Would you rather be the bank instead of the landlord? Then note investing may be for you. On today’s episode, we talk with Tracy Z Rewey, note investor, about how you can be on the other side of the cash register by investing in seller financed notes. Tracy began investing in notes over thirty years ago when she quickly realized that she’d rather be a lien-lord than a landlord. We discuss with Tracy exactly what note investing is, the difference between performing and non-performing notes, how t...
Jan 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 156
Failures in real estate are not setbacks, but experiences that propel you further than you could have gone before. On today’s episode, we talk with Kristine Jefferson, multifamily investor, about how went from a stay-at-home mom to over 1400 doors. Kristine started off in residential real estate until a large failure proved she was meant for more. With the lessons she learned, she pivoted to large multifamily deals and syndications. We discuss with Kristine the value in taking responsibility for...
Jan 22, 2021•54 min•Ep. 155
Two words that come to mind for our interview with Rita Medeiros is MASSIVE and PASSIVE. After being a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for many years, she became incredibly frustrated when she learned how much her retirement income would be. So Rita decided to take her destiny in her own hands and took massive action to buy 21 out of state rental properties in 11 months. On today’s episode, we discuss a ton with Rita including: How to REALLY invest (and rehab) properties out of state How to build a...
Jan 15, 2021•49 min•Ep. 154
Mindset plays a huge role in your success especially in real estate. On today’s episode, we talk with Mandy McAllister, investor and mindset coach, about how she scaled from a 4-plex to over 200 doors. Mandy quickly realized that her investing strategy a few years ago would not get her to her real estate goal so she pushed aside her self doubt and leveraged relationships to grow into multifamily buildings. We discuss with Mandy the power of working with partners and how to find the right one, ho...
Jan 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 153
The beautiful thing about achieving financial independence through real estate is that it frees up time so you can pursue things you are passionate about. On today’s episode, we talk with Rachel Richards, investor and author, about how she was able to quit her job and retire at 27. Rachel started investing in 2017 and quickly grew her portfolio to almost 40 rental units by the end of 2018. We discuss with Rachel the step by step process it took for her to grow her portfolio, lessons learned as a...
Jan 01, 2021•50 min•Ep. 152
Your general contractor can make or break your business so it’s important to vet them properly. On today’s episode, we talk with Ada Li, general contractor and investor, about how to effectively work with GCs and what it’s like running a large business with her family. Ada grew up in the construction space and used that experience to build multiple businesses with her husband and family. We discuss with Ada the red flags to look for when choosing a general contractor, how to be taken seriously a...
Dec 25, 2020•59 min•Ep. 151
Changing careers and not sure where to start? Today’s guests share how they knew it was time and steps you can take to get there. On today’s episode, we talk with Palak Shah and Patricia Red Hawk on how the made the transition to a new full-time career in real estate. Palak and Patricia both started climbing the ladder in their careers but quickly realized that their current jobs didn’t align with the lives they wanted to live. Once they became crystal clear on their vision, they each took a lea...
Dec 18, 2020•52 min•Ep. 150
With 2020 coming to a close, it’s time to start setting yourself up for success in the new year. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the three steps you can take to make sure 2021 is your best year yet. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! Step #1 – Year in Review What did I learn about myself this year? What am I most proud of? What I do feel most appreciative ...
Dec 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 149
In order to achieve your biggest goals, you need to start accomplishing your micro actions. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the five steps you can take to move from stuck and stagnate to confident and powerful. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! In The Only Woman in the Room, 20 incredible women share how they were able to achieve financial freedom in a wo...
