The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate

Welcome to an insightful episode featuring Liz Faircloth of InvestHER, joining our host Steph. Liz shares her real estate investing journey and the critical role of partnerships in her success. They discuss self-awareness, recognizing core genius, and the importance of clear roles and expectations in partnerships, including a failed partnership example.

The episode also highlights InvestHER Con 2024 (June 2nd-4th), a safe space for women to discuss investing and financial freedom. Liz's core genius in serving, enrolling, and inspiring people is showcased, along with various partnership types like private lending and equity. Tune in for valuable insights on empowering women in real estate.

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Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every other Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Learn more about InvestHER Con 2024
2. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
3. Join our Creative Home-Buying and Wealth-Building For Women Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
4. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
5. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
6. Homeschool on YouTube!!!

Welcome to another special guest episode featuring Allegra Moet Brantly (stage name 😉), who is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth through her company, Factora. 

Alongside our host Steph, they share their personal journeys with tiny homes - including the challenges of getting permits, the courage needed for big property projects, and how overcoming obstacles led to growth. 

They also discuss the pros and cons of renting out tiny homes, from earning additional income to the complexities of property management. Tune in for a wealth of insights on leveraging tiny homes to boost your financial journey.

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every other Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Learn more about Factora ❤️ 
2. Blog post: "Build a Tiny House: Permits & Process Resource List For Austin, TX"
3. Blog post: "This $89K Pre-Built Tiny Home Covers My Entire Mortgage"
4. Blog post: "How to Build a Tiny House: From Costs to Construction"
5. Podcast episode: "Building a Tiny House in Los Angeles! Featuring Eric Mann, Creative Behind LeverCraft Coffee & Ultra Grinder"
6. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
7. Join our Creative Home-Buying and Wealth-Building For Women Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
8. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
9. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
10. Homeschool on YouTube!!!

The real estate landscape is buzzing with discussions about the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) recent adjustments. We're here to cut through the noise for you! ⚔️ In today's episode of our podcast, experienced Realtors Sydney and Jenn speak on these timely changes that will take place in July 2024 and how this may impact your home-buying journey.

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
2. Blog post: "Navigating the National Association of Realtors’ Changes Together: How This Impacts Your Home-Buying Journey"
3. Attend our upcoming event: Community Meetup: Service Industry Hangout! Home-Buying Chat, Free Drinks
4. Join our Creative Home-Buying and Wealth-Building For Women Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
5. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!

Our incredible Realtor Mandy is back for another interview! 

Her real estate journey began when she bought a fixer-upper in 2017 in the McKinney neighborhood in Southeast Austin. She DIYed all renovations and house hacked by renting out a room, mostly short-term. She continues to mindfully invest, rehab, and rent out properties - most recently, in Bastrop. As of late, she's added house- and dog-sitting into the mix! Listen in for more details on her evolving journey.

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Blog post: "House Hacking: 3 Strategies Every Homebuyer Should Consider"
2. Follow Mandy on Instagram: @mandymendoza_atx
3. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
4. Join our Creative Home-Buying and Wealth-Building For Women Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
5. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
8. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

This week, our Marketing Director Holly joins us for the first time (ever!) to share her sneaky duplex "why" and the exterior door permitting + installation process in Austin, Texas. She did her due diligence, putting her vision onto paper and vetting more than a dozen contractors to complete this project. Listen now to inspire your house-hacking journey!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Blog post: "Legally Convert a Window Into an Exterior Door to Create an In-Home Airbnb Rental Unit - in Austin, TX" Includes Canva template.
2. Blog post: "Teacher Turned Real Estate Investor Via House Hacking (Sneaky Duplex Reveal)!"
3. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
4. Join our Creative Home-Buying and Wealth-Building For Women Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
5. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
8. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

In this episode, Kristina and Steph dive into three proven house hacking options: investing in a duplex/triplex/fourplex, buying a single-family home, or adding a tiny home to your property. 

We'll guide you through each strategy, emphasizing how they can align with your personal values, such as privacy. Whether you're drawn to the idea of a "live-in flip" for profit or renting out spare rooms for added income, this episode offers insight to help you choose the path that resonates most with your goals and lifestyle.

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email Kristina at [email protected]

Here is our new Instagram account! It needs some love, please follow :) 

Check out our new website!

Sign up for the "Buying a House with Friends" course. 

If you know of any ladies I should connect with about this new venture for potential partnerships, please send them my way.   Email us! 

New month, new theme! Throughout March and April, we'll focus on house hacking—renting out part of your home to cover your mortgage. In this episode, we delve into personal experiences: Steph partnered with her mom, renovating a back house to reduce expenses and increase net worth. Kristina strategically used house hacking in East Austin, transforming a room to cut mortgage costs and accommodate her growing family. Reflect on your ideal homeownership journey - would you like to offset your mortgage costs in exchange for some of your space?

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Blog post: "House Hacking: 3 Strategies Every Homebuyer Should Consider"
2. Blog post: "Teacher Turned Real Estate Investor Via House Hacking (Sneaky Duplex Reveal)!"
3. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
4. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
5. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
8. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

Did you know that in 2023, 57% of our clients were able to make a down payment of 5% or less when purchasing their first home? Additionally, 16% of our first-time homebuyers in 2023 closed on a home with a platonic partner (buy homes with friends ❤️)! Today, our incredible Realtor team - Jenn, Sydney, Alan, and Mandy - reveals more stats like these to inform your 2024 home-buying strategy. 

Though buying a house has its challenges, getting your first home is doable. The numbers we'll share show that clearly. You've got this!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
2. Blog post: "Our 2023 First-Time Home Buyer Stats (Want to Buy a House in 2024? Read This!)"
3. Join our Creative Home-Buying & Wealth-Building For Women - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
4. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
5. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
6. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
7. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

In this episode, Steph welcomes our amazing Realtors, Sydney and Jenn, to the show! Discover how these three, along with Kristina and another friend, joined forces to purchase a home in East Austin. This unique property featured a tiny home in the backyard and initially functioned as a communal space before transitioning into Sydney's personal residence. Tune in to hear their journey of buying a home with friends, navigating shared responsibilities + taxes, and get their insights on forming real estate partnerships in Austin - especially in today's market conditions.

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
2. View the Preferred Partnership Split/Square
3. TikTok: I bought a house with 4 friends
4. TikTok: Our team specializes in buying homes with friends
5. Connect with Jenn, Syd, or one of our other amazing Realtors - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
6. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly
7. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
8. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
9. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
10. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

Considering buying a home with friends? Wondering how to pitch this idea to others? Join us as we highlight the crucial art of presenting yourself as a valuable partner. Co-Founder Steph shares her firsthand experience, recounting how she approached her mom to form a real estate relationship that has only grown stronger over the years.

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok or Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources 

1. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
2. View the Preferred Partnership Split/Square
3. Blog post: "How I Made $84,000 Refinancing My Home in Austin" [Kristina & her sister's home]
4. Blog post: "How I Renovated My East Austin Home in 20 Days" [Kristina & her sister's home]
5. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
6. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
7. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
8. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
9. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
10. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz