This week, we’re diving into the world of self-storage with our friend Bree Hartman. Bree is based in Sacramento and owns three single-family rental properties and 84,000 square feet of self-storage property! Bree is also the owner of Self Storage School. In this episode, we are busting self-storage myths, and how to systemize your self-storage investment properties so they can truly be passive income investments.Bree is a vibrant source of joy and fun and has been a member of our CEO Bootcamp and has also attended one of our WIIRE retreats, so she truly knows our love language. We are so excited for you to get inspired by her story about how she has designed her dream life through real estate investing.You can learn more about what Bree is up to by following her on Instagram, but if you listen to the episode all the way through, you’ll get her personal cell number, where you can reach out to her via text!Thanks for tuning in, friends. We’ll catch you in the next episode!   Resources:Get the details on Bree’s Self-Storage SchoolConnect with Bree on InstagramUse Backflip in your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back, friends! If you are a long-time listener (or even if you’re a new WIIRE follower) you have heard us share things we are commonly asked in our day-to-day. Today, we’re sharing our answer to another one of those burning questions - and this one is a long time coming… we’re diving into why we never got our real estate licenses!Don’t forget! Doors to our new WIIRE Community are now open, but not for long. You can be a founding member, but don’t wait too long because once the doors close, you’ll have to wait until 2025 to join, so act fast!We hope to see you inside the WIIRE Community!   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizJoin the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hello everyone! We are SO pumped for this episode because we are finally spilling the juicy deets and unveiling the WIIRE Community Membership, and registration officially opens TODAY! We’re sharing exactly what the community looks like, the benefits you’ll get from joining, and what to expect once you’re inside!If you join before November 10, you’ll be one of our founding members and lock in the lowest price, plus, you can join us on November 11 for our virtual happy hour!We hope to see you inside!   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizGet your name on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends! We’re joining you today with something many have been asking for for a very, very long time… a LIVE coaching session! In this episode Grace is getting LIVE feedback from Amelia on a potential pivot she is considering in her REI business. For context, Amelia was given no background, only a slight heads up that this was happening, so you will be getting very real and raw responses and reactions.This episode is super special and probably one of the most fun episodes we have done (you know how much we LOVE the hot seats that happen at our WIIRE Retreats), so we hope you love it!Plus, we are sharing some BIG deets on the WIIRE Community, which is coming in HOT!Thanks for listening, friends!   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizGet your name on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey WIIRE podcast listeners! This week, we’re welcoming back one of our closest friends, Jessie Dillon. Jessie joined us back in Episode 22 (tune in here!) and has joined us on not one, not two, not even three WIIRE Retreats, but FOUR WIIRE Retreats! Jessie is an investor who started her REI journey in 2022 and now owns 17 units across multiple buildings.We’re deep diving into…Her multi-family partnership dealThe importance of communityHow to go about vetting partnersPlus, Jessie gave some great value-add tips, you won’t want to miss a second of her interview. Want to know what is coming up next for Jessie? Connect with her over on Instagram!Thanks for listening, we’ll catch you next time!   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizJoin our WIIRE Networking Extravaganza on Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm CentralListen to Episode 22: MTR Rent by the Room with Jessie DillonFollow Jessie over on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back, friends! This week’s podcast topic comes courtesy of a convo we recently had at our retreat and we are breaking down all things lowball offers. We hear so often how scared people are to make lowball offers. We get it because we’ve been there, and we’re sharing our personal experiences to help you make it a little less scary.We are sharing…Or take on exactly what a lowball offer isConcrete examples of lowball offers we’ve made in our REI businessesWhat to do if a realtor won’t lowballHow you can follow up and still get a dealPlus, we are sharing something super exciting coming down the pipeline for WIIRE, so make sure to listen all the way through! Lastly, we hope you’ll join us for our upcoming WIIRE Networking Extravaganza on Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm Central.Thanks for tuning in this