Women Invest in Real Estate

We’re sharing seven real-life wins and lessons from women inside the WIIRE community—and how you can apply them to your own investing journey. In this episode, we talk about the power of getting in the right room with women who are actively doing deals. We break down how community, masterminds, and accountability can normalize big goals, shift your money mindset, and help you step fully into your...

This week, you are in for a real treat! We are doing a live coaching session with community member Tracy Weber, a pharmacist-turned-real-estate-investor who’s building her portfolio while on maternity leave. Tracy and her husband found a dream short-term rental cabin in Northern Michigan—but when their bank changed lending rules, traditional financing fell apart. Instead of walking away, Amelia an...

On this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we got to sit down with Shaletha Colbert , a military brat turned investor-friendly realtor, to unpack how she went from corporate benefits sales, postpartum, and a surprise layoff to owning and profiting from short‑term rentals in Costa Rica. This conversation is a must‑listen for female real estate investors who are: Feeling stuck in six‑figure corporate job...

This week, we pull back the curtain on Amelia’s newest acquisition: an 11-unit apartment building in a B+ suburb of Des Moines. This candid conversation is packed with insights for female real estate investors who want to scale beyond single-family rentals without taking on 100-unit syndications. You’ll hear how Amelia: Spotted this off-market CBRE pocket listing and knew instantly it was a killer...

In this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we're getting personal about the mindset behind building a real estate portfolio as women, beyond the constant “hustle harder” messaging. Using Amelia’s journey from taking almost a year off buying to closing on another 11‑unit, we unpack: How we define seasons of scaling and stabilizing in our businesses Why nonstop growth without a stabilizing season leads t...

Unlock what real luxury really means in short‑term rentals with hospitality and branding expert Katie Cline , former PR lead for brands like Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, and St. Regis. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into how female real estate investors can elevate their STR, MTR, and LTR portfolios through hospitality, design, and guest experience—without overspending. In this episode, w...

As women investors, we were taught how to grow portfolios—not how to actually pay ourselves from them. In this episode, we break down the difference between our business making money and us taking home money, and why we both spent years feeling “cash poor” despite owning strong portfolios. We share why we started paying ourselves (even when it felt “too small to matter”) to avoid resentment and bu...

Join us as we unveil the upcoming WIIRE Summer Camp , a unique blend of real estate, networking, and outdoor fun designed specifically for women investors. Discover how this experience can elevate your confidence, connections, and business, all in a stress-free, fun setting. In this episode, you will learn: The origins and vision behind WIIRE Summer Camp , and how it evolved from our retreats and...

Pest control isn’t just about bugs. It’s how we think about being proactive landlords who protect profit, reduce stress, and create a better tenant experience. We’ve learned that waiting for problems to happen is one of the most expensive mistakes we can make. Spending $50–$150 quarterly on preventative pest control is far cheaper than dealing with emergencies, tenant turnover, or property damage...

This week, we sit down with investor  Kasey Hilgers  and unpack the  dark side  of private money lending. We walk through how Kasey’s very first deal—a $30K second-position lien on a nearly finished flip—went sideways when the borrower failed to refinance and her money was stuck for years. We talk about: Why second-position liens are so much riskier and what it means when the first-position lender...

In this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we sit down with  Katie Johnson , real estate attorney, STR investor, and founder of  STR Law , to unpack when a rental management company actually protects us as investors—and when it’s just extra complexity. Katie, who’s been investing in short‑term rentals since 2015, walks us through: Why even one short‑term rental often belongs in its own LLC, illustrated...

In this episode, we explore the essentials of refinancing rental properties. Our aim is to help you decide when refinancing is a smart move and how to run the numbers effectively. Whether you're considering a cash-out refinance, lowering interest rates, or paying off higher-interest debt, we offer practical strategies and real-life examples to guide your decisions. Key takeaways from this episode...

In this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we dig into practical, real-world ways female real estate investors are using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to save time, money, and stress—without losing the human touch that makes real estate a relationship business. We start with the ethics: why you should always be transparent about using AI, why you must verify everything it produces (especially legal,...

In this episode of the podcast, we bust the myth that “more doors equals more success” and share how we intentionally trimmed our portfolios—from higher door counts down to leaner, more focused sets of properties—to create more profit, less stress, and more freedom. Speaking especially to women who want to become W2-optional, we walk through how our strategies have evolved over time, why our first...

This week, we sit down with our friend and community leader Emily Karasek , founder of Extend Your Stay. Emily spent 13 years as a nurse before realizing she couldn’t see herself in that role until 65, and she turned to real estate, starting with a flip in 2021, to create a different path. We talk with Emily about how she moved from a long-term rental she hated, self-managing, into mid-term rental...

In this episode, we break down how we manage money inside our real estate entities so we can protect ourselves legally, keep things simple, and actually know if our rentals are profitable. We start with why entity finances matter, including the idea of piercing the corporate veil—what it means, how mixing personal and business funds can wipe out your asset protection, and why it’s so important to...

In this episode of the WIIRE Podcast, we talk directly to mid‑level investors who’ve moved past their first few doors and are now refining what truly works for their lifestyle and long‑term goals. We unpack our evolving list of rental property non‑negotiables—the standards we refuse to compromise on, even when a deal looks great on paper. We share how our early “hold forever” mindset has shifted i...

On today’s podcast, we’re joined again by James Hwang , co-founder of Stellar Housing Solutions in New Jersey, where he and his partners operate 20+ midterm rentals through a mix of ownership, co-hosting, and arbitrage. James breaks down how he’s expanded his reach far beyond his own units by building a local MTR network—a WhatsApp group of New Jersey operators who share leads, referrals, and vend...

In this deeply personal episode of the podcast, we explore what it really means to break up with comfort—in relationships, careers, and life. After ending a nine-year relationship, Amelia shares how staying “comfortable but stagnant” was like dragging a 250-pound anchor while still building a real estate portfolio. We discuss: How real estate investing became the tool to design an audacious, abund...

In this episode of the podcast, we interview investor and nurse Miranda Widmeyer about her first ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) project in California—turning a used tiny home on wheels into a fully permitted, high-cash-flow rental. Miranda shares how she intentionally bought a property with space for an ADU, used a rent-by-the-room strategy in the main house to cover her mortgage, and then found a...

In this episode of the podcast, we’re unpacking the difference between smart, opportunistic investing and shiny object syndrome for female real estate investors who want to build real wealth without burning out. We dive into: What shiny object syndrome actually looks like in real estate—and how it can keep you from ever doing your first deal The fine line between being distracted and being scrappy...

In this episode, a powerhouse panel of female real estate investors breaks down exactly how they find and close profitable off‑market deals—even while juggling full-time jobs, businesses, and motherhood. You’ll hear real stories from  investors using house hacking, BRRRR, flipping, new construction, and short‑term rentals to build wealth and design a lifestyle they love. You'll hear... When it’s t...

In this episode of the podcast, we're tackling a question many female real estate investors face: Should you invest in real estate if you have credit card debt? We share how tools like 0% APR cards can be used strategically for renovations—when you have the cash and discipline to pay them off—while explaining why it’s nearly impossible to out-invest 20–30% credit card interest. We break down key r...

In this episode, we tackle a big question for women building wealth through real estate: should you invest when you have credit card debt—and can credit cards ever be used strategically? Guest  Malia Gudenkauf,  also known as Little Miss Finance, breaks down when credit card debt is a hard no, when it might be acceptable, and why paying off 20–30% interest often beats chasing the next deal.  We di...

Real estate didn’t just change our income—it transformed our time, relationships, and what we believe is possible for our lives. In this episode, we share honestly about the lifestyle shifts we’ve experienced since becoming real estate investors: non-traditional work weeks, flexible days built around things we love (like pickleball, personal training, and slow Fridays), and the ability to travel o...