#85. Lindsay Davis—From the 2008 Crash to a 2,200-Door Rental Empire
In this episode of the Income Flip Podcast, Rob Chevez talks with Lindsay Davis, CEO of Spartan Invest about leaving corporate America during the 2008 housing crash and building a scalable turnkey rental business. Lindsay shares how flipping homes led to financial instability, why rental cash flow became the turning point, and how focusing on strong secondary markets helped her team grow to managing 2,200+ rental units across the Southeast. This conversation breaks down what it really takes to flip active income into long-term, cash-flowing assets.
Lindsay Davis is the CEO of Spartan Invest, a turnkey investment firm that simplifies the path to passive income through single-family rentals. Operating across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia, Spartan handles the full lifecycle of investment properties—from sourcing and renovation to construction, sales, and long-term management. With over $50 million in real estate transactions annually and a portfolio of more than 2,000 properties under management, Lindsay leads a team that delivers consistent results for investors nationwide. Her leadership has helped the company earn national recognition, including multiple placements on the Inc. 5000 list.
Lindsay is passionate about making real estate investing accessible—especially those who want to build wealth without managing properties themselves. Known for her transparency and sharp operational insights, she brings clarity to an industry often clouded by hype. Whether she’s talking to first-time buyers or seasoned investors, Lindsay shows how turnkey real estate can be a practical, long-term wealth-building tool.
