In this heartfelt and motivational episode, I sit down with my mentee, Jackie Lovelock, to unpack her remarkable journey into real estate investing. Jackie shares how she honored her late mother’s legacy by diving headfirst into real estate, completing my course in just 14 days, and tackling her first property with courage and resilience.

We explore the hurdles Jackie faced as a beginner investor, including learning how to run numbers, handle unexpected setbacks, and lean on her community for support. Jackie’s story is proof that with the right mindset, tools, and network, financial freedom is within reach.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical insights, emotional breakthroughs, and the power of mentorship.

KEY POINTS: 

- Jackie’s journey to real estate investing 

- The importance of structured education and mentorship 

- Challenges in dealing with different lenders

- On addressing deferred maintenance issues

- The value of community support, mentorship & resources

- Be consistent: Learning and community engagement 

- Jackie’s advice for aspiring investors 

- FREE Workshop: Starting from Scratch 

QUOTES: 

“We always tell ourselves: ‘It's not the right time’ — It's never going to be the right time. I always say: you can pay your mortgage, you're not homeless. If you're ready to do it, go ahead and do it and stop saying it's not the right time.” – Jackie Lovelock 

“Some people may freeze and just get stuck and say, I don't know what I'm going to do and not do anything. And then some people want to run away… So, people respond differently."  – Erika Brown 

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