
Women Invest in Real Estate
Welcome to the Women Invest in Real Estate podcast where we talk about real estate investing, business, and give a behind-the-scenes look at Amelia and Grace’s lives as full time investors.
Latest episodes

Mar 7, 2024 • 43min
WIIRE 097: Investing in Assisted Living Facilities with Rana Zayed
Hello everyone, welcome back to another podcast episode! We hope you are ready to hear from another incredible podcast guest because in this episode we are joined by Rana Zayed, a female investor who has an incredible story to share about leaving behind her corporate job to jump into the world of real investing and purchasing, rehabbing and opening an assisted living facility in Wichita, Kansas.Rana got her taste for real estate investing from her dad because he was also an investor and she watched him intently as she grew up, and eventually partnered with her brother to work together on this massive undertaking. At the time her brother first approached her to partner on opening an assisted living facility, she thought it was a crazy idea but knew she wanted to try anyway, so she relocated back to their hometown of Wichita to invest in a community near and dear to their hearts. It was her first deal and probably one of the scariest things Rana has ever done, but she has never looked back.In this episode, you’ll hear…The pros, cons, rewards, and stressors of the entire processLearning moments from this massive first projectActionable advice for anyone interested in opening an assisted care facilityPlus, some of our favorite moments with Rana are the tips she shares about working smarter, not harder, in the industry.You can find Rana hanging out on Linkedin or connect with her via email.Thanks for tuning in, friends! Resources:Check out Backflip for your REI bizConnect with Rana on LinkedinReach out to Rana via emailGrab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Mar 4, 2024 • 30min
WIIRE 096: Real Estate Deal Deep Dives
Hey friends, we are so happy you’ve joined us for another WIIRE podcast episode! We know how much you all love our BTS episodes so today we are talking about our very own deals and deep-diving into some of our favs.We’re sharing not only some of our best deals but how we found and financed them and sharing actual numbers with you as well.If you want to see more behind-the-scenes episodes, shoot us an email and let us know! We would also love it if you could leave us a review, wherever you listen to your podcasts!Thanks for listening and we’ll see you in the next one! Resources:Use Backflip for your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Feb 29, 2024 • 37min
WIIRE 095: Scaling to Full Time Investor in 3 Years with Chelsey Graning
Hey everyone! We hope you are ready for an absolutely incredible (true) story because in this episode we are joined by Chelsey Graning, a former full-time nurse turned realtor and real estate investor who just left her W2 last year and already has 38 units under her belt.Based in Rochester, MN, Chelsey began her REI journey in 2020 and has accomplished so much in just 3 short years. With her background in nursing, she really hadn’t considered real estate investing to be something she could do. That was only for rich people, right?Chelsey quickly discovered that wasn’t true and dove into the REI world by educating herself using one of our favorite methods, listening to podcasts! After finally deciding to make the leap and start her REI journey, she partnered with relatives and also found herself attending a WIIRE Retreat where she even helped a fellow attendee purchase a house!In this episode, Chelsey shares all of the juicy details on her journey and lessons she learned along the way. You will not want to miss these game changers that helped her scale!To connect with Chelsey, you can find her over on Instagram and hanging out on Facebook.Thanks for tuning in, friends! Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Connect with ChelseySee what Chelsey is up to next on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Feb 26, 2024 • 38min
WIIRE 094: Hiring & Delegating in your Real Estate Investing Business
Hey everyone, welcome back to another WIIRE podcast episode! One of the questions that lands in our inbox day after day is ‘Who do I hire first, and when?’ and in this episode, we’re diving into exactly who we hired (the exact order in which we hired them) and how to start delegating tasks.We will also be sharing our best tips on hiring the right person, as well as sharing hiring and timeline mistakes that we think will help you start off on the right track when you finally decide to outsource in your REI biz.Episodes like these are some of our favorites because it's a question we are asked so frequently, and we love sharing tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way with each of you.Have something you want to ask? Send us an email or DM on Instagram.Thanks for tuning in! Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Check out the WIIRE bookkeeping services Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Feb 22, 2024 • 40min
WIIRE 093: House Hacking in an Expensive Market with Amanda Boleyn
Hello WIIRE listeners! Today’s podcast guest is a former (but still near and dear to our hearts) member of the WIIRE team, Amanda Boleyn. Amanda is an incredible businesswoman and entrepreneur who has operated multiple successful businesses and has jumped into the waters of real estate investing.Amanda is a house hack investor who lives in Charleston, SC, and owns 11 multi-family units between the Charleston, Dubuque, and Chicago markets. Amanda is well-versed in owning properties in more expensive markets and self-manages her rentals while juggling multiple businesses.Her real zone of genius is time management, which we touch on today, specifically for real estate investors.We’re also talking about…Phantom cash flowThe definition and operation a house hackAmanda’s personal REI journey that started on Friday the 13thLooking for the natural next stepAmanda helps female entrepreneurs and real estate investors through her coaching program, Simplify Mastermind. Inside, she teaches them how to simplify their businesses through processes and automation and how to successfully set and execute goal setting.You can learn more about Amanda’s program, Simplify Mastermind, by visiting her website or following her on Instagram.Thanks for tuning in, friends! Resources:Grab your ticket to the Level Up Your Listing Summit (use code WIIRE for 10% off!)Work with AmandaConnect with Amanda on InstagramCheck out TenantCloud for your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Feb 19, 2024 • 26min
WIIRE 092: Real Estate Negotiation Tips with Amelia & Grace
Learn expert real estate negotiation tips from experienced investors, including how to leverage purchase agreements, timing in deals, and creative negotiation strategies. Discover secrets on backup offers, renegotiation tactics, and choosing between rate buy down or waiting for rate decrease for optimal deals.

Feb 15, 2024 • 28min
WIIRE 091: Shiny Object Syndrome Vs Scrappy Investor with Rachel Borchardt
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

Feb 12, 2024 • 30min
WIIRE 090: Acquisition Tips: How We Sourced Our Most Recent Deals with Amelia & Grace
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

Feb 8, 2024 • 49min
WIIRE 089: How to Secure Midterm Rental Insurance Claim Contracts with Jamie Banks
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

Feb 5, 2024 • 29min
WIIRE 088: Four Times We Almost Quit Real Estate Investing with Amelia & Grace
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
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