Join us as we dive into the history of Tuscaloosa, Alabama! We cover its initial days as the state capital, the pivotal role it played during the Civil War, and its progression through the 20th century. From its beginnings, named after the 16th century Choctaw chief Tuscaloosa, its flourishing as an industrial city linked to the Gulf seaport of Mobile, to the vibrant, modern-day home of the University of Alabama, we'll cover it all. Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey oper...
Aug 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 46
In today's episode, Lindsay and Maureen discuss the costs of waiting to buy real estate. When you wait to buy assets, you could be facing an even greater risk of your dollar diminishing. The long term value of the opportunity is something to act on now because waiting is not a strategy. 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...
Aug 07, 2023•18 min•Ep. 45
Join us on an insightful journey with our special guest, Aaron Chapman from Security National, as we explore the current rate environment and its impact on real estate investors. Listen in as Aaron unravels the mystery behind the quantitative easing announced by the Federal Reserve in 2008 and explains how understanding mortgage-backed securities can be a game-changer for investors. Get a clear perspective on the concept of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, their benefits, and why they might be a be...
Jul 31, 2023•45 min•Ep. 44
On today's episode, we discuss Huntsville's history, economy, and the factors that make it a great turnkey market, as well as the city's deep ties to rocket development, how it is now home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the strong rental demand and property values that make it an attractive choice for investors. Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram:...
Jul 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 43
Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of real estate market trends with our special guest and fellow Spartan Invest team member, Danny Cole. This episode takes a hard look at the impacts of the economic crunch on the housing market, from 2020 to 2022. We discuss the dramatic changes we've seen in individual markets, the role of inflation in escalating home prices, and how the rush to leave cities for a more rural lifestyle led to a shortage in housing inventory. Danny helps us understand...
Jul 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 42
In another episode installment of "our markets", we're talking about how the Rocket City became known as just that! This is the story of how Huntsville came to be! 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 Instagram: @spartanlindsaydavis...
Jul 10, 2023•12 min•Ep. 41
We sat down with Melissa Chinn, a Real Estate Investor and Long-Time Client of Spartan Invest. We wanted to dive into her experience with our company and talk about her portfolio. When she began working with us over 10 years ago, she purchased around 10 properties by leveraging the power of financing. Her cash flow was around $2,500 a month. Today, Melissa has changed some of her portfolio since she began, but she now has a cash flow of over $5,000 a month! Melissa has a diversified portfolio of...
Jul 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 40
If you haven't listened to episode 37, go check out our breakdown of Birmingham's past. Today, Lindsay is elaborating on everything that makes Birmingham such a great market for real estate investing. 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 Instagram: @spartanlindsaydavis...
Jun 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 39
On today's episode, Maureen is exploring 80 years of historical data that proves that investors can still buy real estate during high inflationary periods. Data doesn't lie and when you review the numbers, you can see that you can utilize your assets to beat inflation! “If you wanna win the money game, you need to buy assets that appreciate in value, produce cashflow, and reduce tax liability.” US Inflation Calculator Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check u...
Jun 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 38
In this special episode, we're diving into Birmingham's history so that you can truly understand this particular market. Listen in as we go through time and discover Birmingham's past. 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 Instagram: @spartanlindsaydavis...
Jun 12, 2023•13 min•Ep. 37
PROMO CODE: GARY23 → Get Summit Tickets! Welcome to our latest episode of On The House with Spartan where we are diving deep into the world of finance with Gary Pinkerton, an experienced expert on the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Gary Pinkerton, a Navy Veteran and now a successful financial advisor, shares his wealth of knowledge on the powerful yet often misunderstood strategy of Infinite Banking. Through this enlightening interview, he breaks down the intricacies of IBC, its benefits, and h...
Jun 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 36
Loan Level Price Adjustments are changing! Here's what you need to know about the previous changes that went into affect this past month. The views, information, or opinions expressed during On The House with Spartan are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Spartan Invest and its employees. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice o...
May 22, 2023•21 min•Ep. 35
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: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Connect with Lindsay! Facebook: @spartanlindsaydavis Instagram: @spar...
May 08, 2023•19 min•Ep. 34
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 Instagram: @spartanlindsaydavis...
Apr 24, 2023•6 min•Ep. 33
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-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com Connect with Spartan! Faceboo...
Apr 24, 2023•16 min•Ep. 32
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 . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Connect ...
Apr 10, 2023•13 min•Ep. 31
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 Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Connect with Lindsay! Facebook: @spartanlindsaydavis ...
Mar 27, 2023•6 min•Ep. 30
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: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Connect with Lindsay! Facebook: @spartanlindsaydavis Instagram: @spartan...
Mar 20, 2023•16 min•Ep. 29
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 Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Instagram: @spartaninvest Twitter: @spartaninvest Co...
Mar 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 28
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 for inspecting fire damage 10:57 - What is the funniest work order you've come across? Transcript -- ...
Feb 20, 2023•16 min•Ep. 27
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 is an emergency repair? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, chec...
Feb 06, 2023•13 min•Ep. 26
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 process take? 13:01 - What happens to the tenant balance after eviction? 18:01 - How long does it t...
Jan 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 25
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 about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with...
Jan 09, 2023•17 min•Ep. 24
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 inflation influence mortgage interest rates 17:44 - What can investors do now to beat the rush? 29:00 - Ad...
Dec 23, 2022•44 min•Ep. 23
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: @spartaninvest Connect with Lindsay! Facebook: @spartanlindsaydavis Instagram: @spartanlindsaydavis...
Dec 12, 2022•14 min•Ep. 22
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 - Why did you get into this market? Transcript -- To learn more about our full-service turnkey operati...
Nov 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 21
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-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: ...
Nov 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 20
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, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.com . Connect with Spartan! Facebook: @spartaninvest Inst...
Oct 31, 2022•11 min•Ep. 19
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: @spartanlindsaydavis Instagram: @spartanlindsaydavis...
Oct 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 18
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/masterclass1-replay https://scottrsaunders.com Timestamps: 1:59 - What is a 1031 exchange? 5:57 - When should a...
Oct 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 17
