EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 21 MIN
How Dan Built Passive Income With Turnkey Rental Properties
from Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing · host Rent To Retirement
This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR’s preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ What does it actually look like to go from wanting rental real estate to owning multiple turnkey investment properties?In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum sits down with investor Dan to talk about his real estate investing journey — from a challenging first fix-and-flip experience to purchasing two turnkey rental properties through Rent To Retirement.Dan shares how he found Rent To Retirement, why turnkey real estate made sense for his busy lifestyle, how he evaluated markets like Birmingham, Alabama and San Antonio, Texas, and why he believes getting started is more important than waiting for the “perfect” time.Whether you’re a first-time investor, a busy professional, or someone who had a bad real estate experience in the past, this episode offers practical insight into how turnkey rentals can help simplify the path toward long-term wealth. 🏠📈⏱️ Timestamps:00:08 — Meet investor Dan00:59 — Dan’s background and why he became interested in rental real estate01:33 — His first real estate investment and fix-and-flip experience02:27 — How Dan discovered Rent To Retirement through BiggerPockets04:18 — Dan’s first turnkey rental property in Birmingham, Alabama05:34 — Why Birmingham made sense based on price point, incentives, and rent growth06:01 — Closing on a new construction rental with a tenant in place06:27 — Buying a second turnkey property in San Antonio, Texas09:29 — Current mid-year incentives in Alabama and Texas10:08 — Getting back into real estate after a difficult first experience11:08 — Why long-term thinking matters in real estate investing12:27 — The value of having the right team and connections13:49 — New construction vs. turnkey rehab properties14:36 — Why Dan chose new construction rentals16:03 — Diversifying across Alabama and Texas17:43 — Comparing actual rental property performance across markets18:48 — Advice for investors sitting on the sidelines19:08 — Why Dan believes it’s better to get involved sooner than later20:08 — Turning a bad experience into a learning opportunity21:03 — Final thoughts from Matthew and Dan📧 Got a question or story to share?Email us at: [email protected]👍 Like this episode? Hit the thumbs up, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway from this episode!🌐 Explore turnkey investing opportunities: https://www.renttoretirement.com🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation:https://bit.ly/3QSPEoS📺 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg🎧 Listen to the Rent To Retirement Podcast on the Go:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renttoretirement📬 Join Our Newsletter Email List:Submit your info at the top right corner of the page:https://renttoretirement.com📩 Have Questions for the Podcast?Send them to: [email protected]Your question might be answered in a future episode!
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This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR’s preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ What does it actually look like to go from wanting rental real estate to owning multiple turnkey investment properties?In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Matthew Seyoum sits down with investor Dan to talk about his real estate investing journey — from a challenging first fix-and-flip experience to purchasing two turnkey rental properties through Rent To Retirement.Dan shares how he found Rent To Retirement, why turnkey real estate made sense for his busy lifestyle, how he evaluated markets like Birmingham, Alabama and San Antonio, Texas, and why he believes getting started is more important than waiting for the “perfect” time.Whether you’re a first-time investor, a busy professional, or someone who had a bad real estate experience in the past, this episode offers practical insight into how turnkey rentals can help simplify the path toward long-term wealth. 🏠📈⏱️ Timestamps:00:08 — Meet investor Dan00:59 — Dan’s background and why he became interested in rental real estate01:33 — His first real estate investment and fix-and-flip experience02:27 — How Dan discovered Rent To Retirement through BiggerPockets04:18 — Dan’s first turnkey rental property in Birmingham, Alabama05:34 — Why Birmingham made sense based on price point, incentives, and rent growth06:01 — Closing on a new construction rental with a tenant in place06:27 — Buying a second turnkey property in San Antonio, Texas09:29 — Current mid-year incentives in Alabama and Texas10:08 — Getting back into real estate after a difficult first experience11:08 — Why long-term thinking matters in real estate investing12:27 — The value of having the right team and connections13:49 — New construction vs. turnkey rehab properties14:36 — Why Dan chose new construction rentals16:03 — Diversifying across Alabama and Texas17:43 — Comparing actual rental property performance across markets18:48 — Advice for investors sitting on the sidelines19:08 — Why Dan believes it’s better to get involved sooner than later20:08 — Turning a bad experience into a learning opportunity21:03 — Final thoughts from Matthew and Dan📧 Got a question or story to share?Email us at: [email protected]👍 Like this episode? Hit the thumbs up, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway from this episode!🌐 Explore turnkey investing opportunities: https://www.renttoretirement.com🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation:https://bit.ly/3QSPEoS📺 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg🎧 Listen to the Rent To Retirement Podcast on the Go:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renttoretirement📬 Join Our Newsletter Email List:Submit your info at the top right corner of the page:https://renttoretirement.com📩 Have Questions for the Podcast?Send them to: [email protected]Your question might be answered in a future episode!
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