week, friends   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizJoin our  WIIRE Networking Extravaganza on Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm CentralLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey there, friends! Grab your favorite beverage and be ready to take notes because in this podcast episode, we are joined by guest Erin Foudy. Erin is not only our friend, but a WIIRE community member herself, and in this episode, she’s talking the importance of community, and how the WIIRE Facebook Group played a factor in her REI journey, as well as shares her personal transformation from a WIIRE Retreat.Erin is the queen of killing the 1% rule and owns 6 units across 3 states, investing in Missouri, Arizona, and Colorado. Erin is sharing her story on how she went from being $40k underwater in her first investment home to absolutely killing it in the world of real estate investing. Her story is a perfect example of how ‘time heals all’ in real estate. She also shares the deets on how she funded, refinanced and reused her money to keep her momentum consistently moving the needle forward.Want to know more about Erin? Connect with her over on Instagram, and also follow her Colorado Vacation Rental Insta account as well!Thanks for listening, we’ll catch you next time!   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizConnect with Erin on InstagramGet inspired by Erin’s Colorado Vacation Rental Insta accountLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey there, WIIRE community! Welcome back to another podcast episode. This week, we are joined by our friend (and OG WIIRE follower since 2020) Amanda Rockrohr. Something unique about this week’s episode is that we filmed it live, onsite, in the Convertkit studio and in a nutshell, our businesses have grown up together.In this episode, we talk about…How Amanda got started in REIWhy she was compelled to start posting on InstagramThe challenges they faced head on when they had to shut down their business when the pandemic turned the world upside downHow reading a single book can change your entire mindsetAnd so much more…Plus, Amanda is sharing easy tips for couples who work together and the deets on their upcoming couples retreat! You won’t want to miss a second of this interview so get comfy and ready to feel inspired.Thanks for listening friends, we’ll see you next week.   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizConnect with Amanda on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends, welcome back to another WIIRE episode! We are chatting this week with our friend Stacey St. John who shares with us how she built her STR team after starting out with an accidental rental! Located in Cincinnati, Stacey invests in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Hocking Hills, Ohio markets. She started her investing journey in 2018 and pivoted into the STR market in 2020 and now owns 10 short-term rental properties and manages 34!We talk about the community Stacey has built and how she has trained her team to manage her entire portfolio, so you won’t want to miss a second of this interview.Thanks for tuning in, we’ll catch you next time!  Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizConnect with Stacy on InstagramVisit Stacey’s WebsiteCheck out Monday to get your business organizedLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week, we’re sharing our favorite ways to leverage private money to grow your real estate portfolio. We’re defining exactly what private money is, the terms, and other details to expect when utilizing it.If you are interested in finding out how you can use private money to your advantage to grow your portfolio, then grab a pen and notebook and get ready to take notes because it truly isn’t as scary as you think. We also share why you might need to use private money AND 3 quick tips for finding private money, so make sure you tune in!If you want to learn more about how we’re finding deals with current interest rates in today’s market, grab your seat for our free webinar happening on September 25 at 7pm Central!Thanks for listening, friends!   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizJoin us for our free webinar happening on September 25 at 7pm CentralBe the first to know when registration opens for our next retreatLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Ready to hear an incredible story that will leave you feeling excited and empowered to take on the world of real estate investing? Buckle up because in this episode, Sara Nabozna shares all of the juicy deets on how she made over 6 figures on her very first short-term rental booking!Sara lives in NYC and has STR properties in the Hamptons and Park City, Utah. She began investing in 2021 and now has 3 doors, while still working her full-time job at Google, leading global creator partnerships.You’ll hear some of Sara’s numbers, hear us talk systems, and we dive into processes and time management techniques Sara swears by.Curious to see what Sarah’s buying next? Head on over to Instagram to find out!We’ll catch you next week, friends.   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizSee what Sarah’s working on over on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

