The Capitalize Podcast

In this episode of the Capitalized Podcast, we sit down with Slocomb Reed, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur based in Greater Cincinnati. With over 10 years of experience, Slocomb has built a diverse portfolio and a range of businesses under the name “Three Little Pigs,” including property management, construction management, and HVAC services.

Slocomb provides actionable insights on:
- Scaling a property management business through efficient operations
- Self-managing vs. hiring a professional management company
- Opportunity costs in real estate decisions
- Best practices for onboarding new properties
- Lessons learned from a decade of experience in the industry

Slocomb is also the Director of Investment Services at The Chabris Group and hosts Cincinnati’s Best Ever REI Mastermind and the Best Ever CRE Podcast.

Tune in for valuable insights from one of the industry’s most experienced professionals!

Connect with Christina:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slocomb.reed
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slocomb-reed-b7145b1a/

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com
Instagram:  / sharpercapitalpartners   (@sharpercapitalpartners)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Beck, an HGTV-winning designer, realtor, and co-owner of Vero Home, a Cincinnati-based design and real estate investment company.

Christina shares her journey from working a 9-5, to her first couple live-in flips with her husband Colin, to flipping a few properties a year while raising kids, to ultimately being invited onto and winning an HGTV flipping competition and starting her own design and real estate investing company here in Cincinnati, OH.

In the episode, Christina discusses her early flips, the challenges she ran into with her renovations, the importance of planning before starting a project, common hurdles for first-time flippers, and why design is an essential component to a successful RE investing strategy.

She also opens up about her HGTV experience, explaining how she ended up on the show and what actually went down behind the scenes. Christina offers tips on budget-friendly design for investors and highlights how intentional choices can elevate a home’s market appeal.

Connect with Christina:
Instagram: @verohomedesigns
Email: [email protected]
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Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com
Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, Grant and Chris dive into the four key areas of competitive advantage in real estate: deals, construction, capital, and management. We break down strategies for sourcing deals, managing construction, and securing capital, and discuss which ways are most profitable vs. which ones might be best for your situation.

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com
Instagram:  @sharpercapitalpartners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, we're joined by Ethan Bishop, a real estate agent with over 100 real estate transactions totaling around $34 million in volume. Ethan shares his and his clients' strategies for success in the current real estate market.

We discuss how to get started as a first-time investor, the importance of building meaningful relationships, and how being yourself can be your greatest asset. Ethan also shares his insights on the future of the real estate market, his opinion on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and how to find deals outside of MLS listings.

Connect With Ethan:
Instagram: @ethanisthebish
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanrobertbishop/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 330 495 9742

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode, Staci Shelby, a real estate agent and investor who has closed 105 homes ($25.7M), shares her insights into the current state of the housing market and the implications of the NAR settlement. Staci also discusses her strategy of buying properties with value-add opportunities and turning them into rentals, along with the importance of being your own boss and controlling your schedule.

Connect With Staci:
Website: stacishelby.cincinnatirealestatesearch.com
Instagram: @stacisellscincy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 703-5880

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode, we sit down with Randy Dargan, a seasoned commercial real estate sales professional and investor, to hear about his journey in the world of real estate investing. From his early days working with a house flipper during college summers to purchasing his first investment property in Cincinnati, Randy shares the lessons he's learned along the way. He discusses the importance of building strong relationships and networking in the industry, 
 
For new investors, Randy offers valuable advice on house hacking and the benefits of acquiring more doors for better cash flow. 

Connect With Randy:
https://www.instagram.com/darganator?igsh=MTdvN2wzend2ZXdqcw==

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram:  / sharpercapitalpartners   (@sharpercapitalpartners)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor
00:34 Background and Early Real Estate Experience
01:31 Mentorship and Starting in Cincinnati
06:23 Moving to Cincinnati and First Investment Property
07:46 Partnerships and Scaling the Portfolio
13:24 Networking and Building Relationships
19:32 Lessons Learned and Mistakes Made
30:19 The Importance of Leverage
41:47 Advice for New Investors
42:14 Contact Information and Conclusion

In this episode, Josh Montgomery, a self storage operator, shares his unique approach to managing his self storage facilities. From remote management to offshore talent and portable containers, Josh covers it all in this exciting and informative episode.

