In this episode of the Investor Shed Podcast, hosts Nick Beveridge (real estate agent & investor) and Jeremy Kitchen (hard money lender) dive deep into why rental properties remain one of the most powerful wealth-building tools — even in today's market.

We cover 11 powerful reasons (plus a bonus #12 on stacked returns) why owning long-term rentals makes sense for real estate investors, agents, and small business owners:

1. Steady passive income (with extras like laundry, storage, or future Airbnb potential)
2. Property appreciation — North Idaho has historically outpaced inflation
3. Massive tax advantages (deductions, depreciation, and real estate professional benefits)
4. Easy leverage using other people's money (banks love collateralizing real estate)
5. Built-in inflation hedge — fixed-rate debt + rising rents over time
6. Portfolio diversification and recession resilience (rentals often perform well when stocks tank)
7. Full control & customization over your asset (upgrades, tenants, pricing)
8. Automatic equity building through amortization (tenants pay down your mortgage)
9. Generational wealth & legacy planning (easy transfer, step-up basis)
10. Strong demand & resilience in economic shifts (people always need housing + Section 8 options)
11. Personal growth, business savvy, and community impact as a landlord Bonus #12: Stacked returns — see how low cash-flow rentals can deliver 20-30%+ effective ROI in year 1 when you layer cash flow + principal paydown + appreciation + tax savings

We get real about the challenges (tenants, capex, management), but explain how property managers, systems, and selective buying make rentals truly semi-passive. Perfect for anyone building long-term wealth in real estate — whether you're in North Idaho or looking for referral opportunities nationwide.

If you're a real estate investor tired of hearing "rentals don't cash flow anymore," an agent wanting smarter conversations with clients, or a small business owner exploring diversification — this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Holiday vibes & getting back to real estate
03:51 - Sponsor shoutout: Penny Bees Soap (use code SHED for 10% off!)
08:36 - Why rentals still win long-term
11:00+ - The full 11 reasons + stacked returns breakdown

Join the conversation in the comments: What's your #1 reason for owning (or wanting to own) rentals?

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In this episode of the Investor Shed Podcast, hosts Nick Beveridge and Jeremy Kitchen dive deep into real-world asset protection and estate planning for real estate investors. Nick shares his actual organizational chart (org chart) — a multi-layered structure featuring a revocable living trust at the top, a Wyoming LLC for charging order protection, multiple Idaho LLCs holding rentals, flips, and an RV park, plus a self-directed Roth IRA LLC for alternative investments.

Key topics covered:

• Why your personal residence stays in the revocable living trust (not an LLC) — preserve homestead exemption, capital gains exclusion ($250k/$500k), avoid due-on-sale clauses & insurance issues
• Wyoming LLC as a holding company: Strongest charging order protection (even for single-member LLCs), shields personal assets from business liabilities and vice versa
• How many properties per LLC? Limiting equity exposure (~$250k per entity) to contain risk
• Operating LLCs for flips, agent commissions, and partnerships — separating active income (flips/commissions) from passive rentals
• Self-directed Roth IRA LLC setup: Rules, benefits for real estate investing, non-recourse loans, prohibited transactions to avoid
• When to set up a revocable living trust (sooner than you think!), easy amendments, annual reviews, successor trustees, and life insurance integration for legacy building
• Privacy vs. control trade-offs, why Nick is the registered agent on most entities, and lessons from real attorney advice (shoutout to Matt Swartzen!)
• Bonus rants: Holiday prime rib confusion, flip horror stories, buyer blame culture, and why simplicity sometimes wins over max tax write-offs

this episode gives practical, customizable ideas to organize your portfolio, minimize lawsuits/creditors, and simplify estate planning.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Holiday Banter
03:00 - Asset Protection & Org Chart Overview
10:00 - Revocable Living Trust Basics
15:00 - Why NOT Put Your Personal Home in an LLC
19:00 - Wyoming Holding LLC + Idaho Property LLCs
24:00 - Flips, Partnerships & Dissolving Old LLCs
31:00 - Operating LLCs for Commissions & Expenses
36:00 - Self-Directed Roth IRA LLC for Real Estate
39:00 - Successor Trustees, Updates & Life Insurance Tips
46:00 - Wrap-Up & Viewer Action Items

If you're serious about protecting your real estate empire and planning for the future, watch now and start building your own org chart!

