The InvestHER Podcast

How do you get over the fear of building partnerships? According to hosts Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli, this is one of the most frequently asked questions they receive when it comes to real estate investing. While it is common to get started in the industry on your own, it is impossible to scale and grow your business without collaboration. In today’s episode, your hosts share their advice o...

“We were living well, but we weren’t building wealth.” This describes Kendra Barnes’s life before she took the plunge into real estate, house hacking, creating her business, and, yes, building that wealth. What started as a duplex in Washington, D.C. would become a well-rounded real estate portfolio and the founding of Kendra’s company, The Key Resource. Not only does Kendra generate income from r...

When it comes to real estate, we all know that relationship building is a crucial skill. However, this aspect of the industry may not come naturally to everyone. In today's minisode, host Liz Faircloth shares tips on how to master relationship building as an introvert.  If building relationships is difficult for you, Liz explains that you want to get clear on two things: the who and the how. F...

“We don’t need to optimize every dollar,” says Chelsea Brennan, Founder of Smart Money Mamas. “We need to optimize your dollars to work for you." Chelsea grew up with the idea that wealth brings praise and prestige, and for a while, this money story worked for her. She was able to save quite a bit of money throughout her high school and college years and ended up on a career path that gave her...

It is nearly impossible to take your business to the next level when your personal life is falling behind. In today’s minisode, host Andresa Guidelli explains the importance of organization and provides tips for tidying up your life both physically and mentally.   Andresa prioritizes organization not because she is a control freak, but because she despises wasting time. As we discussed in last wee...

According to Casey Franchini, founder of Brick by Brick Wealth, the question should never be, “How many houses do I have?” Instead, real estate investors should always be asking themselves: “How much cash flow do I have? How easy are my properties to manage? And what is my risk level?” A single-family investor based in Memphis, Tennessee, Casey asks herself these three questions each time she find...

No matter what exit strategy you are currently focusing on, time will affect your profit. In today’s minisode, host Andresa Guidelli shares six strategies for managing your schedule so your projects get finished on time.  When you have a property under contract, it is crucial that you have access to the project at all times, from the date of contract to the date of closing. This will allow you to...

“We look at markets that have good job growth, good population growth and that are landlord-friendly. Those three things are key,” says Arleen Garza, Principal at Real Estate Equity Partners. Arleen tells us that real estate investment doesn’t have to be overly complex; instead, it’s all about finding a formula, repeating what works and revising what doesn’t. It is this approach that has launched...

How do you build the confidence you need to work with private money partners? According to host Liz Faircloth, that’s the million dollar question. In an industry where women are overly cautious, it can be challenging to overcome the fears associated with using other people's money in your deals. In today’s minisode, Liz shares six strategies to overcome fear and build confidence when it comes...

If Jonna Weber, founder of Jonna Weber Real Estate, has one piece of advice for aspiring real estate investors, it is to be intentional. This strategy applies throughout just about every aspect of the journey, from spending with intention to structuring your days with intention to intentionally choosing who you surround yourself with. By living with intention, Jonna successfully made the transitio...

Are you flipping a house or taking on a project using the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) Method? According to your host Andresa Guidelli, there are several things that you need to consider in order to do this successfully. In today’s minisode, Andresa shares her top 4 tips for running successful and profitable projects. First and foremost, vetting your contractors is essential. In tod...

What makes a company successful in real estate? According to Kerry Faix, Chief Operating Officer and Founder of Stone Bay Holdings, LLC, it all comes down to people, process and product. If you aren’t working with strategic partners whose values align with your own, putting systems in place to optimize your business’s efficiency or offering a quality product, then your business will never reach it...

When it comes to building a team, most people jump straight into finding the people they want to work with. However, according to hosts Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli, there are actually several steps that you should take BEFORE beginning your search.  Whether you are looking to hire a partner or an intern, you need to begin the process by looking within yourself. On today’s minisode, Liz expl...

“If you want to know how much you’re working in your business, leave your business,” says April Crossley, Owner of Crossley Properties, LLC. April flips and wholesales between 20 and 30 houses a year, owns a portfolio of small multifamily rental properties in Berks County, PA and is a private lender, who invests as an LP and a GP on large multifamily projects across the US. In an attempt to achiev...

One of the questions that gets asked most frequently in the real estate community is, “How do I find a mentor?” However, this might not be the right question to ask. On today’s minisode, co-host Andresa Guidelli will pose a different question to listeners: Are you ready for a mentor? By asking yourself this question instead, you will ensure that you are clear on what kind of mentor you are looking...

When you can find something that aligns with your passion and it brings you income, that’s a win-win. On today’s episode, we talk with Kara Beckmann, real estate investor and designer on how she grew both her investing and design business from nothing. Don’t let your lack of knowledge stop you from getting started in a new field. Today’s guest shares how she dives right in. We discuss with Kara ho...

Juggling your personal and professional priorities can be challenging. In today’s minisode, Liz shares four actionable steps you can take to gain clarity when you’re feeling unbalanced. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it in the next 24 hours!   InvestHER Community Our mission is to support...

The wealthiest people in the world either make their money in real estate or hold their money in real estate. On today’s episode, we talk Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, world renowned speaker, and entrepreneur, on how to transition from an employee mindset to being an entrepreneur. We also make a special announcement you won’t want to miss! It’s not what you do for your paycheck t...

Having a deep understanding of your relationship with money is vital to your real estate investing success. On today’s episode, we talk Bari Tessler, a financial therapist, on learning about and updating your financial story so you can have a better financial runway. Financial identity is a lifelong journey. We discuss with Bari Tessler how she found her way into financial therapy and why everyone...

What you focus on in real estate, is what will expand. So, investing in a niche is very important. On today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Beadles on niching down has allowed her to travel full-time with her family. How can you setup your business to give you the freedom you’re after? We discuss with Jennifer the path she took to build a portfolio that allow her to travel full-time, how focusing...

Big money can be made in short-term rentals, but the properties don’t have to be where you typically think of as a vacation home. Sometimes small-town short-term rentals are the sweet spot you need to succeed. On today’s episode, we talk with Wendy Sweet on her short-term rental strategy and how you can find and fund a rental in today’s competitive market. Short-term rentals like those you see on...

You don’t have to know everything before getting started in real estate. On today’s episode, we talk with Dominique Gunderson on how she started investing straight out of high school and has since done over 55 flips and wholesale deals. Your age or experience shouldn’t keep you from diving in. We discuss with Dominique how she got paid to gain valuable real estate experience and education instead...

Don’t let your limiting beliefs stop you from taking the leap.  On today’s episode, we talk with Suzy Sevier on how she took down an 88-unit apartment building from overseas in her first year of investing. You don’t have to start small in real estate investing.  We discuss with Suzy how she skipped over single-family homes and dove right into apartment syndications, how to shift your identity to s...

As you level up your portfolio, you must level up yourself. This may mean pushing outside your comfort zone and reaching for the next best version of yourself. In today’s minisode, Liz shares six lessons she learned while scaling her multifamily portfolio. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s minisode and implement it...

Diversification is important so get into the space that isn’t crowded.  On today’s episode, we talk with Vanessa Peters, doctor and investor, on how she got into syndications and why she focuses on portfolio diversification. Investing shouldn’t be emotional especially when it comes to hedging risk. We discuss with Vanessa why syndications ended up being the perfect investment that aligned with her...