In this unique episode, I got the chance to sit down with Elisabeth and Brendan Davis to discuss their short term rental management company, Magnolia Vacation Rentals. They operate their business in the Smoky Mountains. They have covered some serious ground in the past year, going from 0 to 20 doors under management. They've grown and scaled their business by providing top notch service, standing out from their competitors, and gaining client referrals.

Learn the ins and outs of running a short term management company, the importance of correctly running numbers for your STR investors, and how you can still succeed in the crowded STR market.

🔥 Episode you won't want to miss!

Learn the in's and out's of the strategy that landed Angie 24 contracts in her first year as an agent. Angie shares how to maximize your time during open houses to generate more business by building a personal brand. Learn how to talk to clients at open houses to get them to sign a buyers rep agreement that same day!

Tune into your clients' needs by asking the right questions and having confidence in the market inventory. "Believe it before you see it." Discover tangible steps on how to manifest a reality you love.

Hard work and unwavering faith is the recipe for success!

In today's episode Brooke sits down with Elyse Rasmussen to discuss real estate investing. Elyse was a long distance investor. But after years of investing in the Clarksville market, she and her family uprooted their lives to make the big move from California to Tennessee. She and her husband both have quit their day jobs and are full time real estate investors!

Elyse shares some solid pointers for real estate agents who serve investor clients and also for those who are interesting in getting into investing themselves:

• Speed and accuracy is a top priority when serving investor clients
• Submerge yourself in resources to educate yourself on real estate investing
• Expand your table and learn from others and their experiences

Larry Krieg is well-known name in the real estate community in Clarksville. His real estate career began when he was unable to find a property manager for his own rental. He wasted no time solving the problem by starting his own company, PMI Clarksville. His entrepreneurial spirt also lead to the development of Clarksville Real Estate Inc., his real estate brokerage. Larry shares some solid, common-sense advice for real estate agents:

• Read your contracts & forms in order to understand them
• Be your genuine, authentic, true self
• Don't be afraid to ask for help

You won't want to miss the value Larry provides in today's episode!

As a real estate agent, you must plan for your future. In this episode John and Brooke will spark your thinking about your retirement plans. It's never too early to start. In fact, the earlier you start, the better! Without a 401K retirement plan from your employer, what are your options? Ultimately, no matter what you decide, the important thing is that you start NOW. Make a plan and begin to execute. Your future self will thank you!

In this episode Brooke explores how a positive attitude helped Chris transform his real estate career and ride out some tough times. Chris specializes in investing and serving out-of-state flippers. His construction background, perseverance, can-do attitude, and systems gave him the confidence to quit his job and go full-time into real estate.