The InvestHER Podcast

EPISODE 497: When done right, creative financing can be a great way to grow your business as a real estate investor.

However, how can you use it to thrive in today’s market? 

If you’re not sure where to start, then this is the episode for you!

In it, we sit down with Sunitha Rao, a former Olympian turned real estate investor who has been using creative financing to invest in real estate.

After nearly a decade of professional tennis, Sunitha retired with little money and minimal knowledge of the world beyond sports. Determined to succeed, she decided to move into the world of real estate investing.

Today, she has graduated with honors from Villanova University’s MBA program, has no student debt, and is running a thriving real estate business. 

Sunitha has grown her portfolio through a mix of creative financing methods, which she’ll be sharing with us in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

In this episode, she’ll also be discussing how she used skills learned during her time as an athlete to thrive in the business world, her worst and best real estate deals, the importance of building strong professional relationships, and more.

This woman is an incredible force of nature, and we can’t wait for you to get to know her.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

From the Olympics to real estate (00:52)

Sunitha’s worst creative financing deals (03:44)

Owning vs controlling (11:25)

Sunitha’s best creative financing deals (18:00)

Why you need self-confidence as an investor (24:58)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Sunitha

Follow Sunitha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suni_rao_/

Connect with Sunitha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunitha.rao.35

Learn more about Sunitha’s work: https://www.griffixpropertygroup.com/

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EPISODE 496: In today’s economy, increasing your cash flow as a real estate investor is getting harder and harder. And this is when investing in co-living spaces comes into play.

Co-living as an investment can triple your monthly income, and no one knows this better than our guest on this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, the amazing Brandi Jones.

Brandi is an investor who has let go of her short and mid-term rental properties in favor of co-living spaces, and she has seen amazing growth ever since.

In this episode, Brandi will be discussing how co-living can offer investors a steady income stream, how to streamline the management of your co-living space, the importance of maximizing your income through space optimization, and more.

Are you ready to discover the world of co-living?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why invest in co-living spaces (00:53)

Regulation you need to know first (04:49)

Know your customers (08:21)

Co-living rules (12:04)

What kind of property works for co-living? (14:55)

How to get great tenants (21:24)

The best software for co-living spaces (25:12)

Additional Resources:

We're excited to share an exciting new tool from Dealflow that's changing the game for real estate investors. Start securing better deals faster, with the power of AI at your fingertips. 

Dealflow offers a powerful deal qualification feature that efficiently sifts through MLS listings to pinpoint high-potential investment opportunities. This tool not only identifies properties based on precise investment criteria but also initiates conversations with listing agents. 

Perfect for investors looking to optimize their time and investments.

Visit https://dealflowrei.com/landing_investher.cfm for more information.

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Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandijones__/

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Join Brandi’s Midterm Millionaire Workshop: https://www.midtermmillionaire.com/application-deposit1706375777067

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EPISODE 495: Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of tasks you take on because you don’t want to disappoint people? Then we’re afraid we have a diagnosis for you: You are a people pleaser.

Being a people pleaser is no easy task; more often than not, you have to say “yes” to everything and sacrifice your own well-being for other people’s pleasure.

And that only ends up causing you more grief and unhappiness.

This is why, in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we’ll be sharing with you a foolproof guide to quit being a people pleaser from the ultimate (ex)people pleaser herself, Liz.

Together, we’ll be discussing how to recognize people-pleasing tendencies, how being a people pleaser impacts your life, why clear communication is the best way to overcome this habit, and more.

Are you ready to say “no” more often?

Then tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

How Liz found out she was a people pleaser (00:59)

How to know if you’re a people pleaser (02:11)

Do you know what you want? (07:00)

How to help the people pleasers you know (15:26)

Additional Resources:

Check out our interview with Terri Cole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laUbNDayzTM

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EPISODE 494: Could automating tasks in your short-term rentals help you thrive and maximize your profit this year? 

This is what our guest on the podcast this week, the amazing Annie Sloan, argues in the latest episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

Annie is co-founder and CEO of The Host Co, the platform that connects local amenities to short-term rentals and mid-term stay apartments: from massage and chef to fresh flowers, bike rentals, mid-stay cleaning and beyond.

Prior to founding The Host Co, Annie was a creative director at Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). She has led embedded projects for Google, Airbnb, and Nike, and has produced and directed broadcast television including HGTV shows Find Your Style, Curb Appeal, Color Splash, and more.

In this episode, Annie will be discussing how automating answers to common guest questions helps save time and improve guest experience, why you should offer additional services, the importance of having the right marketing and communication strategy for your short-term rental, and more.

Are you ready for a super exciting episode?

Then tune in now! 

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Moving to automation (01:30)

How to automate your short-term rental (08:35)

How to make money while selling side-services (15:41)

Getting your time back through automation (22:41)

When the human touch is irreplaceable (26:39)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Annie

Follow The Host Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehostcompany/

Learn more about The Host Co: https://www.thehost.co/

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EPISODE 493: If you’ve been thinking about quitting your full-time job but are just too scared to make the jump, then this is the episode for you.

You see, most real estate investors didn’t start in real estate. In fact, many of them (us included) had steady, full-time jobs. But they left, because they knew they wanted to pursue real estate investing full-time.

And you want to do the same, but you’re not sure where to start…

In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we have the solution to your problems! 

