Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing

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💰 How the 2026 Strategy Works

Learn how EVERYONE can use a cost segregation study to offset 5 or 6 figures of taxable income from your W2 (or any income source) in 2026, even if this is your very first rental! No real estate professional status needed!

Here’s how it works:

You buy a vacant new construction rental property from RTR, where you can receive up to $30K+ in incentives to be used as cash back, a rate buydown, or a price reduction—the choice is yours.

You take about 10 minutes to set up an Airbnb short-term rental listing following RTR’s guide.

RTR rents your home for 2–5 nights. You do NOT need to furnish the home. This establishes the home as a short-term rental for 2026 under the strategy discussed in the episode, potentially allowing you to use a cost segregation study to write off approximately 30% of the home value against your income in 2026.

RTR estimates 30% based on its experience. Example: a $300K home could potentially generate approximately a $90K tax deduction.

You can continue managing the property as a short-term rental, or turn it over to RTR’s management teams beginning January 1, 2027.

The potential result: 5 to 6 figures in 2026 tax savings while acquiring a quality new-construction rental property in a growing market.

And with the combination of RTR cash-back incentives plus potential tax savings, you could potentially recover a substantial portion of your original down payment—dramatically increasing your effective ROI.

That’s how Rent To Retirement helps investors pursue early retirement through real estate investing.

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:08 – How cost segregation can potentially offset active income

0:44 – Using the strategy with your very first rental property

1:11 – Combining RTR incentives with potential tax savings

2:18 – Why the 2026 program has limited availability

3:40 – How cost segregation works

4:26 – Using the short-term rental strategy without real estate professional status

5:14 – Passive losses vs. active income

5:37 – Important tax and legal disclaimer

5:59 – Estimating depreciation with a cost segregation study

6:53 – The 30% cost segregation example

7:23 – How a $300K property could generate an estimated $90K deduction

7:47 – Example: reducing $100K of taxable income

8:08 – What happens when deductions exceed your income

8:30 – Depreciation recapture and 1031 exchanges

8:54 – The short-term rental strategy explained

9:40 – The “substantially all” work test

10:12 – Three potential material participation paths

11:17 – Why the substantially-all test matters

11:39 – The under-7-day average stay requirement discussed

12:27 – Setting the property up on Airbnb

13:53 – Why the home does NOT need to be furnished for RTR’s placement

14:32 – What happens after the initial short-term rental stay

14:52 – Transitioning to property management in 2027

16:08 – Limited inventory and available new-construction properties

17:11 – Fort Pierce, Florida property example

17:56 – $339K property and 13% incentive breakdown

18:46 – Cash-back and cash-flow example

19:28 – Combining potential tax savings with RTR incentives

20:46 – Potential triple-digit ROI explained

21:29 – The 2–5 night RTR tenant placement process

22:47 – Alabama and Florida property examples

23:58 – Final recap and why timing matters in 2026

⚠️ Tax Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Consult a qualified CPA, tax professional, or attorney regarding your specific situation.

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Is today’s real estate market creating better opportunities than the headlines suggest? 🏡 In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum joins Tommy Brown to examine current rental-property trends, changing inventory levels, interest rates, and some of the largest builder incentives they’ve seen.

Discover why Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres may be stabilizing after years of rapid growth and oversupply, how builders in Florida, Texas, and Alabama are encouraging investors with substantial incentives, and why waiting for the “perfect” market could carry a significant opportunity cost.

⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

0:08 – Introduction and the current state of the real estate market

1:02 – How rental properties and investment markets are evaluated

1:59 – Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres return to the conversation

4:53 – Southwest Florida inventory and appreciation trends

5:41 – Looking beyond negative Florida real estate headlines

6:36 – Inventory returns to pre-pandemic levels

7:35 – What makes a strong secondary or tertiary rental market?

8:14 – Florida insurance, flood zones, and new construction

9:04 – Interest rates and builder activity across multiple states

10:17 – Why builders are offering larger investor incentives

10:44 – Alabama incentives worth 9% of the purchase price

11:11 – How incentives can reduce vacancy risk

12:41 – Leased Texas rentals with $30K–$40K incentive packages

13:21 – Why today’s market may reward investors who act

14:40 – New-build duplexes with over $105K in incentives

15:46 – How investors can make decisions in an uncertain market

16:13 – Opportunity cost, total ROI, and risk-adjusted returns

17:38 – Final thoughts

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Can turnkey rehab properties help you build a rental portfolio faster—and with less capital?

In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum and investment strategist Tommy break down how professionally renovated turnkey properties can offer investors a lower entry point, stronger projected cash flow relative to their down payment, and an opportunity to diversify across multiple rental properties. 🏠📈

They explain how turnkey rehabs differ from ordinary flips, what investors should expect from the renovation and inspection process, and why an older property does not automatically mean higher risk. You’ll also learn how investors may be able to enter select markets with approximately $30,000–$40,000 in available capital instead of waiting years to afford a new-construction rental.

⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:08 – Why turnkey rehab properties deserve consideration

00:59 – Established markets where rehab rentals are available

1:25 – Who should consider investing in rehab properties?

2:14 – Using rehabs to acquire more doors and diversify

4:41 – Why investors choose established rental markets

5:34 – Are older rental properties too risky?

6:05 – Renovation standards and major property systems

7:16 – How established turnkey providers reduce investor risk

8:13 – Why professional rehab teams outperform occasional flippers

8:59 – Typical purchase prices for turnkey rehab properties

9:44 – Down payments, closing costs and starting capital

10:39 – Rehab cash flow compared with new construction

11:45 – The capital required for new-construction rentals

12:27 – How an investor’s timeline affects property strategy

13:51 – Why time in the market matters

15:40 – Balancing financial analysis with personal risk tolerance

16:24 – Using rental cash flow to strengthen retirement income

17:04 – Overcoming fear and investment decision fatigue

18:12 – How to review available properties and pro formas

Professionally renovated rehab properties may be especially valuable for investors who want to begin sooner, acquire multiple doors, generate additional retirement income, or avoid leaving investment capital on the sidelines for several years.

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Discover a new-construction rental opportunity in the Houston, Texas market with properties priced under $315,000, professional on-site management, and tenants already in place in many cases.

In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum speaks with Ryan, a real estate professional with nearly 30 years of institutional investment, multifamily, development, and asset-management experience.

Ryan explains how the strategies used by large institutional investors can benefit individual rental-property owners. They examine the advantages of purpose-built rental communities, including economies of scale, dedicated maintenance personnel, stronger resident retention, lower operating expenses, and more consistent property management.

The featured homes are located in the Rosharon area south of Houston within a master-planned community offering pools, a lazy river, sports courts, a clubhouse, and other resident amenities. The community also provides convenient access to Highway 288 and the Texas Medical Center—one of the region’s most significant employment centers.

🏡 In this episode:

0:09 – Houston new-construction rental opportunities

0:43 – Ryan’s nearly 30 years of real estate experience

1:49 – How institutional investors approach single-family rentals

2:18 – Why institutions moved toward build-to-rent communities

6:05 – Institutional investors versus individual retail investors

7:06 – Introducing the Rosharon, Texas rental opportunity

7:37 – Alvin ISD and the Sierra Vista master-planned community

8:22 – Resort-style amenities available to residents

8:58 – Access to the Texas Medical Center and Highway 288

9:58 – Houston’s secondary markets and path of progress

11:02 – Why professional property management matters

11:50 – The operational advantages of managing homes at scale

12:18 – Dedicated on-site maintenance and community management

13:29 – Creating an apartment-level service experience in a single-family home

14:33 – Advice for investors still waiting on the sidelines

15:31 – Houston’s recent construction cycle and supply outlook

16:21 – Why the supply-demand balance may begin favoring owners

16:57 – New-construction rentals priced under $315,000

17:46 – Maintenance requests resolved in less than half a day

18:27 – How on-site maintenance can reduce investor expenses

19:04 – Occupancy, resident retention, and average turnover costs

19:45 – Why turnkey investing can simplify remote ownership

20:26 – The value of provider relationships and professional infrastructure

21:24 – Final thoughts for rental-property investors

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Is Columbus, Georgia one of the most overlooked rental property markets in the Southeast? 🏠

In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum sits down with Andrew, an experienced real estate investor, builder, and turnkey property provider, to explore the investment opportunities available in Columbus, Georgia.

Andrew shares how his family purchased their first rental properties in 2006, continued generating cash flow through the housing crash, and watched those properties grow to approximately three times their original value over the following 20 years.

Matthew and Andrew also discuss what makes Columbus attractive to investors, including affordable property prices, relatively low property taxes, landlord-friendly conditions, strong rental demand, and the economic stability provided by Fort Benning.

You’ll also learn what types of properties Andrew’s team targets, why brick ranch homes are ideal for long-term rental portfolios, and how an integrated construction and property management team can create a more passive experience for out-of-state investors.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Introduction

0:54 – Andrew’s first rental property investment in 2006

2:03 – Cash flow, long-term appreciation, and holding for 20 years

6:17 – How Andrew entered the Columbus, Georgia market

8:26 – Landlord-friendly laws, rental yields, and low property taxes

10:52 – Why invest in Columbus, Georgia?

