The InvestHER Podcast

PPP loans are meant to infuse money into small businesses and there is still money left! On today’s episode, we talk with Stephanie Parris, founder of Guardian Accounting Services and our go-to guide for Paycheck Protection Program loans. We dive right in with Stephanie and ask her all the questions we have about the PPP loan process and if it’s a good fit for real estate investors and business ow...

Investors frequently hear that others are scaling their portfolio, but we rarely learn how. On today’s episode, we talk with Whitney Hutten, who went from an accidental house hack to partnering in over $378M in real estate assets by aligning her vision with her husband and creating profitable relationships. We discuss the importance of vetting anyone you work with from turnkey providers and syndic...

Probate real estate is a unique investing strategy and requires a certain type of investor to close a deal but once you understand the process, it can be a great way to build your portfolio. We are excited to sit down with Sharon Vornholt, investor and educator, to discuss the lessons she’s learned during her 20+ year investing career and the ins and outs of probate investing. We cover so much wit...

Having little money and poor credit doesn’t mean you can’t invest in real estate; it just means you’ll have to be creative. We are excited to sit down with Mercedes Torres, investor and businesswomen, to discuss how she escaped the rat race and completed over 2000+ real estate transactions. We cover so much with Mercedes like how to analyze trends and market conditions, how to create win-wins for...

Pay off debt first or invest in real estate? That’s a question we discuss with today’s guest! We are excited to sit down with Lauryn Williams, four-time Olympian, student loan advisor, and certified financial planner, to discuss how you can strategically deal with student loan debt and still invest in real estate and achieve your goals. Lauryn takes the skills learned from her road to gold and app...

Investing in apartment syndications may seem out of reach when you’re deep in debt, but today’s guest shows us the power of real estate on her journey to financial independence. We are excited to sit down with Megan Lamke on this week’s episode! Megan started with over a half a million dollars in debt between her and her husband and through years of determination and sacrifice, was able to become...

Recession proof asset classes might not exist but there are certainly benefits in some over others during markets like we’re experiencing today. We are excited to sit down with Corinn Altomare, investor and musician, on this week’s episode! Corinn began investing in small multifamily properties to give her the financial foundation needed to pursue her true passion, music. After expanding her portf...

With the uncertainty and stress in our current environment, it’s important to have a strong and solid mindset and keep ourselves sane. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share a list of tips and tricks to outsmart your brain and put yourself in a better position to thrive. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned from today’s miniso...

As investors and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get stuck working in your business rather than on it. We are excited to sit down with Gwenn Aspen, investor and businesswoman, on this week’s episode! Gwenn started investing in her early 20s and quickly realized that processes and procedures are crucial in order to scale your business and take ownership over your company. It was then that she started o...

When investing in real estate, it’s important to act with intention by focusing on the end goal. We are excited to sit down with Nicole Rueth, the number one loan originator in Colorado and buy and hold investor, on this week’s episode! Nicole started investing in her early 40s while a wife, mother of three, and working full time. She has since intentionally grown her portfolio to 23 units in the...

In real estate investing, having more units doesn’t always mean more cash flow. On today’s episode, we talk with Liz Carroll about her intentional journey to financial independence through debt free real estate investing. We discuss the debt free mentality, the importance of matching your investing strategy with your lifestyle, and why she focuses on manufactured homes. Liz also shares the one que...

With swift shifts is the real estate market and economy, it’s time to sharpen your axe. On today’s episode, we talk with Monick Halm, investor and educator, about the lessons she learned during the last economic downturn and the actions you can take now to best position your investments during this epidemic. We discuss the true meaning of the word “crisis” and how you can poise yourself to take co...

With COVID-19 upon us, there are many concerns circling the real estate industry. On today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa share a list of actions you can be doing right now to work through this strange time to help you have a better grasp on your business and more control over the uncertainty. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all InvestHERs to take one thing they learned fro...

Financial loss can be tough especially when combined with a personal loss like a divorce. On today’s episode, we talk with Sonia Macias, a single mom who lost her entire portfolio, about how she went from surviving mode to striving mode to rebuild her wealth and inspire her daughters.  We discuss the importance of helping yourself before helping others, transitioning from flipping to rentals, and...

Tax season can be a daunting time for many investors but with proper preparation and education, it doesn’t have to be. On today’s episode, we talk with Natalie Kolodij, a real estate tax strategist and investor, about choosing the right tax professional, structuring your real estate business from a tax perspective, and her experience flipping mobile homes.  We dive deep into the most asked tax que...

Losing a loved one is devastating and life changing. On today’s episode, we talk with Jill Johnson, who was forced to figure out how to support her children after the lose of her husband. She shares how one home remodeling project turned into a growing real estate investing portfolio. We discuss how investing in real estate allows Jill and her now husband to say yes to family time and allow them t...

Airbnb is a tempting market to tap into but not every property would make a profitable short-term rental. On today’s minisode, Andresa shares her top three questions to consider when analyzing a deal to see if it makes the cut. 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! Lookin...

Get out of the employee mindset and start asking yourself how you can make things happen and not can you. On today’s episode, we talk systematizing your business so you can focus on your top priorities, shifting your money mindset to land larger deals, and how to calculate risk with Palak Shah and Pili Yarusi. We jump into how Palak and Pili have grown their investment firms and their education co...

Investing in real estate and tackling your own home renovation projects may be intimidating but that didn’t let our guest stop her from trying. On today’s episode, we talk all things DIY and social media with Brittany Arnason, the girl who famously beat Bigger Pockets’ Brandon Turner in the race to 100k followers on Instagram. We dive into how Brittany has successfully grown her buy and hold real...

For many real estate investors, the hardest real estate deal to complete is often the first one. Not only do newer investors lack the knowledge and experience, but they also experience a ton of fear and uncertainty as they navigate this business. Well, on today’s episode, we have one of our amazing InvestHER Meetup Leaders, Stephanie Banno, with us discussing how she finished and sold her first re...

The secret to being more engaged, more productive, and more profitable is closer to home than you think. On today’s episode, we dive deep into self-care and work-life rhythm with CC Sutton who is a work-life integration specialist and productivity keynote speaker.  We explore the fact that self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity and CC shares practical steps to help you make it a priority. Wh...

Growing a multifamily portfolio is not rocket science, but it does take a lot of grit, hard work and persistence. Liz began her investing career with a duplex and last year they purchased a 222 unit apartment building. During today’s minisode, she shares five key lessons that she has learned from scaling into larger multifamily deals. As a result of today’s minisode, Liz and Andresa encourage all...

Most of us are constantly trying to figure out new marketing strategies for getting our “name” out there and standing out from all the other real estate investors like us. Well, we are thrilled to sit down today with Kendall Krawchuk who is the VP of Marketing for one of the fastest-growing companies in the country, Fund that Flip. During this jam-packed interview, we discuss the most important th...

Some real estate investors say that “direct mail” is dead, but not Jill DeWit! Jill shares credit for almost 16,000 transactions and is still getting powerful results from direct mail and on today’s episode, she shares some of these strategies with you! During today’s interview, we discuss how often to send out direct mail, the most important aspect to include in your direct mail letters, how to d...

On this special episode, we are so excited to celebrate our 100th episode of the Real Estate InvestHER Show! Andresa and Liz are thrilled to sit down with two newer investors – Amina Sanders and Kristin DiPasquo from Philadelphia, PA. On today’s episode, we discuss with these newer investors – their investing journey, their learned lessons along the way, and how the Real Estate InvestHER Community...