Navy Vet Cracks the Code on Low-Maintenance Real Estate (While Others Struggle with Problem Tenants)
Navy veteran Trevor Mathena didn't just stumble into real estate success—he engineered it. In this episode, discover how Trevor built a profitable portfolio of single-family homes in Toledo, Ohio, while most investors are drowning in tenant headaches and maintenance nightmares.
You'll learn Trevor's secret weapon: owning his own maintenance company, Home Smiles, which keeps his properties cash-flowing while other landlords watch their profits disappear into repair bills. But that's just the beginning.
Trevor reveals his counterintuitive approach to property management, why he pivoted to midterm rentals, and how he landed long-term leases with a medical company that most investors would never think to pursue.
What you'll discover:
The maintenance strategy that eliminates 90% of landlord headaches
Why Trevor's "boring" Ohio market outperforms flashy investment hotspots
His system for finding hidden opportunities other investors miss
The real truth about professional vs. self-management (it's not what you think)
Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale smarter, Trevor's military-precision approach to real estate will change how you think about building wealth through rental properties.
Connect with Trevor's property maintenance company HomeSmiles located in Austin, TX HERE.
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