In this episode, we’re diving into all aspects of a deal and heavily focusing on how to invest if you have zero money to put into a deal (or just don’t have the desire to use your own money). We’re talking all about the importance of understanding the three key roles in real estate deals: finding, funding, and operating, sharing insights on overcoming financial barriers, the significance of networking, and the various ways to structure deals creatively. We think you’re going to love this one! Can’t wait to hear what you think! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re peeling back the curtain on how we’re handling a bunch of stuff that’s been going on behind the scenes with our Quadplex Property that we were once doing mid-term rentals in and how we are realizing it’s just not working so we have to pivot our strategy. We’re talking about how to handle unexpected bumps in the road, really analyzing what strategy is best for each property and knowing when it’s time to throw in the towel and make a change! We think you’re really going to resonate with this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode we’re talking about how drastically different our entrepreneurial journeys have been as individuals (even though we’ve been together for 16 years). We peel back the curtain on the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship & investing, and dive into a lot about the learning curve that comes with starting a new venture as well as how we can all stay motivated through the ups and downs of the whole journey. We think this one will inspire you & also just be a really fun listen!Can’t wait to hear what you think! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re talking all things to help you get the best ROI on the launch of your Airbnb! In this episode we get into launch strategies, things to consider with pricing and break down the significance of being adaptable in the ever-changing landscape of short-term rentals. We also break down how to determine a revenue goal and some things to consider depending upon your market! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re talking about all of the prescriptive advice that is given out there about “renting vs. buying” and how it’s much more nuanced because buying (or not buying) or buying & selling or buying & holding a primary home as part of a broader real estate investment strategy that we’re sharing our take on. We’re pulling back the curtain a little more on our personal journey of building a portfolio of investment properties, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and strategic thinking in real estate when thinking about how you want to grow and scale. We think this episode will be helpful for you to help you hear how we’ve been thinking through things the last 2 1/2 years as we’re growing our investment portfolio! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re pulling back the curtain on the launch of our 4th Airbnb; an A-Frame near Breckenridge (A major ski-town near us in Colorado). We’re talking about intentional decisions we made to delay the launch (although it is officially launching next week) as well as the ins and outs of things to consider for your Airbnb when it comes to building our your team as well as developing more of a long-term perspective. Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

We often hear that cash flow is all the rage in real estate– and yes that’s important and a huge benefit but there are also three more core benefits that aren’t talked about enough that we’re breaking down in today’s episode! Can’t wait to hear your feedback on this! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today’s episode we’re sharing something crazy that happened to Kacia recently that AI contributed to and also discussing the evolution of AI on all industries. One of the questions we pose is to think 2,5 or even 10 years down the road about the impact of AI on your business or industry and how that can actually be a powerful motivator to start or scale your real estate portfolio. We think this one will really get you thinking! Can’t wait to hear your feedback! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

We’re kicking off a new segment featuring listener questions that we feel could also be applicable to EVERYONE. Today’s episode features a question about loss of a parent (inevitably something we will all have to navigate). The intent with this episode is to share the guidance we provided to a listener who inherited a house he didn’t want. We talk through how to really assess the situation, and share some questions that could be helpful for you to determine your level of interest in real estate investing altogether (or even specific avenues), and how we look at exploring different options for any property. We also get into a little about the role of wholesalers, probate & ultimately share the direction this listener decided to go— which was to become a private money lender. Hopefully you aren’t navigating this situation currently but if you are or someone you know is— or anticipate this coming soon, this episode is jam packed with what we’ve learned from personal experience! Hope this is helpful for you!!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

There’s no doubt that if you’re in a relationship— there’s going to be some conversations that simply need to be had to get both partners on the same page with the big vision and understanding each other's roles and interests so we’re diving into ALL of that today. We don’t believe both partners don't have to be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business ( we actually aren’t both involves in the day to day) but in today’s episode we’re sharing how support can come in various forms and the roles and dynamics may evolve over time as the real estate journey progresses. Our intent with this episode will be to help open up the conversation with your significant other and see how within your unique dynamic you can be best set up for success not just in your investing journey but in your RELATIONSHIP along the way too! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re breaking down a few ways you can REDUCE risk— because let’s be real ANY type of investing is risky— but we are such huge advocates of real estate, we want to help you get in the game or keep GROWING by helping alleviate some of the anxiety that comes with investing. We’re breaking down different types of partnership, house-hacking & sharing a different perspective on multiple streams of income including leveraging your w2 job! WE think this one will be really tactical but also potentially the perspective shift you might need right now! Can’t wait to hear what you think! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re sharing our perspective on the current state of the real estate market, and how to really understand market dynamics rather than get overwhelmed by the fear-inducing headlines. We’re also talking about the impact of interest rates and the economy and why we think this might be the BEST time for you to really consider buying rather than waiting for something to happen from the government and/or after election season. This is a very conversational take that we think you’re really going to vibe with! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Often people go into investing with this BIG vision of where they want to go, which is definitely important— but what’s a good FIRST goal? Today we’re breaking down a different perspective of a way for you to think about what your assets can do for your LIFESTYLE to get you in the game right now. We think you’re going to love this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re diving into fix & flips and how the financing & ways to get qualified for a loan are completely different than for other investment properties. We’re giving you a full rundown on what’s called “hard money” as well as questions to ask and what to look for when finding a hard money lender to finance your next deal! If you’re looking to get into fix and flips– this episode will be your jam!  Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