In it, we share with you why you should let go of your fear and anxiety and simply… quit your W2. 

Tune in now to learn how you can overcome your self-doubt and pave your way towards money and time freedom.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Liz’s backstory (01:15)

Try a transition period (04:50)

Getting over emotional fear (09:24)

Additional Resources:

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

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EPISODE 492: Are you wondering how you can use social media to generate leads for your real estate business?

Then you don’t want to miss this episode because this is exactly what we discuss in it with our guest, the amazing Lili from the YouTube channel Lili Invests.

At just 28 years old, Lili is already a powerhouse in the world of real estate investing. She has lived many lives, having grown up on army bases all around the world.

Before Lili was a top YouTuber documenting her journey into real estate investing, she was a top-ranked college basketball player.

In this episode, we sit down with Lili to discuss her journey as a real estate investor and successful YouTuber, how she transferred her skills from sports to business, how she used social media to establish credibility, why authenticity is more important than perfection in content creation, and more.

Are you ready for an exciting conversation?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

From sports to real estate investing (01:18)

Building a brand through YouTube (03:49)

Overcoming low confidence (09:01)

Your views are not your worth (13:59)

All about mindset (17:59)

The challenge African American women face (21:14)

How to optimize your YouTube channel (23:35)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Lili

Follow Lili on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Liliinvests

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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 491: In this current market, many sellers are coming across lower appraisal reports; and when this happens, many of them think this is the end of the story.

However, we are here to tell you it’s not over! Low appraisals can be challenged, and with the right approach, you might win more money than you ever imagined.

Knowing the rules of appealing an appraisal can help you get the money you deserve. And in this episode, we share with you three steps you can follow to find errors in your appraisal report and get them corrected. 

Are you ready for this?

Tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Start inside your head (01:54)

Know the rules of the appraisers (02:34)

Don’t make it a battle of egos (07:49)

Additional Resources:

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

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

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The Real Estate InvestHER Show 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 490: AI has become part of our everyday life, so it makes sense to add it to our tool belt as real estate investors.

But how can you leverage AI in your business? 

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

To do that, we’ve invited an expert on the podcast, the brilliant Christina Reynolds.

Christina is an expert in real estate technology and AI applications. She currently manages accounts and investor portfolios for ROOFRE.com and DealFlowREI.com, along with working within the company of RAIAbot.com, building out new AI products and services to fuel agents and investors in the real estate industry.

In this episode, Christina will be discussing how to integrate AI in your real estate investing business, how using AI bots to handle initial conversations with potential sellers can save you time and money, how AI tools can help you quickly analyze deals and make the right decisions, and more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

How to increase cash flow with AI (01:13)

Using AI to make an old system more efficient (06:03)

From the AI to the person (17:04)

Your first steps towards using AI (25:52)

Additional Resources:

Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Dealflow offers a powerful deal qualification feature that efficiently sifts through MLS listings to pinpoint high-potential investment opportunities. 

This tool not only identifies properties based on precise investment criteria, but also initiates smart conversations with listing agents, making the initial screening process smoother and more effective. 

Perfect for investors looking to optimize their time and investments.

Visit https://dealflowrei.com/landing_investher.cfmc for more information.

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✨ Connect with Christina

Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthatchristina/

Connect with Christina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christina.reynolds.58/

Learn more about Dealflow: https://dealflowrei.com/

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EPISODE 489: Like it or not, AI is here to stay. And you, as a real estate investor and business owner, need to learn how to use it to your advantage.

When used the right way, AI can be a great addition to your business arsenal; it can help you communicate better and brainstorm ideas for your sales and marketing strategies.

However, to achieve this, you need to know how to use AI, and this all comes down to using the right prompts. 

Where do I even start, you might ask?

And you’re in luck, because you can start with this episode! In it, we’ll be breaking down easy ways to use AI, how to prompt effectively, and more.

Tune in now to unlock AI’s potential.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Start by downloading the right app (02:13)

Prompt accordingly to your needs (02:21)

Be smart and organize (06:12)

Additional Resources:

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EPISODE 488: If you’re finding yourself doing too much at work and biting off more than you can chew, then this is the episode for you!

Why?

Simply because in it, we’ll be teaching you how to delegate like a pro!

Well, to be more specific, our guest, the amazing Valerie Trapunsky, will be teaching you everything you need to know to become a master delegator.

Valerie is the founder of ChatterBoss and a leading voice in the future of remote assistants, delegation, culture building and team leadership in the new era of remote work. 

In her daily work with entrepreneurs and high-performers, she draws on her experience as a former Chief of Staff and personal assistant to A-list celebrities and high-net-worth entrepreneurs. 

Her whirlwind career has given her invaluable insights into the unique challenges and demands of working with high-performers.

Today, Valerie will be discussing the power of delegation, how to manage your time as a woman entrepreneur, the importance of effective communication in a remote work environment, why some women struggle with delegation in the workplace, and more.

As we always say, there is no financial freedom without time freedom, so are you ready to get your time back?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why do women delegate less? (01:01)

Are you keeping yourself busy on purpose? (08:17)

Valerie’s advice for you (17:41)

Are your processes keeping you away from success? (25:51)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Valerie

Follow ChatterBoss on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatterbossapp/

Follow ChatterBoss on Facebook: https://facebook.com/ChatterBossApp

Learn more about ChatterBoss: https://www.chatterboss.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!