Built For This Show

Show Notes:

From starting with a single condo to managing multimillion-dollar properties and turning them into retreat centers, Patty reveals why she believes real estate is the fastest way to build wealth. She opens up about her mindset, the importance of vision, and how the right people around you can turn big dreams into reality.

Patty also talks about her biggest challenges, her philosophy of turning obstacles into opportunities, and why she calls her properties her “accountability projects.” Whether you’re a new investor or seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to think bigger and get creative.

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In this episode, Rachel Orvis shares how she and her husband ventured into real estate investing as part of their journey toward financial independence. A mother of (soon to be) four and the co-owner of an 8-unit property, Rachel talks about buying a fixer-upper, dealing with unexpected tenant challenges, and the lessons she’s learned from trusting advisors over gut instincts.

Rachel also opens up about balancing family, finances, and big real estate moves—like closing on a property with a newborn and navigating cast iron plumbing issues on a multi-unit property. Her strategy? Listening, researching, and staying open to expert guidance, even when it feels counterintuitive.

What You'll Learn:

Why the FIRE movement sparked Rachel’s interest in real estate

How going big with an 8-unit property paid off

The importance of scaling efficiently and trusting the process

Real-world lessons from tenant dynamics and surprise repairs

Rachel’s tips on using your strengths and surrounding yourself with the right advisors

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This week on the Built For This Podcast, Alissa and Andrea sit down with real estate investor Joyce Kraley, who jumped head-first into property ownership by purchasing five units right out of the gate. Joyce shares her journey from considering fix-and-flips to building a steady stream of income through buy-and-hold properties, all while navigating property managers, turnover, and unexpected curveballs.

Joyce brings her financial background and project management skills to the table, revealing how real estate investing isn't just about properties—it's about owning the process, staying on top of the details, and building strong relationships. She also gets candid about what it really takes to manage property managers and why setting clear expectations is non-negotiable.

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What happens when you combine creativity, people skills, and a love for community? You get Molly Welpott’s real estate journey.

In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Molly, a Pennsylvania-based realtor and investor who’s been in the game for more than a decade. Molly shares how a late-night infomercial first sparked her interest in real estate and how her passion for helping families find safe, beautiful homes has shaped her approach to investing.

From flipping and rentals to her work as a realtor, Molly explains why she never buys a property she wouldn’t live in herself, how she balances her clients’ needs with her own investing goals, and why creativity and communication have been her biggest strengths in business.

You’ll also hear about her latest win, the lessons she’s learned about affordability, and what excites her most about the future of real estate in her community.

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What does it really take to build a successful real estate business? In this episode of The Built for This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Jeff Gill, a buy-and-hold investor with over 20 years of experience, who currently manages 20 units in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Jeff shares his unfiltered perspective on the realities of real estate investing—the good, the bad, and the frustrating. From battling unreliable contractors to learning how to network as an introvert, Jeff reminds us that while real estate can create freedom, it is far from “passive.”

Listeners will hear Jeff’s journey of building systems, managing properties, and finding allies through networking. He highlights how business relationships often grow into friendships and why persistence is the most valuable trait an investor can have.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why real estate isn’t truly passive income

How systems and processes keep your business from running you ragged

The importance of networking and building real connections

Common challenges investors face, from cash flow crunches to contractor struggles

Why “doers” become your best allies and often your friends

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What if the best real estate deal you’ll ever find is closer than you think? In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Columbus-based investor Jennifer Marlatt to hear how her journey started with a neglected duplex right next door—and grew into a thriving rental portfolio.

Jennifer shares how her upbringing, industrial design background, and hands-on skills shaped her approach to real estate investing. From turning overlooked properties into welcoming homes to navigating today’s hot Columbus market, she shows how persistence, creativity, and community connection can lead to long-term success.

You’ll hear:

How Jennifer’s first property deal sparked her love for real estate

Why she believes the best opportunities are often in your own backyard

The challenges of investing in today’s Columbus market

Her exciting next step: exploring new builds and auxiliary housing

The win that made her proud: owning three doors free and clear

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In this episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Ricardo Sheard, a real estate investor turned mortgage lender, who shares how his love for numbers and his “why” — his family — fuel his journey.

Ricardo opens up about how he and his wife started in real estate investing, the lessons they learned through Fortune Builders, and how he transitioned into mortgage lending during a time of big life changes. He explains how his skills with numbers gave him an edge, how he balances family with business, and why his long-term vision is to grow into commercial real estate.

Whether you’re just starting out in real estate or looking for inspiration to keep going, Ricardo’s story is proof that persistence, purpose, and passion can reshape your path.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Ricardo and his wife got started in real estate investing

Why his background in engineering and finance gave him an edge

The role of family as motivation in his business journey

His biggest challenges with lending and how he overcame them

Why commercial real estate is his long-term goal

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Real estate investing can look exciting from the outside, but the real lessons often come from the struggles. In this episode of Built For This, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with investor and commercial real estate agent Dayna Klein to talk about the real-life challenges behind building a portfolio.

Dayna shares her family’s generational story of investing — from her great-grandmother’s resilience to her own experiences managing properties across states. She opens up about the highs and lows, including stalled starts, emotional decision-making, costly mistakes, and how every misstep became part of her education as an investor.

This conversation is an honest look at what it takes to build wealth through real estate: patience, persistence, removing emotion from the numbers, and learning that not every property is the right one for your goals.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why legacy and family history shaped Dayna’s path into real estate

The reality check of managing rentals across states

How emotions can cloud judgment and stall growth

Why learning from mistakes is the most valuable education

The importance of refining systems, insurance, and tax strategies

How refinancing and negotiating with lenders can open new opportunities

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What do you do when your biggest investment turns out to be a mistake? For Laura Hollis, the answer was simple: keep going.

Laura opens up about her journey from healthcare into real estate, where her background in management and patient care taught her how to build strong teams and stay resilient under pressure. She shares stories about transforming neighborhood eyesores into beautiful rentals, creating goodwill in local communities, and how she tried to create housing for veterans—only to be blindsided by an undisclosed HOA restriction.

Listen as Laura shares how she handled the unexpected, what she’s learned about trusting your team, and why staying connected to your network is key to long-term success in real estate.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Laura transitioned from healthcare to real estate

The power of encouraging leadership in building reliable teams

How she navigated a major setback involving an HOA and a nonprofit vision

Why pivoting quickly is crucial in the real estate world

What’s next for Laura in her investing journey

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In this episode, Anita Onesti joins Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane to share her powerful transformation from flipping homes to building a sustainable, long-term rental portfolio. With over 30 years in corporate finance, Anita brings a unique lens to real estate—blending professionalism with passion. Learn how her over-renovation strategy helps her attract long-term tenants and why building relationships and community ties is central to her success.

From setting up repeatable systems to relocating great tenants into dream homes, Anita shares the mindset and methods that have built her real estate brand into a trustworthy and in-demand business. Plus, hear a heartwarming story of how going the extra mile for one tenant paid off for everyone.

What You'll Learn:

Why Anita pivoted from flipping to long-term rentals

How her background in finance gave her a real estate edge

The power of over-renovating for long-term tenant satisfaction

The importance of maintaining community ties and Section 8 relationships

What Anita’s “biggest challenge” says about her success

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