Connect with Josh:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://storagehq.ca/
Twitter: https://x.com/hq_storage

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram:  / sharpercapitalpartners   (@sharpercapitalpartners)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

00:00 Introduction to Josh Montgomery and Storage HQ
03:13 The Importance of Future Flexibility in Self-Storage
06:19 The Benefits of Using Portable Units for Self-Storage
13:23 Customer Preferences in the Self-Storage Industry
17:39 Streamlining Operations with Automation and Technology
20:31 Adapting to Market Conditions in Self-Storage
22:53 Introduction to Portable Storage Containers
27:57 Adding Portable Containers to Existing Facilities
31:10 Benefits and Market Demand for Portable Containers
35:29 Expanding Business Globally with Portable Containers
39:17 Scaling Container Sales and Real Estate Acquisitions
43:05 Future Vision: Growing the Business and Providing Value

In this episode, Josh Gedrose shares his incredible journey of building a portfolio of 29 units worth $5.5 million in just two years. Josh's story is particularly inspiring because he started his real estate journey when he was 40 years old, and he's scaled his business very quickly. In this episode, he shares his experience raising private money, finding and negotiating off market deals, working alongside his wife in their business, and much more.

00:00 - 03:07 Introduction and Background
03:07 - 08:11 Turning 40 and Discovering Real Estate Investing
08:11 - 15:05 Using the BRRRR Method and Raising Private Money
15:05 - 17:53 The Excitement and Confidence of Rapid Real Estate Growth
17:53 - 25:57 Mindset Shift: Presenting a Win-Win Opportunity to Private Lenders
25:57 - 29:57 Finding Deals: Strategies and Proactive Approaches
29:57 - 30:27 Acting Fast on MLS Listings
30:27 - 31:25 The Value of Wholesalers
31:25 - 33:01 Finding Off-Market Deals
33:01 - 41:15 Balancing Ambition and Caution
41:15 - 59:25 Creating a Family Enterprise

Connect with Josh:
Social: @joshbgedrose

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, Bulbul Bhati tells us how she started her real estate journey right after college at the age of 21 and house hacking in Cincinnati. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and finding a supportive community. She also shares exactly how she bought her first property, including how she picked a market, found an agent, acquired an FHA loan, avoided disaster, and much more.

00:00 - 08:11 Introduction and Background
08:11 - 31:30 Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
31:30 - 44:22 Partnership with Elevate Capital
44:22 - 47:00 Goals for Financial Freedom and Flexibility

Connect with Bulbul:
Social: @jetsetinvestbabes
Website - https://www.elev8capital.co/

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

In this episode, Dylan shares his journey from pharmacist to full-time real estate investor. He discusses sourcing off-market deals, the pros and cons of off-market investing, and the evolution of texting as a marketing strategy. Dylan also covers the difference between being a real estate investor vs. a business owner, the need for a clear vision and goals, hiring employees, delegating tasks, misconceptions about cash flow, underwriting properties accurately, and his biggest real estate mistakes and lessons learned.

Connect with Dylan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11dkoch/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylan.koch.5

Connect with Sharper Capital:
Website: https://sharpercapital.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpercapitalpartners/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

01:03 - The Advantages of Off-Market Real Estate Investing
08:03 - The Shift from Wholesaling to Flipping Properties
13:14 - From Pharmacist to Full-Time Real Estate Investor: Dylan's Journey
20:27 - Real Estate Investing vs. Business Ownership
23:14 - The Importance of Hiring Employees
31:21 - Understanding Cash Flow in Real Estate
35:05 - The Role of Direct-to-Seller Deals
37:55 - Learning from Mistakes in Real Estate