She’s Got Assets | Real Estate Investing

In this episode of the She’s Got Assets Podcast, host Shona Lepis sits down with James Hwang, co-founder of Stellar Housing Solutions, mid-term rental operator, and full-time oncology pharmacist to talk about why the best operators in the MTR space don’t try to do everything alone. They dive into: building relationships instead of competing with other hosts how community creates more referrals and...

What does it actually take to run mid-term rentals at scale? Not the highlight reel… the backend. In this episode, I sit down with Allen Duan, founder of Hospy Homes, who manages 35+ furnished units in Los Angeles. We break down what it really looks like to operate a mid-term rental business—from co-hosting and property management to systems, team, and day-to-day operations. If you’ve ever thought...

Shona Lepis hosts Dre Galaviz on the She’s Got Assets podcast to discuss MTRO Pro, a new midterm rental–specific operations system created after Dre was laid off and struggled managing his growing MTR portfolio with a “hodgepodge” of tools. Andre explains Metro Pro’s goal of consolidating centralized guest communications (email, SMS, WhatsApp and more), CRM-style lead pipelines, leases with merge...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis is joined by Trevor Mauch, CEO of Carrot.com, to discuss the benefits of inbound marketing over traditional outbound methods for real estate investors. Trevor explains how inbound marketing generates the best, most motivated leads, resulting in higher lead-to-deal ratios and increased profits per deal. He also...

In this episode of the 'She's Got Assets' podcast, host Shona Lepis delves into the innovative world of cottage clusters with special guest Kelsey LPJ. They discuss the benefits of this niche, including the expedited permitting process and potential for numerous units. Kelsey shares her journey from acquiring a distressed property to transforming it into a 15-unit cottage cluster. The conversation...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews  President of the SMI family of companies. Gabe shares his journey from the car business to real estate, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' needs and motivations. They discuss strategies for creative financing, including leveraging seller carry loans and involving sellers in deals. Gabe provides insights...

In this powerful episode of the She’s Got Assets podcast, Mel Dorman gets real about the mindset shifts that transformed her life—from social worker with anti-wealth sentiments to successful real estate investor and conscious wealth advocate. Mel opens up about her internal battles around money and worthiness, how generational narratives kept her stuck, and what finally helped her rewire her relat...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis is joined by Emmanuel Pani, a real estate investor, short-term rental expert, and co-host of the STR Secrets podcast. Emmanuel shares his incredible journey from immigrating to the U.S. at 15 to building a thriving real estate portfolio. He delves into the importance of mindset in achieving success, emphasizin...

Flipping the Script: How Wyatt Johnson Went from Electrician to 7-Figure Real Estate Investor In this episode of the 'She's Got Assets' podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews Wyatt Johnson, a successful real estate real estate investor and flipper. Wyatt shares his journey from being an electrician to a full-time real estate investor, detailing his first steps in real estate, including buying a Crai...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets podcast, host Shona Lepis chats with real estate investor Michelle Bryan. Michelle shares her journey of transitioning from different entrepreneurial ventures to real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of building a legacy, leveraging private money lending, and creating a supportive community. Key topics discussed include the role of mindset in ove...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews Mark Simpson, the founder of Boostly, about the importance of not building your business on 'rented land.' Mark explains the drawbacks of relying solely on platforms like Airbnb for bookings and stresses the necessity of creating a direct booking strategy. He discusses the transformative power of a well-designed website,...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets Real Estate Investment Podcast, host Shona Lepis chats with real estate entrepreneur Jonathan Farber about how he escaped the 9-5 and built a life of financial freedom. Jonathan shares how he splits his time between the U.S. and Medellín, Colombia, leveraging geoarbitrage to lower his financial independence number while maintaining a high quality of life. Th...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis speaks with guest Dane McKinney about his journey and strategies in real estate investing. Dane shares insights on finding and structuring deals through seller financing, leveraging personal and professional networks, and the importance of mindset in achieving success. They emphasize the value of relationships...

In this podcast episode of She's Got Assets, host Shona Lepis interviews Brandon Hendrick, a successful real estate investor, about his journey in real estate. Brandon shares his story of starting with house hacking a single-family home at the age of 25 and leveraging that experience to purchase multiple properties, including fourplexes. He discusses the importance of strategic financing, such as...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews Robert Harden, a seasoned real estate investor specializing in creative financing, particularly 'subject to' purchases. They delve deep into the mechanics and ethical considerations of subject to deals, where the mortgage remains in the seller's name while the property ownership is transferred. Robe...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews John Robinson, a seasoned real estate investor with extensive experience in creative financing. John shares his insights on creative finance strategies, such as subject-to deals, owner-carry, and hybrid models. He discusses his personal experiences, including buying his primary residence creatively...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis sits down with Brady Winder from Carrot.com to discuss the nuances of content marketing and its importance for real estate investors. They explore how motivated sellers conduct research differently from casual buyers, the significance of standing out in Google search results, and the crucial role of credibilit...

In this episode of the 'She's Got Assets' real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews Jon Wolf, founder and CEO of MiniStays. They discuss John's journey in real estate, transitioning from long-term rentals to midterm rentals, and his experience with platforms like Airbnb and Furnished Finder. John shares his insights on the growing market for midterm rentals, the needs of digital...

n this engaging episode of the 'She's Got Assets' podcast, Shona Lepis hosts Alex Pardo, an expert in real estate transitioning from single-family wholesaling to self-storage investments. Alex elucidates the advantages of self-storage, offering both time freedom and cash flow minus tenant hassles. He shares his personal journey from a corporate role at General Electric to real estate, detailing hi...

In this episode of She's Got Assets, host Shona Lepis interviews Jen Delamotte, founder of Kick Assistant, to explore the transformative role of Executive Assistants (EAs) in boosting entrepreneurial efficiency and business growth. With 25 years of experience, including nearly 13 years assisting the CEO of Carrot, Jen highlights the crucial distinctions between EAs and virtual assistants, and the...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets' podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews real estate investor and serial entrepreneur Erica Brown. They discuss the significance of aligning investment strategies with personal and community missions, pivoting investment approaches, and the importance of education and mentorship in real estate. Erica shares her journey from house hacking to managing a diverse p...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets' real estate investment podcast, host Shona Lepis chats with special guest Private Money Lender, Jenny Tsa about the abundance of funding opportunities, the importance of thoroughly vetting both deals and borrowers, and strategies for minimizing risk in private money lending in real estate. Jenny shares her journey from corporate tax executive to real estate...

In this episode of the She's Got Assets podcast, host Shona Lefes welcomes renowned real estate expert Mike Nuss from Portland. They delve into the complexities and misconceptions of the real estate industry, emphasizing the simplicity that many over-complications conceal. Mike shares his journey from an appraiser to a developer, discussing essential business strategies, market conditions, and the...

In this episode of She's Got Assets, Shona Lepis talks with Jesse Mills, a real estate investor and mentor with over 20 years of experience. They delve into creative real estate strategies, such as lease options and seller financing, and discuss how these alternative methods can help individuals and investors achieve financial freedom. Jesse shares practical advice on how to pivot in changing mark...

In this episode of the 'She's Got Assets' podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews real estate investor and mid-term rental expert Will Dotson. They discuss the intricacies of business-to-business real estate contracts, the benefits of mid-term rentals, especially in high-cost markets, and the importance of community-building through meetups.    Will shares detailed insights into his methodology for n...