The STR Sisterhood

From Nurse to Real Estate Mogul: Amy Morehead’s Inspiring Journey


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In this episode, I’m absolutely delighted to have a chat with the phenomenal Amy Morehead—a powerhouse mom of three, dedicated wife, skilled nurse practitioner, and savvy real estate investor! Amy’s real estate journey kicked off with a deeply personal mission: to support her family while caring for her mother with dementia. What started as a humble rental property in the Smokies has blossomed into a booming business, reshaping her life in the most unexpected ways.


Amy opens up about how she conquered imposter syndrome by embracing guidance from mentors and coaches, empowering her to overcome self-doubt and unlock her true potential. Whether you’re at the beginning of your Airbnb adventure or aiming to elevate your short-term rental game, Amy’s story is brimming with invaluable wisdom and motivation to propel you forward.


But Amy’s impact doesn’t end there! She’s now channeling her experiences into a new role as a dementia caregiver coach, committed to guiding others through the challenging journey she once faced. This episode is a treasure trove of heart, perseverance, and actionable advice that will inspire you to tackle any hurdle—be it in real estate, caregiving, or life itself. Don’t miss this deeply inspiring conversation!


HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:


[02:04] A short introduction about our guest Amy Morehead

[02:57] How Amy got started in the world of real estate investing out of necessity while caring for her mother

[06:45] Bridging the learning gap from property management to self-managing short-term rentals

[10:27] How learning about real estate investing became a therapeutic escape and fueled her personal growth

[12:15] Amy’s transition into self-managing and how she used her newfound knowledge of creative financing to buy a lake house

[15:14] Amy’s shares her journey in rehabbing the lake house while balancing family life

[18:35] Amy shares her experience with designing and decorating the lake house property

[20:26] The importance of personal development and education in overcoming self-doubt, gaining confidence, and effectively pursuing goals

[26:43] Amy’s real estate portfolio and her expansion plan

[29:38] Amy’s insights and how technology transforms property management for multiple properties

[32:48] The significance of building a reliable team for property management when scaling up to multiple properties

[36:20] Amy’s plan on a new venture into becoming a dementia caregiver coach and consultant

[43:07] The lightning round


Golden Nuggets:


  • “You really have to go to great leaders and coaches and mentors to teach you this specific knowledge to be successful, you can't do this on your own. You need to learn from other people's mistakes, other people's successes.”
  • “If you are investing in one thing, investing in yourself and trusting yourself, I think, is the most impactful investment that anyone can make, real estate or not real estate.”
  • “Train your brain to become who you need to be.”
  • “Everything is figure-outable.”

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