11:16 – Fort Benning and the local economy

13:11 – The best property types for Columbus investors

14:51 – Affordable renovated rentals starting in the low $140,000s

15:32 – Building a portfolio through consistent long-term investing

16:32 – Full-service property management after closing

17:18 – In-house construction, leasing, and maintenance teams

18:36 – Why access to real people matters in property management

20:49 – Advice for investors sitting on the sidelines

21:05 – “Marry the property, date the rate”

22:01 – Ignoring market noise and investing for long-term wealth

22:48 – Closing thoughts

Whether you’re purchasing your first rental property or expanding an existing portfolio, this episode provides practical insight into building long-term wealth through affordable, cash-flowing real estate.

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Are you taking full advantage of the tax strategies available to real estate investors? 🏠💰

In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum speaks with cost segregation specialist and real estate investor Steve Trussell about how rental-property owners may use cost segregation, accelerated depreciation, and partial asset disposition to maximize eligible deductions and improve their overall return on investment.

Steve explains how a cost segregation study separates components of a property into different depreciation schedules, potentially allowing investors to accelerate a portion of their depreciation instead of spreading the entire deduction across 27.5 years.

Whether you recently purchased a rental property, completed a major renovation, or are planning an expensive replacement, this episode will help you understand which questions to ask your cost segregation specialist and real estate CPA.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

0:08 – Introduction to cost segregation and accelerated depreciation

0:58 – How rental-property depreciation normally works

1:45 – Five-year and 15-year property components

2:12 – How much depreciation may potentially be accelerated

5:57 – Can you complete a cost segregation study on an older purchase?

6:18 – Catch-up depreciation explained

7:14 – What happens to the property’s remaining depreciation?

7:48 – Introduction to partial asset disposition

8:09 – How partial asset disposition works

8:26 – Roof-replacement example

9:05 – Why the timing of the replacement matters

9:34 – Commercial roof case study and potential tax savings

11:33 – Qualifying replacements: fences and retaining walls

11:48 – HVAC systems and other major property components

12:23 – When the cost of a study may be worthwhile

12:38 – Windows and other long-life property assets

13:23 – Common partial asset disposition mistakes

14:00 – Why smaller replacements may not justify a study

14:42 – Why investors should work with a real estate CPA

15:18 – Cost segregation studies and IRS audits

16:27 – Documentation and audit support

17:05 – How investors can request a preliminary estimate

17:58 – Final takeaways

📌 Tax rules and individual circumstances vary. Speak with a qualified real estate CPA or tax professional before implementing any tax strategy.

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Can a busy physician with a demanding career and two young children realistically build a rental property portfolio?

In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum sits down with Rent To Retirement investor Collin to discuss how he went from exploring Airbnb investments to owning two long-term rental properties—and preparing for his next acquisition.

Collin explains why the operational demands of short-term rentals did not fit his lifestyle, how turnkey real estate helped him invest outside his local market, and why having an experienced team made his second purchase dramatically easier than his first.

🏡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

00:08 – Meet Collin: Physician and rental property investor

00:46 – How an Airbnb stay sparked his interest in real estate

02:19 – His original plan to own short-term rentals nationwide

03:02 – Why long-term rentals better matched his lifestyle

03:23 – Meeting the Rent To Retirement team in Cancun

04:14 – The builder incentive that motivated him to take action

07:34 – Why Airbnb may not be the best first investment

08:43 – Why turnkey real estate appealed to a busy physician

09:55 – Finding Rent To Retirement through BiggerPockets

10:18 – The value of a responsive real estate investing team

11:11 – Growing from zero to two rental properties

12:24 – The challenges of purchasing his first investment

13:27 – Negative cash flow, refinancing and finding a tenant

13:53 – How cost segregation changed his perspective

14:16 – Using tax benefits to help fund another investment

16:34 – Understanding the trade-offs of 5% down financing

17:24 – Refinancing into conventional financing

18:01 – Why the second property was significantly easier

19:56 – Purchasing a rental that already had a tenant

20:39 – Building a trusted lending and investing team

22:23 – Managing a portfolio without becoming its employee

23:52 – How the Rent To Retirement marketplace works

24:32 – Collin’s advice for first-time rental investors

24:57 – Why beginners should start with a manageable property

25:37 – “Go for a base hit” with your first investment

26:09 – Final thoughts

Whether you’re a doctor, business owner, executive or busy professional, this episode demonstrates how the right financing, property management and investing team can help make real estate ownership more manageable.

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What does it actually look like to go from wanting rental real estate to owning multiple turnkey investment properties?

In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum sits down with investor Dan to talk about his real estate investing journey — from a challenging first fix-and-flip experience to purchasing two turnkey rental properties through Rent To Retirement.

Dan shares how he found Rent To Retirement, why turnkey real estate made sense for his busy lifestyle, how he evaluated markets like Birmingham, Alabama and San Antonio, Texas, and why he believes getting started is more important than waiting for the “perfect” time.

