“If you want to know how much you’re working in your business, leave your business,” says April Crossley, Owner of Crossley Properties, LLC. April flips and wholesales between 20 and 30 houses a year, owns a portfolio of small multifamily rental properties in Berks County, PA and is a private lender, who invests as an LP and a GP on large multifamily projects across the US. In an attempt to achieve more freedom within her many roles and responsibilities, April recently took her own advice and be...
Jul 30, 2021•51 min•Ep. 186
One of the questions that gets asked most frequently in the real estate community is, “How do I find a mentor?” However, this might not be the right question to ask. On today’s minisode, co-host Andresa Guidelli will pose a different question to listeners: Are you ready for a mentor? By asking yourself this question instead, you will ensure that you are clear on what kind of mentor you are looking for, what goals you need help attaining, and what you can bring to the table in the mentor-mentee r...
Jul 27, 2021•13 min•Ep. 185
When you can find something that aligns with your passion and it brings you income, that’s a win-win. On today’s episode, we talk with Kara Beckmann, real estate investor and designer on how she grew both her investing and design business from nothing. Don’t let your lack of knowledge stop you from getting started in a new field. Today’s guest shares how she dives right in. We discuss with Kara how she went from being a pastry chef to a full-time investor and designer, how those with no design e...
Jul 23, 2021•51 min•Ep. 184
Juggling your personal and professional priorities can be challenging. In today’s minisode, Liz shares four actionable steps you can take to gain clarity when you’re feeling unbalanced. 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! InvestHER Community Our mission is to support and inspire women real estate investors around the globe to live a financially free and balanced life....
Jul 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 183
The wealthiest people in the world either make their money in real estate or hold their money in real estate. On today’s episode, we talk Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, world renowned speaker, and entrepreneur, on how to transition from an employee mindset to being an entrepreneur. We also make a special announcement you won’t want to miss! It’s not what you do for your paycheck that determines your future, it’s what you do WITH your paycheck. We discuss with Sharon her journey ...
Jul 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 182
Having a deep understanding of your relationship with money is vital to your real estate investing success. On today’s episode, we talk Bari Tessler, a financial therapist, on learning about and updating your financial story so you can have a better financial runway. Financial identity is a lifelong journey. We discuss with Bari Tessler how she found her way into financial therapy and why everyone, no matter their economic status, may need help through their financial lives, steps you can take t...
Jul 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 181
What you focus on in real estate, is what will expand. So, investing in a niche is very important. On today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Beadles on niching down has allowed her to travel full-time with her family. How can you setup your business to give you the freedom you’re after? We discuss with Jennifer the path she took to build a portfolio that allow her to travel full-time, how focusing on one asset class allowed her to scale and become more hands off, why she chose to invest out of s...
Jul 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 180
Big money can be made in short-term rentals, but the properties don’t have to be where you typically think of as a vacation home. Sometimes small-town short-term rentals are the sweet spot you need to succeed. On today’s episode, we talk with Wendy Sweet on her short-term rental strategy and how you can find and fund a rental in today’s competitive market. Short-term rentals like those you see on AirBnB or VRBO should be ran differently than a standard long-term rental. We discuss with Wendy how...
Jun 25, 2021•54 min•Ep. 179
You don’t have to know everything before getting started in real estate. On today’s episode, we talk with Dominique Gunderson on how she started investing straight out of high school and has since done over 55 flips and wholesale deals. Your age or experience shouldn’t keep you from diving in. We discuss with Dominique how she got paid to gain valuable real estate experience and education instead of taking on student loan debt and going to college, who she overcame the judgements other would put...
Jun 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 178
Don’t let your limiting beliefs stop you from taking the leap. On today’s episode, we talk with Suzy Sevier on how she took down an 88-unit apartment building from overseas in her first year of investing. You don’t have to start small in real estate investing. We discuss with Suzy how she skipped over single-family homes and dove right into apartment syndications, how to shift your identity to support your larger goals, how to build a team, and the lessons learned from her first deal. Suzy also ...