If you’ve been needing a little FIRE under your butt to get started or take that next step in your investing journey… this episode should help! We’re talking about opportunity cost in real estate and some of the less shared about BENEFITS to getting in the game that can serve you TODAY. Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re tactically breaking down a few strategies for finding great real estate deals! We’re also debunking the myth that good deals can't be found on Zillow and explaining some really strategic ways to use the platform effectively. We’re also getting more into the concept of wholesaling and how it can be a lucrative way to get started in real estate investing but also how wholesalers can be an incredible resource for you to find awesome deals too! We think this episode is going to be super valuable for you!!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re breaking down our process of determining the value of an Airbnb property and the requirements we look for BEFORE purchasing! We’re talking about  regulations, licensing requirements and how to determine the desirability of that season. We’re even getting more nitty gritty sharing what type of cash on cash return we look for and how it factors into evaluating a deal. Overall, our goal with this episode is to give a lot of valuable insights from our 4 Airbnbs we’ve launched for anyone interested in investing in Airbnb properties! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re talking all about the FIRST 3 STEPS that you can start today to get started in real estate investing.  We’re breaking down the the lending process and the advantages of being pre-approved as a buyer. Also chatting about determining the best agent and strategy to get started with that will most benefit YOU in your journey! Can’t wait to hear what you think! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, of our “How to Launch an Airbnb” series, to share where we are at with our most recent Airbnb purchase for Part 5! PS- since this is a series, be sure to scroll back & listen in order so it all makes more sense ;) But today we’re breaking down our current planning and design phase, why we are INTENTIONALLY delaying the launch a couple weeks (and how to determine YOUR timeline for launching) and sharing about how to determine the ROI on amenities as well as determine scope of work with contractors! Hope this one is helpful for you!!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re talking about the how that first jump in anything, in particular real estate investing is and how important it is mitigate that discomfort to get yourself to take action. We’re breaking down some tactical ways to do this and also giving a little backstory as to how it felt to take some of the bigger risks we’ve taken along the way! We hope this episode is super helpful for you to get in the game or take things to that next level! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re talking about strategies for maximizing profits in your real estate investments! We’re breaking down how we look at properties to determine the intended use of a property, the best way add amenities or renovations to maximize its value. We also share a little about our experience thinking about our own primary house, long-term rentals, midterm rentals, and short-term rentals (Airbnb) and how we individually analyze each property and its potential ROI, as well as considering the market and the expectations of renters or buyers; we think this episode will be helpful for you!! Can’t wait to hear what you think! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today is one of those episodes that is SO freaking PACKED with info that we would have LOVED to hear if we were just getting started in investing. We’re talking about how much info is the “RIGHT” amount of info to have before buying your first deal, how to identify a strategy that’s best for you AND how to FUN your deals— because we had misconceptions about all three of those things and really just don’t want you to be held back by any of this on your journey! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

We often see when couples are investing in real estate that one tends to be a little more excited than the other, and even sometimes that this can actually be a tough spot when one person doesn’t quite understand the big vision so today we’re peeling back the curtain not just on our journey getting started but also how we divvy up roles as the vision has evolved and some tactical takeaways that might help you & your significant other too!  Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re breaking down a question we’re often asked “Do I need my LICENSE to invest in real estate? Seena actually got his license in Colorado in April of 2022 and never hung it at a brokerage, but now he is re-taking the test in 2 weeks (since his expired) and decided it’s time to hang it now. In this episode we’re sharing our story but also some questions for you to think about if it make sense for you (or your significant other) to get your license! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

A question we get asked often is what we would do if we had X amount of $$ and spoiler alert it COMPLETELY depends on your goal; do you want to be PASSIVELY investing or ACTIVE? Do you want this to be a side stream of income or your full time income? What skills do you have & what do you desire? So in today’s episode we’re breaking down the QUESTIONS we would ask you if we were sitting having a cup of coffee together but also sharing a ton of different options you can explore that could be really beneficial for you to get started or deploy your next 50K! Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today is a SPICY episode because honestly… we just don’t want YOU to be held back from getting into the game because you’re listening to HEADLINES in the news, some RANDOM bro on Instagram or even your cousin SUSIE’S perspective on how “the market it crashing” or “Airbnb is dead”. Hopefully today’s episode will serve as a reminder that YOU get to make choices on what’s best for you and that in EVERY market something works and across the country…SOMEONE is winning with EVERY strategy… why not YOU? Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

It’s CLOSING day for our newest A-Frame that we have a goal of getting launched on Airbnb (& VRBO) in 4 weeks!! Now that we’ve officially closed we want to tell you step by step exactly what we’re doing to make sure we can stick to that time frame and sharing a few tips we’ve learned along the way to set YOU up for success to get your Airbnb launched as quickly as possible too! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Our intention with today’s episode is to share with you how we STRUCTURE our offers in a way that has been super helpful for us to get our offers ACCEPTED in a way that’s beneficial to us but also sellers of the properties we’ve purchased! In addition we’re breaking down some bonus tips that we didn’t realize would be SO powerful that we could use to set our offer apart from others and be more competitive (especially in this market)! Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re talking about our TECH stack so if you are launching an Airbnb (or already have one and want to manage it more efficiently) know the four most HELPFUL tools we use that you can use to to manage your airbnb(s) in less than an HOUR a week! We’re breaking down Property Management Systems, Digital Guide Books, Dynamic Pricing Strategy & Digitizing your property! This episode is really TACTICAL & will hopefully be super helpful for you! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re talking about advice from a mentor of ours that led us down this path toward heavily investing in real estate. We’re also sharing more about creating MULTIPLE streams of income, how you can look at your unique situation and make the best decision that can set you up for not only more TIME FREEDOM but a gift to a future version of you who might want to change career paths, or give yourself a little more flexibility and options! Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re peeling back the curtain to share the backstory of the first multi-unit property we purchased! We’re discussing our perspective on how each property can be viewed through the lens of, “how can this BEST serve my CURRENT and future goals” And breaking down ways for you to strategize how you can hold onto an asset for the long haul. Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we are talking all things hiring contractors, this can be one of the most intimidating things when it comes to real estate because you may not know how much jobs should cost, or how long they should take. We share our best practices that you can do from the beginning to help prevent getting screwed over by contractors!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In todays episode we cover the next part of our series where we are taking you from purchase to launch of our newest Airbnb. We are covering what to look for in an inspection, different types of loan products and some of the loan options available to use to purchase. Hope you enjoy!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today’s episode is us breaking down a few different first steps that you can take in the next 24 hours to get started on your investing journey. We discuss a few different scenarios that we find are commonly holding investors back ( & even held us back) and how to really work around them to get off the sidelines and get in the game toward building YOUR portfolio! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

We are kicking off a fun new series taking you from the beginning of launching a brand new AirBnb that we just went under contract on! We talk details about things to do BEFORE you decide on a property including market research, understanding legislation, getting pre-approval & also a couple tips to keep in mind during due diligence that we’ve learned along the way launching airbnbs. Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we are talking about one of the biggest roadblocks we see investors run into and what to do to empower yourself with a different perspective. To find opportunities and build RELATIONSHIP capital while also growing your portfolio. Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

On todays show we discuss diversification, we think this is a really important topic for whether you are diversifying by adding real estate to your investment portfolio or if you are already in real estate to diversify within your real estate portfolio, We walk through our journey of how we thought about real estate when we first started and how we are diversifying now! Hope you enjoy! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

On today's episode we are sharing our take on what's going on in the economy and the real estate market. There is information out there and it can sometimes be hard to put it all together for what it can all mean. We hope that this episode helps you learn all the different components that impact the housing market so you can make an educated decision on what's best for you.Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

