The InvestHER Podcast

EPISODE 514: Think student housing is just about parties and chaos? That’s not the case. In this episode, we dive deep into the lucrative world of student housing investments.

Our guest, Beth Underhill, brings her remarkable expertise in student housing to the table and reveals why this niche is more compelling than ever.

With a background in working with multiple entities to purchase and manage student housing properties, Beth provides a unique perspective on the market.

As the visionary founder of Lifestyle Equities Group / Investing With Beth, she leads her company as a Co-General Partner on over 500 multifamily units and 486 beds in student housing. 

We explore why student housing is thriving, especially in university towns with strong athletic programs like those in the SEC. Learn how state scholarship programs and a strategic focus on location can make this niche highly profitable.

Plus, we discuss how creating connections with sororities, fraternities, and other student groups can transform properties into continuous revenue streams.

Tune in now to unearth the vast potential of student housing!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why student housing is a compelling niche for investors (00:56)

How SEC markets and athletic programs drive student housing demand (03:34)

State scholarship programs impact on student housing quality (05:50)

Class A student housing properties to attract better tenants (08:37)

Proximity to campus for student housing success (11:31)

Researching local regulations for student housing conversions (14:58)

Underwriting considerations for student housing properties (18:24)

Management strategies for student housing properties (21:46)

Creating effective lease agreements for student rentals (25:19)

Marketing strategies for student housing properties (28:12)

Additional Resources:

Check out our episode on co-living: https://youtu.be/TTxA-5XCIjY?si=Ak4EmYRhcpOdoqB7 

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✨ Connect with Beth: 

Beth's Website: investingwithbeth.com

Beth's Instagram: @investingwithbeth

Beth's TikTok: @investingwithbeth

Beth's Contact - 513-470-1078

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EPISODE 513: If you’ve been wanting to passively invest in real estate but don’t know where to start, then this is the episode for you!

In it, we sit down with Bethany LaFlam, a seasoned deal lawyer, mother, and visionary. 

With over twenty years of experience practicing law, Bethany has leveraged her expertise into her business life. In her role as Managing Partner of Premier Law Group, she focuses primarily on real estate syndications and funds, helping syndicators build their empires by safely leveraging OPE (Other People's EVERYTHING).

In this episode, Bethany will be sharing with us all her tips to vet deals and sponsors when you’re thinking about investing in syndications.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

How to vet a sponsor (01:04)

The questions you need to ask before investing (04:45)

Why you need to understand your syndicator’s track record (10:00)

Risk mitigation (13:43)

Horror stories from Bethany (19:58)

Rental growth projections and why they matter (27:39)

Additional Resources:

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The InvestHER Podcast is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 512: You want to get into real estate investing but you’re not sure how to balance your career with that?

Then this is the episode for you!

In it, we break down all the tips you need to follow as a busy professional to thrive as a real estate investor on the side.

And there’s no one better to discuss all of this than our guest on the podcast this week, the brilliant Tessa Muir.

Tessa is a law partner, mom, step-mom, wife… and a real estate investor on the side. 

While balancing a hectic law career as a federal prosecutor, then as an in-house lawyer for a large tech company, and now as a law partner at a criminal defense firm, Tessa was able to build a thriving real estate portfolio on the side.

What are the secrets to her success?

She shares all of them with us in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, so don’t miss out on this episode and tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why Tessa became an investor (00:58)

How to assess your first deal (06:10)

Managing real estate as a full-time professional (12:36)

Community bank criteria (15:01)

Tessa’s vision for the future (20:26)

Managing properties as a busy professional (26:00)

Additional Resources:

Innago is a property management company tailored to landlords and property managers of all sizes, and have helped over 70,000 property owners connect with more than 270,000 tenants.

Learn more: https://innago.com/investher/?utm_source=InvestHer&utm_medium=Referral

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✨ Connect with Tessa

Follow Tessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investontheside/ 

Join Tessa’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/264898946190176/ 

Learn more about Tessa’s work: https://www.investontheside.com/ 

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EPISODE 511: Every good entrepreneur knows they need a mentor. A mentor is not just someone who will teach you what you need to know to become successful, they are also someone who helps you during our times of need, and that is priceless.

But how do you find a good mentor? More specifically, a great mentor?

This is exactly the question we aim to answer in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

Listen in as we discuss the three things you need to avoid doing if you want to find a good mentor.

