Curious how your property walk-throughs stack up against ours? Or are you maybe in the beginning stages of buying your first property and simply not sure exactly what you should be looking for in a property walk-through? Either way, this episode has you covered. Today we are breaking down exactly what you should be looking at and how it can help you in the long run.From multi-family to single-family and the importance of considering spared spaces, we are giving you insight into what we’ve learned about the importance of being detail-oriented during any property walk-through.Enrollment is now open for CEO Bootcamp. We cover what to look for in a property walk-through and how to handle the things you find, so enroll now before the doors close.What are some things you’ve learned to look for closely in your walk-throughs? Share them with us on Instagram!Until next time!   Resources:Enroll now in CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Feel like you’re trying to balance it all? We get it, and so does today’s guest, Kristen Witalka. Kristen is a CEO and stay-at-home mom who loves to blend the two by letting her kids share involvement in their family business. As an out-of-state investor with 10 doors (most of which are MTR properties), Kristen recently began her investing journey in 2023.Kristen was also a member of our CEO Bootcamp and is sharing personal insight into why she chose to enroll in it, what she was looking to get out of it, and how it helped her shift her systems and processes in her business. She also provides a BTS look at managing her company’s finances.With Kristen’s super relatable story, there are so many great takeaways in this episode, so make sure you soak in every second. You can follow her on Instagram and see what she’s up to next!Know someone you think we should interview in an upcoming episode? Let us know!Thanks for tuning in, friends! We’ll catch you next time!   Resources:Use Hospitable in your REI bizEnroll now in CEO BootcampConnect with Kristen on InstagramCheck out Kristen’s biz, Gold Sea PropertiesOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordGet (and KEEP) your REI business super organized using MondayLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Unless you are (very) new here, you know that we love sharing some of the best and worst mistakes we made in our own REI businesses early on to help keep you from making them as well. This episode is going to be one of those deep-dives into the list of financial things we wish we would have done sooner in our businesses, focusing on the tasks that you should be doing on a weekly, monthly, and even annual basis in your REI biz.These things will not only help you get organized now, but by following simple steps, your business will be running smoothly when you are ready to scale. If you are thinking about scaling now or have already started, check out our CEO Bootcamp, designed to help you transition from a real estate investor to the CEO of your business.Still have questions? We would LOVE to answer them, DM us over on Instagram!Until next time!  Resources:Enroll now for CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

In this WIIRE episode, we are welcoming the mind behind the Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, Chad Carson. Chad began his real estate investing journey back in 2003 in Clemson, South Carolina, and along with his business partner has grown an incredible business and impressive portfolio.He first started working on Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, not even knowing what it would be called yet, but instead with a list of ‘Here is why I want to do this.’ and asked himself, ‘What kind of business can do this for me?’. The answer will probably surprise you so don’t miss a second of this incredible interview.Chad has pivoted a few times during his investing journey but has also changed the way he thinks and the way he helps people now offering coaching services alongside his real estate investing business.Want to know more about Chad and what he offers? Connect with him on Instagram or check out his podcast on YouTube!We hope you loved this episode as much as we did. Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordUse Hospitable for your REI bizFind out more about Chad’s coaching programConnect with Chad on InstagramCheck out Chad’s podcast on YouTubeGrab your copy of Small and Mighty Real Estate InvestorGrab your copy of Retire Early with Real EstateLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Ready to market your REI business at low (or even no) cost? In this episode, we are sharing exactly what free marketing options we use personally, to promote our own REI businesses that will keep you from needing to be a social media guru and help keep your business growing!Some of the methods we are covering are:Raising private moneyReferralsHaving your own websiteGoogle for business…and moreWe know that not everyone loves posting on IG and that’s okay because there are so many more ways you can help your business grow without breaking the bank.What are some of your favorite places to advertise for free? Share with us over on Instagram!Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Enroll now for CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back, listeners! In this WIIRE episode, we are excited to introduce you to our friend, Maya Bovshow. Maya is an investor with properties in Los Angeles and Salt Lacy City, the COO of Trust Properties, USA, and the co-founder of Into The Box. She is bringing to the table her expertise on the EOS Entrepreneurial Operating System, how you can implement it in your investing business, and how it can elevate you as a CEO.The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a set of simple concepts and practical tools used by more than 257,000 + companies around the world to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. Look at your business in a whole new way – through the lens of the Six Key Components™.We dive into the following six components and discuss how you can apply them to running your REI biz:VisionDataProcessTractionIssuesPeopleWant to see what’s up next with Maya, Into The Box, or Trust Properties, USA? Follow her over on Instagram at:@intotheboxofficial@trustpropertiesusa@westhillswanderlustThanks for tuning in friends, until next week!   Resources:Sign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALEUse Hospitable for your REI bizConnect with Maya: @intotheboxofficial, @trustpropertiesusa, @westhillswanderlustOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSecure your spot for our CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back to another WIIRE podcast episode! In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into our roles as CEOs in our businesses, how we first started out (what it actually looked like), what we currently do now in our businesses, as well as practical advice on how you can move into the CEO role in your real estate investing business. Let’s get started!If no one taught you how to move from working in your business to being the CEO and visionary, join us in CEO Bootcamp, an 8-week transformative bootcamp where we guide you through working on your business by mastering systems, delegation, legal frameworks, and foolproof financial plans. We made so many mistakes that cost us thousands and stunted our business growth, but you don’t have to! We hope to see you inside!Thanks for listening, we’ll catch you next time, friends!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALESecure your spot for our CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Think you’ve heard it all when it comes to rental property nightmares? Well our friend Katie Hofer is here to give you a run for your money when it comes to rental properties from hell. Katie is a newbie investor who took the leap on a fourplex and while it has given her some stories she’d rather forget about, she has learned a lot along the way and with the help of our signature course, CEO Bootcamp, is so excited for what is ahead.Make sure you listen to the full episode where Katie shares some of the best and the worst of being a landlord and also why she remains passionate about what she does and why she is so optimistic about the future!If you want to see what’s coming up next for Katie, connect with her over on Instagram!Until next time, friends!  Resources:Connect with Katie on InstagramSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALEUse Hospitable for your REI bizOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSecure your spot for our CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Not sure what legal docs you need to launch your REI biz, or keep it legal? We’ve been there and in this episode, we are sharing the biggest mistakes we see, review the importance of leases and clauses, talk about contractor contracts, operating agreements, and rental notices. This episode is jam-packed with actionable tips on being a proactive business owner and keeping your business on the straight and narrow.At some point in your journey, you will decide it's time to stop being scrappy and start being organized, and we can help. Doing things the correct way may require a few extra steps in the beginning, but it will pay off in dividends (literally) in the long run because it will allow you to scale your business.We will also be sharing some of the common contract mistakes we see and how you can avoid them. We want you to be protected and be able to build your dream life with passive income, so if this sounds like you, make sure you get on the wait list for CEO Bootcamp! Enrollment will be opening soon!Thanks for tuning in! We’ll catch you next time!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALELeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

We are so excited to welcome you back WIIRE friends, because TODAY is finally the day when our book, The Self-Managing Landlord, is out! If you order your copy today you will still be entered to win a 60-minute one-on-one with both of us, as well as a landlord packet, PLUS get instant access to our Property Management Academy!In this episode, we're sharing some of the most memorable (for better or worse) lessons we’ve learned while self-managing our rental properties. We’ve come such a long way and learned so many things, and that is one of the things we love most about our incredible community, sharing those lessons with you so that you can avoid them.Plus, we are ending this episode with a quick Q&A to share a few more BTS deets!We’ll catch you next time, friends!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALELeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram