The Smart Girl’s Guide to Real Estate

Welcome to a new episode of the Smart Girl’s Guide to Real Estate! This week, Jami shares a conversation with Kim Sullivan, a Boston-based Realtor who’s been making waves in the real estate world since 1997. Known for her savvy strategy, quick wit, and signature Boston grit, Kim shares how she keeps real estate fun and empowering. Whether she’s helping first-time buyers navigate overwhelming check...

Welcome back to the Smart Girls Guide to Real Estate. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of my favorite ways to invest: private money lending. I know it might sound a little mysterious, but trust me, I’ve been on both sides (borrowing and lending) and I’m here to spill the secrets, share my real-life wins (and a few challenges), and give you all the high-level details you need to jump in c...

Welcome to the Smart Girls Guide to Real Estate! Jami Hearn sits down with powerhouse Realtor Jen Reilly, who brings over 11 years of experience, a fierce passion for real estate, and a seriously hands-on background in construction. Ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide, Jen shares her journey from working alongside her father on job sites to building an 11-door investment portfolio, rehabbi...

This is your invitation to start building wealth on your own terms. Today we’re getting into one of my favorite topics, long-term holds. Trust me, whether you’re just dipping your toe into real estate or ready to take your empire to the next level, this episode is packed with creative strategies, real-life stories (including how my own son bought his first house before turning 20!), and the kind o...

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kim Ward. Kim is a true powerhouse in the real estate space, a serial entrepreneur, and a woman on a mission to create both legacy and impact. We dove into everything from how we both got our starts in real estate investing, to the ins and outs of PadSplit and co-living models for affordable housing, and even some of the tough lessons we’ve learned...

Are you curious about breaking into real estate but not sure where to start? In today’s episode, I shared how wholesaling can be an accessible entry point, even for beginners. I covered what wholesaling is, how to find your niche, the importance of transparency, and why knowing your state’s regulations matters. Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Explore, learn, and pivot as you go. I...

Ever wondered how much your mindset really matters in real estate? Today on the Smart Girls Guide to Real Estate, I sat down with Tamar Altshuler, founder of the Mind Method, to talk about rewiring your mindset for massive success. We dove into how overcoming anxiety and shifting your beliefs can unlock your true potential, both in life and real estate. Your mindset shapes your reality, and you’re...

Welcome to the first episode of The Smart Girl’s Guide to Real Estate. I’m your guest host, Shann Vander Leek, and I am here to kick this podcast off by turning the spotlight on the woman who created this incredible space—Jami Hearn. Jami is a no-BS real estate investor, intentional wealth-builder, and the voice behind this podcast where ambition meets attitude and execution. If you’ve ever wanted...

If you’ve ever felt like real estate investing was an intimidating boy’s club, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Real Estate is here to prove otherwise. Host Jami Hearn and her guests, bring you straight-talk strategies, laugh-out-loud lessons, and a fresh take on building real wealth. You’ll learn how to create cash flow, equity, and generational wealth without the hustle-bro jargon. From beginner wins t...