One of the things we’re frequently asked is how we knew when it was time to start delegating in our business and exactly what that looked like. So, in this week’s episode, we’re detailing what made us finally pull the trigger and hire out in our biz (both in our personal REI businesses and with WIIRE!) and how we did that. We’re diving into tasks we outsourced and how we trained our new hires to set everyone up for success.Plus, take the next steps to getting your REI business super organized (and keeping it that way) and grab our free SOP Templates download!We’re so grateful for each of you; thank you for tuning in!   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

It’s been a minute since we’ve touched on the BRRRR method and in this week’s episode, we’re sharing with you our favorite ways to use this powerful strategy. We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of exactly what the BRRRR strategy is, how you can use it to grow your portfolio, the pros and cons of using the BRRRR method, and its 5 parts.To start, let’s define the BRRRR strategy. BRRRR stands for:BuyRehabRentRefinanceRepeatWe’re also sharing with you how we have both used this method giving real-life examples!Still curious about the BRRRR method? Join our free WIIRE Facebook group to learn from all levels of female investors, just like you!We’ll catch you next week, friends.   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizGet your name on the waitlist for the next round of CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends! We are so excited for you to tune into this week’s episode, which features our friend Sarah Pell, a nomadic investor who lives in a camper in Des Moines, Iowa. Sarah started investing in 2019, initially only investing in long-term rentals but pivoted in 2021 to now cohosting and offering short-term rental units.With 4 long-term rental doors, cohosts 3 rental units, and 3 rental arbitrage units, Sarah shares her amazing perspective on owning and operating in the world of REI.We dive deep into:Exactly what rental arbitrage isShort-term rentals and cohostingTalking to landlords about rental arbitrageThe tech and tools Sarah uses in the day-to-daySarah’s best tips on managementSarah also shares her formula on how to price out furnishing your property appropriately - you won’t want to miss it!Want to know more?✨ Join us at our Intermediate Retreat: September 5 - 8✨ Join us at our Advanced Retreat: September 12-15See what is up next for Sarah over on Instagram or by checking out her website.Thanks for listening!   Resources:Check out Baselane for your REI bizConnect with Sarah over on InstagramGet the deets on all of Sarah’s services by visiting her websitePut your name on the waitlist for our upcoming retreatsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Have you ever had a tenant that you thought was just the worst tenant, ever? We’ve been there, and this week, we are sharing with you our best methods for mitigating problem tenants and the importance of training your tenants from the get-go. When you train your tenants (whether they are new or inherited with the property), you are showing them a first glance at how you run your business, and when you stick to your best practices, you’ll be grateful you did in the long run.Make sure you grab your spot our upcoming free webinar this Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm Central. We would love to have you join us!Ready to come hang out with us at one of our retreats? Check out our two options:✨ Join us at our Intermediate Retreat: September 5 - 8✨ Join us at our Advanced Retreat: September 12-15Have a question about the webinar or our retreat? We would love to answer them!We’ll catch you next time!  Resources:Join us on an upcoming WIIRE RetreatGrab your own copy of The Self-Managing LandlordUse TenantCloud in your rei bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends, we are excited you’ve joined us again because this week we are deep-diving into something we BOTH have a lot of experience with: onboarding inherited tenants. We’re going to start with what exactly an inherited tenant is, pros and cons of inherited tenants, why you might want to consider placing your own tenants, and what to do when you are buying a property with inherited tenants.If you want to get into the nitty gritty and learn more about self-managing rental properties, check out our book, released by Bigger Pockets, The Self-Managing Landlord.PLUS, you can join us at our upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm Central. We would love to have you join us!Thanks for listening, friends. We’ll catch you next week!  Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizGrab your own copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hello everyone, welcome back to another podcast episode! This week we are excited to welcome our friend, Kayla Pennington, an investor in the Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, markets. Kayla also attended one of our WIIRE retreats and joined us earlier in 2024 in CEO Bootcamp.Kayla started in investing journey in 2022 and now has 6 doors after ditching her golden handcuffs with a multi-six-figure job in medical sales. She decided to pursue real estate investing and entrepreneurship and is now scaling her REI business like a true CEO. It wasn’t that she didn’t love her job, but she learned that she was outgrowing it and the company was heading in a different direction than what she wanted out of her own life. She made the decision to pivot and never looked back.One lesson Kayla shares that we think will truly resonate with our audience is the importance of finding your tribe. Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. So find those who lift you up, drive you and keep you motivated to always stay moving forward.Head on over to Instagram and see what Kayla is up to next.Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Check out Backflip in your REI bizCatch up with Kayla on InstagramGet your name on the waitlist for the next round of CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends, we hope you’re ready to hear all of the deets on what’s been happening in each of our lives, our portfolios, WIIRE and find out what’s coming up next because this week we’re catching up on all of that, and more! We’re giving you the inside scoop on Grace’s trip to Europe, Amelia’s historic coffee shop progress, and even sharing some must-know info on the upcoming WIIRE Retreats that we know you’ll be excited to hear!Don’t forget to grab your spot for one of our upcoming retreats in Salt Lake City!✨ Join us at our Intermediate Retreat: September 5 - 8✨ Join us at our Advanced Retreat: September 12-15We would LOVE to have you join us, but you might still have questions, and that’s totally okay. Reach out to us on Instagram or DM Grace or Amelia directly to get them answered before spaces fill up!Thanks so much for tuning in, friends. We’ll catch you in the next episode!   Resources:Use Baselane in your REI bizGet your name on the waitlist for the next round of CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey there WIIRE friends! This week we are welcoming our friend (who doubles as Grace’s realtor), Katelyn Nikolaev, to the podcast. Katelyn is an investor-friendly agent in the Cedar Rapids area. She has 9 units herself and has sold over 100 houses since she started her journey in real estate in February 2022.In this episode, Katelyn shares why she transitioned out of her career in law enforcement into being a full-time realtor, how to be an investor-friendly agent, and how to find investor-friendly agents. Katelyn and Grace really pull back the curtain to give you a glimpse into their working relationship and why it’s so important to find the right agent for your business.Connect with Katelyn on Instagram and make sure you listen to the full episode because she also shares her cell phone number where you can reach out to her personally!Thanks for listening!   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizSee what Katelyn is up to next over on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

We try to always be authentic and genuine on the podcast and that is exactly what you can expect if you join us on one of our upcoming retreats! The women who attend our retreats are nothing short of inspiring and also some of the most authentic women you’ll ever meet in the REI biz. The connections formed at these retreats are genuine and made to last. This week on the podcast, we are sharing 5 of the many dynamic partnerships that were born at our WIIRE retreats.These retreats are designed for investors just like you to help explode your business and change what you think is possible in your business. We’re also sharing why it’s so important to form those genuine connections with other like-minded female investors and how you can join us at an upcoming retreat.✨ Join us at our Intermediate Retreat: September 5 - 8✨ Join us at our Advanced Retreat: September 12-15Have specific questions about what to expect at a retreat, or about the retreat itself? Reach out, we’d love to answer them!Thanks for listening!   Resources:Use Baselane in your REI bizOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordGet the deets on Jae & Mike’s coaching programLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

