Real Estate Rookie

Creating $3,000/Month Cash Flow Just by Pivoting to THIS Investing Strategy

Mar 10, 2025

Aleea Stanton, a savvy real estate investor who turned her passion for property into a thriving income stream, shares her inspiring journey. Joining from a background in law, she transitioned from flipping houses for hefty profits to securing $3,000 a month through long-term rentals. Aleea discusses the importance of diversification in today’s housing market, the challenges of long-distance renovations, and critical lessons on over-improvements and contractor reliability. Tune in for her insights on transforming problematic properties into cash flow machines!

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Aleea Stanton

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Quick takeaways

Diversifying your real estate portfolio by incorporating both flipping and rental strategies can significantly enhance cash flow stability amid market fluctuations.

Understanding the importance of thorough inspections and strategic renovations is crucial to avoid costly mistakes in long-term rental investments.

Deep dives

Hedging Against the Housing Market

Diversifying assets is essential for managing risk in the challenging housing market. Strategies like flipping houses versus operating multifamily properties can significantly influence one’s cash flow and overall success. Understanding when and how to apply each strategy is vital for maximizing return on investment. By selecting the right approach for each property, investors can create a more stable income stream even in fluctuating market conditions.

Intro

3min

Navigating Long-Distance Renovations During a Pandemic

2min

Flipping Properties and Finding Trustworthy Contractors

5min

From Flipping to Renting: Key Lessons

8min

Navigating Multifamily Investments

9min

Navigating Real Estate Decisions

12min

Are you stuck with a problematic property? What if you could create thousands of dollars in monthly cash flow just by pivoting to the right investing strategy for your property and market? That’s exactly what today’s guest did, and if you stick around, she’ll show you how to repeat her success!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Aleea Stanton’s grandparents gave up their home to put her through college, so after graduating from law school, she saved up and bought them a house. Little did she know that this would ignite a passion for real estate investing and home renovation projects. Before long, Aleea had gone on to fix and flip eight houses—averaging $40,000 in profit per home—and even pocketed a whopping $200,000 on her most recent flip!

Despite the huge profit margins she earned with this lucrative strategy, Aleea decided to diversify her real estate portfolio with buy-and-hold investing. Now, she brings in an additional $3,000 in consistent monthly cash flow, all thanks to a combination of long-term and medium-term rentals. Tune in as Aleea shares her biggest successes and several critical mistakes to avoid!

In This Episode We Cover:

Making thousands in monthly cash flow by pivoting to another investing strategy

Why diversification is one of the most powerful tools in a difficult housing market

The number one thing that will make or break your renovation projects

Why you should always order your own home inspection (even if you waive one)

Creative ways to find off-market real estate deals in a competitive market

And So Much More!

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