In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, a real estate investor, educator, and the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com. Whitney’s journey is not just about building wealth—it’s about navigating real-life challenges, pivoting when necessary, and using adversity as a catalyst for growth.

Whitney started out as a busy professional juggling a career while running a side hustle in single-family real estate. What began with fix-and-flip projects soon grew into a portfolio of over 40 rentals. But life had other plans. After unexpected family losses and major medical challenges, Whitney was forced to step back, reassess, and ultimately transform her business from a solo entrepreneurial venture into a sustainable wealth-building platform.

Today, Whitney focuses on larger-scale commercial investments—including multifamily, car washes, and debt funds. She is passionate about empowering busy professionals, moms, and entrepreneurs alike to build lasting wealth through smart, diversified strategies.

This conversation dives deep into the inflection points of Whitney’s career and personal life, exploring how she turned hardship into resilience and abundance. Whether you’re an aspiring passive investor, an active operator, or someone considering a career pivot, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable insights.

Guest Introduction: Whitney Elkins-Hutten

Whitney Elkins-Hutten is a real estate investor, educator, and Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com. She’s also the founder of AshWealth.com, where she helps active and passive investors create wealth through smart real estate strategies. Starting with fix-and-flips and scaling to 40+ rentals, Whitney has since expanded into multifamily, car washes, and debt funds. Her mission is to empower professionals and entrepreneurs to take control of their financial futures.

Episode Highlights:

From Side Hustle to 40 Rentals – How Whitney built a real estate portfolio while working full-time.
The Fix-and-Flip Trap – Why Whitney doesn’t consider flipping “investing” and what she learned.
Life’s Turning Points – How family losses and medical challenges reshaped her perspective and business.
Passive vs. Active – How Whitney balances being an operator, investor, and educator.
The Power of Resilience – Lessons on redefining success and finding abundance in the face of adversity.

Key Takeaways:

Real estate wealth-building often starts small but grows through persistence and smart pivots.
Family and life challenges can serve as unexpected catalysts for major business and mindset shifts.
True abundance comes not from avoiding hardship, but from navigating it with resilience.