The InvestHER Podcast

EPISODE 502: Today’s real estate market is boasting high interest rates, and so, many investors might think the BRRRR method is not as effective as it used to be.But we’re here to tell you that the BRRRR strategy is NOT DEAD. In fact, it’s more alive than ever, and it can help you grow your portfolio if you know how to use it in our current market.But don’t take it from us, instead, take it from this week’s guest on the podcast, the brilliant Jessie Lang.Jessie is a real estate investor who owns & self-manages 70+ long-term rentals in Columbus, OH. She is also a content creator who teaches aspiring real estate investors to buy and self-manage their long-term rental portfolios to gain financial freedom.In this episode, Jessie will be discussing how she grew her portfolio from 11 to 70 properties using the BRRRR strategy. She’ll also be sharing with us ideas on how to mitigate risks in today’s market, why it’s important to invest in areas with a good community, her biggest investing mistakes, and more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)From 11 to 70 properties (00:51)Quick case study (01:50)How to get a higher rent income (09:30)Jessie’s biggest mistakes (16:09)Jessie’s future endeavors (21:10)Great community makes for great investments (26:14)Additional Resources:✨ Connect with JessieFollow Jessie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessielang916/Follow Jessie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessie.lang1Join Jessie’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlockedguide/--⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 501: If you’ve ever experienced burnout, then you know how difficult it is to get out of it. And this is especially true for women business owners who tend to take on more responsibilities than their male counterparts.So yes, burnout is a reality that comes with owning a business, but what if you could prevent it altogether? This is the question we answer in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, and to do so, we’ve invited an expert on the podcast, the brilliant Polly Mertens.Polly is a seasoned life coach and business consultant who specializes in helping her clients break free from limiting belief patterns to create both the business and the life they desire.And today, Polly will be sharing with us all her secrets to prevent burnout and boost your efficiency. She’ll also be discussing the burnout indicators you need to look out for, why you should get rid of mental and physical clutter, the importance of delegating tasks as a business owner, and more.Are you ready to take control of your life and say goodbye to burnout?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)How to evaluate burnout (00:59)How to get out of burnout (02:45)How to schedule to avoid burnout (05:45)Emotional audit and time-blocking (10:16)Get rid of the clutter in your life (17:02)Know your strengths and hire your weaknesses (25:30)Additional Resources:✨ Connect with PollyRequest your complimentary phone consultation with Polly: https://pollymertens.com/investher/Follow Polly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getbusythriving/Follow Auxilee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxilee.us/Follow Polly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pollymertenscoachingFollow Auxilee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxilee.usLearn more about Polly’s work: https://pollymertens.com/--⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 500: We’ve made it to episode 500, and to celebrate, we’ve invited the woman who was our very first guest on the podcast, the amazing Mindy Jensen.Mindy is the host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, an experienced real estate investor, and a personal finance expert. Together, we’ll be discussing something super important: How to define success as a real estate investor beyond numbers and money. And this means we’ll be talking about the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and family over professional achievements, why you should say “no” more often, and how to maintain great work-life balance.We’ll also be diving into the importance of understanding your financial goals and risk tolerance, why you should explore alternative investments more, how to align your mind, body, and soul for success, and why it’s so crucial to prioritize health and wellness in your personal relationships.Are you ready for a super exciting episode?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)What does success look like? (01:16)Financial well-being vs personal well-being (08:40)Setting yourself up for success (16:59)Why you need to have a good community (28:52)Why you need strong boundaries (31:28)Additional Resources:⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 499: As we always say on the podcast, making mistakes is natural, so don’t beat yourself up when (not if, but when) it happens.Instead, learn everything you can from the errors you made so that you can become a better real estate investor.In the spirit of sharing, we’ll be talking about all the lessons we learned from our worst real estate investments in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.From the investment that led to long-term cash flow issues to the single-family home that came with its own set of problems, we share it all.Are you ready to learn from our mistakes?Tune in now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Our worst investments (01:03)Never put your deals ahead of the market (02:36)What happens when you don’t hire the right contractor (05:09)Are you pivoting too fast? (13:48)Additional Resources:⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Join the our community: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 498: Are you tired of the endless pursuit for your next property? Would you like to move into a more passive type of investing?If you’ve been thinking about creating more passive income for yourself but not sure where to start, then this is the episode for you.In it, we sit down with the brilliant Amy Stavin, to discuss today’s subject: Note investing.Amy is a seasoned expert in note investing with extensive experience in buying and managing both performing and non-performing loans. She is also the director of REO Management at PPR Capital Management, a private equity real estate investment firm based in Berwyn, PA.In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, Amy will be sharing with us how note investing works, the difference between performing and non-performing loans, the importance of complying with regulations if you want to be successful at note investing, and more.Are you ready to diversify your portfolio?Then make sure to tune in!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Why note investing? (01:10)Performing vs non-performing loans (04:26)The downside of note investing (13:01)What you must know before going into note investing (15:09)First lien vs second lien (20:27)Market analysis for note investing (24:33)Working with PPR (26:55)Additional Resources:✨ Connect with AmyLearn more about Amy’s work: https://pprcapitalmgmt.com/--⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 497: When done right, creative financing can be a great way to grow your business as a real estate investor.However, how can you use it to thrive in today’s market? If you’re not sure where to start, then this is the episode for you!In it, we sit down with Sunitha Rao, a former Olympian turned real estate investor who has been using creative financing to invest in real estate.After nearly a decade of professional tennis, Sunitha retired with little money and minimal knowledge of the world beyond sports. Determined to succeed, she decided to move into the world of real estate investing.Today, she has graduated with honors from Villanova University’s MBA program, has no student debt, and is running a thriving real estate business. Sunitha has grown her portfolio through a mix of creative financing methods, which she’ll be sharing with us in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.In this episode, she’ll also be discussing how she used skills learned during her time as an athlete to thrive in the business world, her worst and best real estate deals, the importance of building strong professional relationships, and more.This woman is an incredible force of nature, and we can’t wait for you to get to know her.