Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate

Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate

Giving out-of-state investors the boots-on-the-ground knowledge they need to win in Memphis real estate. Powered by CrestCore Realty and hosts Dean Harris and Douglas Skipworth.

Episodes

May 28, 2025 15 mins

The best destination for investors to Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat is of course Memphis, Tennessee! In this episode we cover the BRRRR scene in Memphis and why it works so well for rental investors.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli...

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It’s springtime, the interest rates are ticking down, and you all want to know: Is the real estate market bouncing back? Well, that is the question we answer for you in this week’s episode!
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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If you’re an investor in Memphis you’ve heard about the crime. If you’re not an investor in Memphis you’ve heard about the crime. Is it here? Yes. Is it as bad as the media portrays it? No. We’ve made the Memphis metro area our home and today we discuss how to navigate crime while investing here.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/...

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April 30, 2025 16 mins

Memphis is one of these places where you can get in low. That’s an attraction for most investors. But how low are you willing to go? Well, we discuss that threshold and where we draw the line in this week’s episode.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_fo...

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This week we are covering the top three questions you should ask your property source. And stick around to the end because we may have a bonus question to top it off!
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

Dean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCo...

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April 17, 2025 17 mins

This has been an exciting first quarter of our market. And although there’s chaos in the world we are excited about the next six to nine months as interest rates come down. What should you expect as a rental real estate investor? Find out in this episode!
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlF...

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We’ve scaled our rental businesses to over 100 properties a piece. And through that journey, sometimes you feel like a boxer who’s survived 12 rounds! We’ve taken plenty of hits, but now we want to share what’s worked for us. Maybe it will get you past the 100 mark with a few less punches.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1F...

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April 3, 2025 17 mins

If a 16-year-old can make ten offers a week, what’s stopping you? Usually it’s fear. So, this week we discuss how making offers in the rental investment market isn’t as intimidating as you might think.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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March 27, 2025 15 mins

This one’s gonna be juicy! The stock market is tanking, so what are you doing? It’s a big question and a hot topic and we are breaking it down in this episode.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

Dean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCore Realty

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March 19, 2025 13 mins

Why do investors say, “Manage the manager? I’m paying THEM to manage!” Well, in this episode we discuss how managing the manager doesn’t mean that mangers aren’t doing their jobs. It’s more about investors “minding the store.” Nobody cares more about your business than you do, so in this episode we breakdown why and how you can manage the manager successfully.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

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March 12, 2025 15 mins

I get a call almost every week from an investor who asks how multifamily properties in Memphis compare to single family homes. It’s a good question. In this episode we breakdown the multifamily market, specifically here in Memphis, and how it compares to single family.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9q...

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March 6, 2025 21 mins

It’s time for a showdown between off-market properties and MLS (Multiple Listing Service) properties. In this episode, we compare and contrast each side. What are the pros and cons? Where do we source most of our properties? Listen to find out!

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNj...

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February 19, 2025 14 mins

Are tenants, toilets, and taxes driving you bananas? We’ve all been there. In this episode we discuss landlords who are ready to sell and get out of the rental investment game.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email:dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile:⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

Dean Harris, VP of Sales at Cre...

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February 13, 2025 14 mins

Everybody breaks a property down in a different way, but if you don’t have a formula or a spreadsheet this episode is for you. We discuss how we analyze each property and calculate each deal.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email:dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile:⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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February 6, 2025 19 mins

“I have no cash but I want to invest in real estate.” There are people who would love to get into real estate but don’t have the capital. They may think they need a dump truck of cash to get started. We are here to tell you in this episode how you can get started with NO CASH.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZK...

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January 31, 2025 20 mins

As we roll into 2025, we are getting steady emails, requests, and calls asking, “How much is my property worth?” “I’m thinking about selling it.” “My tenant is moving out.” So, today’s topic is: How do you go about selling your investment property? What are some of the things you need to do to get it ready? Find out in this episode!

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

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Are you ready? In 2025 we expect to see new class of fresh investors entering the market. If you’re one of them, this episode covers the first five steps to buying your first rental property.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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January 15, 2025 17 mins

It’s a new year full of new challenges. So, we kick off 2025 by discussing the famous quote, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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December 25, 2024 15 mins

This week Dean and Douglas pull out the crystal ball and speculate how the real estate investment market might change in 2025.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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Douglas Skipworth, Founder & Pri...

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This week we reflect on the nightmares of self-managing properties and why hiring a professional property manager is essential to scale your real estate investment portfolio.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com

Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠

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