The Birmingham Real Estate Investor
by Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton · 65 episodes
BusinessInvestingEducation
Do you want to learn the ins and outs of owning rental property in Birmingham, Alabama? Want to hear from local pros as they break down the areas, the deals, and even pitfalls rental owners fall into? Then you've come to the right podcast. Join rental experts, Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton, as they provide you with the local scoop and interview both hometown and nationally-renowned investment heroes.
Latest episodes
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34 min
10 Tips When Considering Insurance for Your Rental Property
In this episode, Hunter welcomes Eyal Ron with Iron City Insurance Brokers to discuss the 10 things you MUST consider when looking for insurance for your rental properties. The #1…
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14 min
Five Repair and Maintenance Mistakes I Made
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…
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21 min
5 Characteristics of Unsuccessful Investors
Starting out in real estate investing can be tough. There are five things that can hold you back from being successful: Lack of vision Insufficient market research Poor financial m…
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33 min
How Active Investors Are Winning in Birmingham
Join Spencer and Hunter in this insightful episode as they speak with Clay Collins -- an investor-friendly agent in Birmingham -- about his expertise in winning deals in the local…
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38 min
Lending in Birmingham with Thomas Holloway
Join Spencer and Hunter in this exciting episode as they interview Thomas Holloway, the founder and owner of Holloway Home Loans, a leading provider of mortgage loans in Birmingham…
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34 min
Section 8 - The Ultimate Guide With Amy Bromberg
Spencer and Hunter welcome Amy Bromberg, our Birmingham Director of Operations, to discuss Section 8 in Birmingham. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Section 8, incl…
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38 min
5 Mistakes When Financing Your Real Estate Investment
Spencer and Hunter welcome Dominick Wallace, the founder and CEO of Wallace Capital Funding, to discuss the top five mistakes investors make with financing and how to avoid them. W…
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36 min
Can You Get Rich Quick With Tax Deeds?
In this episode, Spencer and Hunter welcome Steven Bode, a real estate attorney in Birmingham to discuss tax liens and tax deeds. The big question is can you get rich quick? Tune i…
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34 min
The Birmingham Market Rundown With Investor Agent, Clay Collins
In this episode, Spencer and Hunter welcome colleague and investor agent Clay Collins as he talks about what's the newest with the Birmingham market. They also discuss what he's se…
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24 min
3 Common Ways Birmingham Investors Fail w/ Hunter Terryn
Spencer Sutton welcomes Hunter Terryn, our Birmingham BDM, and local rental investor, to discuss the three common barriers investors experience getting started in the Birmingham ma…
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22 min
Sept 2022 Birmingham Market Update!
Spencer welcomes Hunter, the Birmingham BDM at Evernest, to give you an update on what investors are doing in the Birmingham market. Hunter brings a lot of insight in how the marke…
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21 min
5 Most Common Challenges When Buying and Managing Rentals
In this episode, Spencer lays out five challenges real estate investors face when investing: Finding great deals Managing a rehab crew Showing the property Maintaining expectations…
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24 min
5 Tips For Out of State Investing Success
Investing in real estate is a fantastic way to build wealth. Today’s episode reveals our five tips for out of state investors to succeed. Set targets Start small Get your hands dir…
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22 min
June 2022 Rental Market Update
In this episode, Spencer shares what we are seeing in the real estate market as of June 2022. He discusses everything from inflation, interest rates, the impact of supply and deman…
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28 min
The Lifecycle of Every Resident
Your greatest asset isn’t your property—it’s your tenant. To build a successful rental portfolio, you must take care of your tenants. And there is nothing that kills your returns m…
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44 min
Ask These 3 Questions BEFORE You Buy In Birmingham
In this episode, Spencer and Hunter Terryn discuss common questions investors ask (trust us— there are a lot of them). At the end of the day, there are really only three key questi…
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32 min
Major Changes in the Birmingham Market - 2022 Edition
Episode 50! It only seemed right to have our first-ever guest, Bryan Miles, back on the show! In this episode, Bryan reveals the newest trends in Birmingham real estate investing.…
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43 min
2022 Rental Market, Exit Strategies, and Financing Rentals with Jonathan Mednick
In this episode, Spencer welcomes Jonathan Mednick, the managing director of REI Trading, LLC, and a financial broker with Real Equity Realty. Jonathan specializes in turnkey prope…
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26 min
You Need An Investor-Friendly Agent And Here’s Why
Finding the right partner in real estate investing can be difficult. In this episode, Spencer Sutton explains why you need an investor-friendly agent, questions you should be askin…
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25 min
5 Keys to NOT Being a Wannabe Investor
What separates a wannabe investor from a true real estate investor? There are many ways out there to learn how to invest in real estate. The difference isn’t due to lack of informa…