In this episode of the 256 Investor Podcast, host JD interviews Beau Cole of Cole Auction, a multi-generational real estate auctioneer and investor based in Huntsville, Alabama. Beau dives deep into his family’s legacy in real estate, how auctions differ from traditional sales, and what makes them powerful tools for buyers and sellers alike.
Learn how he finds deals, clears estates, handles distressed properties, and builds wealth through rental property investing. This is a must-watch episode if you're interested in auctions, estate sales, and long-term real estate strategies.
Topic Covered
Real Estate Auctions
Huntsville Property Market
Rental Property Investing
Passive Income Real Estate
Estate Sale Auctions
Alabama Auctioneers
Buy & Hold Strategy
Distressed Property Deals
Real Estate Investment Tips
256 Investor Podcast
What We Covered – With Timestamps
0:45 – How Beau got into the auction business & licensing requirements
3:46 – Why auctions can be smoother than traditional sales
7:21 – How they find buyers and market auctions
12:06 – Personal property and estate sales process
15:41 – Common myths about auctions and distressed properties
17:51 – Beau’s approach to real estate investing and finding deals
32:21 – Rental management, Section 8, and tenant strategy
37:01 – Wildest and weirdest auction stories from the field
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