The InvestHER Podcast

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!

EPISODE 455: What is the number one skill you need to master if you want to succeed in today’s real estate market and take your portfolio to the next level? This is the exact question we answer in this week’s minisode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show. You see, there are a few things you can do to ensure you can break even (or even thrive a bit) in this market, however, if you want to truly succeed and grow your business, then there is one single skill that you absolutely need to learn, and that is decision-making. Why is it so important? And how can you learn to become an efficient decision-maker? Tune in to this episode to find out. Are you ready? Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Are you afraid of making mistakes? (02:54) The decision-making framework (07:44) Additional Resources: ⚡ 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 454: If you’ve ever thought about using hard money loans to invest in real estate and grow your portfolio, then you’ve come to the right place, because this is exactly what we tackle in this week’s episode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show. And to do so, we’ve brought in an expert. Her name is Anne Curry, and she is an expert in real estate investing, selling, developing, and remodeling with over 25 years of experience in the industry.  By starting her professional career making $5 an hour as a preschool teacher with greater dreams to support her family, Anne has since then scaled her real estate portfolio, currently owning over 300 units and 12 apartment buildings. In addition, Anne has also developed various housing communities around Pierce County.  Anne is passionate about supporting and guiding her clients as they purchase and sell and personally contributing to the community through giving them the tips and tools needed to create passive income and generational wealth through investing in real estate.  Today, Anne is here to discuss how in 2023 alone, she was able to close on over 164 units using hard money lenders despite soaring interest rates. She’ll also be touching on the versatility and negotiation leeway of hard money lending, the importance of a comprehensive approach to real estate investing, how to use hard money loans strategically to grow your real estate business, and more. Ready to meet this incredible woman? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) How to use hard money lending (00:49) The benefits of hard money (01:56) Finding the right opportunities (07:06) Pitfalls you need to watch out for (14:22) How to renegotiate with a hard money lender (17:08) Let’s talk about interest rates (23:33) Additional Resources: So many real estate investors say that deals are not “penciling out.” While that might be true for on-market deals, that is not as true for off-market deals. If you are looking for off-market deals, you need to check out Dealflow.  Dealflow utilizes cutting-edge AI to identify off-market, motivated sellers in the real estate market. Dealflow also creates targeted online advertising campaigns designed to generate cash offer leads for investors. Learn more here: https://dealflowrei.com/ -- ✨ Connect with Anne  Follow Anne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annecurryhomes/ Learn more about Anne’s work: https://www.annecurryhomes.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/meetups 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 453: Hi there, Andresa here! Today, I’m sharing with you a special story – the story of how I succeeded in real estate as a single mom. If you’re a mother and going through a separation or a divorce right now, then you know that road is full of difficulties. And if you’re also trying to scale your business or grow your real estate portfolio, then the obstacles only look bigger and scarier. I get you, I’ve been there, I’ve gotten through it, and today, I share my story with you. Most importantly, today, I also share with you my top three strategies to succeed as a single mom and real estate investor. Are you ready to learn more? Tune in now. Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Plan ahead (02:12) Establish priorities (06:54) Create yourself a support system (10:33) Additional Resources: ⚡ 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/meetups -- 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!