Dec 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 148
The more comfortable you are with conflict in real estate, the more unstoppable you become. On today’s episode, we talk with Malika Williams, founder of The Center for Women’s Voice, about how women can communicate effectively and authentically without apologizing or overanalyzing. Malika has made it her mission to help women deal with conflict particularly in male dominated fields. We discuss with Malika how women can stop flying under the radar and contribute on the highest level, the importan...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 147
Leveraging other people’s time and money is the secret to growth. On today’s episode, we talk with Melanie Dupuis, investor and co-author of the best-selling book, The Only Woman in the Room, about how she utilized creative financing to explode the growth of her rental portfolio. Melanie has grown to over 200 solely owned units with little of her own funds. We discuss the power of leveraging other people’s money, the terms used in these deals, scaling your business by outsourcing tasks and how t...
Nov 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 146
Skills learned from sales jobs are transferable regardless of the product you’re trying to sell. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the five tips learned from selling door to door and how you can use them to grow your real estate business. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! In The Only Woman in the Room, 20 incredible women share how they were able to achieve...
Nov 13, 2020•13 min•Ep. 145
Focusing on your strengths will get you further in real estate than trying to improve your weaknesses. On today’s episode, we talk with Maria Friström and April Crossley, investors, businesswomen, and contributing authors of The Only Woman in the Room, where we talk about treating real estate as a business and releasing the tasks we’re not good at. April and Maria have problem solved their way to success. We discuss how you need to stop comparing yourself to others, the benefits of outsourcing l...
Nov 06, 2020•55 min•Ep. 144
You do not need to start with a ton of money to build your own real estate empire. On today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Grimson, about her journey from bankruptcy to financial independence and how she was able to move through crisis to reach her goals. Jennifer has created over $1.4 million in income producing investments while working a full- time job. We discuss how perseverance and grit helped Jennifer overcome challenges, why she ultimately chose to be a passive investor instead of an a...
Oct 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 143
Investing in real estate should not only focus on profit, but purpose as well. On today’s episode, we talk with Rachel Street and Leka Devatha, investors, businesswomen, and contributing authors of, The Only Woman in the Room, where we talk how to solve social issues through real estate. Leka and Rachel have each successfully grown their real estate businesses and learned along the way that with great opportunity also comes great responsibility. We discuss both small and large way investors can ...
Oct 23, 2020•59 min•Ep. 142
Analyzing a market to meet your needs in vital in real estate investing. Too many investors get caught up in the “property” instead of the actual market the property is located in. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the four key areas to research when analyzing a new market. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! Resources City-data.com Announcing the FREE Invest...
Oct 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 141
Learning to overcome adversity is crucial to long-term success. On today’s episode, we talk with Kathy Fettke and Anna Kelley, investors, businesswomen, and contributing authors of, The Only Woman in the Room, where we talk about challenges faced and how to move through them. Anna and Kathy have spent years as active real estate investors and entrepreneurs and have faced their fair share of challenges as they grow their portfolios and businesses. We delve into topics such as the needed mindset o...
Oct 09, 2020•55 min•Ep. 140
Investing while holding down a job with two kids can be difficult but today’s guest is focused on leaving a legacy behind. On today’s episode, we talk with Brittney Krznaric, an emergency room nurse and investor, on her success with finding off-market deals to build wealth for her family. We discuss with Brittney how she’s using real estate to build long-term wealth so she can spend more time with her family. Brittney shares with us the best place she’s finding deals, why she’s choosing to use a...
Oct 02, 2020•57 min•Ep. 139
As female investors, we often times find ourselves alone in a room of men. On today’s episode, we talk with Ashley Wilson, investor and now published author, on her new book, The Only Woman in the Room, in which she shares the stories of 20 female investors of how they found success and overcame challenges in their careers. Ashley left a real estate conference in 2018 triggered by the fact that women were so outnumbered by men not only in the room, but also on stage and she felt called to do som...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 138
Are you a saver or a spender? What does money mean to you? These are powerful questions you should ask yourself to better understand your relationship with money. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the four questions to ask yourself so you can start having a conversation about money and how it is affecting your life. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! Resourc...
