208: The Secrets of Vertically Integrated Turnkey Real Estate with Liz Nowlin and Terry Kerr

Turnkey real estate investing isn’t always the most lucrative option, but with vertical integration and solid core principles, it can be a long-lasting path to successful real estate investing.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Liz Nowlin and Terry Kerr of Mid South Homebuyers. Terry is the President, and Liz is the Director of Investor Relations. Mid South is the oldest turnkey provider in the U.S., operating in Memphis, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas.

As their conversion begins, Jonathan, Liz, and Terry explore how Liz and Terry met and their entrances into turnkey real estate investing. You’ll hear why real estate hasn’t changed as much as people think, the importance of keeping tenants happy, and the benefits of having slightly under-market rents. Liz and Terry explain the vertical integration of Mid South Homebuyers, why they keep their properties maintained, and where they source deals. Jonathan, Liz, and Terry discuss the adjustment in the buyer pool, why they maintain a warehouse that stores supplies, and their intent to remain focused on the Memphis and Little Rock markets.

Liz Nowlin and Terry Kerr’s strategy involves keeping tenants happy, and you’ll hear how this makes all the difference in their turnkey investing model.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Liz Nowlin and Terry Kerr’s entrance into turnkey real estate investing
• Why real estate hasn’t changed as much as people think it has
• The importance of keeping tenants happy
• Benefits of having slightly under-market rents in place and why they don’t charge application fees
• Vertical integration that allows Liz and Terry to offer a top-notch product
• Keeping your properties maintained and experiencing the positive ripple effects from that
• Sourcing deals and what Liz and Terry focus on buying
• The adjustment in the buyer pool and who their typical investors are
• Where they source their materials from, why they have a warehouse that houses them, and how they get better pricing with contractors
• New construction, how that impacts their business model, and why they’re focused on Memphis and Little Rock for now
• Their ideal investor avatar

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Supporting Resources:

Mid South Home Buyers - midsouthhomebuyers.com

Terry Kerr’s YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@Rehab2Riches

Mid South Home Buyers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057060956060

Connect with Liz Nowlin on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/liz-nowlin-176b2626

Website - www.streamlined.properties

YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos

Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene

Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene

Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal

Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - [email protected]

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