The InvestHER Podcast

Have you heard of “no money down deals” but always wondered – “is this really possible?” The answer is 100%....yes! On today’s jammed packed episode, we chat with Whitney Nicely, an expert property investor, speaker and real estate coach. Before quitting her 9 to 5, Whitney scraped by on $24,000 a year working a desk job and living on her parents couch. Now, she owns more than $2.5 million in real estate assets. We have a lot of fun with Whitney discussing the lease option strategy and how this strategy allows you to control property without having to put any money down or needing good credit. Here is what you will learn: What is a lease option, how to use it, and the benefits The most ideal homeowners for lease options How to quickly build rapport with homeowners How to know the “real” problem facing homeowners How Whitney made $50,000 less than a year on homes with no money invested How she balances it all   Resources discussed: ·       Miracle in the Mountains - inspiring story of Martha Berry's crusade for the mountain people of the South   Learn more about Whitney by checking out her website @ Whitney Nicely Join the our Facebook Investor Community here!   Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instragram: @therealestateinvesther Lets spread the word about those amazing women who are sharing their wisdom on this show so it can be seen by others who are thirsty for straight forward conversations! Click here to leave us a review on iTunes. Please leave a comment below!

Most people don’t often say the word “bliss” and “investing” in the same sentence...Unless your name is Moneeka Sawyer. She is often described as one of the most blissful people you will ever meet. She has been investing in Real Estate for over 20 years. Moneeka has turned $10,000 into over $2,000,000, working only 5-10 hours per month with very little stress. While building her multi-million dollar business, she has traveled to over 55 countries, dances every single day, and spends lots of time with her husband of over 20 years and her adorable little puppy. Moneeka is the best-selling author of the award-winning book "Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment.” She is also the host of the Podcast Real Estate Investing for Women and her expertise, and bliss-filled laugh, have been featured on stages, radio, podcasts and TV stations including ABC, CBS, FOX, and the CW. On today’s episode, we cover a lot with this investor: What is bliss and how to incorporate bliss in your daily life How to remain blissful during times of challenge Setting up processes and systems to streamline your business How to manage high end rental properties How to “vet” investor friendly realtors How to have more “emotional resilience” in your daily life Resources mentioned in the show: Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment by Moneeka Sawyer The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller Moneeka is giving away a free gift!! Visit Blissfulinvestor.com to download your free report detailing how Moneeka built her million dollar real estate portfolio. Learn more about Moneeka’s on Real Estate Investing for Women Podcast and Core Bliss Life Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instragram: @therealestateinvesther Please leave a comment below!

Can you really start a property management company in a recession and grow the company to managing 25,000 doors in only 8 years? Well, Cindy Batey and Angie Smith, two rockstar entrepreneurs, did this together. And with no advertising, just referrals and word of mouth. In 2010, after working for many years for other property management companies as executives, Cindy and Angie decided to join forces and start their own property management company in Georgia, called Strategic Management Partners. At this time, they had no buildings, no units and no clients. Fast forward eight years, and they have been able to build their business to 25,000 doors in 7 states with over 100 employees. They have done this by building a company that they can be proud of and stand behind. Their niche is focusing on managing distressed and value add type of apartment buildings for owners. On today’s episode, we not only cover great tips with real estate investing but also cover some fantastic topics on how to build and sustain a company: Building and cultivating a company culture Biggest mistakes investors make when they acquire multifamily properties Tips how to hire and retain employees Pitfalls to avoid when hiring 3rd party property management companies Key qualities to look for in a top notch property manager Resources mentioned in the show: The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard Learn more about Cindy and Angie and their company by visiting their webpage: SMP Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instragram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below!

Have you ever used your age as a limiting factor to your success? Well, today’s guest, Emily Snider, got started in real estate investing two years ago when she was only 19 years old after dropping out of college. She found wholesaling after moving to Los Angeles with her twin sister to "find herself." One thing led to another, she ended up discovering the power of wholesaling and made her first ever $5,000 and as a result built her self-esteem and confidence. As her confidence grew so did her results. Just this past year, she closed 40 wholesale deals by herself and joint venturing with others nationwide. On today’s episode, we cover a lot of fantastic topics such as: • Easy way to determine if a home is vacant • Marketing tips and strategies • The power of video • Why relationship building is so critical • The importance of having a “win-win” attitude Learn more about Emily by checking out her pages: www.facebook.com/emilysnider  www.facebook.com/snidertwins Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instragram: @therealestateinvesther Please leave a comment below!

On today’s episode, we are thrilled to chat Meghan Chomut, a rental property owner and certified financial planner. For over a decade, Meghan has been working in the finance and investment industry helping people save for their big dreams. Meghan is based in Canada and specializes in helping rental property owners design custom financial plans and tax strategies to get them where they want. On today’s episode, we cover a lot of great topics such as: #1 missed expense when evaluating rental deals Importance of behavior in financial planning How to get aligned with your spouse/partner How to powerfully balance your work and family life How to save time grocery shopping! Learn more about Meghan and her financial planning company by visiting her website Here is a list of resources mentioned in this episode: Blink (The Power of Thinking without Thinking) by Malcolm Gladwell Meghan was gracious to offer our listeners a free Financial Workbook. You can download by going to this website: meghanchomut.com/podcast Sharla Brown - One Woman movement Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instragram: @therealestateinvesther Please leave a comment below!

