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Everyone says the market is crashing. Nick and Jeremy pull the August numbers for Spokane: median price down 2.7 percent, sales down 3.5 percent for the month but up almost 5 percent year to date, and about 3.2 months of supply. Not exactly violent. Then a detour into AI, which we swear is the last time.

Nick tricks journey into working and called it a podcast. Enjoy.

The conversation covers the impact of seasonality on real estate, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by winter months and holiday periods. It also delves into the behavior of buyers and sellers during these times, as well as the strategies employed by real estate investors to navigate seasonality. The conversation delves into the concept of timing the market versus time in the market, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to buy and sell real estate. It also explores the seasonal trends in real estate, highlighting the ideal times for buying and selling properties based on market activity and buyer behavior. The conversation covers topics related to market timing, financial preparedness, readiness to buy and flip, cash availability, project management, budgeting, holding costs, market impact on flipping, real estate selling strategies, seasonal market trends, and pricing and listing strategies. Takeaways Seasonality in real estate impacts buying and selling patternsWinter months and holiday periods result in reduced real estate activity Timing the Market vs. Time in the MarketSeasonal Trends in Real Estate Market TimingFinancial Preparedness Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Positive Outlook00:26 The Impact of Grokbot00:38 Seasonality in Real Estate01:36 Real Estate Experience and Expertise02:04 Winter Challenges in Real Estate02:34 Back to School and Real Estate Activity03:01 The Impact of Holidays on Real Estate04:23 Listing a House After Labor Day05:19 The Importance of Market Exposure06:06 Buyer Behavior During Holidays07:36 Real Estate Marketing and Presentation08:03 Real Estate Investor Strategies10:51 Real Estate Purchases in Winter16:33 Timing the Market vs. Time in the Market28:30 Seasonal Trends in Real Estate31:07 Market Timing and Listing31:37 Readiness to Buy and Flip32:19 Cash Availability and Project Management33:04 Budgeting and Holding Costs33:42 Market Impact on Flipping38:16 Real Estate Selling Strategies39:04 Seasonal Market Trends44:56 Pricing and Listing Strategies

Kellogg craftsman. Under contract summer 2025. Seller no-showed closing. Paid interest before it even closed in Feb 2026. $13.5k rehab turned into ~$50k (roof and a rotten deck). Listed May at $379k. Day-two offer $345k. Passed. Forty-plus showings. Missed a $355k investor counter. Appraisal: $345k. Same number as the first offer. Quirky floor plan plus an emotional tie. He used to live two doors down. Now a rental at $2,550 a month. Cash flows a couple hundred after the manager. Also this week: two $2M+ agent deals under contract in one day. Development took another $44k Avista hit. Next episode is already recorded. On site at the new Post Falls flip. Day-one tips. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind while it lasts: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #InvestorShed #FixAndFlip #FailedFlip #KelloggIdaho #SilverValley #NorthIdahoRealEstate #BuyAndHold #RentalProperty #DSCRLoan #HouseFlipping #RealEstateInvesting #IdahoRealEstate #CoeurDAlene #BRRRR #AppraisalGap #CashFlow #RealEstatePodcast #HonestRealEstate

Nick walks Jeremy through the new Grokbot app after a year of building custom AI systems the hard way. Download it. It has its own virtual computer. You click “teach a task,” do the work once on its screen, and it learns the workflow. Connectors for Gmail, Calendar, QuickBooks, Canva, Robinhood, and a bunch more. Or skip the connectors and just log in like a human. No VPS. No Mac Mini. No 40-hour setup. $30/month on the basic Grok plan.

Sorry this episode dropped late Trace. Nick talks about how his AI is finally making him some money.

Nick and Jeremy catch up on a big week. Jeremy finished a triathlon and turned 39 with Frosties and a trampoline park. Nick shares two new business ideas and a fresh house flip. First up is a septic pumping company planned for early 2027. Low competition in North Idaho and Eastern Washington, one truck to start, AI systems, and a built-in pipeline through real estate agents. Second is Blazar Operating System, a custom AI platform Nick is building for real estate brokerages. It aims to replace CRM, QuickBooks, SkySlope, payroll, and agent websites in one place. Proof of concept is already underway at his own brokerage. They also dig into Nick’s newest Post Falls flip, a 3/2 rancher under contract with solid comps and a short timeline. Straight talk on side businesses, diversification, and keeping deals simple. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind while it lasts: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #InvestorShed #RealEstateInvesting #HouseFlipping #PostFalls #NorthIdahoRealEstate #SmallBusiness #BusinessIdeas #AIForRealEstate #SepticBusiness #BlazarOS #RealEstateAgent #InvestorLife #PropertyInvesting #SideHustle