🔗 Connect with us:

Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed
Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge
Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/

#RealEstateInvesting #AssetProtection #LLCSetup #WyomingLLC

Real estate investors, agents, flippers, and entrepreneurs – don’t skip this one! Hosts Nick Beveridge and Jeremy Kitchen tackle the controversial advice floating around: Should new investors avoid networking events and meetups because of “gurus” and sales pitches?
Key takeaways:

Networking is STILL one of the fastest ways to build deals, find partners, lenders, contractors, and off-market opportunities
Your network = your net worth – connections solve problems faster and open doors you didn’t know existed
Not all advice is equal: Vet who you listen to (experience matters more than loud online opinions)
Go with purpose: Have a “shopping list” (e.g., need a roofer? Hard money? Private lender?) so you’re selling YOUR needs, not just being sold
Red flags vs. reality: Con artists exist everywhere (even Costco!), but most people at meetups are genuinely helpful – focus on building real relationships
Success stories: Deals closed, partnerships formed, problems solved – all from showing up consistently
Pro tip: You’re either selling or being sold – walk in intentional, leave with wins

Perfect for beginners wondering where to start and veterans sharpening their edge. Networking isn’t dead – it’s your unfair advantage!
#RealEstateNetworking #InvestorMeetups #RealEstateInvesting #WhoToTrust #AvoidGurus #BuildYourNetwork #NetWorthNetwork #OffMarketDeals #PrivateMoney #HardMoneyLending #RealEstatePartnerships #NorthIdahoRealEstate #CoeurdAlene #PostFalls #Rathdrum #Sandpoint #Spokane #RealEstateAgents #HouseFlipping #InvestorTips #EntrepreneurMindset
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(Shoutout to North Idaho Steam Cleaning – “It’s the steam that gets it clean!”)

Start 2026 strong with hands-off wealth building! Hosts Nick Beveridge and Jeremy Kitchen break down simple, automated strategies to invest consistently without the stress – perfect for busy real estate investors, agents, flippers, and entrepreneurs who hate micromanaging finances.
Episode highlights:

Rental Properties on Autopilot: Hire a property manager (6-10% fee) to handle tenants, repairs, screening, bills – turn “tenants & toilets” headaches into true passive income
Automatic Stock Investing: Set recurring buys in apps like Robinhood (VOO/Vanguard S&P 500 tracker) – Nick just started $25/week on Mondays (historically the best day for dips!)
Dollar-Cost Averaging Magic: Small daily/weekly investments (e.g., $2–5/day in Tesla, S&P, bonds) compound massively – $25/week in S&P could grow to ~$22K in 10 years (historical avg.)
Acorns & Round-Ups: Automatically invest spare change from debit purchases + set recurring deposits – Jeremy’s grown thousands without noticing
Roth/IRA Automation: Max contributions ($7,500 in 2026) via weekly transfers – self-directed options let you invest in real estate deals too
Credit Card Rewards: Use Bitcoin/cash-back cards responsibly (pay off monthly!) for “free” automatic crypto/stock investments
Mindset shift: Reduce money available for “stupid stuff” – force savings/investing first for emotional + financial wins

Pro tips:

Start small – even $5/week you won’t miss adds up huge over time
Mondays historically outperform for buys (2–3% edge per decade)
Balance fun spending with automation – life’s too short for zero treats!

Ideal for anyone wanting passive real estate income, stock growth, or retirement building without daily effort.
#PassiveInvesting #SetItAndForgetIt #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperties #PropertyManagement #AutomaticInvesting #DollarCostAveraging #RothIRA #SP500 #VOO #AcornsApp #BitcoinRewards #FinancialAutomation #WealthBuilding #NorthIdahoRealEstate #RealEstateAgents #HouseFlipping #InvestorMindset #EntrepreneurLife #2026Goals
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(Shoutout to North Idaho Steam Cleaning – “It’s the steam that gets it clean!”)

Hosts Nick Beveridge and Jeremy Kitchen dive deep into marketing strategies for real estate investors, wholesalers, flippers, and agents in North Idaho. This episode is packed with actionable insights if you're tired of relying only on referrals, meetups, or wholesalers and want to take control of your deal flow!
Key highlights:

Nick & his partner Joe are launching aggressive direct mail marketing in 2026 (targeting 7 specific zip codes around Coeur d’Alene – avoiding heavy competition zones like downtown)
Committing $14–15K over 6 months (~$2.5K/month) to a proven BiggerPockets-recommended company that handles:
Targeted mailers to motivated sellers (distressed, behind on payments, etc.)
Professional call screening & appointment setting
Delivering warm leads straight to their calendars

