276 - Turnkey Investments: Building Wealth with Minimal Effort

Update: 2025-11-03

Description

Unlock expert real estate investing strategies in this episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast. Host Jen Josey shares five proven ways to build a reliable contractor network—essential for house flipping, buy-and-hold, and turnkey rental properties.

Jen is joined by Terry Kerr and Matthew Van Horn of Mid-South Home Buyers to explore the turnkey property model and share their journey as leaders in turnkey real estate investing. Learn how to mitigate risks, ensure quality renovations, and leverage strong property management for passive income and portfolio growth.

Timestamps & Topics:

00:00 – Introduction to REIGN and Host Jen Josey
01:01 – Five Key Strategies for Building a Reliable Contractor Network
03:12 – Guest Introduction: Terry Kerr and Matthew Van Horn
04:45 – Terry Kerr's Journey into Real Estate
06:34 – Understanding Turnkey Properties
11:25 – Property Management's Role in Turnkey Investing
13:27 – What Sets Mid-South Home Buyers Apart
16:35 – Ideal Clients and Investment Opportunities
22:12 – Expanding Markets and Future Plans
25:38 – Addressing Concerns About Investing in Memphis
26:36 – Settling the Turnkey Investing Debate
28:05 – Success Stories and Real Estate Wins
30:04 – Breaking Down the Numbers
32:58 – Financing and Loan Details
33:35 – Finding and Securing Properties
34:59 – Final Advice for Investors
36:14 – The BADASS Acronym
36:31 – Books and Best Advice
39:29 – Drive and Aspiration
42:12 – Systems and Success
47:37 – Conclusion and Contact Information

Whether you're new to real estate or ready to scale your investments, this episode delivers actionable tips on contractor networks, turnkey properties, and building long-term wealth.

Terry Kerr of Mid South Homebuyers started his business in 2002 and pioneered the turnkey single family real estate investment business. Since then he has bought, renovated, sold and managed over 5700 single family homes in Tennessee and Arkansas where cash flow is king. He has helped thousands of busy professionals to become successful real estate investors and wants to help YOU enjoy the financial and time freedom that turnkey real estate provides.

Social Media Links: invest@midsouthhomebuyers.com

Website: midsouthhomebuyers.com

To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/

To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/

Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources

Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby

Interested in growing your rental portfolio with Jen as your coach? Check out Rental Property Pro: https://rentalproppro.com/booking?am_id=reign