Lindsay Davis is the CEO of Spartan Invest, a full-service real estate investment firm specializing in turnkey rental properties across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. Under her leadership, Spartan Invest has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies for eight consecutive years since 2013. She has co-founded multiple companies and brands, generating nearly $50 million in combined revenue and managing a portfolio of over 1,800 rental properties. Lindsay has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine's Top 200 Female Founders and honored with awards including International Woman of the Year and Female Executive of the Year by the Stevie Awards.
With market dynamics shifting, interest rates fluctuating, and tenants becoming more selective, investors face more complexity than ever. How can investors succeed in turnkey real estate without getting burned?
According to Lindsay Davis, a seasoned real estate investor and leader in the turnkey property space, success starts with a long-term mindset and operational discipline. Real estate is not a get-rich-quick strategy; it requires clear goals, strategic planning, and the right partners to manage risk. Spartan Invest’s model emphasizes consistency, transparency, and full control over every stage of the investment cycle. From renovation standards to property selection and tenant management, Lindsay maintains that aligning incentives and minimizing unknowns helps investors generate reliable cash flow and scale sustainably.
In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, host Yoni Schmidt sits down with Lindsay Davis, CEO of Spartan Invest, to discuss building long-term wealth through turnkey real estate investing. They explore how Spartan sources and renovates high-yield properties, why investor education and reserves are critical, and what makes a market worth investing in. Lindsay also gives advice on avoiding common pitfalls and setting clear financial goals.
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