Her First House

“Every sunset is the start of something new.” After two incredible years,  Her First House  comes to a close.  If you’ve found value in this podcast, we hope you carry it forward, into your first home, your next investment, or your own leap of faith. Keep up with Etinosa at Etinosaa.com. And if you're a business owner thinking about how to price your products and services, reach out...

“Trust is a choice you make every day.”  Wendy Sweet is a seasoned hard money lender and co-founder of Carolina Hard Money. In this episode, we talk about what it means to truly put God at the center of your work, how faith shapes hard decisions in business, and what it looks like to build a Christ‑centered legacy. Credits Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor Production – Juan Pablo Music – Serge Quadra...

"Sacrifice for a couple of years like most people won’t, so you can live the rest of your life like no one else can." Mason and Holly Ippel share the highs and lows of building a real estate portfolio, balancing digital nomad life, and creating a business that aligns with their values. In this episode, the Ippels unpack their journey from house hacking to midterm rentals, their creative financing...

“Everyone Has a Gift to Give.” Chalette Davis leads Love, Inc. Tampa—a nonprofit coordinating care for neighbors experiencing homelessness and instability. In this episode, we talk about the power of redemptive compassion, the role of community in rebuilding lives, and why housing is more than just shelter—it’s restoration. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your...

“Don’t give up hope—eventually, you will reach your goal.” In this powerful episode, author and speaker  Sara Im  shares how she survived four years in a Khmer Rouge labor camp, escaped, and rebuilt her life in America. We talk about what home means when everything is stripped away, how faith and sisterhood saved her life, and the long journey to healing, entrepreneurship, and homeowners...

“You have to make the numbers work for the life you want” In this episode, Kristen Gibbons (K.G) shares how she inherited her love for real estate from her father, bought her first home at auction, and now uses a mix of long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals to fund a work-optional lifestyle. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast...

In 2021, Pro Publica reported that Peter Thiel had quietly spun his Roth IRA worth less than $2,000 in 1999 into a $5 billion windfall -- tax free. In this episode, Certified IRA Services Professional, Larissa Greene breaks down how everyday investors can use IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts as a powerful tool for wealth-building.  If you liked this episode, please subscribe and sh...

“If the plan doesn’t work, change the method, not the mission.” Devoski Boyd went from pressure-washing driveways to landing contracts with the Department of Defense. In this episode, we talk about grit, lessons from a great-grandfather who broke barriers, and doing the work to build a business, a life, that you're proud of.  If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with other...

“Your life is your fault.” Pete Fortunato has spent nearly 60 years making real estate magic—turning conversations into contracts and problems into property. In this episode, the legendary investor breaks down how he bought his first triplex with less than $2,000 and a promise—and how that first creative deal shaped a lifetime of wealth-building. If you’ve ever wanted to do real estate your way, t...

“Getting injected in Mexico was not on my bucket list at all.” In this final solo episode of summer 2025, Etinosa shares a personal update—what she’s been up to in real estate, what it was like launching a new business, and why this season taught her to build from a place of rest. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow an...

“Investing isn’t about getting your money back—it’s about making your money work for you.” In this solo summer episode, Etinosa breaks down what it really means to have the mindset of an investor—why investing is not about ‘getting your money back,’ how to think long-term, and the power of resilience, giving, and personal growth on your real estate journey. If you liked this episode, please subscr...

“If you’re worried about looking stupid, you’re never going to ask the right questions.” Getting started in real estate? This solo summer episode breaks down what you  actually  need—money, time, skills—and how to move forward even if you don’t have all three. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me...

“It's one thing to invest in person A, but why not invest in yourself?” Joao Macavilca went from pharmacy aisles to flipping 70+ homes—armed with nothing but grit, a Home Depot manual, and a vision for something more. Today, he’s a licensed contractor with nearly 100 units and a 54-unit apartment under his belt. We talk real risk, creative deals, and why no one is coming to save you. If you liked...

"If someone makes you feel stupid for asking questions, don’t work with them." What makes a deal safe, smart, and successful? Attorney and lender Mary Hart joins forces with licensed contractor Patty Bane to talk legacy, lending, and why asking questions is the key to confident investing. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community...

“Getting good at storytelling is a critical skill in real estate.” Master speaker and real estate investor Deirdre Van Nest shares why your story is just as critical as your spreadsheet. We talk long-term investing, staying power, and how to win deals—and hearts—with better communication. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community...

“The only way I could survive was to let go of the anger, the hate, the hurt—and heal.” Sharon Smith’s real estate journey began in crisis—but led to a powerful comeback. She shares on building a wholesaling business out of a devastating situation, launching a software platform for real estate investors, finding purpose in helping others do the same-- and why she no longer believes in having long-...

“Do something once and get paid forever.”  Attorney, Jeff Watson discusses his new book Boaz on Business, and shares the mindset behind long-term wealth, the legal tools every investor should know, and why legacy isn’t just money—it’s wisdom. From courtroom wins to Capitol Hill, Jeff brings 30+ years of strategic thinking to your investing journey. If you liked this episode, please subscribe...

"Everything around us is by design." Urban planner and real estate investor Byron Nicholas joins the show to explore how zoning, land use, and long-term planning shape property values, neighborhood dynamics, and investing strategy. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the sh...

“If I made it through that, I can make it through this.” From teen mom to real estate investor, Wendy Cole's story is one of grit, grace, and transformation. In this episode, she opens up about rebuilding her life after early struggles, building a successful buy-and-hold portfolio, and why giving often gives more to the giver. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Y...

"If I had stopped then, I would have missed so many opportunities."  In this wisdom-packed episode, Stephen Keighery unpacks his lessons from scaling a two-sided marketplace, the power of strong partnerships, real estate in Australia, and how a go-giver mindset fuels success. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow an...

"Financial clarity is the foundation of a profitable business." Join us as David Richter, CEO of Simple CFO Solutions, breaks down how real estate investors can stop feeling broke and start keeping more of their money. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show. Resources...

"You're not sure if it's going to work, but that's part of this game. It's part of building wealth and leading by faith." Join us as Micah Carpenter shares how he scaled his fix-and-flip business to run without him, allowing him to travel the world while still growing his wealth.  If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community gr...

" Keep properties, let them pay you forever, and build true financial freedom. " Martine Richardson has a bold message to flippers: Stop only flipping and start holding! In this episode, Martine shares how she used other people's money to transform her real estate journey and achieve financial freedom. She explains why holding properties is the key to long-term wealth, how to structure deals to ma...

"Social media is not your diary; it's your business card." Discover how Junior Martin built a 27-property portfolio in just three years, using private lenders and a strategic buy-and-hold approach. Junior shares his journey from wholesaling to owning rentals, the key to building lender relationships through marketability and trust, and why affordable housing is a smart investment. If you liked thi...

"With enough focus and consistency, anything is possible." U.S. Army veteran, paratrooper, and fitness coach, Jackie shares how discipline and grit have shaped her path from military service to managing properties, investing in mobile home parks, and balancing multiple ventures. In this episode, Jackie breaks down her real estate strategies, including house hacking, forced appreciation, and buildi...