We’ll also be discussing the importance of adding value to your mentor – after all, mentor-mentee relationships are not one way –, why you need to understand your goals before looking for a mentor, why effective communication is crucial for establishing a productive mentor-mentee relationship, and more.

Well then, what are you waiting for?

Run, don’t walk, and tune in to the episode now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Lack of clarity (01:19)

Don’t be self-centered (07:24)

Beware of having the wrong mindset! (15:09)

Additional Resources:

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The InvestHER Podcast is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 510: Did you know? The military and the real estate industry have more in common than you might think.

Yes, this is not a sentence we ever thought we would say, and yet, here we are.

To succeed in a military career, you need hard work, dedication, perseverance, and discipline; these are also the traits you need as a real estate investor if you want to truly grow your business, and no one knows this better than this week’s guest on the podcast, the brilliant Maura McGraw.

Maura is a marine veteran who has been leveraging her military skills to become a super successful real estate investor, and she tells us all about it in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

Listen in as she discusses why a military mindset is critical in real estate investing, how accountability and leadership can help you succeed, how she’s been scaling her real estate portfolio, and more.

Are you ready for a fascinating conversation?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

From a marine to real estate investor (00:47)

Leadership skills for real estate investors (03:37)

Why you need discipline (11:28)

Know your options! (18:32)

How to manage a large portfolio (23:55)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Join the InvestHER Movement

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Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership

Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups

Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/

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EPISODE 509: Going through a divorce or any traumatic experience has to be one of life's most challenging situations, especially when it includes your business. 

And so, if you ever had to go through something like this, you know it takes a lot of effort and hard work to get back up.

No one knows this more than our guest on The InvestHER Podcast this week, the amazing Jenny Yi.

Jenny owns Jenny Yi Designs, a hospitality design firm transforming Airbnbs and hotels all over the world. 

Jenny’s business grew from a difficult divorce, and in this episode, she shares with us her experiences of going through a divorce while managing her business.

She’ll also be discussing how focusing on small, daily goals helped her rebuild her life, why setting boundaries is a crucial step in the healing process, how post-divorce life can lead to beautiful opportunities, and more.

It is possible to thrive after trauma, and Jenny is the example of that.

Ready to learn more about this incredible woman?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Advice for women divorcing (00:42)

Untangling your business from a divorce (06:12)

Don’t delay important decisions (13:23)

The price of delay isn’t worth it (19:28)

One book you need to read (27:33)

Additional Resources:

You’re ready to open a business bank account for your new property. You know what that means: Coordinating a time between you, your co-founders, and your bank consultant. Waiting at the branch, or waiting for hours on the support line. Who has time for that?

With Relay, you can open a business bank account for your property 100% online from anywhere.

Create up to 20 accounts to organize money by property or by categories, like expenses, taxes, or investments. Effortlessly collaborate with role-specific access —that means giving your cleaner a debit card for cleaning supplies or your accountant read-only access to your transactions.

Own multiple businesses? Relay lets you open UNLIMITED accounts and access them all from ONE centralized login.

No monthly fees or minimums and it takes just 10 minutes to sign up! 

Head to https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/investher/ for stress-free banking.

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✨ Connect with Jenny

Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny_jennyyidesigns/ 

Follow Jenny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.Leeann.yi 

Learn more about Jenny’s work: https://www.jennyyidesigns.com   

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The InvestHER Podcast is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 508: Is your short term rental just another drop in the ocean, struggling to attract guests?

The key to standing out might be easier than you think!

While the world of short-term rentals is in fact highly competitive, we’ve found a way for your property to not only survive this saturated market, but to also thrive. 

And to share the secret with us is this episode’s guest, Jennifer Zureikat. She’s the marketing director at Minoan, and she’s here to share insider tips on how you can raise your nightly rates and get more bookings through strategic design and furnishing. 

Listen in to learn how Minoan is using the concept of "native retail" to turn properties into shoppable spaces, offering guests the chance to buy the items they loved during their stay. You’ll also find out everything you need to know about Minoan and all the ways you can use it to stay competitive and boost your profits. 

Ready to transform your property into a high-demand destination?

Tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

How hosts can boost their nightly short-term rental rates (00:50)

Do people underestimate the power of decorating & furnishing? (03:32)

Not an interior designer? Here are the first steps to take (05:37)

How Minoan makes furnishing easier (10:19)

Minoan’s innovative showroom feature using native retail (14:36)

Jen talks about her real estate background & what brought her to Minoan (25:49)

Additional Resources:

If you are an investor who is excited about your short term rental, but not so excited about furnishing and decorating it… check out Minoan. They partner up with over 150 brands and their selection allows you to furnish and restock with savings of up to 60% off.

