The InvestHER Podcast

Change can be hard, whether internal or external. And these last few years, the real estate market has been changing tremendously. Some might even say we’re in the midst of a recession.  It’s completely natural for you to want to resist this change. However, learning how to embrace it and be adaptable will not only help you be a better real estate investor, it will help you thrive as an entreprene...

This week, we will be sitting down with the brilliant Raquel Adkins, the investor relations manager of Adkins Estates. A vibrant and personable multifamily investor, Raquel channels her passion for real estate into buying and managing apartment buildings alongside her husband and a dedicated team of investors.  Together with her team, she currently holds around 500 doors as GP.   Before Raquel and...

As we’ve discussed over and over again, the real estate industry is not kind to women. We have to work harder and smarter to sit at the same table as men.  This is especially true when it comes to raising funds for our real estate investments. Yes, even men can find it challenging, however, women face a completely different set of obstacles when raising funds. In this week’s minisode, we’ll be bre...

This week, we will be sitting down with Leila Hormozi, a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur whose portfolio of companies just crossed $200 million per year. In 2015, Leila moved to Orange County, California to start a career in fitness. Within a year of moving, she was the top-selling personal trainer within the region, and kept that status for the remainder of her tenure.  Today, she...

Like it or not, you are only as good as the people you work with. If your team is not focused on the right things, then no matter how much effort you make, you just won’t be able to achieve your goals. This is why creating a winning team should always be your first step as an entrepreneur. At least, if you want your business to be successful. This is because the right team will push you forward, c...

This week, we are sitting down with the amazing Ingrid Duque, an engineer and real estate investor with extensive knowledge on residential and commercial real estate underwriting and investing.  Ingrid was born in Cali, Colombia, and moved with her family to the United States when she was only ten years old.  As an immigrant that did not speak the language, she faced multiple challenges at school...

In this week’s minisode, we’ll be breaking down the four limiting beliefs that are holding you back as a woman entrepreneur. As we’ve discussed time and time again, being a female entrepreneur is no easy feat.  It comes with its own sets of struggles (glass ceiling, anyone?) and a lot of these struggles are, believe it or not, self-inflicted. This is because so many of us hold on to beliefs that d...

This week, we are sitting down with the brilliant Steffany Boldrini, a Silicon Valley tech saleswoman turned super successful real estate investor. Steffany is the principal at Monte Carlo Real Estate Investments, a firm that focuses on self storage investing.  Originally from Brazil, Steffany moved to Silicon Valley at the age of eighteen. After a successful career in tech sales, she decided to b...

In this week’s minisode, we’ll be breaking down the four secrets advantages you have as a woman real estate investor. As we’ve discussed in earlier episodes, being a woman in real estate is no easy feat.  This is, quintessentially, a boys’ club, and women have had to work harder and smarter to be able to break that glass ceiling. Like in any other male-dominated industry, we have had to work twice...

This week, we will be sitting down with the brilliant Pamela Bardhi, a real estate developer and investor. Pamela immigrated to the US from Albania when she was only five years old. She’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, she dipped her toes in the business world pretty early in life, at the age of ten, when she worked in her family’s small pizza shop in Boston. By the time she was tw...

In this week’s minisode, we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of the BRRRR method, a very popular real estate investing strategy. As you know, BRRRR stands for “Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat,” and for the longest time, it’s been deemed as the best way for real estate investors to make passive income.  But does the BRRRR method still work in today’s market? After all, the real estate indu...

What does it take for a crime scene cleaning queen to become a real estate powerhouse? This is the exact question we answer in this episode! This week, we will be sitting down with the brilliant Laura Spaulding, a crime scene franchisor, former law enforcement officer, veteran, and real estate investor. Yes, Laura wears a lot of hats, and she does it well. Laura started a crime scene cleaning busi...

