The Podcast
REI 101 — real estate investing, in plain English
Hosted by Austin from Houston. Real strategies for building wealth through Houston- and Pasadena-area real estate, no jargon required.
REI 101 is where Austin Jones breaks down real estate investing for everyday people. Whether you’re eyeing your first rental in Pasadena or scaling a portfolio across Houston, each episode turns intimidating concepts into clear, actionable moves.
It’s the same philosophy that drives Checkmate Real Estate: educate first, build trust, and help our Houston-area neighbors play a smarter game.
What you’ll learn
Your first deal
How to analyze, finance, and close your first investment property in the Houston metro.
Multifamily 101
Reading a rent roll, underwriting a duplex or fourplex, and avoiding rookie mistakes.
Commercial basics
Retail, industrial, and net lease explained for everyday investors.
Houston markets
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdowns from Pasadena to Pearland.
Ready to go from listener to investor?
Austin and the Checkmate team will help you put REI 101 into practice in the Houston market.