In this week’s episode, Seth sits down with Garrett to unpack their latest acquisition: a car wash! From the excitement of adding a new business to the realities of operating one, Garrett shares the lessons, surprises, and challenges that come with being first-time car wash owners.

The guys discuss the actual time commitment required to run a car wash, unexpected operational headaches, and what happens when one critical piece of equipment fails and brings nearly the entire operation to a standstill.

If you’ve ever considered investing in a small business outside of traditional real estate, this episode offers an honest look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of buying and operating a car wash. No sugarcoating—just real-world lessons from the trenches.

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Garrett Gatton
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Garrett.gatton@gmail.com

Seth Ciminillo
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Li'l Nugget Segment music: "Hip-Hop 1" by Deff Syndicate is marked with CC BY 3.0.

With higher borrowing costs, stubborn home prices, and fewer transactions, finding real estate investments that make sense isn’t easy.

But that doesn’t mean the opportunities are gone.

In this solo episode of RE:INVEST, Seth breaks down three types of real estate deals that can still work in today’s challenging market:

• Fix-and-flips: Creating equity through smart purchases and renovations.
• High cash-flow rentals: Rent-by-the-room, high-margin single-family properties, and mid-term rentals.
• House hacking: Reducing personal housing expenses while building long-term wealth.

We’ll cover why these strategies can work, what risks to watch out for, and how to identify opportunities without depending on falling rates or rising property values.

Your challenge: Find one property in your market and run the numbers. Then reach out and tell us which strategy you’re pursuing: FLIP, CASH FLOW, or HOUSE HACK.

Follow RE:INVEST for more practical conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and creating more freedom in your life.

Join our host Seth Ciminillo for a 10-minute real estate market update on changing interest rates, rising home prices, and what these trends mean for buyers, sellers, and investors. In this 10-minute update, we discuss what these changes mean for buyers, sellers, and investors—and why patience, strategic pricing, and smart financial decisions matter as the market potentially shifts toward more buyer-friendly conditions.

• Buyers: Be patient, know your budget, and prepare for the right opportunity.
• Sellers: Price competitively and make your property stand out.
• Investors: Evaluate financing costs, cash flow, and long-term potential.

Connect with your Hosts:

Garrett Gatton
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Garrett.gatton@gmail.com

Seth Ciminillo
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Seth.ciminillo@gmail.com

Li'l Nugget Segment music: "Hip-Hop 1" by Deff Syndicate is marked with CC BY 3.0.