In this week’s minisode, we’ll be discussing a super hot topic in the world of real estate investing: Why you should or shouldn’t work with a real estate agent as an investor. Suffice to say, this is a controversial subject and we can’t wait to get your opinion on it (so don’t hesitate to share it with us). Some people will tell you working with a realtor is a must, others will say it’s a total wa...

This week, we will be sitting down with the amazing Anna Li, a business owner, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Together, we will be discussing a subject that’s on everyone’s minds right now (and if you’ve scrolled through TikTok any time in the past year, then you know this is a popular subject): Why you should hire yourself a VA. You see, as an entrepreneur, especially as a female entrepr...

This week’s minisode is something that most woman real estate investors ask about. What are the challenges that most women experience when dealing with contractors? First off, not all contractors are the same.  Second, challenges are inevitable. But none of those challenges have prevented me from starting, growing, and scaling a business. These challenges exist not only to teach us valuable lesson...

What does it take to master asset management for over a thousand units? Years and years of experience? A deep knowledge of real estate?  For Alessandra Thompson, it didn’t take any prior experience. Yes, you’ve read it right! This week, we will be sitting down with her to discuss all of this and more. But first, who is Alessandra Thompson? Alessandra is a twenty-six years old real estate investor...

This week, we will be discussing something near and dear to our hearts: The Wonder Woman myth. Naturally, we all love Wonder Woman. She’s strong, she’s ambitious, and she can do anything she puts her mind to.  Sounds pretty nice, right? Wrong, actually!  Believe it or not, the Wonder Woman myth is hurting us more than helping us. Wonder Woman is perfect; she can do it all, without ever needing to...

This week, we will be sitting down with the two amazing female entrepreneurs and real estate investors, Pili Yarusi and Zasha Smith. Pili is the co-founder as well as Investor Education and Relations Director for Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm that has acquired over 2000 units valued at $180 Million since 2016. Her firm repositions properties through operational efficiencies, moder...

Embarking on a real estate journey can feel like stepping into uncharted waters, and we've all been there: that burning question lingering in the back of your mind, "Is now the right time for a game-changing pivot?" The path to success is filled with twists and turns, and in this minisode of the Real Estate InvestHER Show, hosts Liz and Andressa divulge their own ups and downs while sc...

Ready to crack the code on how generational baggage affects your decision-making as a woman in real estate? In today's power-packed episode, we're joined by the highly regarded clinical psychologist, Dr. Abbie Jones. We delve into the history of women's mental conditioning and how it directly influences our investing choices and strategy. This conversation aims to shed light on breakin...

Ready to take the leap into uncharted real estate territory but unsure when the stars will align for your next big move? Today’s minisode of the Real Estate InvestHER Show got you covered! Join us as we dive deep into the age-old question of timing in the ever-evolving real estate world. With market fluctuations and financing challenges, now's the perfect moment to either embrace fresh opportu...

Today, we delve into a powerful conversation with Tresa Todd about the world of boutique short-term rentals! Tresa is the founder of the Women’s Real Estate Investors Network, the nation's largest learning and networking community for women real estate investors. She is an award-winning real estate investor, motivational speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of Without Fear Of Her Futu...

Are you contemplating a pivot in your real estate journey but grappling with the crucial question: "When is the right time to dive into a new niche?" You’re in luck. We delve deep into this dilemma troubling many women in our investing circles. With the current fluctuations in the market and the struggle to secure financing, it's an opportune time to either explore new avenues or reass...

Welcome, ladies, to the Real Estate InvestHER Show! In this episode, we engage in an insightful conversation with guest Kelani Blackwell about the current state of the real estate market and the importance of community support. Kelani is a seasoned connector and consultant in the real estate industry. As the COO of a successful fix-and-flip operation and residential brokerage in Las Vegas, Kelani...

How can you avoid costly mistakes and turn your worst real estate deals into valuable learning experiences? In this minisode of the Real Estate Investor Show, hosts Liz and Andresa discuss their worst deals and the valuable lessons they learned from them. They emphasize the importance of clear contracts and defined roles in partnerships, highlighting the need for control over hiring and managing c...