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Winning in New Markets & The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Scaling

Expanding into a new real estate market can be a game-changer or a costly mistake—it all comes down to having the right strategy. In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we break down how to pick the right market, build a strong local team, and avoid common pitfalls when scaling your portfolio. We’re talking competition levels, short-term rentals, student housing, and the key data tools that give you an edge. Plus,

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How to Fund More Deals Without Relying on Banks

Welcome back to Uncontested Investing! In this final episode of our Foundational Series, we’re diving into real estate financing—the key to scaling your investment portfolio successfully. If you think bank loans are your only option, think again! In this episode, we break down the best funding options for real estate investors, including private lending, leveraging your portfolio, DSCR loans, and more. We also bust the biggest myths around hard money

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Fix & Flip vs. Buy & Hold: Which Strategy Works Best for You?

In this foundational episode of Uncontested Investing, we take a deep dive into real estate investment strategies—breaking down the key differences between fix-and-flip vs. buy-and-hold and discussing when it makes sense to transition into multifamily properties. With market conditions constantly shifting, it’s critical to understand which approach aligns with your goals while analyzing trends, leveraging networking, and balancing risks and rewards in today’s real estate landscape. Whether you’re a new

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Invitation Homes Promotes Tim Lobner to Chief Operating Officer

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Invitation Homes Inc. announced the promotion of Timothy J. Lobner to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 2. Charles D. Young will continue in the role of President. “We are extremely pleased to expand the role Tim plays in the organization and at the same time position Charles to focus more closely on our long-term strategy, including our plans for growth,” said Dallas Tanner, the Company’s Chief

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REFINANCE ACTIVITY UP AGAIN DURING FOURTH QUARTER DESPITE BROADER U.S. DOWNTURN IN HOME MORTGAGES

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Home Loans Shrink 3 Percent Quarterly as Interest Rates Climb and Sales Listings Remain Low; Purchase and Home-Equity Lending Dips While Refinance Deals Increase Again; Total Activity Still Down 60 Percent from 2021 Peak ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its fourth-quarter 2024 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, which shows that 1.64 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in

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The Power of ‘Give, Give, Give’ & How Authentic Relationships Fuel Success

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Yovonne Kenny, Executive Vice President of Preferred Floor and Tile and co-founder of the first National Rental Home Council in the Carolinas. Yovonne is a trailblazer in real estate and flooring, with over a decade of experience in business development and leadership. She shares how strategic networking, mentorship, and bold decisions helped her rise from sales and marketing to leading

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