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Trey Gardner Real Estate

Based in Madison, WI, Trey Gardner Real Estate specializes in residential and commercial properties.

Whether you're buying, selling, building or investing, we provide expert guidance and personalized service to help you achieve your real estate goals

04/24/2026

Your house isn’t really an investment. It’s a place to live that happens to go up in value. Those are two different things.

Real investments pay you three ways.

Cash flow is the money left in your pocket every month after the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and repairs are paid. Appreciation is your property climbing in value over time. Depreciation is the tax write off that shelters the income you actually earn.

Your house gets one of those. A rental gets all three.
Here’s what that looks like in real numbers. A $400K home in Madison appreciating 4% a year is $16K on paper. Nice. But you can’t spend it until you sell or refinance. That same $400K in a small multi-family could pay you $600+ a month, appreciate at the same rate, and cut your tax bill on top of it.

Both can work. Only one pays you while you wait.

If you’ve got equity sitting in your house and you’re wondering what it could actually turn into, shoot me a DM. I’ll run the real numbers with you and we can figure out if turning that equity into income makes sense for where you’re at.

Trey | TGRE

04/21/2026

From one duplex to a 51-unit. Every jump taught me something the last one didn’t.

The short version: buy, operate, learn what the spreadsheet doesn’t tell you, use what you built to do the next one. Repeat.

That’s the lens behind everything I post here — Madison market takes, deal breakdowns, investor education.

If you’re buying, selling, or looking at multi-family in Dane County, DM me. Always happy to talk chit chat!

Trey | TGRE

04/07/2026

How do people live for free using real estate?

They don’t get lucky…
They buy smart.

A lot of investors start with 2–4 unit properties because:
• You can live in one unit
• Use low down payment options
• Have tenants help cover your mortgage

It’s one of the simplest ways to get started.

If you’re in Madison and want to see real duplex / triplex / fourplex opportunities…

DM “INVEST” and I’ll send you what’s out there!

01/14/2026

The part most people don’t realize until they’re already behind the curve.

The month you want to move usually determines when you need to start planning.

And starting earlier gives you more options, flexibility, and fewer last-minute decisions.

If you’re considering a move in or out of Madison next year and want to talk it through, my DMs are always open.

Follow for Madison listings and real, practical guidance for navigating a move in this market.

01/10/2026

2025 was a BLESSING!

Three of my best friends got married, my business had an incredible year and really took off, and some close ones faced uphill battles and came out on top.

I am so GRATEFUL for the health of friends and family, and for all my partners, clients, and investors who made it such a great year!

26 has always been my number. Looking forward to what 2026 has in store! Let’s Roll 🤘🏼

11/17/2025

Here’s why I choose multifamily as my favorite investment vehicle.

1) It brings in steady cash flow.
2) It grows in value over time.
3) And it’s one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth.

Nothing complicated — just solid, consistent results.
If you ever want to talk real estate or learn more, I’m always down.

10/16/2025

There’s just something special about Saddle Ridge.

If you’ve been dreaming of resort or cabin-style living and want to stay under an hour from Madison this is the spot.

Everything’s right here: the lake, the golf course, and great local restaurants, all within walking distance.
Plus, you’ll love the low taxes, low condo fees, and the variety of floor plans and lots to choose from.

Reach out for more details!

📍Portage, WI

10/10/2025

🏡 Open House Tomorrow 10/11!
Come check out 806 Saddle Ridge — this one checks all the boxes.

📅 Tomorrow | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 806 Saddle Ridge, Portage WI 53901

Clean design, great layout, and an even better location. Come see it for yourself.

💬 DM me for details or tag someone who needs to see this!

01/29/2025

Your home looks great in photos, but.... does it smell great too?

Scents are a very powerful trigger and could make or break your first impression with a potential buyer.

Here's what I share with my sellers:

Deep clean or replace carpets– Ever lost something in a carpet and thought, well - that's gone forever. Compound the crumbs, dirt, pet hair, sweat and skin cells over years of use and... you start to smell things. Investing in a deep clean or exploring replacement options is something I typically recommend.

Scrub the kitchen– Grease builds up in places you wouldn't think –on top of the fridge, cabinets, microwave– and next thing you know, that quaint kitchen starts to smell like an industrial grease trap. Wipe down all surfaces with hot soapy water a time or two.

(And, it goes without saying - avoid cooking fish or foods that give off strong odors ahead of showings (unless it's banana bread).

Open doors and windows– This one's obvious but works great for bringing some fresh air into the mix. Make sure to open multiple windows or doors on opposite sides of the house to create a cross-breeze.

Add scents *sparingly*– There's nothing worse than an overly perfumed room. It could signal to buyers you're trying to mask a bigger problem. Scents that are getting lots of attention these days - Santal, bergamot, vetiver, black rose.

Pura is a smart fragrance diffuser company I recommend to clients - they offer sample scent bundles so you can pick and choose which scents you're drawn to.

https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/scents-that-make-sense-when-selling-your-home

01/22/2025

Best ways to save ⬇️

These are a few popular HYSAs and their rates*:

Ally Bank: 4.35% Capital One 360: 4% Marcus by Goldman: 4.30% Discover: 4% SoFi: 4.20%

*Rates fluctuate with market conditions so be sure to check current rates before choosing!

To get started:

Open an account
Set up an auto-transfer from your checking account
Watch compound interest make money for you 👏
👉 This is your sign to open a high-yield savings account ASAP.

I'm Trey Gardner Real Estate– a Madison local, doggo lover, and real estate advisor

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Madison, WI
54719

Telephone

+16082132456

Website

https://treygardner.exprealty.com/

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