The Real Estate Heavyweights

Welcome to The Real Estate Heavyweights — where deals get real and the Dallas-Fort Worth market gets decoded. Hosted by Tavis Westbrook (200+ flips deep) and Ashton Hines (DFW agent + investor on the rise), this podcast is your no-BS guide to flipping homes, investing smart, and staying ahead of market trends in one of the hottest regions in the country. Get real talk, market insights, flip case studies, and behind-the-scenes stories from agents, contractors, and local pros. Whether you’re an agent looking to scale, an investor eyeing your next deal, or just a fan of DFW real estate, you’re in the right place. It’s part banter, part business — all DFW.
Welcome to The Real Estate Heavyweights — where deals get real and the Dallas-Fort Worth market gets decoded. Hosted by Tavis Westbrook (200+ flips deep) and Ashton Hines (DFW agent + investor on the rise), this podcast is your no-BS guide to flipping homes, investing smart, and staying ahead of market trends in one of the hottest regions in the country. Get real talk, market insights, flip case studies, and behind-the-scenes stories from agents, contractors, and local pros. Whether you’re an agent looking to scale, an investor eyeing your next deal, or just a fan of DFW real estate, you’re in the right place. It’s part banter, part business — all DFW.
Episodes
Episodes



Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to the world of flipping once again as they conclude this series on the basics of flipping a house. In this episode the guys teach how to finish well and market your home in a way that will bring top dollar. From keeping track of finances, punch lists, staging and pricing there are a ton of factors that go in to selling a house so you can move on and do it all again!



Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
EP 15: Market Update, NAR Lawsuit fallout, Long/Mid/Short Term Rental Investing
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at what is happening in the real estate market this week as well as take a look at the fallout from the NAR Sitzser class action lawsuit that finally concluded. Buying and selling real estate might have just changed and the guys give their take on what that might look like. They also take a deep look at the pro's and con's of investing in different types of rentals as they look at their own experiences with each and help you figure out what might be the best fit for your investing journey.



Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive in the the world of flipping houses. Tavis has flipped over 200 homes and Ashton is on his 4th. Today the guys continue their series to discuss how to keep the trades happy as you make progress on the home, keep the process smooth and efficient and how to pick design ideas to run with.



Saturday Nov 11, 2023
EP13: Market Update, Exciting Plano Investment News, Design features flippers hate
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the real estate market in Dallas and discuss the drop in home values, plus news of a new development in Plano has the guys ready to find some new tips and they talk about the design features in houses that made sense in the 70's and 80's but are things they take out or redesign today.



Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to the world of flipping and discuss how to set yourself up for success by being ready to hit the ground running. The first few weeks are critical in the overall success of a flip and will allow you to properly sequence your rehab the rest of the way.



Monday Nov 06, 2023
E11: I-buyers, investment inspections, market update and news!
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the DFW real estate market and the news of the day. Third quarter earnings show a slow down with much of the market including one main supplier the guys use as well as one of the big competitors in the investments space. Plus Tavis and Ashton take a listeners call to discuss whether or not you should get an inspection before you list a house.



Sunday Oct 29, 2023
E10: California Exodus, $27 Million Texas Ranch, Signs of a Bad Flip
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Tavis and Ashton update you on the real estate market, look at today's news including the Fed's plan for rate hikes, a new $27 Million ranch for sale, how to determine if a flip has been done right and also a deal deep dive with Tavis!



Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
E9: Real Estate Heavyweights University Flipping Part 4 - Funding Deals
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Ashton and Tavis discuss the different ways to fund investment deals. From cash, to bank loans, private lenders to hard money lenders, the guys have tried it all. Learn how each of them go about funding fix and flips in today's market.