Sep 18, 2020•15 min•Ep. 137
Cold calling can seem daunting, but it can lead to some of your best deals. On today’s episode, we talk with Joette Trinh, a real estate attorney and investor, on her success with landing probate deals through cold calling and what she’s learned from closing over 1,200 transactions as a real estate attorney. We discuss with Joette how she began investing by flipping mobile homes while in law school and how her mother taught her to persevere through challenges. Joette shares with us the four thin...
Sep 11, 2020•47 min•Ep. 136
Passive and active investing, which one is best for you and your goals? On today’s episode, we talk with Camilla Jeffs, who is both a syndication general partner and a passive investor, about how passive investing might be the right fit for you and how to invest in in projects that generate not only a financial return, but a social and environmental return as well. We discuss with Camilla how she began investing by house hacking 18 years ago and has since grown into larger passive investments. C...
Sep 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 135
LinkedIn is not only a great place to showcase your accomplishments, it’s also a valuable platform to find business opportunities and cultivate relationships. On today’s episode, we talk with Pamela Goodwin, commercial real estate mogul and entrepreneur, about how she has grown a substantial LinkedIn following and uses it to grow her business. We discuss with Pam the power of telling your story and being authentic, what does and what doesn’t work on social media, and how she’s moving through her...
Aug 28, 2020•51 min•Ep. 134
With everything happening in the world, stay at home orders, lockdown, quarantined, couples who work together/ invest together have either grown stronger or apart. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the four ways to adapt your communication style to your spouse. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! Resources Love Languages by Gary Chapman InvestHER Community Ou...
Aug 21, 2020•17 min•Ep. 133
The human mind is capable of rapid change if you use it correctly. On today’s episode, we talk with Crystal Dwyer Hansen, an international speaker, investor, and transformational life coach about how we can create our own mental architecture structure to realize and reach our goals. We discuss with Crystal the power in asking questions, not only to others, but more importantly yourself. She shares the steps needed to create the behaviors you want to get you to the life you want. Crystal explains...
Aug 14, 2020•56 min•Ep. 132
Starting from scratch in a new country seems challenging but today’s guest took $130 and pursued real estate opportunities in the U.S. On today’s episode, we talk with Ekaterina Stepanova, a mobile home park investor who immigrated from Russia in search of the American dream. We discuss with Ekaterina the challenges she faced from building a business in a new country, how buying one unit at a time wasn’t going to cut it when achieving her goals, how to analyze mobile home parks, and what to look...
Aug 07, 2020•50 min•Ep. 131
Creatively funding your deals will help you grow your real estate portfolio more quickly. On today’s episode, we talk with Tamar Hermes, a full-time real estate investor and educator, about the power of private money. We discuss with Tamar how she how she went from house hacking a duplex in her twenties to passively investing in syndications, how creative financing can help you achieve your real estate goals, and how to get over the fear of the first deal. We also discuss the three things that h...
Jul 31, 2020•50 min•Ep. 130
Every real estate investor has to determine how they are going to source new deals as there are so many ways to find “new deals.” On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share the three tips for cultivating lasting relationships with brokers. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours! Resources Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi InvestHER Community Our mission is to support and ...
Jul 24, 2020•14 min•Ep. 129
Switching careers to focus on real estate can be nerve-racking but you don’t have to leave all of your skills and experience behind. On today’s episode, we talk with Anita Corsini, a former math teacher turned real estate agent and designer and host of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Atlanta. We discuss with her how she began in real estate and the growth her career has had since leaving her teaching job in 2007, how skill sets from one career can transfer to another, and how it’s truly important to underst...
Jul 17, 2020•50 min•Ep. 127
Female investors are sometimes nervous to tackle their first project alone, but today’s guest shares that there’s no reason to be scared. On today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer McMurray, a single gal calling the shots one flip after another. We discuss her successful live-in flip strategy and the important tax exemption that keeps more money in your pocket, how she paid off $70k in student loan debt by investing in real estate, and all the details about her current Airbnb project. Jennifer al...
Jul 10, 2020•48 min•Ep. 127
