Gretchen Mitchell, Agent at ROOST Real Estate Co.

Introducing The Long BRRRR (HRRRR): Hold → Reinvest → Raise → Refinance → Recycle 🔁 If your 10–15+ year portfolio feels a little tired, this framework can unlock new rent growth, equity, and buying power. 📈✨ https://roostrealestateco.com/ep025-the-seasons-of-real-estate-investing-part-two/

Ep025: The Seasons of Real Estate Investing (Part Two) The Landlord Profitability Playbook Podcast https://youtu.be/NwCEjhwS2VQ Real estate investing doesn’t move in a straight line — it moves in seasons. In Part 2 of this two-part series, Chris McAllister and co-host Laci LeBlanc shift from strategy to tactics and break down what disciplined invest...

🏡 House hunting lately? You know the pattern — the right home hits the market and within days there are multiple offers.

At ROOST Real Estate Co., we know winning a bidding war isn’t luck — it’s strategy. 📘

Download our FREE Competitive Buyer’s Playbook: 10 Tips to Win a Bidding War here:
https://roostrealestateco.com/free-download-the-roost-competitive-buyers-playbook-10-tips-to-win-a-bidding-war/
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Free Download: The ROOST Competitive Buyer’s Playbook | 10 Tips to Win a Bidding War https://youtu.be/qOUXBgEV7JA If you’ve been house hunting lately, you already know the pattern: The right home hits the market on Thursday.There are ten showings by Friday.And by Saturday morning, the seller is reviewing multiple offers. It’s easy to feel like you’re doing everything right —...

🏡 In a competitive market, flexibility can make all the difference. The buyers who win aren't always the highest bidders—they're the ones who stay prepared, adapt quickly, and keep a clear head. 💪✨ https://roostrealestateco.com/tip-10-stay-strategic-flexible-10-tips-to-win-a-bidding-war/

Not all markets are created equal.

In this episode of the Landlord Profitability Playbook, Chris McAllister and Laci LeBlanc break down a key truth: success isn’t about picking the “right” market—it’s about understanding how it behaves.

Ohio isn’t “safe”—it’s predictable. And that predictability is what helps investors manage risk and build long-term wealth.

From Columbus to Dayton to Springfield, see how different strategies drive different results—and why chasing “hot markets” isn’t the answer.

Ep027: Investing in Ohio Isn’t “Safe” — It’s Predictable (And That Matters) The Landlord Profitability Playbook Podcast https://youtu.be/QDKA8uDltzM Not all markets are created equal. In this episode of the Landlord Profitability Playbook, Chris McAllister sits down with Laci LeBlanc to break down a common misconception in real estate investing: the idea that choosing the ....

In a competitive market, hesitation kills. 💥

Sellers aren’t just looking at numbers—they’re asking, “Who’s actually going to close?” If your financing is shaky or your lender is slow, even a strong offer can lose.

Serious buyers don’t gamble. They show up prepared—with two lenders in their corner (and ideally one the listing agent already trusts).

That’s how you win. 🏡
https://roostrealestateco.com/tip-2-out-prepare-your-competition-why-smart-buyers-have-2-lenders-10-tips-to-win-a-bidding-war/

Tip #2: Out-Prepare Your Competition — Why Smart Buyers Have 2 Lenders | 10 Tips to Win a Bidding War https://youtu.be/w2oqZUjhs78 IIn a competitive market, hesitation kills. Sellers aren’t just comparing numbers — they’re asking, “Which buyer looks like a sure thing?” If your financing is shaky or your lender is slow, even a high offer can lose. That’s why serious buyers go beyond a sin...

📈 Are your rental profits getting squeezed?

In Episode 029, Chris McAllister and Laci LeBlanc discuss why protecting rental profitability is tougher in 2026—and the strategies smart landlords are using to stay ahead. Learn how operational excellence is becoming the key to success in today's market. 🎙️🏡

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Ep029: Protecting Rental Profitability in 2026 – What Smart Landlords Are Doing Right Now (Pillar #1) The Landlord Profitability Playbook Podcast https://youtu.be/d-isz-bjPZc When people talk about “market uncertainty,” they usually focus on interest rates, home prices, or whether now is the “right time” to invest. But for landlords, the bigger challenge right now is something else entirely:...

A lot of people think winning a bidding war means offering the most money… but that’s not always what seals the deal.

Sellers are looking for certainty. They want to feel confident that everything will go smoothly from contract to closing.

That’s where relationships—and trust—can make all the difference. https://roostrealestateco.com/tip-1-cultivate-relationships-yours-your-agents-10-tips-to-win-a-bidding-war/