Episode 230 - How to Start Real Estate Investing in Your 20s – Courtney Frazee’s House Hacking Strategy

What if you could reach financial independence in your 20s? This week on Invest2FI, we welcome Courtney Frazee, a young and determined real estate investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Courtney started her journey at 20 years old, turning a rental dilemma into a profitable house-hacking strategy. She shares how she scaled from her first house hack to a thriving rental portfolio, all while living behind a curtain to maximize her investments. 

In this episode, Courtney opens about her unconventional path, the financial risks she took, and the lessons she learned about property management, tenant screening, and leveraging resources. Her story is a testament to financial resilience, strategic investing, and making sacrifices for long-term rewards. 

Courtney’s journey proves that financial independence is possible with determination, creativity, and the right strategy. Tune in to hear her firsthand experiences and gain insights into making real estate work for you! 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:19] Courtney’s unexpected start in real estate after a friend backed out. 
[05:07] Learning to house hack: renting out rooms while living behind a curtain. 
[10:22] Buying her first home and financing it with a low down payment. 
[12:48] How she handled tenant screening and lease agreements successfully. 
[16:02] Managing unexpected roommate challenges and ensuring rental income stability. 
[21:35] Transitioning to her second property and overcoming financing obstacles. 
[25:20] Key lessons learned from handling maintenance and property management. 
[28:45] Scaling her real estate portfolio and shifting her mindset for success. 
[30:58] The impact of rising interest rates and how it affected her strategy. 
[32:15] Moving from pure profitability to comfort while still house hacking. 
[33:52] Parting words of wisdom for the listeners. 
[34:31] Final hour discussion on lessons learned and next steps.   
[37:25] The importance of risk-taking and getting comfortable with the unknown.  [39:08] Advice for new investors: Start now, stay consistent, and keep learning.

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

GUEST
Courtney Frazee
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyfrazee26/#