Investor Interview with Scott Stirdivant

Scott Stirdivant Real Estate Investor

Scott is a financial advisor who firmly believes that investments should be scaled. “Start small and scale from there. If you’re good, scaling over time won’t be a problem. If you start too big, over your head (outside your circle of competence), or before your ready, you could get wiped out.”

Here at Auben we are proud to serve all types of people, from many backgrounds and schools of thought. From brand new investors purchasing their first property to seasoned ownership groups who are ready to expand their investment portfolio rapidly, we have strategies that are founded in experience and backed by our commitment to your success as an investor!

We also believe in sharing wisdom among investors. Keeping reading and you might just learn something new!

Here with tips and insight, is Scott Stirdivant, Real Estate Investor

Q: Who was your first business mentor? 

A: GA REIA

Q: Who was your first real estate mentor? 

A: Chad Bush

Q: Who introduced you to investing? 

A: Tyson Schuetze 

Q: How many properties do you own? 

A: Two

Q: When did you start investing? 

A: 2006

Q: Why do you invest? 

A: Hedge against inflation

Q: What is the most valuable advice you have received? 

A: “Read a little, buy a little”, “Cash flow is a derivative of equity.”

Q: What is the best advice you could give someone else? 

A: Start small

Q: What is your favorite podcast?

A: The Acquirer’s Multiple

Q: What is a must-read book recommendation?

A: The Intelligent Investor

Q: Do you have any hobbies? 

A: Golf, workouts, reading, and family.

Q: Is there a place for you where time slows down? 

A: Home

Q: If I were a member of a music group, it would be with ________.

A: The Rolling Stones

Q: If you weren’t investing in real estate you would be_______.

A: Trying to.

Q: If you were to start over_______.

A: I would If save more so I could invest more

Q: I am happy I chose Auben because _______.

A: They know me and what I’m trying to accomplish