Relationships are the Key to Longevity in Real Estate Investing With Adonis Lockett
Uncontested Investing is presented by REI Ink Magazine and Sponsored by RCN Capital. In Episode 7, I sat down with an absolutely impressive guy, my friend, Adonis Lockett. One of the things that impressed me the most about Adonis in this interview, was his willingness to share his mistakes. Adonis talks about building bridges, and putting relationships ahead of profit. It’s a great interview!

What Data & Analytics Can Tell Us About the Real Estate Investing Market – Uncontested Investing
In today’s episode of Uncontested Investing, we dig into one of the most powerful tools at your disposal as a real estate investor: data. It’s not just about crunching numbers, it’s about making smarter, faster, more strategic decisions in a market where the margin for error is razor-thin. We break down how investors can use both free and paid data tools to spot trends, find deals, set optimal rental rates, and avoid costly mistakes. From migration patterns to ZIP-code-based labor rates, they share real-world ways to let data guide your portfolio growth. If you’re still relying on your gut, this episode is your wake-up call. Key Talking Points of the Episode [00:00] Introduction [01:16] What patterns tell us (vacancy, rent shifts, migration) [02:34] How market influences can change your buy box and strategies [04:03] Property-type trends and market adaptability [05:35] Free tools: Zillow, Redfin, Rentometer, Census.gov, HUD [07:20] Paid tools: CoStar, PropStream, Roofstock, AirDNA, Dwelling [09:22] Local tools: Agents, REIAs, county offices [11:02] How data can help you identify emerging markets [12:01] Avoiding emotional buying with consistent criteria [13:03] The cost of ignoring data: overpaying for properties [15:06] Analysis paralysis: when too much data kills the deal [17:00] Why you need to use data alerts as an investor [18:14] Weekly rent comps and rent optimization [19:31] Balancing rental increases with tenant retention [20:23] Manual tracking: using spreadsheets for micro-market analysis Quotables “Use the data to take emotion out of it. You’ll never get a wrong answer when math is leading the way.” “Census.gov will smack you in the face with the truth. It’s not customizable—it’s real.” “One bad deal early can drive a new investor right out of the game. Data helps you avoid that.” Links RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/ info@rcncapital.com REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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