Podcast: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Stop Losing Money on Rental Income with These Tax Hacks for depreciation, LLCs, cash flow protection, and investor estate planning strategies
Published Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

Stop Losing Money on Rental Income with These Tax Hacks

If you’re a real estate investor and you’re still getting crushed by taxes, struggling to protect your rental income, or unsure how to pass on your properties without blowing up your legacy—this episode will hit home.

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Smart Ways to Fund Investment Property Deals and Save Cash tips for using OPM, builder credits, HELOCs, and creative financing strategies.
Published Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Smart Ways to Fund Investment Property Deals Save Cash Fast

Funding a real estate investment can be tricky, especially when you’re a few thousand dollars short at closing. In this episode, we dive deep into creative and strategic methods to fund your next investment property without draining your savings account. We discuss using builder credits, seller concessions, and OPM (Other People’s Money), along with pulling from HELOCs, 401(k)s, and cash value life insurance policies. We also explore how seasoning money properly and understanding DSCR loan limits can make or break your deal. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, knowing how to use financial leverage smartly is critical to growing your real estate portfolio. Discover why Memphis remains one of the best places to invest in real estate, where stable growth and cash flow opportunities make all the difference for investors seeking long-term wealth.

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Is a $146K Memphis Turnkey Worth It for Investors: Would you pay $146K for a Memphis turnkey rental in 2025? In this episode, we break down a real investor’s real-world experience buying three turnkey properties—one of which is in Frayser, a fast-changing Memphis neighborhood. This isn't just talk—we run the numbers on cash flow, dive deep into the 1% rule, and get into the weeds on rent estimates, Section 8 income, and real maintenance costs like termite treatments and insurance premiums. You'll get the hard truths behind turnkey real estate investing, why some upfront costs make financial sense, and how one couple built in smart risk mitigation while scaling their portfolio. If you're wondering if turnkey rentals are still a good passive income strategy with higher interest rates in 2025, this episode gives you the numbers and experience to help answer that question.
Published Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Is a $146K Memphis Turnkey Worth It for Investors?

Would you pay $146K for a Memphis turnkey rental in 2025? In this episode, we break down a real investor’s real-world experience buying three turnkey properties—one of which is in Frayser, a fast-changing Memphis neighborhood. This isn’t just talk—we run the numbers on cash flow, dive deep into the 1% rule, and get into the weeds on rent estimates, Section 8 income, and real maintenance costs like termite treatments and insurance premiums. You’ll get the hard truths behind turnkey real estate investing, why some upfront costs make financial sense, and how one couple built in smart risk mitigation while scaling their portfolio.

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Why are investors ditching Colorado and doubling down in Memphis? In this episode, veteran investors Jim and Amy explain why they sold off their long-held Colorado rental properties and shifted their focus to Memphis, Tennessee—one of the most landlord-friendly and cash flow-rich markets in the country.
Published Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

Why We Sold in Colorado: Now We Buy Real Estate in Memphis, TN

In this episode, veteran investors Jim and Amy explain why they sold off their long-held Colorado rental properties and shifted their focus to Memphis, Tennessee—one of the most landlord-friendly and cash flow-rich markets in the country. After investing in multiple states like Florida, Alabama, and Illinois, they found themselves caught in a legislative squeeze in Colorado, where tenant laws and regulatory burdens made it nearly impossible to manage rental property profitably. Now, they’re planting their flag in Memphis, a city that offers high returns, steady rental demand, and the kind of pro-investor climate they believe is essential for building long-term wealth.

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Real estate investing can be a goldmine or a landmine — and it all starts with your mindset. In this candid episode, we sit down with longtime investor Kevin Gaithier, who opens up about his early financial missteps, how he lost $14,000 on a single property, and what he learned that kept him coming back for more.
Published Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

What New Investors Always Get Wrong (But Won’t Admit)

Real estate investing can be a goldmine or a landmine — and it all starts with your mindset. In this candid episode, we sit down with longtime investor Kevin Gaithier, who opens up about his early financial missteps, how he lost $14,000 on a single property, and what he learned that kept him coming back for more. We dive into the biggest mistakes new investors make — and rarely admit — including ignoring real math, relying on hype, and skipping essential reserve planning. Kevin shares his philosophy on long-term investing, avoiding emotional traps, and why having the right team makes investing out of state not just possible, but smart. Whether you’re a first-timer or trying to level up your game, this episode is packed with high-traffic real estate investing insights: from understanding cash-on-cash return to building a proper “Oh Beep” fund to protect your rental portfolio when tenants vanish or properties go sideways.