This week on the podcast, we are welcoming back Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, one of our favorite REI duos and Grace’s original Creative Finance mentors. In this episode, you’ll hear a behind-the-scenes look into their business, PLUS real-life creative finance deal examples that they have recently done and are currently in process. You won’t want to miss a second of this episode!Listen to Jenn & Joe’s other WIIRE episodes:Episode 33Episode 35Episode 36Episode 37Episode 38If you want to know more about working with Jenn and Joe, make sure you listen to the full episode. Joe shares his personal cell phone number, so you can reach out to get personal 1:1 advice right from him!As always, thank you for tuning in, friends!   Resources:Use Backflip in your REI bizCheck out Jenn & Joe Delle Fave’s Creative Finance PlaybookConnect with Jenn & Joe on InstagramCheck out Jenn & Joe on YouTubeLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends, we are so excited to talk to you today about ‘love letters’ in the world of real estate investing. Now you might be thinking, ‘Seriously, Amelia & Grace, love letters?’, but hear us out because this tool is something that absolutely should be in your toolkit, especially if you like scoring off-market deals (who doesn’t!), but we will be touching on writing a love letter for both on and off-market properties.First, let’s clarify that we’re not talking about those mass mailers. These love letters are curated and personalized to a specific property that you want to purchase.Some questions we will be answering are…Are love letters even effective?Why should you use a love letter?Instances where we have both used themWe’ll also be covering what should be included in a love letter and how to make the biggest impact in writing to a potential seller.We would love to hear whether you’ve used a love letter to try to purchase a property and if it worked!Thanks for listening!   Resources:Use Baselane in your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey everyone, welcome back to another podcast episode! In this episode, we are giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our Phoenix retreat! Tickets sold out for this retreat in under 12 hours and never even went live to the public - they sold out to our waitlist!We are sharing exactly what the itinerary looked like, how we dove into not only our investing journey and portfolios, and also how we dug deep into the mindset work that it takes to be an investor. You’ll also hear why hot seats are one of our favorite parts of these retreats as well as some surprises we had in store for our guests, and a few testimonials from attendees.This retreat was absolutely incredible and jam-packed with memorable moments and key takeaways and we hope you’ll put your name on the waitlist for our next retreat, happening in September in the beautiful town of Salt Lake City!✨ Join us at our Intermediate Retreat: September 5 - 8✨ Join us at our Advanced Retreat: September 12-15Thanks for tuning in, friends!  Resources:Grab our free Self-Management Checklist for Rental PropertiesGet your name on the waitlist for our upcoming retreatsUse Monday for your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey WIIRE listeners, today’s episode is another segment of our mini-series, Ask A&G. We pull questions that we are asked in our DMs on Instagram and in our Facebook group and we would love to hear from you!Some of the questions we’re answering in this episode are…Do you allow reptiles in your rental properties?Have you ever had someone inquire about doing a 6-12 month stay in an MTR rental?and more…We would love to answer your questions so click on the link above to submit yours!Thanks for listening!   Resources:Use Baselane in your Real Estate bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

This week, we are welcoming our friend Mike Scarpa to the podcast. He is giving the lowdown on novation agreements: what they are, when you should use them, and how to negotiate one. Mike is a creative finance wiz who has done over 100 creative deals!You might recognize Mike’s name from hearing us talk about him on Jae’s episode as her life and business partner. Find all of Jae’s episodes below:Episode 57Episode 58Episode 59Episode 127This powerhouse duo offers creative finance coaching and has spots open for new coaching clients right now, so if you’ve ever wanted 1:1 coaching into the world of creative finance, now is the time!Thanks for listening, we hope you loved this episode as much as we did!   Resources:Use Hospitable in your REI bizLearn about Jae & Mike’s 1:1 Coaching opportunitiesConnect with MikeConnect with JaeLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

We talk a lot on the podcast about sourcing and executing deals but something we don’t frequently touch on is the importance of having an exit strategy for your investment properties. So today on the podcast, we are sharing our top 5 exit strategies for creative finance deals. You’ll learn how and when to use them, and how we have used them in our own portfolio as well.In case you missed them, make sure you listen to our other episodes where we deep dive into various areas of creative finance:Episode 19Episode 35Episode 36Episode 37Episode 38Episode 123Have you used any of these exit strategies to adapt your portfolio, or have another unique method we didn’t touch on in this episode? Share it with us over on Instagram! We’d love to hear from you!Thanks for tuning in, friends! We’ll catch you next time.   