Jun 11, 2021•50 min•Ep. 177
As you level up your portfolio, you must level up yourself. This may mean pushing outside your comfort zone and reaching for the next best version of yourself. In today’s minisode, Liz shares six lessons she learned while scaling her multifamily portfolio. 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! INVESTHER SUMMIT You do NOT want to miss the 2nd Annual InvestHER Summit comi...
Jun 04, 2021•16 min•Ep. 176
Diversification is important so get into the space that isn’t crowded. On today’s episode, we talk with Vanessa Peters, doctor and investor, on how she got into syndications and why she focuses on portfolio diversification. Investing shouldn’t be emotional especially when it comes to hedging risk. We discuss with Vanessa why syndications ended up being the perfect investment that aligned with her goals, how to vet a syndication deal and more importantly the sponsor, the mistake she made from inv...
May 28, 2021•53 min•Ep. 175
You can be both grateful for where you are now and still chase the next best version of yourself. On today’s episode, we talk with Lisa Nichols, New York Times best-selling author and motivational speaker, on how you can cultivate a growing mindset. You don’t have to decide between success and abundance, you can have both. We discuss with Lisa how you must change your mind set for your actions to follow, ways you can organize your time so you don’t have to choose between business or family, how ...
May 26, 2021•39 min•Ep. 174
Teaching financial literacy to children is important. On today’s episode, we talk with Pongee Barnes, investor and entrepreneur, about including your children in your business and the importance of teaching entrepreneurial skills at a young age. Most people say that they want to give their kids a better life than they had growing up. But most just say it without putting action behind those words. Not this guest. We discuss with Pongee how she got started in real estate in college, the lessons sh...
May 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 173
Just because real estate is expensive where you live, doesn’t mean you can’t invest. Out-of-state investing creates a great opportunity. On today’s episode, we talk with Lesley Ray, full-time investor, on the lessons she learned while growing her portfolio out of state. When investing out of state, having a local solid team is important. We discuss with Lesley why she chose to invest out of state, the key players on her team that help make it a success, the systems she has put in place to grow h...
May 14, 2021•49 min•Ep. 172
You don’t want to rush through the hiring process when working with a general contractor. This is the most important part to set the foundation for a successful project and protect yourself from any disagreements. In today’s minisode, Andresa shares her top must have documents when hiring a general contractor. 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! Are you ready to Level...
May 07, 2021•14 min•Ep. 171
Look at the life you want to live five years from now. Will your current investing strategy get you there? On today’s episode, we talk with Savannah Arroyo, investor and registered nurse, on how to transition into multifamily syndication while working full-time. When you work backgrounds from your end goal, there lays a blueprint of what actionable steps you need to take. We discuss with Savannah why she transitioned from single family rentals to syndicating multifamily properties, how to invest...
Apr 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 170
You can’t have the asset protection that comes from an LLC, and then not act like an LLC. On today’s episode, we talk with Bonnie Galam, investor and real estate attorney, on how to proactively protect you real estate assets and self-manage a large portfolio. LLCs don’t stop lawsuits from happening. They are there to protect you in the event one arises. But what can you be doing to prevent those types of losses to begin with? We discuss with Bonnie how you can operate your business to better pro...
Apr 23, 2021•50 min•Ep. 169
If you want to set yourself up for success, you need to take ownership of the home buying process and start asking questions. On today’s episode, we talk with Mindy Jensen, investor, realtor, and author, on how first-time home buyers can avoid rookie mistakes. Buying a home for the first time can seem overwhelming but today’s guest shares the complete playbook for purchasing your first home. We discuss with Mindy why you shouldn’t rely on a realtor for everything, how to take ownership of the ho...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 168
When evaluating a syndication opportunity, there are many factors you need to consider. Does the sponsor have a strong team? Is the property in a growing market? In today’s minisode, Liz shares a step-by-step process for how to quickly evaluate and vet a syndication deal. 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! We are so excited to share that we are hosting a free 3 day l...
Apr 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 167
Investing in resorts during a pandemic can be a great opportunity. On today’s episode, we talk with Melanie McCallen, investor and business owner, about how she pivoted her resort business to thrive during COVID-19. With a global pandemic in place, investing in resorts doesn’t seem to be the best decision but today’s guest shares how it is a great opportunity. We discuss with Melanie how she got started in resort investing, how she utilizes the BRRRR method in her business, the team needed to be...