When things don’t go right, how many times do we want to give up? Just throw in the towel? Well today’s guest, Brennan Tomasetti from Civetta Property Group, made the decision to learn from her challenges and as a result build a much stronger and more successful real estate investing business in the process. Brennan and her husband, Mike, began investing by buying a duplex in Philadelphia in her mid 20’s. One thing lead to another and she and her husband purchased enough investment properties to achieve 'financial freedom' at the age of 32. Their next move was to Florida to invest in single family homes during the downturn in the economy. This venture to Florida presented some challenges and they ended up returning to Philadelphia a few years later. They now focus their energy in building their buy and hold portfolio through new construction and development projects such as warehouse conversions. They currently own over 45 doors. In addition to her investing work, she also has a small consulting firm and is a mom to a toddler. On today’s episode, we cover a lot of great topics such as: Overcoming challenges Working with your spouse Importance of putting happiness first New construction rentals Power of goal setting Learn more about Brennan and her company, Civetta Property Group, by visiting her website or emailing her at brennan@civettapropertygroup.com   Here is a list of resources mentioned in this episode: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki What Matters Most by Brian Scrone Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instragram: @therealestateinvesther Please leave a comment below!

Everyone gets the same boring advice when graduating from college….which goes something like this:  Go and get a high paying job so that you can achieve the dream of buying your first home. Well what if this advice was actually not helpful or useful for someone who is looking to achieve financial freedom and long term wealth? On today's episode, we are excited to spend time with Tennille McCoy who currently focuses on buying and managing small multifamily properties. Tennille has a full time job as a HR Director and has spent most of her career in the finance world. (She LOVES finances and talking about financial education!) She is an active realtor and investor in Mercer County, New Jersey. Instead of following the traditional advice of buying a single family home, the first property she purchased was a four unit apartment building. She lived in one unit and rented out the rest of the building. This is called “house hacking” in the real estate investing world. She moved out of the building and went on to use this equity to purchase other properties. On today's show, we cover these topics: How to “house hack” your first deal Financial tips and strategies for Millennials Why buying a single family home might be the wrong move for Millennials How to live in same building as your tenants How she stays grounded through her community involvement and spiritual life Connect with Tennille via LinkedIn Resources & books discussed on today’s show: dfree: Breaking Free from Financial Slavery by DeForest B. Soaries Jr. How to “Hack” Your Housing and Get Paid to Live for Free (BiggerPockets Ultimate Guide) Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther Please leave a comment below!

Dawn, owner of Trailwood Realty, is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She owns a rental portfolio, sells close to 50 homes a year, manages over 100 homes and is a mom to 5 year old twins. On today's jammed packed show, we cover these topics (and more!): Getting started investing with her parents Self-managing vs hiring a 3rd party property management company How to screen tenants Why she has begun private lending Myth of balancing it all Her goal of financial freedom Learn more about Dawn and her business by visiting her website.  Resources & books discussed on today’s show: Buildium  AppFolio Rent Manager Resident Research Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below!

Most people think the hardest part of real estate investing is lack of money. In the many years Andresa and Liz have been investing, they can tell you that finding the money to use for investments is actually not the greatest challenge. One of the top challenges is actually hiring a reputable and trustworthy General Contractor for your fix & flips and buy & hold projects. All too often General Contractors can cause tremendous stress and frustration for investors. On today’s episode, Liz and Andresa share some of their most helpful strategies for hiring and managing General Contractors over the years. Some of the topic that are covered: How to find the right contractor How to evaluate prospective contractors How to pay contractors so you don’t lose money How to manage the process so you create a win –win situation Resources discussed during today’s show: Dropbox Slack  Builder's Trend Additional resources for hiring a GC: 14 Killer Questions to Ask Your Contractor (BiggerPockets Blog Post) If you want a copy of the Payment Plan Schedule Andresa mentions on today’s show, please send her an email (andresa@therealestateinvesther.com) with the subject PODCAST - PAYMENT PLAN   Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below!

Negotiation is a "must have" skill for real estate investing. From buying to selling to rehabbing, it all includes negotiation. However, most of us ladies have been told that men are "better" negotiators.Well, like many things in life, this is BS! It turns out that women actually have everything they need to be absolutely brilliant at negotiating. On today's episode, we are excited to sit down with Carol Scott best-selling author of "The Book on Negotiating Real Estate." In 2008, Carol and her husband decided to leave their 80-hour work weeks and the constant business travel behind. They quit their corporate jobs, moved back east coast, started a family and decided to try real estate investing. After watching HGTV, Carol and her husband decided to flip a house. Well, one thing led to another, and today they have done over 300 deals including their own flips, new construction, rentals, consulting with other investors, and lending. They have three best-selling books that they have written on the topics of flipping and negotiation. On today's show, we cover these topics: How to be a power house negotiator Moving beyond “paralysis by analysis” How to “adapt” your style to sellers Importance of creating processes and systems The power of persistence to find deals Carol's top secret to balancing it all Learn more about Carol and her journey by visiting her website. Resources & books discussed on today’s show: Article about Emotional intelligence  Strengths Finder  The Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott The Book on Negotiating Real Estate by J Scott & Carol Scott Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther Please leave a comment below!