The Capitalize Podcast

Scaling Your Property Management Business Insights w/ Slocomb Reed

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: info@sharpercapital.com Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

The Power of Design in Real Estate Investing w/ Christina Beck

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: christina@verohomecincy.com FREE Construction Planning 101 Guide [https://verohome.kit.com/7ba9b9c0b5] Connect with Sharper Capital: Website: https://sharpercapital.com [https://sharpercapital.com] Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners Email: info@sharpercapital.com Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

The Four Key Areas Of Competitive Advantage In Real Estate

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 [https://sharpercapital.com] Instagram:  @sharpercapitalpartners Email: info@sharpercapital.com Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

The Power of Authenticity, Advice For Beginners and Future Market Trends w/ Ethan Bishop

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 [https://www.instagram.com/ethanisthebish/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanrobertbishop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanrobertbishop/] Email: ethan@asktcg.com Phone: +1 330 495 9742 Connect with Sharper Capital: Website: https://sharpercapital.com/ [https://sharpercapital.com/] Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners [https://www.instagram.com/sharpercapitalpartners/] Email: info@sharpercapital.com Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501

NAR Settlement, Market Trends, and the BRRRR Method w/ Staci Shelby

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 [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://stacishelby.cincinnatirealestatesearch.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1724675376255447&usg=AOvVaw3y9DMkoI1Mu9f_6Eq3vAp9] Instagram: @stacisellscincy [https://www.instagram.com/stacisellscincy/] Email: staci@asktcg.com Phone: +1 (513) 703-5880 Connect with Sharper Capital: Website: https://sharpercapital.com/ [https://sharpercapital.com/] Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartners [https://www.instagram.com/sharpercapitalpartners/] Email: info@sharpercapital.com Phone: +1 (513) 334-7501