In this new episode of the Life and Listings Podcast, we're excited to have Krystal, a remarkable real estate broker and investor, joining us. Growing up in the foster care system, Krystal faced countless challenges, but her resilience, faith, and mindset have transformed her life. Her path to real estate started with a desire to provide for her family, leading her to become a landlord and, later, the founder of her own brokerage, Hamilton Realty Group in Arlington. Krystal now empowers her agents and clients through free training on real estate investing, sharing everything from the basics of buy-and-hold to complex financing strategies. In today’s episode, she dives into her journey of self-discovery, the power of mindset, and the legacy of positivity and opportunity she’s building for others, especially women. Listen in as she shares actionable insights and how to tap into your own potential for success!
“I remember working with my realtor, and we went up to a property to look at it in person. And when I got there, it was people that were twice my age. I didn't see anyone else that was minority female. I was just like, oh my goodness, I was looking out the window, I cannot compete with these people, if they're looking at this house, there's no way I'm going to get it. I minimized my value based on because I didn't see anyone that was doing it, that reminded me of myself. So being able to share with people, and being able to be an example, I think that that's what I provide to, my students, and just giving them the confidence to know that this is possible. I can do it.“- Krystal
Key takeaways:
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Mindset and Resilience: Krystal’s positive mindset and resilience were essential in overcoming her challenging start in life and building a successful career in real estate.
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Motherhood as Motivation: Becoming a mother fueled her drive to provide a better life, leading her back to college and eventually into real estate, where she could create a more flexible lifestyle.
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Self-Education and Financial Growth: Despite initial obstacles, Krystal taught herself about real estate investing, ultimately purchasing her first property and building a growing portfolio.
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Empowering Others: Through her brokerage, she offers training on real estate investing, encouraging agents and clients alike to build wealth and financial independence through property ownership.
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Faith and Purpose-Driven Success: Krystal attributes her achievements to her faith and sees her mission as helping others realize their potential, especially women from challenging backgrounds.
About Krystal Hamilton:
Krystal Hamilton grew up in poverty in Dallas and entered foster care as a young child, experiencing years of instability as she moved from house to house without support or love. Determined to break this cycle, she graduated high school at 18 and went on to earn four college degrees—an Associate’s, two Bachelor’s, and a Master’s—despite numerous obstacles. In her twenties, Krystal dedicated herself to empowering youth, working with Child Protective Services to teach life skills, and serving as a Program Coordinator for MHMR, supporting foster youth with mental health challenges. As a CASA advocate and supervisor, she fought for youth in court, and as a member of the Texas Supreme Court Children’s Commission, she worked to improve educational outcomes for foster youth statewide. She also founded PUSH at the University of North Texas, a program supporting former foster youth in college. After years of service, Krystal transitioned to real estate, where she now owns and operates Hamilton Realty Group in Arlington, Texas, building long-term generational wealth through a multi-million dollar rental portfolio and guiding others in real estate investment.
Connect with Krystal:
Website: www.hamiltonrealtydfw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krystal.greenwood.10
Instagram: Krystalhamiltonthebroker
Tiktok: Krystalhamiltonthebroker
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Staats Solution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatssolutions/
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