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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, February 12th, 2025

2025 Real Estate Market Predictions & Investment Strategies

In this episode, the team returns from a brief hiatus to dive into the rollercoaster that was 2024 for real estate investors and makes predictions for the housing market in 2025. 2024 had rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and political tension dominating the market, many investors and brokers faced significant challenges. Brett, Jeff, Nick, and new team member Marissa break down how these factors created a tough environment for buying and selling properties. They discuss the impact of inflated borrowing costs, the slowdown in investor activity, and how panic selling shaped the landscape. But it’s not all doom and gloom—this episode also looks ahead to 2025, highlighting emerging housing trends like new construction, creative financing options, and why savvy investors who stayed in the game are poised to reap the rewards as the market rebounds.

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