From 30 Years in Retail to Multi-State Real Estate Investing

"I retired a year and a half after we joined Lifestyles. I've been in retail over 30 years and just amazing freedom and just learning and diving into this part of our life has helped us be so much more secure in everything we do." - Sheryl

 

Andy Webb broadcasts from the Chihuahuan Desert while interviewing Sheryl, a former retail manager who left corporate life after 30 years by building a real estate portfolio. After her husband consistently listened to Del Walmsley's radio show during COVID, they attended the two-day seminar and transformed their approach to wealth building.

 

Sheryl's journey demonstrates the power of focus and following proven systems. Her first major success came from a Tucson duplex - a 3-2 and 2-2 unit combination that generated significant monthly cash flow. When market conditions favored sellers, she strategically sold using a 1031 exchange. Her most recent acquisition in Tennessee required minimal out-of-pocket investment and was completed quickly despite weather challenges.

 

What You'll Discover

• Why duplex investments can deliver superior cash flow compared to single-family properties in the right markets

- How hard money loans followed by DSCR refinancing can minimize out-of-pocket costs for distressed properties

- The exact process for buying and renovating rental properties across multiple states without visiting them

 

Key Timestamps

02:30 The COVID Radio Discovery - How consistent listening to Del Walmsley's show led to attending the life-changing two-day seminar

10:00 Duplex Investment Strategy - Real-world cash flow analysis from duplex investment in Tucson

15:40 Strategic 1031 Exchange - Why market timing led to selling the cash-flowing duplex and reinvesting the proceeds

23:40 Remote Tennessee Investment - Managing a minimal out-of-pocket investment from Oregon with quick completion

28:00 Hard Money Strategy - Using hard money for purchase and renovation, then refinancing to DSCR loan

 

FAQs

How do you manage rental properties in different states without visiting them?

Use platforms like apartments.com for tenant screening and rent collection, build teams of contractors and agents in each market, and rely on photos and videos for property oversight. Sheryl has never seen her Tennessee property in person but maintains a waitlist of qualified tenants.

 

What financing strategy works best for distressed properties?

Hard money loans provide the cash needed for quick purchases and renovations, then refinance into long-term DSCR loans once work is complete. This allows you to compete with cash buyers while minimizing long-term carrying costs.

 

What are the differences between duplex and single-family...