SE01 E13 From House Hacking to Real Estate Investing Success | Scott Rubzin

How do you go from house hacking in college to building a full-time real estate investing business? In this episode of Carolina Closings, Scott Rubzin shares his journey from buying his first home in California during college to becoming a full-time real estate investor in the Greater Charlotte area. Scott breaks down how renting rooms to teammates sparked his interest in real estate, how a simple email landed him an opportunity to work with the stars of HGTV’s Flip or Flop, and the lessons he learned from years of investing experience. We also dive deep into the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), how Scott evaluates deals, common mistakes investors make, and what today’s Charlotte rental market looks like. From finding contractors and managing rehabs to handling squatters, rising insurance costs, and tenant retention, this episode is packed with real-world investing advice. If you're interested in real estate investing, rental properties, house hacking, or flipping homes, this episode is full of practical tips and honest insights from someone actively doing it every day. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Scott got started with house hacking in college The story behind working with Flip or Flop’s team What the BRRRR method actually means How to buy investment properties at the right price Biggest mistakes new real estate investors make How to evaluate fixer-uppers and avoid costly repairs The importance of contractor relationships and systems How Scott manages rental properties and tenants Why cash reserves are critical for investors Charlotte real estate investing trends and opportunities Scott also shares his advice for accidental landlords, why he always makes the offer on a property, and how patience and consistency play a huge role in long-term investing success. To connect with Scott –   / scott-rubzin-1a544671   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Carolina Closings! Drew and the Carolina Closings Podcast team :) Connect with Drew: Website: www.TFCgroupMortgage.com LinkedIn:   / drew-ferguson-59639074   About Drew Ferguson: Drew Ferguson is a Loan Officer (NMLS 1304174) at Movement Mortgage, serving clients across North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina from his office in Cornelius, NC. #CarolinaClosings #NorthCarolinaRealEstate #MortgagePodcast #RealEstatePodcast #NCRealEstate #HomeLoans #CarolinaHomes #RealEstateInvesting #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #MortgageAdvice #CorneliusNC #CharlotteRealEstate #MovementMortgage #RealEstateProfessionals Carolina Closings is a real estate and mortgage podcast featuring conversations with industry professionals, community leaders, and experts in the North Carolina market. Hosted by Drew Ferguson, Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage, each episode explores the stories, strategies, and insights that matter to homebuyers, real estate investors, and industry professionals across the Carolinas. Topics include home buying, mortgage lending, real estate investing, market trends, and success stories from the North Carolina real estate community.