Hello friends! We are really excited to welcome another past guest of our first WIIRE retreat, Rachel Borchardt. Rachel is a real estate investor located in Wisconsin who dabbles in a little bit of everything from single-family to long-term rentals to small multi-family properties to mid-term rentals. Rachel started investing in real estate in 2020 and now owns 26 doors with her husband and their business partners.In this episode, we’re diving into…How she nearly doubled her portfolio with one acquisitionStructuring partnershipsShiny object syndrome vs being scrappy in REIYou can find Rachel on Instagram if you want to see what she’s up to next!Thanks for tuning in, friends!  Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Connect with Rachel on InstagramGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

It’s been a while since we talked about changes in our own real estate portfolios, so in this episode, we are sharing how we sourced our most recent deals. We don’t always need to spend hours scouring the MLS or driving for dollars (as much as we do love doing just that), but sometimes, deals can come right to you, and we’re going to share with you how we do just that.Plus, as a bonus, we are sharing some of our best actionable tips to keep the deals rolling into your inbox and giving you a peek into how we operate on a day-to-day basis.Want more behind-the-scenes action on the podcast? Email or DM us to tell us what you’d like to see more of on the podcast!Talk to you next time, friends!   Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit and use the code WIIRE for 10% off your ticket!Grab our free Buy-Box GraphicLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

We could not be more excited to introduce you to this week’s WIIRE podcast guest. Jamie Banks is the definition of a female real estate powerhouse and an absolute boss when it comes to MTR rentals and insurance claims. Jamie has built her entire business around this, starting with co-hosting, and is sharing all of the juicy details in this no-holds-barred episode.Jamie lives in northern Virginia and invests in the Philidelphia, New Orleans, and Richmond markets. Jamie loves a good HGTV binge (who doesn’t) and first got into flipping through pure interest. She is good at following directions and just decided that this was something she was going to try.She has been in the REI biz for less than one year, but don’t let that fool you because she has become highly regarded within the industry. Jamie owns 3 doors herself, manages 8 doors, and does tenant placement for 96 doors (yes, you read that right, 96 doors!).In this podcast episode, we’re talking about…Finding arbitrage unitsBuilding a teamHow you can charge more for insurance claims/tenantsBest practices for using your network to place more tenants with more contractsEmerging trends in the MTR space If you’re attending our Phoenix retreat, we hope you’re pumped to meet this incredible woman!You can find out more about what Jamie is up to and check out her business over on Instagram.We’ll catch you in the next episode!  Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Connect with JamieGet the deets on Radiant Real EstateGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hello WIIRE listeners! Have you ever had one of those moments when you just thought,‘I can’t do this anymore, it’s time to sell off my portfolio!’If you answered ‘yes’, we’ve got a secret to share with you… We’ve been there, friend!In this WIIRE podcast episode, we’re sharing our top four moments that almost made us throw in the towel. We’re sharing our personal stories involving both properties and tenants and hope this inspires you on your most challenging days to keep pushing through.To put it in perspective, these four times are only four out of the one hundred times we’ve considered quitting the REI biz. As landlords and property owners, we do our best to go above and beyond for our tenants and we take it personally when things happen.We are so grateful for each other and to our WIIRE community to have one another to lean on in those times. We opening up and being vulnerable with you and would love to hear your stories about the moment(s) that nearly made you throw in the towel.The takeaway we want you to have from this podcast episode is not what made us almost quit, but what we did after we decided to keep going and the learning moments that came as a result.Thanks for tuning in, friends! We’ll catch you in the next episode!   Resources:Secure your seat for the virtual meetup about raising private capital with FractionalLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back WIIRE listeners! We’re so excited to introduce you to our friend Dominique Gunderson, a full-time real estate investor who lives in Colorado Springs but invests in flips and BRRRR properties in New Orleans, Louisiana.Dominique has learned some amazing skills as an investor who works remotely, and we are so excited for her to share her expertise with you. Dominique has over 50 flips under her belt (at only 26 years old), and owns 7 long-term rental properties herself.We are talking about…How and why she chose her marketWhen it’s time to let contractors goActionable tips for handling contractors going over budgetDominique also shares where she finds her confidence (something we can all relate to!) and what a typical week looks like as a remote investor who flips up to 12 properties at once.If you want to know more about Dominique and follow along with her journey, you can find her on Instagram.Thanks for tuning in, friends!   Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit and use the code WIIRE for 10% off your ticket!Connect with DominiqueGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Have you ever gone to walk a potential rental property and thought to yourself ‘what a strange layout, where would someone even put a couch?’ or maybe you’ve pulled up to the property only to discover there is absolutely no place to park. This week on the podcast, we are covering the top 5 red flags we consider to be ‘no-nos’ when it comes to buying and operating your rental properties.The 5 rental property no-no’s we’re deep-diving into are:Busy street/poor parking situationFunky property layoutsAllowing tenants to set the rules rather than following yoursNot following through with routine maintenance or tenant maintenance requestsLetting your tenant screening practices slideWe’re sharing some of our personal experiences with these, as well as what we’ve learned along the way.Is there something you’ve been wanting to ask or a topic you’d like us to cover in an upcoming episode? Send us an email and let us know!Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Secure your seat for the virtual meetup about raising private capital with FractionalHave a suggestion or something you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Email us!Get on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hello listeners! We are so excited to introduce you to the wickedly talented, Tatianna Taylor-Tait, a real estate investor and designer in Vancouver who owns and arbitrages 5 of her own units and co-hosts 6 additional units. With an incredible eye for design, Tatianna has designed over 100 properties and is the co-founder of the Level Up Your Listing Summit.In this episode, Tatianna shares…Some of her best design tips and tricks for rental spacesHow to keep your design timeless vs trendyWhy the property should be a reflection of who you arePlus, the most common design mistakes she sees in short-term rental spacesTatianna is a genius when it comes to the psychology behind beautiful spaces. We hope you are ready because we dive into so many key design elements for short and midterm rentals (even some to help you stay on budget!) and we’re talking all about the importance of knowing exactly who your target audience is when designing your rental space.You can find out more about Tatianna by checking out her website or following her on Instagram!Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit and use the code WIIRE for 10% off your ticket!We’ll see you next week!   Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Work with TatiannaConnect with Tatianna on InstagramGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey there, friends. Getting started in real estate investing is the hardest part if you haven't already figured it out. It can be super fun to think about living the REI dream, but the reality is that breaking into the industry and simply getting your feet wet can be enough to make you pause, over and over again. This episode was designed to help you make realistic and positive steps towards launching your REI biz. If you are a newbie investor - this episode will be an excellent place to start!We’re sharing with you our best steps for getting started (as a newbie!) in the real estate investing game. Plus we’re looking back on what we wished we would have done differently when we first started out.We hope you enjoy!  Resources:Grab our Free Buy Box DownloadGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey there, friends! We hope you are ready to hear from another incredible female real estate investing powerhouse because, in this episode, we are joined by Sarah King. We first met Sarah at our Gatlinburg retreat, and we became quick friends.In this episode, Sarah shares her expertise in raising and organizing private money, how you can get started, and tips for newer investors who are looking to scale.Sarah is an investor in the Fort Wayne, Indiana market and started out as a Dave Ramsey follower who dug herself out of debt, then after a few bumpy years pivoted to investing in real estate and now has 16 doors that are all her own!While navigating her way through the world of real estate investing and through the twists and turns of her personal life, Sarah has a very clear vision of where she wants to go.She has built an empire and is now ready to build her family.While most investors are hyped to make the leap and walk away from their w2, Sarah plans to keep hers. She truly enjoys it and can’t see herself walking away just yet.If you want to connect with her, you can find her over on Instagram.Until next week!  Resources:Connect with Sarah on InstagramEnroll now in CEO BootcampGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey there, listeners! We hope you are ready for our ultimate tech stack because in this podcast episode, we are sharing with you the tech stack that we use for WIIRE, in our personal businesses, and our best recommendations for getting started with adding these to your REI business. Let’s go! The three tech areas we will be touching on are:Project managementProperty managementOverall business organizational tools A few of the tech stack tools we chat about are:MondayTenantCloudInnagoBaselaneSite Audit Pro But the biggest thing we want you to take away from this episode is to just get started now, so you aren’t digging yourself out of a hole later.If you are overwhelmed with all of the options we outlined (and the others still out there), choose one thing that you feel would make the biggest difference in implementing in your business and start there. You can also head over to our Facebook group, connect with other female REI boss babes, and get advice on what has worked for them!Thanks for tuning in, friends. We’ll see you in the next episode!   Resources:Secure your seat for our 5 Systems and Processes to SCALE webinarGrab your spot for CEO BootcampGet on the waitlist for upcoming retreat details!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram