The InvestHER Podcast

EPISODE 465: Hello everyone, Liz here! And in this solo episode, I will be sharing with you all my secrets to raising capital by showing you how I raised $1 million for a multifamily investment. So whether you’re new to the real estate game or a seasoned investor, I promise you, you don’t want to miss this episode! Why? Simply because in it, I break down the behind-the-scenes of what I did, the lessons I learned from this adventure, what worked, what didn’t, and everything in between. Basically, the good, the bad, and the ugly of raising capital for a midsize multifamily investment. Ready to learn more? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) The story behind this investment (00:41) How we secured our investors (03:54) Share your story (04:59) Start creating content (06:07) Be consistent (06:51) Give your audience a way to engage with you (07:44) Additional Resources: ✨ Join our InvestHER Facebook community and share with us one takeaway from today's episode and one action you will take! Don't forget to tag us in the group so we can support you along the way: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther -- ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 464: Ever felt paralyzed by the task of renovating your investment properties, unsure if the financial payoff will be worth the stress and effort?  Then this week's episode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show is for you, because it might just change your perspective and arm you with the strategies you need to make every renovation a triumphant success! Why? Simply because in it, our guest will be highlighting all the best ways to plan everything you need for a stress-free renovation. But first, who’s our guest exactly? Well, her name is Carmen Cervantes, and she is an architectural designer, a real estate investor, and a course creator who has worked in both commercial and residential real estate. With her extensive background in real estate and her expertise in design, Carmen comes with a lot of knowledge and invaluable insights on cost-saving strategies, the critical areas of investment in both flips and rentals, and the benefits of comprehensive pre-renovation planning.   In this episode, she touches on the importance of planning, why your team can make or break your renovation, why you should learn about the basics of construction and design as a female real estate investor, and more. Ready to learn how to renovate like a pro? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Where to invest your time (00:59) One team, one vision (03:19) Where to invest your money (07:24) Does every renovation add value? (13:21) Let’s talk about construction management (17:09) How to save money on construction (21:01) What happens at the end of each project (24:53) Our fabulous three questions (27:44) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Carmen Follow Carmen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renotoforever/ Follow Carmen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renotoforever Follow Carmen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091000046282 Check out more resources from Carmen: https://linktr.ee/renotoforever Learn more about Carmen’s work: https://renotoforever.com/ --  ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 463: Real estate is inherently a people business, and that means that when the time comes to let go of one of your team members (and believe us, it will come), it can be quite the difficult decision to make. However, if you’ve set clear expectations and measured performance objectively, then you should be able to make the right decision for you, your team, and your business. The act of firing someone should never rely on your personal feelings. We know this is easier said than done, which is why we’re here to help! In this week’s minisode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show, we’ll be sharing with you five extremely important questions you should ask yourself before deciding to fire someone. The answers to these questions will help you make the right decision in a fair and objective way —free from the cloud of personal bias. Ready to learn more? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Did you provide a clear scope of work? (02:04) Do you have clear KPIs in place? (04:09) Is this person taking ownership of their role? (05:37) Is this person taking from your plate or adding to it? (08:10) Additional Resources: ✨ Check out our episode with Anna Li on how to hire your first assistant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeXwPCgbtz4 -- ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 462: Only 66% of women express confidence in their ability to retire comfortably, compared to 76% of men. That is why today, more than ever, it is imperative that you gain the knowledge you need to close this gap. We know, retirement planning can be a pretty daunting subject, especially in today’s market – which experts are now saying is heading into a recession –. However, planning for your retirement shouldn’t be difficult if (and only if) you follow a few simple strategies to get you where you want to be during your golden years. So, if you’re wondering where to start working on your retirement, this episode is for you, because in it, we sit down with an expert, the brilliant Anne Marie Rogers, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Quest Trust Company.  After joining the company in 2013, Anne Marie has played a pivotal role in growing Quest Trust Company and identifying new business opportunities.  She has extensive knowledge of retirement planning through alternative investing and more than a decade of sales and marketing experience.  