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

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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.

Ready to build a rental-property portfolio designed for long-term wealth?

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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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