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)From the Olympics to real estate (00:52)Sunitha’s worst creative financing deals (03:44)Owning vs controlling (11:25)Sunitha’s best creative financing deals (18:00)Why you need self-confidence as an investor (24:58)Additional Resources:✨ Connect with SunithaFollow Sunitha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suni_rao_/Connect with Sunitha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunitha.rao.35Learn more about Sunitha’s work: https://www.griffixpropertygroup.com/-- ⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 496: In today’s economy, increasing your cash flow as a real estate investor is getting harder and harder. And this is when investing in co-living spaces comes into play.Co-living as an investment can triple your monthly income, and no one knows this better than our guest on this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, the amazing Brandi Jones.Brandi is an investor who has let go of her short and mid-term rental properties in favor of co-living spaces, and she has seen amazing growth ever since.In this episode, Brandi will be discussing how co-living can offer investors a steady income stream, how to streamline the management of your co-living space, the importance of maximizing your income through space optimization, and more.Are you ready to discover the world of co-living?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Why invest in co-living spaces (00:53)Regulation you need to know first (04:49)Know your customers (08:21)Co-living rules (12:04)What kind of property works for co-living? (14:55)How to get great tenants (21:24)The best software for co-living spaces (25:12)Additional Resources:We're excited to share an exciting new tool from Dealflow that's changing the game for real estate investors. Start securing better deals faster, with the power of AI at your fingertips. Dealflow offers a powerful deal qualification feature that efficiently sifts through MLS listings to pinpoint high-potential investment opportunities. This tool not only identifies properties based on precise investment criteria but also initiates conversations with listing agents. Perfect for investors looking to optimize their time and investments.Visit https://dealflowrei.com/landing_investher.cfm for more information.-- ✨ Connect with BrandiFollow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandijones__/Follow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandi.jones.73113528/Join Brandi’s Midterm Millionaire Workshop: https://www.midtermmillionaire.com/application-deposit1706375777067-- ⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 495: Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of tasks you take on because you don’t want to disappoint people? Then we’re afraid we have a diagnosis for you: You are a people pleaser.Being a people pleaser is no easy task; more often than not, you have to say “yes” to everything and sacrifice your own well-being for other people’s pleasure.And that only ends up causing you more grief and unhappiness.This is why, in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we’ll be sharing with you a foolproof guide to quit being a people pleaser from the ultimate (ex)people pleaser herself, Liz.Together, we’ll be discussing how to recognize people-pleasing tendencies, how being a people pleaser impacts your life, why clear communication is the best way to overcome this habit, and more.Are you ready to say “no” more often?Then tune in now.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)How Liz found out she was a people pleaser (00:59)How to know if you’re a people pleaser (02:11)Do you know what you want? (07:00)How to help the people pleasers you know (15:26)Additional Resources:Check out our interview with Terri Cole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laUbNDayzTM--⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Join the our community: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule 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 494: Could automating tasks in your short-term rentals help you thrive and maximize your profit this year? This is what our guest on the podcast this week, the amazing Annie Sloan, argues in the latest episode of The InvestHER Podcast.Annie is co-founder and CEO of The Host Co, the platform that connects local amenities to short-term rentals and mid-term stay apartments: from massage and chef to fresh flowers, bike rentals, mid-stay cleaning and beyond.Prior to founding The Host Co, Annie was a creative director at Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). She has led embedded projects for Google, Airbnb, and Nike, and has produced and directed broadcast television including HGTV shows Find Your Style, Curb Appeal, Color Splash, and more.In this episode, Annie will be discussing how automating answers to common guest questions helps save time and improve guest experience, why you should offer additional services, the importance of having the right marketing and communication strategy for your short-term rental, and more.Are you ready for a super exciting episode?Then tune in now! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Moving to automation (01:30)How to automate your short-term rental (08:35)How to make money while selling side-services (15:41)Getting your time back through automation (22:41)When the human touch is irreplaceable (26:39)Additional Resources:✨ Connect with AnnieFollow The Host Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehostcompany/Learn more about The Host Co: https://www.thehost.co/-- ⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-groupJoin the InvestHER Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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 493: If you’ve been thinking about quitting your full-time job but are just too scared to make the jump, then this is the episode for you.You see, most real estate investors didn’t start in real estate. In fact, many of them (us included) had steady, full-time jobs. But they left, because they knew they wanted to pursue real estate investing full-time.And you want to do the same, but you’re not sure where to start…In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we have the solution to your problems! In it, we share with you why you should let go of your fear and anxiety and simply… quit your W2. Tune in now to learn how you can overcome your self-doubt and pave your way towards money and time freedom.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Liz’s backstory (01:15)Try a transition period (04:50)Getting over emotional fear (09:24)Additional Resources:⚡ Join the InvestHER MovementJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateinvesther/Join the our community: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membershipJoin our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetupsSchedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/--The InvestHER Podcast 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!