And there's more… you can also make your space shoppable! Minoan Showrooms allow your guests to shop the items they loved most from their stay, and offer a way for you to monetize your space beyond the booking. 

What are you waiting for? Ready to increase your profits? Go to https://minoan.com/investher and become a member today.

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✨ Learn more about Minoan:

Follow Minoan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minoanexperience/ 

Follow Minoan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minoanexperience/

Learn more about Minoan: https://www.minoan.com 

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EPISODE 507: Time is our biggest asset and our most limited resource, and this means that in order for you to succeed in life and in business, you need to learn how to master it.

So, if you’re finding yourself having difficulties managing your time or setting proper boundaries, make sure not to miss this episode!

In it, we’ll be discussing the best strategies to manage your time as a woman entrepreneur, how to set healthy boundaries around time, why workaholism is not right for you, why future self-visualization is crucial, and more.

Are you ready to take control of your time and your life?

Tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why you need to manage your expectations (01:53)

“Nobody deserves your immediate yes” (06:54)

The importance of having clarity (08:19)

Moving away from workaholism (10:37)

There is no growth without discomfort (18:26)

Additional Resources:

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Apply for your STRIVE Membership here: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership

Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups

Schedule a discovery call with us: https://mentorship.therealestateinvesther.com/

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The InvestHER Podcast is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!

EPISODE 506: Many real estate investors mistakenly think that owning more doors and more properties will bring in more profit.

However, today, we’re here to challenge that idea!

Because yes, you can maximize your profits without having to invest in more projects, and all you need to do to achieve that is listen to this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

In it, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, a semi-retired pharmacist, luxury AirBNB real estate investor, educator, public speaker, podcast host, course creator, and coach.

Today, she’ll be sharing with us her “SAFER” strategy, which will help you maximize your returns without having to invest in more properties. She’ll also be discussing the best midterm rental strategies, why you should maintain control over your investments, and why market selection is crucial in our industry.

Are you ready to maximize your profits?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why owning less means more profitability (00:46)

The “SAFER” strategy (05:33)

How to choose the right market (13:37)

How to be more proactive (18:58)

Mixing midterm and short-term rentals (24:50)

Additional Resources:

Innago stands out as an exceptional property management company tailored to landlords and property managers of all sizes, and has helped over 70,000 property owners connect with more than 270,000 tenants. 

Innago is committed to streamlining property management and making the rental process simple, accessible, and affordable for landlords of any scale. They go above and beyond in delivering an outstanding leasing and rent collection experience for both renters and landlords. 

Their online rental applications and screening has revolutionized the tenant screening process, and to top it all off, their customer support team's commitment to their clients is excellent.

Use this link to sign up, collect rent with Innago for two months, and get a FREE $25 gift card: https://innago.com/investher/?utm_source=InvestHer&utm_medium=Referral

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✨ Connect with Dr. Rachel

Follow Dr. Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems/ 

Follow Dr. Rachel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shorttermgems/ 

Learn more about Dr. Rachel’s work: https://www.shorttermgems.com/ 

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EPISODE 505: So many real estate investors now own properties all over the country, and so, it’s only normal that they manage them remotely, as they can’t be at several places at once.

If you find yourself wondering how you can effectively self-manage all your real estate projects from afar, and you’re not sure where to start (or how others do it), then you definitely want to take a seat and give this episode a listen. 

In it, we sit down with Mary Ragano, a senior marketing program manager at Innago, a company that offers one of the best property management softwares on the market today. 

Mary is also a real estate investor with experience in managing projects from afar, as she co-owns properties in both Cincinnati and Chicago.

In this episode, she’ll be discussing her own experience in property management and sharing insights on how to use a software to manage your real estate portfolio remotely, why having local support as a remote real estate investor is a must, the importance of preventative maintenance on your properties, and more.

Are you ready for a fantastic discussion?

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

The best tools to manage properties remotely (01:27)

How to maintain a higher level of tenant satisfaction (07:39)

Tech for easy maintenance (11:22)

Let’s talk about preventative maintenance (17:30)

What you need to know about Innago (19:39)

Real estate investors’ biggest challenges (23:13)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Mary

Learn more about Innago: https://innago.com/investher/?utm_source=InvestHer&utm_medium=Referral

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Join our InvestHER Meetups: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/meetups

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The InvestHER Podcast is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!