Does this sound familiar? Your water, sewer, and trash bills keep climbing, tenants have zero incentive to conserve, and your “all-in” rents make you less competitive in the market. What if you could reallocate master-metered utilities to residents, improve cash flow, and unlock six- and seven-figure forced appreciation—without adding hardware or massive CapEx?

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand RUBS (ratio utility billing) and how to fairly allocate water/sewer/trash without installing submeters

• See how $36,000 in annual utility reimbursements translated into ~$1M in added value via cap rates

• Use “BRRRR 2.0”: replace heavy rehab with expense reduction to raise NOI, refinance, and repeat

• Apply RUBS to small multis, duplex + ADU setups, and even HOAs to stabilize dues and encourage conservation

• Learn simple onboarding steps (letters, lease language, notices) and how to pass admin fees so the software is effectively free

• Avoid common pitfalls of submetering (cost, failures, maintenance) and navigate regulation differences across markets

Tiffany Mittal is a multifamily owner/operator turned proptech founder who launched Utility Ranger in 2020 after years growing utility-billing startups and solving her own portfolio’s rising expenses. Backed by the 10X Incubator, she built a “TurboTax-simple” RUBS platform serving thousands of mom-and-pop owners who’ve been overlooked by traditional providers—helping them put more cash in pocket and increase asset value through smarter utility billing.

Resources from this episode

• Get started with RUBS: utilityranger.com

• Connect with Tiffany: @TiffanyMittal on social

• Learn about private lending & Pine’s mortgage funds: pinefinancialgroup.com

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Does this sound familiar? You’ve been told to just keep grinding away at organic growth if you want to scale your property management company, but all that’s gotten you is slow progress, endless headaches, and a lot of missed opportunities. It’s frustrating watching competitors leapfrog you while you’re stuck trying to reinvent the wheel. What if there’s a smarter, faster way to boost your growth and presence—without burning out?

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how direct mail strategies can unlock hidden opportunities for real estate investors and boost your deal flow.

• Unlock the power of list stacking to pinpoint your ideal real estate leads and maximize your marketing efforts.

• Master effective YouTube marketing techniques that can elevate your business visibility and attract more clients.

• Explore proven ways to grow your property management company through smart acquisitions and expand your market reach.

• Create engaging real estate podcast content that captivates listeners and builds a loyal audience for your brand.

With a real estate career stretching back to 2003, Spencer Sutton has seen just about everything the industry can throw at you. He kicked things off by launching Alabama’s first HomeVestors franchise, where he learned the ropes by rolling up his sleeves—buying, selling, and managing properties before online marketing or texting leads was even a thing. These days, Spencer serves as vice president of marketing at Evernest Property Management, where he uses his deep understanding of acquisitions and company growth to help scale operations in multiple markets. Spencer’s story isn’t just about numbers; it’s about adapting to each market shift, learning from some tough lessons, and keeping a hands-on approach whether he’s managing his own rentals or leading a team. His background gives him a practical, no-nonsense edge that’s tough to find in the property management world.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Lead Volume and Marketing Spend in Early Real Estate Investing
00:06:00 - Transition from Franchising to Owning and Managing Rentals
00:10:30 - Current Effective Lead Generation Methods in Real Estate Investing
00:20:40 - Scaling a Property Management Company from 500 to 20,000 Doors
00:27:25 - Growth Strategy Through Acquisitions and Integration Systems
00:30:22 - Leveraging Content Marketing to Build Trust in Real Estate
00:39:41 - Leveraging AI Tools for Efficient Video Content Creation
00:43:12 - Effective Real Estate Marketing: Direct Mail, List Stacking, and Content Creation

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Visit Pine Financial Group for more information about private lending and mortgage fund investment opportunities at pinefinancialgroup.com.

• Listen to the Evernest Real Estate Investor podcast, co-hosted by Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson.

• Listen to the Evernest Property Management Show, aimed at property management company owners.

• Find and subscribe to the Evernest YouTube channel for real estate investing and property management content.

• Use Opus Clips (opus.pro) to create short-form video clips from long-form YouTube content.

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Ever wonder why some business owners seem to stay fired up while others burn out chasing “easy money”? Here’s the twist: it’s not about hustling harder or finding the perfect market trend. It’s about building a business that actually funds the life you want—and the real secret is, most entrepreneurs have it backward. In this episode, you’ll hear how a car dealer’s son ditched a “guaranteed” legacy, took a wild leap into planners (yes, paper planners!), and ended up designing a lifestyle more freeing than he ever imagined. The unexpected part? The biggest business breakthroughs don’t start in a boardroom…they start with a daydream. But how do you turn those dreams into real results when challenges hit? Stick around—there’s a simple mindset shift that could change everything.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how crafting your lifestyle through entrepreneurship can unlock freedom and fulfillment beyond the typical 9-to-5 grind.

• Learn the key steps to smoothly shift from a traditional business mindset into the lucrative world of real estate investing.

• Embrace a dream-driven approach to entrepreneurship that fuels motivation and keeps your goals crystal clear.

• Master the art of validating your business ideas early to save time, money, and avoid costly mistakes.

• Uncover powerful strategies to build resilience and tackle the toughest challenges that come with growing your business.

Jason VanDevere is an entrepreneur who’s taken a unique path from his family’s car dealership in Akron, Ohio, to building a life around his true passions. After realizing the car business didn’t light him up the way it did for his dad, Jason took a leap and launched Goal Crazy, a planner business that quickly grew into workshops, coaching, and even a book. He’s also a dedicated real estate investor with 34 apartment units under his belt, using real estate as both an exciting venture and a way to fund the lifestyle he designed for himself. Jason’s all about helping others set massive goals and build businesses that actually support the life they want, not just their bank accounts. His journey is proof that you don’t have to follow the expected path—you can carve your own, as long as you’re willing to get a little crazy and chase what really fires you up.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Journey From Family Car Business to Entrepreneurship
00:05:30 - Starting and Scaling in Real Estate Investing
00:11:34 - Real Estate as a Path to Wealth and Business Challenges
00:19:22 - Validating Your Business Idea: Longing, Lifting, and Lightness
00:24:52 - Leveraging Mentorship to Accelerate Business Success
00:31:07 - Final Advice: Embrace Growth Challenges and Design Your Lifestyle

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Leave a five-star review for the Real Estate Educators Podcast and share it with a friend.

• Visit Pine Financial Group at PineFinancialGroup.com to learn more about their private lending and mortgage fund opportunities.

• Search for the book Dream Driven by Jason VanDevere on Amazon to purchase a copy (look for the bright blue cover with a yellow light bulb).

• Listen to the Goal Crazy podcast to learn from inspiring entrepreneurs and gain additional business insights.

• Explore the Goal Crazy planner, workshops, courses, and coaching programs by searching for Goal Crazy online or visiting the associated website.

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