Goal: 1 off-market deal per month (12+ flips in 2026) – partnering 50/50 on acquisitions, cosmetic/light rehabs, quick turns
Using the classic 70% rule (70% of After-Repair Value minus rehab costs) to make offers – no wholesaler fee means they can pay more than most wholesalers and still win deals. Backup plan: List as agents on MLS or quick clean-up + sell as “investor special” (no wholesaling headaches)
Why outsource? They hate the “busy work” of mailers, list building, and endless phone screening – now they just show up prepared for appointments
Jeremy’s 2026 focus: Double revenue in real estate photography/media, niche down, optimize operations, and explore teaching others the business side (marketing, pricing, client acquisition)

Perfect for:

Real estate investors wanting consistent off-market deals
Flippers tired of relying on wholesalers
Agents looking to feed their own pipeline
Anyone scaling lead generation without burning out

Marketing truth bombs from the episode:

Direct mail still works (especially in less-saturated zip codes)
Consistency beats perfection – outsource the grind!
Leads take time (6-month funnel build) – patience + skills = wins
Competition is healthy – best offer + best service wins
Law of reciprocity: Give value freely and it comes back tenfold

#RealEstateInvesting #DirectMailMarketing #Wholesaling #HouseFlipping #OffMarketDeals #RealEstateMarketing #InvestorLeads #NorthIdahoRealEstate #CoeurdAlene #PostFalls #Rathdrum #SpiritLake #Sandpoint #Spokane #RealEstateAgents #FixAndFlip #MotivatedSellers #70PercentRule #LeadGeneration #BusinessScaling #EntrepreneurTips #RealEstatePodcast
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Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge
Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com
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Watch now and start building your 2026 deal machine! 🏠🚀
(Shoutout to North Idaho Steam Cleaning – “It’s the steam that gets it clean!”)

North Idaho real estate investors, agents, flippers, and entrepreneurs – this episode is gold! Hosts Nick Beveridge and Jeremy Kitchen sit down with local powerhouse Jared Cozzocrea, owner of JTC Hauling (the guy with the iconic pink dumpsters you'll spot all over town).
Jared shares his wild journey:

Started at 21 with a trucking business (7 trucks cross-country during COVID!)
Pivoted out of high-stress commodity hauling due to volatility and liability risks
Discovered junk removal 14 months ago – didn't even know the industry existed!
Bootstrapped with a $12K dump trailer, aggressive marketing (Facebook DMs to realtors, groups, cold outreach)
Exploded to ~$900K revenue in first full year (50%+ margins), 13 dumpsters, excavator, full demos
Now focusing on big property cleanouts, full house demolitions, estate cleanups (70-80% tied to real estate!)
Turnkey service for out-of-area owners, women-led decisions, and DIY-avoiders

Key insights for investors & agents:

Junk removal is ESSENTIAL for flips, sales, inheritances, evictions
Branding matters: Pink dumpsters = unforgettable visibility & subconscious recall
Scaling tips: Focus on recurring dumpster rentals, hire for backend, office space for productivity
Real estate synergy: Partner with haulers like Jared for seamless cleanouts/demos

If you're buying, selling, flipping, or managing properties in North Idaho/Eastern WA – you need a reliable junk/demo pro!
Contact Jared/JTC Hauling: jtchauling.com | Facebook: Search JTC Hauling or Jared Cozzocrea | Call 208-500-8102
#JunkRemoval #Demolition #HouseDemo #PropertyCleanout #PinkDumpsters #RealEstateInvesting #HouseFlipping #NorthIdahoRealEstate #CoeurdAlene #PostFalls #Hayden #Rathdrum #Sandpoint #Spokane #InvestorTips #EntrepreneurStory #SmallBusinessGrowth #RealEstateAgents #Flippers #HardMoneyLending #BusinessPivot #DumpsterRental
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Watch now – inspiration for your next move in 2026! 🏡🔥

Kick off 2026 with motivation! In this New Year's Day episode (dropping January 1st, 2026), hosts Nick Beveridge and Jeremy Kitchen get real about goal setting for the year ahead. From stretching revenue targets to optimizing taxes, building online presence, and balancing family life – they break down how to reverse-engineer big dreams into actionable steps.

Jeremy shares his 2025 wins (nearly hitting $160K in his real estate photography/media business despite a lofty $200K goal) and his 2026 plans: aiming for $250K revenue, funding Roth IRA/401k aggressively, doing 1-4 flips, trimming expenses, and refocusing on family with monthly date nights.

Nick reflects on past goal-setting lessons (like undershooting at $62.5K early in his career), the power of accountability, and his wake-up call from AI search results – committing to ramp up online presence (more reviews, consistent content) to attract investor clients. Plus, he's hunting for a full-time rockstar agent to join the team and finishing his mountain cabin build!

