The Evernest Real Estate Investor

165 Episodes

Reverse

Episode 165: The 10 Brutal Truths About Owning Rental Property

2026-09-2137:14

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson lay out ten brutal truths about owning rental property that most new investors don't hear until it's too late. They cover why turnover, not vacancy or bad tenants, is often the single biggest killer of profit, and why treating a rental like a passive investment instead of an active business is one of the most common mistakes landlords make. You'll learn: Why the tenant, not the property, is the real asset you're actually investing in How turnover, deferred maintenance, and vacancy can quietly wipe out years of cash flow Why leverage and long-term thinking separate investors who build real wealth from those who just look successful online =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: [email protected] =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2026.

Episode 164: Buy More Rentals vs Paying Down Debt: What Should You Do?

2026-09-1422:20

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson break down the decision between buying more rental properties and paying down debt on what you already own. They cover why buying your way out of an unstable portfolio is a mistake, how personality and risk tolerance shape the right approach, and share a real example of Adam choosing to pay off a mortgage instead of adding another rental. You'll learn: Why a stable, fully occupied portfolio with no deferred maintenance is the real signal you're ready to buy more How the BRRRR strategy can help an average-income investor scale without needing a big lump sum of cash When paying down debt makes more sense than buying, including how to free up cash flow from an underperforming property =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: [email protected] =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2026.

Episode 163: Cash Flow vs Appreciation: Which Builds More Wealth?

2026-09-0729:35

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson break down cash flow versus appreciation and how to decide which strategy fits your goals. They cover the risks of chasing cash flow in lower income areas without doing proper due diligence, and share real examples of investors who built wealth through appreciation in markets like Franklin, Tennessee. You'll learn: The pros and cons of chasing cash flow versus banking on long-term appreciation Why chasing the cheapest, highest cash-flowing properties can be a trap for new investors How commercial real estate compares to residential when it comes to cash flow and appreciation =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co

Episode 162: Single Family vs. Multifamily: Which Makes You More Money?

2026-08-3130:13

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson compare single family and multifamily investing and explain why treating them as the same business is a common and costly mistake. They cover the biggest misconceptions around multifamily, like assuming more units automatically means more profit, and walk through why single family is often the easier, cheaper entry point into real estate. You'll learn: The biggest misconceptions investors have about multifamily properties, and why more units doesn't automatically mean more profit Why single family is often the cheapest, easiest entry point into real estate, and where multifamily gets significantly harder What to have in place before buying a multifamily property, from financing and insurance to contractors and experienced eyes on the deal =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co

Episode 161: When Is the Right Time to Sell a Rental Property?

2026-08-2423:05

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson break down when it actually makes sense to sell a rental property versus when to hold on. They cover the good reasons to sell, like rolling equity into a bigger opportunity or cashing in on a strong market offer, along with the warning signs it's time to get out, like looming repairs or simply being a burned out, tired landlord. They also share personal stories of deals that worked and ones that didn't, and why hesitating to sell a problem property is often the costliest mistake a landlord can make. You'll learn: The difference between selling from opportunity versus selling from pressure How rolling rentals into commercial or multifamily property can pay off, and where it can go wrong Why "tired landlords" are prime targets for wholesalers, and why indecision costs more than a fast decision =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co

#box-pro-ellipsis-179009669649877{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}The Evernest Real Estate Investor