Uncontested Investing

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we stay on our tax and legal strategies theme and break down one of the most powerful tools in real estate investing: the 1031 exchange. We walk through what a 1031 actually is, how it lets you defer capital gains taxes when you swap one investment property for another, and why it's such a big lever for portfolio growth, net worth, and long-term scaling.  

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In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we break down one of the most misunderstood tools in real estate tax strategy: Opportunity Zones. We unpack what a Qualified Opportunity Zone actually is, how the program was created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and why it matters for investors looking to defer capital gains, reduce tax liability, and potentially eliminate gains entirely on long-term projects.

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we dive deep into one of the most powerful (and ignored) ways to increase cash flow and boost NOI: property tax appeals. I'm joined by Alison Tulio, President of Incenter Tax Solutions and a seasoned real estate attorney who specializes in helping investors reduce over-assessed property taxes on both residential and commercial real estate.

Whether you own single-fa...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Alex Glickman, the Global Real Estate & Hospitality Practice Leader at Gallagher and one of the most trusted experts in real estate insurance and risk management. With more than 40 years in the industry, Alex has navigated every market cycle, natural disaster, and underwriting shift, giving her unmatched insight into how investors can protect their portfolios i...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Alex Fahsel, the co-founder of Property Shield, a groundbreaking company that's changing how investors protect their assets from fraud and scams.

At just 23 years old, Alex built Property Shield while finishing college at the University of Georgia—and today, it operates in over 35 states, helping investors prevent rental fraud, wire fraud, and ti...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we dive deep into the economic indicators that every real estate investor should track to make smarter, data-driven investment decisions.

We break down the most important real estate market metrics including GDP, unemployment rates, inflation, interest rates, and consumer confidence, and show you how each one affects property values, rental demand, competition, a...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, I sit down with Ren Richards, Senior Director of Strategy at Seek Now, for a deep dive into the high-stakes world of risk management and due diligence in real estate investing. With over a decade of hands-on experience and a disruptive leadership approach, Ren shares how investors can cut through inefficiencies, avoid costly mistakes, and use data-driven strategies to protect ...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we're getting into one of the most critical (and often overlooked) parts of real estate investing — due diligence.

Whether you're buying your first property or scaling your portfolio, your profit is made long before closing, and due diligence is how you protect it. We walk through a comprehensive investor checklist, covering everything from verifying disclosures,...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we're sitting down with Bobby Triplett, the Senior Vice President of Renovations at Offerpad, one of the nation's leading real estate solution platforms.

Bobby takes us behind the scenes of managing thousands of home renovations across multiple markets both for Offerpad and for large-scale investor clients. He shares lessons on leadership, scaling teams, managing...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we continue our "Marketing and Deal Sourcing" series with a focus on one of the most powerful and often overlooked parts of growing your real estate business: building strong relationships with wholesalers and brokers.

We break down how investors can create long-term partnerships that lead to faster closings, better funding terms, and steady deal flow. From commu...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we are diving deep into the power of direct-to-seller marketing for real estate investors. While many investors chase MLS deals or pay for expensive online ads, some of the most profitable opportunities still come from proven off-market deal sourcing strategies like direct mail, cold calling, door knocking, and text/email campaigns.

We break down how to build tar...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we continue our series on marketing and deal sourcing—this time focusing on how investors can use social media as a deal-finding and networking tool.

From Facebook groups to LinkedIn connections, from Instagram reels to paid ads, we walk through the strategies that can help investors uncover off-market opportunities, build credibility, and attract both partners a...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Suzanne and I dive into the powerful world of branding for real estate investors. We often see investors hyper-focused on deals, renovations, and returns—but what about their personal brand? Today, we break down why marketing yourself is just as important as marketing your properties.

From defining your niche to social medi...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we are wrapping up our "Building Your Team" series with two roles that can make or break your real estate journey: attorneys and accountants.

We dive deep into why these professionals are essential, how to vet them, what pitfalls to avoid, and the questions every investor should ask before signing a retainer or engagement letter. From airtight contracts and asset...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we continue our "Building Out Your Team" series by diving into one of the most crucial roles for any investor: the property manager.

We explore why property managers are the boots on the ground and the true extension of the investor, and how hiring the wrong one can derail your portfolio quickly. From maximizing cash flow and tenant retention to protecting your l...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we're diving into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in real estate investing: networking with other investors.

While contractors, asset managers, and lenders are crucial, the truth is that some of the most valuable partnerships you'll ever form are with people doing the same thing you are—other investors. We discuss how to find like-minded partners, w...