Apr 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 166
Start to think about yourself as a portfolio manager instead of an individual expert. On today’s episode, we talk with Codie Sanchez, investor and business founder on how you can diversify your portfolio and invest in small businesses. There are 2.5 million small businesses for sale and buying one can give you huge returns. We discuss with Codie how women can get started in investing or buying small businesses, how to evaluate businesses for sale, what to look for in a profitable business and wh...
Mar 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 165
You either have an LLC that you utilize correctly, or you might as well not have one at all. On today’s episode, we talk with Amanda Han, tax strategist, investor and author, about how you can use real estate to reduce taxes. There are many misconceptions when it comes to real estate and taxes and our guest is here to set them straight. We discuss with Amanda how you don’t need a legal entity to take real estate related deductions, the benefits to lending out of your IRA, tax strategies used in ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 164
Why don’t we ask questions? Growing up, we’re conditioned to think that asking questions made us look dumb or in need of help. This has carried throughout our lives and into investing and is holding us back from becoming our most successful selves. In today’s minisode, Andresa shares three asks” women should implement into their lives. ‘No.’ Ask Yourself Ask Partners Ask the Universe As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from tod...
Mar 12, 2021•15 min•Ep. 163
If you want it bad enough, you can grow quickly in real estate in just a few years. On today’s episode, we talk with Erin Hudson, real estate investor and entrepreneur, about how she is intentionally changing the trajectory of her family’s life by building generational wealth through real estate. Erin hit the ground running by acquiring 26 rental properties in just two years. We discuss with her how she leveled up her actions to invest in real estate while running two chiropractic practices, the...
Mar 05, 2021•57 min•Ep. 162
Success doesn’t happen overnight, especially in real estate. We’re shaking things up a bit by flipping the table and interviewing the founders of The Real Estate InvestHER. On this week’s episode, we talk with Liz Faircloth, investor and entrepreneur, about the lessons she learned during her 15 years of investing. Jumping into real estate with her husband with no clear focus, Liz made money mistakes that prove anything worth building, isn’t built in a day. We discuss with Liz how she first began...
Feb 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 161
When growing a business, you need to take care of yourself so you can empower others. We’re shaking things up a bit by flipping the table and interviewing the founders of The Real Estate InvestHER. On this week’s episode, we talk with Andresa Guidelli, developer and entrepreneur, about how her personal growth and business journey has shaped the woman she is today. Andresa was raised with the freedom to explore which has served her well as she grows her real estate portfolio and businesses. From ...
Feb 26, 2021•45 min•Ep. 160
It is never too late to start investing in real estate. The lack of experience or knowledge is not an excuse. On today’s episode, we talk with Jacqueline Marshall, DIY flipper and buys and hold investor, about her transition from being a dental hygienist to real estate full time. Jacqueline accidentally became a landlord when she couldn’t sell her home and decided to rent it out instead. What seemed to be a set back then, turned into being what propelled her into real estate investing. We discus...
Feb 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 159
You have to feel the fear and do it anyway. On today’s episode, we talk with Chat Sarmiento-Steinwald, multifamily syndicator and investor, about how you can overcome fear and manifest the life you want through real estate investing. After the sudden death of her husband, Chat began investing in real estate as a necessity. Through education and networking, she began to invest in apartment syndications and then transitioned to become a general partner. We discuss with Chat how to bring value to a...
Feb 12, 2021•47 min•Ep. 158
Pivoting into a new real estate investing niche can seem a bit overwhelming or even scary! The last thing you want to do is make mistakes as you embark on a new area. In today’s minisode, Liz shares a simple yet powerful process to pivot (powerfully) into a new investing niche which she coined the “What, Who, and How Method.” Step 1 – WHAT What critical information/knowledge do you need to know about this niche? What are my short term and long-term goals with pivoting into this niche? Cash flow,...
Feb 05, 2021•15 min•Ep. 157