On this episode we discuss how you can actually optimize and run your airbnb with very little time every week! We go over our journey with Airbnb and areas that we did it wrong in the beginning, to all the tips and tricks we use now to cut down on the amount of time it takes to run your Airbnb. Can’t wait to hear what you think!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, our hope is to inspire you to think more BIG PICTURE about your own journey in real estate investing by sharing our story of how our vision has evolved over time and the perspective of thinking of each individual asset like a chess piece and you’re just playing the game! This episode is a fun convo but will also leave you with some ideas that we think will get the wheels turning for you! As mentioned in today’s episode: We’re doing a GIFT-CARD GIVEAWAY for two reviewers of the podcast! If this show has been helpful for you all, we would SO appreciate if you leave a review and let us know what you think! Reviews help get this podcast recommended to other listeners and as a THANK YOU for helping us get the message out, we will be picking two winners of a $25 GIFT CARD! All you have to do is leave a review and then DM a SCREENSHOT to @kacia.ghetmiri on IG and you’ll be entered! Thanks again so much for all your support! Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we break down the different types of property managers and when you should use them. We get a lot of messages that one reason that holds people back from real estate investing is how they will handle tenants. We go over different situations and scenarios where we decided to use a property manager. Hope this helps you on your investing journey!  Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re talking about five different ways you can use your primary home as a TOOL to grow your real estate portfolio. Some of these ideas you might be familiar with— but we think this is going to be SUPER helpful for you because today we’re sharing a few things we’d do differently if we were to start over now, a lot of things we’ve learned that have BLOWN our mind along the way and things that could really benefit you financially too!! Can’t wait to hear what you think! Also! Have you checked out our survey yet? We made this short survey (should only take about 5 minutes to fill out) to help better understand YOUR goals are in the investing space and if we can connect you to a RESOURCE, create a podcast episode or free resource, connect you to a person or even jump on a zoom call together depending on what your goals are! Here’s the link to the survey: https://s7oxki2625f.typeform.com/to/sC8Plp1h Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today we’re looking back over the last 2 years as we’ve scaled our personal real estate portfolio to 5 Million in assets (with a mix of a few different types of real estate) to share some insights that can hopefully help you as you start or scale your portfolio too! We’re excited to hear what you think of this one! As mentioned in today’s episode: We made this short survey (should only take about 5 minutes to fill out) to help better understand YOUR goals are in the investing space and if we can connect you to a RESOURCE, create a podcast episode or free resource, connect you to a person or even jump on a zoom call together depending on what your goals are! Here’s the link to the survey: https://s7oxki2625f.typeform.com/to/sC8Plp1h Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In todays episode we dive into our top tips for what to consider before getting into Airbnb! We love being in the space but we want to help set you up for success because its definitely not as passive or as easy some people can make it out to be, however it can be totally worth it! We talk about how to identify a market, how we research that market, how we look at the potential houses to see if it would make a good airbnb and how to stay plugged in with the Airbnb community! Hope you like todays episode!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

No doubt that interest rates have been a hot topic in the industry so today we dive in to talk about it. We go over ways to think about the interest rate in todays real estate market and how to get off the sideline and get in the game. As well as how we think of real estate as a long game and the power that comes from thinking of it that way! We hope you like it!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

On todays episode we dive into how we think about risk and what we do to manage it! Investing in real estate can be scary when you think about the risk associated and is definitely a risky investment however there are so many ways that can help mitigate that risk and also help you get more comfortable with managing it. We also talk about leverage and when to use it and how to use it in a smart way. Can’t wait to hear what you think!Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

Today’s episode is one of those episodes that is SO foundational and educational but also such an EASY listen because our guest is a REALLY great guy. Today we have on Travis Sperr who shares his real estate investing journey with flips and long term rentals, using the BRRR strategy which is in our opinion one of the most tried and true ways to really build your wealth through real estate. We also dive into more about what a “hard money” loan could look like, how to determine the amount of LEVERAGE and even risk you might feel comfortable with and how to build a strong network. This episode is one of our FAVORITES thus far because it’s really rooted in basic principles we think you’re going to LOVE! Can’t wait to hear what you think! As mentioned in today’s episode: We made this short survey (should only take about 5 minutes to fill out) to help better understand YOUR goals are in the investing space and if we can connect you to a RESOURCE, create a podcast episode or free resource, connect you to a person or even jump on a zoom call together depending on what your goals are! Here’s the link to the survey: https://s7oxki2625f.typeform.com/to/sC8Plp1h To connect with our guest Travis: Send him an email at: [email protected] Or learn more about Renovo for hard money loans in your area: https://www.renovofinancial.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re talking about how CAPITAL doesn’t have to be a problem for you and instead that you could utilize a creative way to fund your own real estate deals through private money lending and partnerships. We’re breaking down some logistics, like how every real estate deal has an operator and a funding person, and how matching these roles can create a successful partnership but also HOW you actually structure this & even approach someone that you might be interested in partnering with! Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! As mentioned in today’s episode: We made this short survey (should only take about 5 minutes to fill out) to help better understand YOUR goals are in the investing space and if we can connect you to a RESOURCE, create a podcast episode or free resource, connect you to a person or even jump on a zoom call together depending on what your goals are! Here’s the link to the survey: https://s7oxki2625f.typeform.com/to/sC8Plp1h Connect with us on Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri @seena.ghetmiri For any requests email: [email protected]