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What’s better—new construction or rehab rentals? This episode gets into the real math behind building wealth with Memphis real estate. Brett, Jo Garner, and the crew break down real deals, show you how to turn $30K into $2M, and explain why Memphis might be the best-kept secret in real estate investing. It’s smart, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly what every investor needs to hear.
Published Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

New Construction vs Rehab Memphis Rental Property ROI

What’s better—new construction or rehab rentals? This episode gets into the real math behind building wealth with Memphis real estate. Brett, Jo Garner, and the crew break down real deals, show you how to turn $30K into $2M, and explain why Memphis might be the best-kept secret in real estate investing. It’s smart, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly what every investor needs to hear.

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What’s better—new construction or rehab rentals? This episode gets into the real math behind building wealth with Memphis real estate. Brett, Jo Garner, and the crew break down real deals, show you how to turn $30K into $2M, and explain why Memphis might be the best-kept secret in real estate investing. It’s smart, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly what every investor needs to hear.
Published Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

Maximize Rental Rehab ROI with Flip Strategy Precision

In this content-packed episode, we break down the tactical decisions that separate a profitable rehab from a money pit. Whether you’re buying to rent or planning a full retail flip, understanding how to rehab a property with precision directly affects your ROI. We bring clarity to the questions every investor asks: what’s my ARV, what level of rehab does this deal require, and how do I adjust my scope based on the exit plan? Joined by Nick Gibson of Build 901, we dig into real rehab strategy—from budgeting to finishes to dealing with the realities of working with contractors.

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Memphis real estate in 38127 is booming, and investors are cashing in on high-ROI rental properties. In this episode, we break down why Fraser is the next big investment hotspot, following the success of Whitehaven and Raleigh. We share real case studies, including properties that were purchased, rehabbed, and flipped for substantial profits, and discuss the power of turnkey rentals producing over 1% cash flow.
Published Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

Memphis Real Estate Investing Turnkey Rentals & Big ROI

Memphis real estate in 38127 is booming, and investors are cashing in on high-ROI rental properties. In this episode, we break down why Fraser is the next big investment hotspot, following the success of Whitehaven and Raleigh. We share real case studies, including properties that were purchased, rehabbed, and flipped for substantial profits, and discuss the power of turnkey rentals producing over 1% cash flow.

We also highlight the importance of having a strong team—reliable agents, contractors, property managers, and inspectors—to ensure your investment succeeds. Learn how smart investors are avoiding costly mistakes, navigating financing and appraisals, and maximizing their returns in one of the most promising real estate markets in the country.

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Published Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

DSCR Loans Cash Flow and the Real Estate Long Game

In this episode, mortgage expert Jo Garner returns to discuss DSCR loans, cash flow strategies, and the long-term vision needed to build wealth through real estate. She breaks down how DSCR loans work, why they’re a game-changer for investors, and how to structure deals for maximum returns. Brett and Jeff dive into real-world property examples, showing how to turn a single investment into a multi-million dollar portfolio over time.

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What’s better—new construction or rehab rentals? This episode gets into the real math behind building wealth with Memphis real estate. Brett, Jo Garner, and the crew break down real deals, show you how to turn $30K into $2M, and explain why Memphis might be the best-kept secret in real estate investing. It’s smart, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly what every investor needs to hear.
Published Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Smart Real Estate Investing for Long-Term Wealth

Many new real estate investors dream of buying a handful of rental properties, quitting their jobs, and sailing off into early retirement. The reality? Real estate investing is a long-term game that requires patience, smart financial decisions, and strategic reinvestment. In this episode, we break down why quick-cash strategies fail and how building wealth through rental properties takes time but leads to true financial freedom. We’ll share real-life success stories of investors who followed a conservative, disciplined approach—proving that with the right mindset and strategy, you can become a real estate millionaire. We’ll also discuss common mistakes investors make after attending expensive, misleading real estate seminars and how to avoid these pitfalls. If you’re serious about creating lasting wealth, this episode will show you how a methodical, step-by-step investment plan can lead to financial independence and a secure future.

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