EPISODE 518: Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurs can take a small business, turn it into a thriving empire, and then sell it for massive profits?

Then this is the episode for you.

In it, we are joined by Jill and Alicia Smith, a powerhouse entrepreneurial couple who were able to take their chain of cannabis dispensaries, turn it into $12 million of annual revenue, and then sell it for a major profit to a publicly-traded company. 

And since selling their company, Jill and Alicia have grown a varied real estate portfolio, marking their aggressive takeover of the house flipping world.

Pretty impressive, right?

What’s Jill and Alicia’s secret?

This is the exact question we aim to answer in the latest episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

Tune in now to learn everything you need to know about their super successful journey!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

How to pivot industries easily (01:00)

How Jill and Alicia grew their dispensary business (04:55)

The growth journey (09:41)

Preparing for a business sale (18:21)

How our STRIVE membership is helping Jill and Alicia in their business transition (27:04)

Additional Resources:

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EPISODE 517: Have you ever spent days or weeks analyzing a real estate deal only to find out someone else beat you to it?

Then you’re not alone. Missing on great real estate deals is pretty frustrating; we would know, we’ve been in the same position before.

However, this doesn’t have to keep happening to you. There is a solution, and this is exactly what we’re discussing in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast. 

And to do so, we’ve invited an expert, the brilliant Monica Fullerton. 

Monica is a dynamic entrepreneur and influential figure in the real estate and technology sectors. She is currently serving as the VP of Partnerships at DataFlik, the premier platform empowering real estate investors and agents with critical data insights.

In this episode, Monica will be discussing how to leverage AI and predictive data for real estate investing.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

How to leverage predictive data (00:49)

AI for real estate investing (05:00)

Why AI and predictive data will save you time (14:30)

Success stories from Monica (22:06)

Additional Resources:

InvestHER Plus is for all women committed to building generational wealth in a supportive and strategic environment.

It doesn’t matter at what stage you are on your investment journey, we're creating a space where you can grow wealth, find support, and invest in yourself with peace of mind. 

InvestHER Plus is a One-Stop Platform for Deeper Connections and Wealth Building that offers you:

 ✨AI-Powered Connections,

📖 Market MastHER e-book

👩‍💻Real Estate Fundamentals On-Demand Course 

🤝 Access to All Chapters Nationwide

🎙️Tailored Podcast Content recommendations

💰Perks and Discounts valued at over $6,500

🧘 a 21 Day Meditation Guide and more!

Join a community of women investors and build a support system you can rely on to achieve financial freedom.

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Follow DataFlik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dataflik_official 

Follow DataFlik on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dataflik?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Learn more about DataFlik: https://www.dataflik.com/ 

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EPISODE 516: Have you ever wondered if there's a way to create additional income from your investment properties or a primary residence?

Well then, this is the episode for you!

In it, we discuss ADUs (or Accessory Dwelling Units) and how you can use them to increase your profit margins as a real estate investor.

And who better to discuss this with than our brilliant (returning) guest, Pamela Bardhi?

Pamela is a real estate developer, investor, and performance coach who went from delivering pizzas to building a 9-figure real estate career and getting featured on Forbes & Time Magazine before hitting 30.

In this episode, Pamela will be discussing ADUs and how to use them for extra income, how to navigate zoning and permits when investing in ADUs, how to finance an ADU project, and more.

Are you ready to unlock wealth with ADUs?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s break down ADUs (00:42)

When did ADUs begin? (02:31)

Legal challenges for ADUs (04:36)

What are ADUs exactly? (10:47)

How to analyze an ADU opportunity (14:51)

Modular ADUs (20:11)

ADU challenges and learned lessons (25:46)

Additional Resources:

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Follow Pamela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamela_bardhi/ 

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EPISODE 515: Are you feeling excited about real estate investing, but also a little overwhelmed with the process? You're not alone! 

There is so much information out there and you're probably not sure where to go or what to do; we’ve been there before, and today, we’ll share with you our tips so you don’t make the same mistakes we made.

In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we’ll be breaking down the five main challenges every first-time real estate investor faces, and most importantly, how to overcome them.

Are you ready to start your real estate career with clarity and confidence?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

The fear of making a large financial commitment (00:45)

How to navigate the acquisition process (07:07)

Which investment strategy should you choose? (10:58)

Market over deal (14:24)

Make sure to master deal analysis (19:26)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Books We Recommend

The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Real-Estate-Investing-Investors/dp/1937832031 

Real Estate by the Numbers by J Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Numbers-J-Scott/dp/1947200216 

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

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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

Join our FREE Facebook group for women in real estate: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/facebook-community-group

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

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

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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:

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

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