The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate

Today, Kristina and Steph reveal red flags that you should look out for when buying with friends. Hear a real story about a partnership that didn't work out and grasp the consequences of ignoring these signs. Then, understand the importance of clear rules, known as operating agreements, to prevent conflicts and legally protect yourself.

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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 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: "How to Legally Protect Yourself in A Real Estate Partnership"
4. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
5. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly
6. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
7. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
8. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
9. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

Welcome back to the start of a new season. This February, we're laser-focused on a theme: buying homes with friends. In a challenging real estate market, forming partnerships is a creative solution. We'll share real-life examples, explore key considerations, and make this idea actionable for you over the course of several episodes. 

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. 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
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

Co-hosts Kristina and Steph chat about our epic 12th Street Community Space & Office Launch Party! Designed by interior decorator Dani Klarić, this spot’s more than just an office - it's a vibrant, inspiring place where we'll host future educational workshops, Women Investor Group Meetups, and one-on-one chats with our clients.

We had Chi'Lantro BBQ, Dolce Bacio Gelato, a photo booth, drinks flowing, a petting zoo, and many cool market vendors! Relive the night with us. Hit play now!

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Check out our lovely party photos - 100+ pics to browse!
3. Read: "We Teamed up With Dani Klarić to Create a Memorable Community Space & Office in East Austin"
4. Attend our next Community Meetup - happy hour at Skinny's Off Track Bar
5. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly
6. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
7. Airbnb Listing: Kristina's In-Home Sneaky Duplex
8. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
9. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
10. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
11. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

Join host Steph and our Realtor team - Sydney, Jenn, Alan, and Mandy - as they chat about today's Austin real estate market, sharing personal stories and client experiences. Are there still deals to be found? How do the current interest rates play a part in monthly payments and cash needed to close?

Plus, they share thoughts on our soon-to-be-opened office - after co-working all summer, we're soo ready for this next chapter. You're invited to our HUGE opening party with free Chi'Lantro, drinks, a DJ, and even a petting zoo. See you there!

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Come to our office launch party! Decorated by Dani Klarić + free drinks & Chi'Lantro BBQ
3. Come to our next Community Meetup
4. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
5. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly!
6. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
7. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
8. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
9. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

The question we hear most often is, "What does it cost to buy a house?" To answer that, we've put together a focused mini-episode that delves into real-world examples of homes currently available in Central Austin, Texas. We don't stop there - we also discuss creative strategies like house hacking to help you reduce your living costs. Tune in for a thorough breakdown of the numbers you need to know. This episode could be a game-changer for you!

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Our clients usually put less than 20% down when buying a home! Check out our first-time homebuyer stats from 2022
3. Come to our office launch party! Decorated by Dani Klarić + free drinks & Chi'Lantro BBQ
4. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly!
5. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
6. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
7. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
8. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
9. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz
10. Listing #1: 10503 Jean Dr, Austin, TX 78753
11. Listing #2: 1207 Harvey St, Austin, TX 78702

About our 12th Street Office and Community Space... It's seriously crunch time! We're sharing challenges we've faced throughout this project as we manage contractors, work with Dani Klarić's decorating team, and plan a HUGE launch party (RSVP here). If you're curious about what it takes to launch a big project or just enjoy a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is for you. 🎙️

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Come to our office launch party! Decorated by Dani Klarić
3. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly!
4. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
5. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
8. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

Y'all, we've received HUNDREDS of the same comments responding to our buying with friends TikToks and content: "I don't have friends." "Step 1) find friends." "I don't have any responsible friends..." You get it! Steph's other podcast A Circle is Round - which she created with her very own bestie, Julia Toro - strives to solve this friendship crisis by asking: How do I become a better friend? Where do I connect with like-minded people? And, so on! Learn about these little-known, friend-making muscles that you should exercise through today's episode. 😉

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Come to our office launch party! Designed by Dani Klarić
3. Join our Women Investor Group - we host free events and manage an active Facebook Group
4. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
5. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
8. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz

Neglected shed + container storage shell = MAJOR income potential. Stay with us... This week, Steph is breaking down her latest creative real estate investment in Southeast Austin. And, this is just the backyard property - there's a front house too! We'll reveal the biggest challenges she faced and the overall timeline a project like this takes.

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Come to our office launch party! Designed by Dani Klarić
3. Sign up for our "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop (August session) - craft cider and Home Slice Pizza, on us!
4. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
5. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
6. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
7. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz
8. Factora podcast episode, featuring Steph! July Round-Up: Pregnancy in the Workplace and the Gender Investment Gap"
9. Our viral TikTok: "I own 6 properties with friends!"
10. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly!
11. Airbnb Listing: Steph's Shipping Container + Shed Home
12. Get connected with a like-minded Realtor in a city outside of Austin

Have you been to a "Favorite Things" party?! It's a get-together all about exchanging awesome little things that people can't live without, and Kristina and Steph apply this concept to this week's discussion. For example, what's their favorite property? And, is there a hidden-gem neighborhood in Austin that's just a bit better than the rest?? For answers to these questions and more info on their favorite client stories and places/things to do in town - listen now!

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Come to our office launch party! Designed by Dani Klarić
3. Sign up for our "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop (August session) - craft cider and Home Slice Pizza, on us!
4. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
5. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
6. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
7. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz
8. Airbnb Listing: Kristina's Short-Term Rental Home in Florida
9. Community Impact article: "Mueller nears finish line after two decades of development"

Steph chats with her co-owners about their shared ranch journey over the past two years. They discuss their successes, like good bookings in June and July, and the challenges they've faced. Ideas fly about turning the ranch into a filming spot, camping spot, or breathwork retreat! Listen in to hear about the balancing act of work and ranch life, and what the future might hold.

Get in Touch

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

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok 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. Come to our office launch party! Designed by Dani Klarić
3. Sign up for our "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop (August session) - craft cider and Home Slice Pizza, on us!
4. Buying a House With Friends Mini-Course
5. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
6. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
7. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz
8. Airbnb Listing: Steph's Ranch House (Bought by 5+ Friends)
9. Previous ranch episode