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Housing as an Investment: How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio

Interior design for the ordinary home - Lived In

Show Notes

Season 3 Episode 11:

Interviews with Experts: Drew Bennett

- Where do you begin in creating a real estate investment portfolio?

- What are the different ways to invest in real estate?

- How do you protect and insulate yourself from big losses?

- What kind of ratios ensure the best profitability?

In this, our final episode of Season 3, I’m joined by realtor, builder, and real estate investor Drew Bennett. Involved in real estate investing since 2016, Drew has enjoyed great success through his portfolio of long-term and mid-term rentals, and shares how to start, which ratios to keep in mind, and the need for a good exit strategy.

Drew Bennett is a realtor, real estate investor, and licensed general contractor. Since 2016, Drew has bought, flipped, and rented properties in the Pitt County, NC area.

Connect with Drew here:

Website: www.bennettgroupnc.com

Instagram: @rentals_and_renos

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All Episodes from Season 3:

Jae Goess: How to Finance Your Dream Home

Tiles, Flooring & Countertops: What You Need To Know with C&C Stoneworks

How to Grow a Green Thumb: Houseplants 101 with Plant and See Nursery

The Most Common Issues with Houses and How to Prevent Them

Which Updates Make the Most Impact on Your Home’s Value?

Home Renovations: How to Make Your Home Your Own

Designing for Better Living: How to Create a Healthful Home - Part 1

Designing for Better Living: How to Create a Healthful Home - Part 2

Toby Witte: We Need Better Homes, Not Bigger Ones (Part 1)

Toby Witte: We Need Better Homes, Not Bigger Ones (Part 2)

The Magic of Belaboring the Details — with Overlook Projects

Housing as an Investment: How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio

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