methods builds on the other.  =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   300to3000.com Email the Show:   podcast@evernest.co ==================...

With higher interest rates squeezing profits on long-term rentals, some investors are eyeing or making the move to short-term rentals. But is that the best decision for you? In this episode, Spencer walks through the pros and cons of both investments.  =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   300to3000.com Email the S...

There are five principles that every real estate investor should live by - especially if you currently own less  than ten properties. In this episode, Spencer walks through these principles and gives real-world examples of how these can serve you no matter what the current real estate market is doing. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest:   Evernest.co Visi...

Times have changed, and housing is expensive. For example, look at this comparative data from the past 23 years. Median House Price: In 2000: $119,000 Today: $416,000 Median Household Income: In 2000: $42,000 Today: $70,000 In this episode, we're going to look at four hot markets that average under the current US median house price. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer...

It's no secret that real estate investing is as much about avoiding catastrophic losses as it is about finding great deals. You'll need to focus on both to be successful in your pursuit of real estate riches. In this episode, we'll walk through 10 very REAL real estate mistakes we see people make all of the time...and how you can avoid them.  =================================== Connect with Matt,...

One of the biggest mistakes we see investors make is not budgeting correctly for repairs and maintenance on their rental homes. In this episode, Spencer walks through the true cost of owning rental property and how to know the amount you should be saving for repairs and maintenance. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:  ...

Not all property management companies are created equal. In this episode, Spencer gives you at least three things you should discover about the property managers you're interviewing. They fall into the buckets of experience, communication, and execution. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   Evernest.co/podcasts Email t...

In this episode, Spencer welcomes back Evernest broker, Jim Strickland, to discuss what kind of deals he's finding in Jackson. Spencer was blown away at the value still available for investors in this small southern city. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   Evernest.co/podcasts Guest: Jim Strickland Email the Show:  ...

This is a question every investor thinks the moment they're presented with a deal. And rightly so because not all markets, neighborhoods, streets, or rentals are created equal. In this episode, Spencer walks through a Birmingham property with Craig Bengston, Renovations Manager at Evernest. They'll talk about the area, the street scene, and ultimately the home and answer the question for investors...

The Columbus, Ohio market is still a hotbed of investor activity even though other parts of the country have slowed in the past 12 months. Join Spencer as he has local investor agent, Rachael Schwalenberg back on the show to give us the latest update from her market.  =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   Evernest.co/po...

Tune into this episode of the Evernest Real Estate Investor, where we welcome Dillon Cook, Tampa Investor Agent.  Tampa still has cash flow opportunities for the right investor. Spencer and Dillon walk through different areas of Tampa and the strategies that best fit the city. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   Evern...

In this episode, Spencer welcomes investor and entrepreneur, Chris Larsen, to talk about his journey from medical sales to syndication. Chris is the founder and Principal of Next-Level Income. Since "retiring" after 18 years in the medical device industry he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. He began syndicating deal...

There's no other investor we know in Birmingham who has a pulse on the Birmingham investor markets like our friend Bryan Miles. Join Spencer as they discuss everything from the comeback of Norwood to owner financing strategies to what kind of deals can be had in 2023. You don't want to miss it. Join our investor community - https://community.evernest.co/home =================================== Con...

Repairs and maintenance are necessary evils in owning rental property. When Spencer first started investing in SFR back in 2003, he made five critical mistakes. In this episode, he will walk you through these mistakes so that you don't make the same ones. =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   Evernest.co/podcasts Email...

In this episode, Spencer welcomes Scott Jelinek, the owner of The Master Investor Academy, to discuss what  "slow-flipping" actually is and how it's been responsible for his personal come-back story after the 2008 market crash.  =================================== Connect with Matt, Spencer, and Gray:   Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:   Evernest.co/podcasts Guest: Scott Jelinek, The Master...

When buying investment properties you want to pick the items that make the overall rental. In this episode, Matthew and Gray review chapter 10 of the Bigger Pockets "The Book On Rental Property Investing" to walk through the top items that every investor should look out for when buying a new rental property.  =================================== Subscribe to our investor newsletter ➡️ www.evernest....

In this episode, Gray Hall and Noel Christopher dive into the real estate market and what's happening today. You can expect to hear more about home prices, inventory, trends, and much more! Tune in to learn more about the market today to help you strategize for future investments.  =================================== Subscribe to our investor newsletter ➡️ www.evernest.co/the-evernest-newsletter/ ...

Spencer welcomes James Brown, Founder and CEO of Real Home Solutions, to discuss lease options.  In this episode, James shares:  His experience in real estate How he got into lease options What lease options are and how the market affects it Criteria, how long they lease the house before they are purchased The type of people who are capital partners at Real Home Solutions Tune in.  Learn more abou...

Have you ever thought about flipping land?  Us either until we sat down with Brent Bowers, the founder and CEO of Land Sharks, to discuss how investing in land can be profitable.  Brent shares:  His land flipping experience How to be successful in land flipping The avatar for someone to buy land investments Tune in.  =================================== Learn more from Brent:  www.thelandsharks.com...

Join Spencer in this insightful episode as he welcomes Byron Thompson, the owner of Monument Management, an Ohio-based full-service real estate company, to share his journey into the world of real estate. Byron will share valuable tips on how to make your portfolio profitable, including the three critical factors to consider when operating in an urban market. He will also reveal the secrets to bui...

In this episode, Spencer shares the Top 5 characteristics he's noticed in successful real estate investors throughout his 20 years of experience investing, interviewing, and meeting people across the country. These 5 traits are: Research and analytical skills Financial savvy Patience and discipline Networking and relationship building Risk management Whether you're a seasoned investor or just gett...