Episode 157 - Breaking Free From Analysis Paralysis and Retiring Early Through Real Estate With Whitney Elkins-Hutten

Have you ever found yourself in a spiral of indecision over real estate deals? Or are you struggling to find the confidence after a failed deal? We’re here to reassure you that you’re not alone. Join us for a relatable conversation with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, a real estate maven who has gone from living in her car to participating in over $700M+ real estate deals. Since her first deal in 2002, she has successfully navigated over 5,000+ residential units and more than 1,400 self-storage units across seven states. 

Today, Whitney is focused on guiding aspiring and seasoned real estate investors on realistically achieving financial freedom. In this episode, we talk about how Whitney stumbled into real estate, made devastating financial decisions, and finally unlocked the secrets to scaling one’s wealth. Whitney unpacks the essential lessons from her 20+ year journey as an investor, such as the power of identifying landlord-friendly cities, optimizing for profitable cash flow, and taking action with grit and perseverance. 

As a self-taught investor, Whitney also emphasizes the power of figuring things out and learning from mistakes as you go. So, if you’ve been hesitant about leaping investing, this episode might just be the wake-up call you need to start your journey to retiring early and becoming financially independent. 

 
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[5:35] Venturing into Real Estate Territory
[10:00] Managing Her First Deal in 2002
[16:35] #1 Investor Rules to Respect
[23:30] Bouncing Back After a Failed Deal
[29:30] Getting to Know Financial Independence
[32:45] Getting Started On Real Estate
[34:20] Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
[35:15] Understanding the Best Markets to Invest In
[40:30] Cashflowing Properties 
[50:15] How to Work With Whitney
[52:35] Best Advice for New Investors

HOSTS   
Craig Curelop   
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy   
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy   
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze   

Ali Garced
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali_the_agent/ 
📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aligarced 
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandragarced/ 
🖥 Website: https://www.garcedrealty.com/ 

GUEST
Whitney Elkins-Hutten
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ 
💻 Ash Wealth: https://ashwealth.com/ 
💻 Passive Investing: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/ 
🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PassiveInvestingDOTcom  
📩  Email: whitney@passiveinvesting.com