Whether you’re a first-time investor, a busy professional, or someone who had a bad real estate experience in the past, this episode offers practical insight into how turnkey rentals can help simplify the path toward long-term wealth. 🏠📈

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:08 — Meet investor Dan

00:59 — Dan’s background and why he became interested in rental real estate

01:33 — His first real estate investment and fix-and-flip experience

02:27 — How Dan discovered Rent To Retirement through BiggerPockets

04:18 — Dan’s first turnkey rental property in Birmingham, Alabama

05:34 — Why Birmingham made sense based on price point, incentives, and rent growth

06:01 — Closing on a new construction rental with a tenant in place

06:27 — Buying a second turnkey property in San Antonio, Texas

09:29 — Current mid-year incentives in Alabama and Texas

10:08 — Getting back into real estate after a difficult first experience

11:08 — Why long-term thinking matters in real estate investing

12:27 — The value of having the right team and connections

13:49 — New construction vs. turnkey rehab properties

14:36 — Why Dan chose new construction rentals

16:03 — Diversifying across Alabama and Texas

17:43 — Comparing actual rental property performance across markets

18:48 — Advice for investors sitting on the sidelines

19:08 — Why Dan believes it’s better to get involved sooner than later

20:08 — Turning a bad experience into a learning opportunity

21:03 — Final thoughts from Matthew and Dan

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Alabama new construction is getting serious attention from real estate investors — and in this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, Matthew Seyoum is joined by Frank Merry to break down why.

Frank shares what makes Alabama attractive for out-of-state investors, including lower property taxes, landlord-friendly laws, affordable new construction, strong rental demand, and major employment drivers across markets like Birmingham, Huntsville, Kimberly, Tuscaloosa, and Columbiana. 🏡

The biggest highlight? Select Alabama new construction rental properties are currently offering up to 11% of the purchase price in builder incentives, which may be used toward closing costs, rate buydowns, property management reserves, appliances, fencing, and more.

Whether you’re buying your first rental property or expanding your portfolio, this episode explains why Alabama may be one of the most investor-friendly new construction markets available right now.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:08 – Introduction to Alabama new construction
0:51 – Why investors from expensive markets are looking at Alabama
1:12 – Affordability, landlord-friendly laws, and low property taxes
2:46 – Huntsville growth, NASA, Space Force, FBI, and tech jobs
4:05 – Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Central Alabama rental demand
5:51 – Understanding Alabama’s suburban and driving lifestyle
10:24 – Kimberly, Alabama and why investors are watching this market
13:13 – Investor-owned rentals vs. primary homebuyer communities
15:33 – Why Tuscaloosa has consistent rental demand
18:13 – Breaking down the 11% builder incentive opportunity
19:19 – How investors can use incentives for closing costs and rate buydowns
20:15 – Conventional vs. DSCR loan incentive limits
22:21 – Why timing matters for investors on the fence
24:49 – Final thoughts on Alabama real estate investing

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Big June incentives are here for real estate investors. In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, hosts Matthew Seyoum and Tommy Brown break down limited-time rental property opportunities in Texas and Alabama, including builder incentives reaching as high as 15% of the purchase price in select Texas markets and 11% incentives in select Alabama markets.

Matthew and Tommy explain how investors may be able to use these incentives toward rate buy-downs, cash back, closing costs, or scaling into additional rental properties. They also discuss why these incentives are happening now, how Rent To Retirement’s builder relationships help investors access opportunities that may not be available on the open market, and why timing matters for anyone looking to close in June.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:08 – Emergency episode: June real estate investor deals

00:53 – Incentives in Texas and Alabama markets

01:17 – Builder incentives up to 15% of the purchase price

01:47 – Rent To Retirement’s $2,500 June closing credit

03:06 – How investors can use builder incentives

04:02 – Why 15% incentives are not normal

04:28 – Rate buy-downs, cash back, and investor strategy

06:09 – Why Katy and San Antonio are strong rental markets

07:26 – Why these deals are not typical MLS opportunities

08:09 – Cash back vs. lower interest rate strategy

10:33 – Comparing today’s incentives to past low interest rates

12:13 – Scaling faster with cash-back incentives

13:14 – Alabama rental property opportunities

14:25 – Why Alabama offers diversification for investors

15:56 – Tuscaloosa, universities, and tenant demand

17:29 – Using cash-back incentives toward the next property

19:00 – How Rent To Retirement is compensated

19:20 – $2,500 closing cost credit explained

20:05 – Incentives are in addition to builder credits

21:12 – Updated brochures and how to get details

21:57 – Where to view inventory and contact the team

These opportunities are time-sensitive and may change based on availability, builder updates, and closing timelines. To learn more, visit:

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