Key takeaways:

Perfect for real estate investors, agents, flippers, hard money lenders, and entrepreneurs crushing 2026! 💪

If you're setting goals this year, drop them in the comments – we might shout you out or share tips!

#RealEstateInvesting #GoalSetting2026 #RealEstateGoals #InvestorMindset #HouseFlipping #HardMoneyLending #RealEstateAgent #NorthIdahoRealEstate #RealEstatePhotography #BusinessGoals #TaxOptimization #RothIRA #RealEstateTeam #VisionBoard #AccountabilityPartner #EntrepreneurLife #NewYearGoals #InvestInRealEstate #PropertyInvestment #RealEstatePodcast

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Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/

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Watch now and let's crush 2026 together! 🏡📈

Nick breaks down exactly how mortgage payments work, why extra principal is the highest “guaranteed” return most investors ignore, and whether the new 50-year mortgage is genius or suicide.

We run the real numbers live:

Perfect for real estate agents, investors, flippers, and anyone who wants to keep more of their money instead of giving it to the bank.

Drop a 💰 if you’re adding an extra payment this month.

────────────────── Timestamps 00:00 – Stolen shirt stories 04:00 – The 50-year mortgage debate (better than renting?) 12:00 – Nick’s exact mortgage + $175/mo hack 18:00 – 47 % lifetime cash-on-cash on extra payments 25:00 – Credit-card grace period = free money 38:00 – $40k @ 26 % interest nightmare scenario 46:00 – Final verdict on 50-year loans

#MortgageHack #ExtraPrincipal #RealEstateInvesting #50YearMortgage #CreditCardRewards #InvestorMindset #WealthBuilding #IdahoRealEstate #InvestorShedPodcast

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Nick Beveridge walks through his exact spreadsheet that tells him in under 60 seconds whether a deal is a slam-dunk, a maybe, or a hard pass — and then shows two real-life examples he looked at THIS WEEK (one in Priest River, one in Elmira).

You’ll see:

Perfect for new flippers, seasoned investors, wholesalers, hard-money lenders, and agents who want to bring their investor clients clean, profitable deals.

Drop a 🏠 if you want Nick’s spreadsheet — we’ll shoot it straight to your inbox (link in description).

────────────────── Timestamps 00:00 – Backstreet Boys & AI Eminem remixes 03:20 – Nick’s updated V2 fix-and-flip calculator revealed 09:00 – Why Nick is “flip-less” for 3 weeks and loving it 15:40 – Live screen-share: Priest River disaster house breakdown ($250k list → $200k offer → walked) 24:00 – The $1,000-per-day rehab rule of thumb 30:00 – Elmira 5-acre “wholesale” deal that smelled like human poop (literally) 39:00 – Why Nick still gets inspections on EVERY flip ($500 that once saved him $5k) 45:00 – How many flips Nick needs to finish his $300k cash-built off-grid cabin

#FixAndFlip #RealEstateInvesting #FlipCalculator #DealAnalysis #InvestorSpreadsheet #Wholesaling #HardMoney #IdahoRealEstate #NorthIdahoInvesting #RealEstateFlipping #InvestorShedPodcast #RealEstateEducation

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Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com (request the spreadsheet under the Investor tab) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/

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Nick Beveridge reveals the no-BS morning routine, calendar system, and daily habits that took him from burnt-out and doing 10 closings a year… to effortlessly closing 10 real estate transactions in about 6 weeks (while still having energy left to build a $300k off-grid cabin with cash).

This isn’t another fluffy “mindset” episode. It’s the actual playbook:

If you’re a real estate agent, investor, or lender who wants more energy, sharper focus, and way bigger paychecks without working harder — watch this now.

Drop a 🔥 if you’re putting at least ONE new habit on your calendar this week.

────────────────── Timestamps 00:00 – Accidental live + cashing a fat residual check 06:00 – Why your calendar is your #1 wealth-building tool 10:30 – Nick’s full 7-day workout schedule (6 AM every day) 18:00 – Gamifying your to-do list & clearing mental weight 26:00 – How small promises to yourself = bigger confidence & bigger commissions 32:00 – $165k cash into an off-grid cabin + the plan to fund the final $120k with flips 46:00 – The protein & hydration hacks cheaper than pizza that doubled Nick’s output

#RealEstateAgent #RealEstateInvesting #InvestorMindset #MorningRoutine #10DealsIn6Weeks #RealEstateHabits #IdahoRealEstate #FixAndFlip #RealtorLife #WealthBuilding #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #InvestorShedPodcast

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