As an investor herself, Anne Marie understands both the conceptual and practical uses of self-directed IRAs, with much of her investment experience in private lending and other passive investment opportunities.  As one of the lead female public speakers at Quest Trust Company, Anne Marie is passionate about educating Americans on the benefits of self-direction.  In this episode, Anne Marie will be discussing the tax-free gains on real estate investments within self-directed IRAs, how to approach retirement planning holistically, the biggest mistakes you can make while planning your retirement, the importance of closing the retirement confidence gap, and more. Ready to maximize your retirement benefits? Then run, don’t walk, and listen to this episode now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Meet Anne Marie (00:31) How to identify a comfortable retirement (02:28) Don’t make these mistakes (05:05) Is it too late for you? (09:12) Self-directed IRA myths (17:43) Retirement planning in the gig era (24:02) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Anne Marie  Do you have any questions about retirement planning? Get in touch with Anne Marie: investher@questtrust.com  Download Going Solo - The Wealth Building 401k for Entrepreneurs: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XyipZvF Schedule a call with Quest Trust Company: https://calendly.com/iraspecialist/investher-30-minute-consultation?month=2024-03 Follow Quest Trust Company on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuestTrustCompany Learn more about Anne Marie’s work: https://www.questtrustcompany.com/ --  ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 461: Are you struggling to secure successful real estate deals? You’re not alone in this! The main challenge that real estate investors all around the country are facing right now is finding deals that they can actually close. So, how can you change that? This is the exact question we answer in this week’s minisode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show.  In it, we’ll be breaking down the three golden rules you need to follow in order to secure your next deal (and all the ones that come after it). Are you ready? Let’s dive in. Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) The importance of negotiation (01:32) How to analyze investment properties (05:02) Get creative finding deals (07:50) Additional Resources: ✨ Dealflow is a great resource to find off-market deals. It utilizes cutting-edge AI to identify off-market, motivated sellers in the real estate market. Dealflow also engage in targeted online advertising campaigns designed to generate cash offer leads: https://dealflowrei.com/demo.cfm ✨ Get ‘The Book on Negotiating Real Estate’ here: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Negotiating-Real-Estate-Strategies/dp/1947200062 -- ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 460: If you’re looking to start investing in mobile homes, then this episode is 100% for you because in it, we’ll be sitting down with the queen of mobile homes, the brilliant Charlotte Dunford. Charlotte is the driving force behind Johns Creek Capital, a privately-held investment firm concentrating on the acquisition, development, and management of value-add mobile home park communities nationwide. Their goal is to maximize investor returns and mitigate risks through geographic diversity. Through her expertise in the real estate investment landscape, Charlotte has established herself as a prominent figure, managing an impressive $5 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) across twenty seven mobile home parks. Pretty impressive, right? In this episode, Charlotte will be sharing with us the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges of the mobile home park markets. She will also be discussing how she grew her portfolio in record times, the mobile home park market dynamics, the best ways to position yourself for success in this thriving industry, and more. Are you ready to meet this amazing woman? Then tune in now. Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Meet Charlotte (00:33) Charlotte’s lessons from growing her portfolio (01:54) Why you should invest in mobile home parks (03:27) Let’s talk about the mobile home market (08:51) How to recognize a good deal (12:28) How to finance your mobile home park investments (18:04) What value-add looks like (21:39) Learning from the pitfalls (25:55) How to find the right commercial broker for you (29:45) Last three questions (32:55) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Charlotte  Follow Charlotte on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscreek.capital/ Connect with Charlotte on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscreekcapital Learn more about Charlotte’s work: https://johnscreekcapital.com/ -- ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Schedule a discovery call with us: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investherorg -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 459: We have a question for you: Do you really have a money problem? More often than not, the real answer is no, even if you think you do. In fact, oftentimes, lack of money is not the real reason why you’re not able to scale your business or grow your real estate portfolio. This is why, in this week’s minisode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show, we’ll be breaking down the real three reasons why your business isn’t growing like it should. Ready to learn more about this and finally have the successful business of your dreams?  Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Do you really have a money problem? (00:30) Lack of solitude (02:12) Have you found your tribe? (05:40) “Doing the work” (09:43) Additional Resources: ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 458: Women currently control $10 trillion of the US economy. That number is going to 30 trillion in the next five years. Yet women's confidence in investing is low. That's why now more than ever, women have to have a wealthy mindset. And so, one of the best things you can do for yourself is take control over your finances. This is especially important for female entrepreneurs who most of the time have to juggle work, personal finances, house chores, and everything in between. When you are able to achieve financial freedom, you give yourself the opportunity to free time to care for yourself, focus on more important things, and most importantly, live a more fulfilling life. But don’t take it from us! Instead, we want you to listen to this week’s guest on the podcast, the queen of having a wealthy mindset, Kim Kiyosaki. Kim is the co-founder and CEO of The Rich Dad Company and a spirited advocate and educator of financial education. After launching The Rich Dad Company with her husband, Robert, in 1996, Kim realized there was a huge gap for women when it came to financial education, and so, she decided to change that. In this episode, Kim will be sharing with us her journey as well as discussing a number of important subjects, such as the importance of fostering a wealthy mindset, how to cultivate disciplined financial habits, and why you should embrace mistakes as learning opportunities. She’ll also be touching on the power of good mentorship, why you should diversify your investments, and which steps you should take to achieve financial freedom. Ready to take control of your finances (and your life)? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Meet Kim (00:19) How to gain a wealthy mindset (01:42) How to take the first step (07:39) The importance of making mistakes (17:01) Let’s talk about adaptability (23:15) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Kim  Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkimkiyosaki Follow Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimKiyosaki/ Learn more about Kim’s work: https://www.richdad.com/ --  ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/ Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 457: Did you know? The very first hire you should ever make as a real estate investor (or really any other type of entrepreneur/business owner) is a bookkeeper. Why not a salesperson or marketing, you might ask? Well, for a very simple reason: A bookkeeper can make your business flow in a way no one in sales or marketing ever could. Hiring a bookkeeper first is essential if you want to start your business on the right foot, financially speaking.  Most importantly, hiring a bookkeeper first gives you the time to focus on more important things, such as finding more real estate opportunities. Want to learn other reasons why you should always hire a bookkeeper first (and how to find the right one for you)? Then make sure to tune in to this episode! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Why not having a bookkeeper is costing you money (00:57) What is your bookkeeper criteria? (04:30) Where to find a bookkeeper (05:45) The importance of tech savviness (07:45) Additional Resources: 🔥 We have a FREE Facebook community. Go to Facebook, groups, therealestateinvesther to join. Once there, share one action you are going to take to hire your first bookkeeper. Post there so we can hold you accountable and cheer you on! -- ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 456: In this week’s episode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show, we sit down with the brilliant Katie Neason. Katie is a real estate entrepreneur, an active investor and an incremental developer. She started out investing in 2006 buying a one-bedroom condo for $17,000 and then house hacked her horse barn by turning a space into an apartment and rented it out.  After that, Katie began buying vacant fourplexes out of bankruptcy, renovating them, leasing them up and selling them to investors, before pivoting to fixing and flipping single-family houses in her hometown of Bryan, Texas. Katie spent 7 years in commercial banking and 7 years on the executive team of a startup company as the Real Estate Development Officer before taking the leap and quitting her W-2 job to become a full time real estate investor. In the last few years, Katie’s vision and passion has expanded to include reviving dilapidated and abandoned buildings in and around the city center of her hometown and redeveloping city lots to construct beautifully designed mixed-use buildings. In this episode, Katie will be sharing with us her journey, how she is developing boutique apartments despite the rising costs, why creating vibrant neighborhoods is a must, the intricacies of urban revitalization through real estate development, and more. Are you ready to meet this incredible woman? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Meet Katie (00:21) How to choose the right downtown (02:10) Red flags to look out for (07:39) A project walkthrough from Katie (13:29) How to be a successful urban developer (21:50) Let’s talk financing (32:54) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Katie  Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedevelops/ Follow Katie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenovationWranglers Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.katieneason.com/ --  ⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement Get your ticket for InvestHER CON 2024: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Join the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/ Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/ -- The Real Estate InvestHER Show is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!