Gaelan Evans from Sandpoint joins Nick and Jeremy to break down how real estate agents and small business owners can build custom AI systems that actually run parts of their business. He started out designing ski gear, hit the usual entrepreneur roadblocks, and found AI was the real unlock. They cover the gap between basic ChatGPT chats and agentic setups that connect to your Gmail, phone, Drive, and act like a trained digital employee. Real examples of pulling patterns from financials, catching missed invoices, organizing files, and prepping daily outreach so you get hours back. Practical starting points, what it costs, and how to stop duct-taping tools together. Gaelan Evans Website: https://7bbusinesssolutions.com/real-estate?utm_source=investor-shed&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2026-09-03 LinkedIn: Gaelan Evans Email: [email protected] 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind while it lasts: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #InvestorShed #RealEstateInvesting #AIForBusiness #AgenticAI #RealEstateAgent #SmallBusiness #BusinessAutomation #ClaudeAI #NorthIdahoRealEstate #Sandpoint #CoeurDAlene #InvestorLife #PropTech #AITools

Real results from the AI systems this week. We got organic Google leads, including a multi-million dollar listing opportunity. The custom site and CRM are ranking and bringing in actual inquiries. Spam gets filtered automatically. One simple voice command (“Can you take care of that email from Josh?”) produced a full interest payoff breakdown PDF in minutes that used to take 45 minutes by hand. Also covered: building a complete website + back-end operating system for a local roofer in two and a half hours for about $12 a month. The tools are no longer theoretical. They’re saving real time and creating real opportunities. Visit investorshed.com, create a free account, and tell us what features you want next. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #AIForRealEstate #RealEstateLeads #InvestorShed #NorthIdahoRealEstate #ClaudeCode #GrokAI #CustomCRM #RealEstateAgents #BusinessAutomation #OrganicLeads

We built a full website live on the show in about 14 minutes using AI coding agents. Nick bought investorshed.com that morning, dropped a simple prompt into Grok, and watched it research BiggerPockets, design a clean North Idaho focused investor site, and code the whole thing. Free accounts, off-market deals, better calculators, pro directory, podcast hub, and admin tools. Claude then audited the work and fixed the bugs. No Wix. No templates. Just English instructions and agents that actually build. If you are a real estate investor or agent who wants to stop waiting on developers and start shipping your own tools, this episode shows exactly how simple it has become. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #AIWebsiteBuilder #ClaudeCode #GrokAI #RealEstateInvesting #InvestorShed #NorthIdahoRealEstate #BiggerPocketsAlternative #RealEstateAgents #BuildWithAI #NoCodeAlternative

Nick rebuilt his entire business stack with AI coding agents in two weeks. He replaced QuickBooks with NickBooks, ditched Go High Level for a custom CRM, and built his own RV park management system. Total savings: over $300 a month. He is now back to working deals full time while the systems run in the background. We break down exactly how he did it with Claude Code and Grok, why web chatbots kept slowing him down, and what this means for real estate agents and investors who want more control and less monthly fees. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #AIForRealEstate #CustomCRM #NickBooks #RealEstateInvesting #InvestorShed #NorthIdahoRealEstate #ClaudeCode #GrokAI #BusinessAutomation #RealEstateAgents

Jeremy just had a baby boy, so we kicked off the show with that good news before diving into the brand new Trump Accounts. These are game-changing retirement accounts for kids that anyone can contribute to, no earned income required. We break down the $5k annual limit, the $1,000 government kickstart for recent births, compound interest magic, and how to set one up fast through the app. Perfect for real estate investors, agents, and small business owners looking to give their kids a massive head start. Don't sleep on this. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/

Post-4th of July about AI in real estate. Most folks use chatbots daily, but few dive into agentic tools. AI isn't wiping out jobs; it's making people way more productive. Nick built a custom QuickBooks replacement over a weekend with Claude, saving big on fees with full customization. Other wins: better bots, video presets, and faster client visuals. Prediction: expect to manage more and do more, not less.

Nick and Jeremy talk about the big AI mistakes Nick made while building tools for his real estate business. From context overload and spinning wheels for months to finally figuring out projects, custom instructions, handoff files, and building a solid AI transaction coordinator. If you're a real estate investor, agent, or small business owner using (or wanting to use) AI, this episode will save you a ton of time and frustration. We also hit on Marketplace selling tips and garage cleanouts. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind.. while it last at: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #RealEstateInvesting #AIforREI #RealEstateAgent #InvestorShed

Nick and Jeremy shoot the breeze on this episode of Investor Shed. We talk 75 Hard resets, Father's Day Meta glasses with John Cena voice mode, real estate fix and flips, staging timelines, and why Jeremy only shoots when houses are actually ready. We dive into trending real estate media, authentic content vs overdone edits, the 33 touch marketing plan, DISC personality types for better client communication, and Nick's wild AI psych analysis on his stress tolerance and destructive patterns. Plus retirement account strategies, new Trump accounts for kids, cabin progress, and staying focused on high-equity opportunities instead of shiny distractions. Real talk for real estate investors, agents, and small business owners who want to grow without burning out. 🔗 Connect with us: Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653307069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestorshed/ Join our free mastermind while it lasts at: https://www.skool.com/investor-shed-mastermind-3760/about?ref=3954156a8a584514a27931cc84f33c46 #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateAgent #FixAndFlip #RealEstateMarketing #AIinRealEstate #InvestorShed #NorthIdahoRealEstate #SmallBusinessTips #75Hard #ContentCreation