Resources:Use Hospitable in your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Are you ready to have your mind blown, once again, by the incomparable Jae Morales? Buckle up friends, because Jae is joining us for her 4th time on the podcast in this week’s episode, and this time she’s walking us through transaction coordinating for creative finance deals. You’ll learn what to look for, how to handle all of the moving parts and how handling a creative finance deal is different than a traditional real estate transaction.You’ll also learn exactly what a transaction coordinator is/does, how to find one, what questions to ask, and how a transaction coordinator can help you navigate through all of the moving parts of a creative finance deal.Listen to Jae’s previous WIIRE Episodes:Episode 57Episode 58Episode 59To connect with Jae, follow her on Instagram or learn how you can work with her by checking out her website.Thanks for tuning in! Resources:Connect with Jae on InstagramLearn how you can work with Jae by visiting her websiteApply for Jae and Mike's Creative Financing mentorship -  Apply hereLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends, we’re happy to have you join us again for another episode where we’re sharing the deets on how we’ve used creative financing to purchase multi-family properties in our portfolio.We’re talking…Driving for dollarsBig-purchases in small townsHow you can rinse and repeat your creative finance processes If you haven’t listened to our previous creative finance episodes, make sure you give them a listen!Episode 123Episode 124Episode 125Thanks for listening, friends!  Resources:Use Hospitable in your REI bizGet on the waitlist to join us at an upcoming WIIRE RetreatLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey WIIRE listeners, welcome back to another episode! Today, we are joined by our friend Zeona McIntyre, an absolute mastermind in creative financing who comes with a unique CF perspective because she has mastered using it from the sellers side of the table! Zeona has sold over 30 units creatively and is the author of the Bigger Pockets book, 30-Day Stay!Zeona started investing in 2012 and is sharing her unique perspective as a creative finance realtor.Want to connect with Zeona on creative financing and see what she’s up to next? Connect with her over on Instagram!Thanks for tuning in, friends!   Resources:Check out Zeona’s websiteConnect with Zeona on InstagramGrab your copy of Jenn & Joe Delle Fave’s Creative Finance PlaybookLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends, we are so excited to have you join us for what has become one of our favorite (and one of our most requested) topics on the podcast: creative financing! Today, however, we are going to dive deep into how you can find and negotiate creative finance deals in places you might not have even considered looking, so get ready to take some notes.If you haven’t already, we highly recommend listening to our mini-series with creative finance experts, Jenn & Joe Delle Fave.Episode 35Episode 36Episode 37Episode 38Also, make sure you grab your copy of their Creative Financing Playbook!Finally, make sure you join us at our FREE June Meetup happening on June 12 at 7pm Central, where we’ve partnered with Furnished Finder to teach you how to master your midterm rentals!Thanks for listening!   Resources:Use Hospitable in your REI bizJoin us at our FREE June MeetupListen to our Creative Finance mini-series with Jenn & Joe Delle Fave (Ep 35, Ep 36, Ep 37, Ep 38)Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

We are so excited to introduce you to this week’s podcast guest and our friend, Brittney Krznaric. Brittney has done more than 100 (yes, read that again, 100!) deals on the acquisitions side and owns 17 doors herself. Brittney started her journey doing acquisitions for Jenn and Joe Delle Fave on their Creative Finance team. Brittney and her husband own and operate their 17 doors together in the southeast Pittsburgh, PA, area.Brittney hosts a local meetup on the 3rd Thursday of every month and a weekly live lunch-and-learn on Wednesdays at 12pm ET, and you can find her hanging out on Instagram and Facebook!We know you’ll love this episode with so many great nuggets that Brittney openly shares so make sure you’re ready to take notes!Until next time.   Resources:Connect with Brittney on Instagram & on FacebookTune in to Brittney’s weekly lunch-and-learn, Wednesdays at 12pm ETJoin our next round of CEO Bootcamp, starting June 10Listen to our Creative Finance mini-series with Jenn & Joe Delle Fave (Ep 35, Ep 36, Ep 37, Ep 38)Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

One thing we talk about a lot of the podcast is scaling your real estate investing business, and how we scaled our own businesses. What we don’t talk about enough is how to keep yourself from scaling too quickly, and this episode is a deep dive into how to get organized from the start so that when you’re ready to scale, you aren’t working in and on your business, but instead are a prepared CEO running a streamlined and successful real estate investing portfolio.We’re so passionate about sharing our systems and processes know-how because we want to keep you from making the mistakes we made early on in our businesses and know that these tips will help you keep the needle moving forward so you are making actual progress in scaling your REI biz and not making more work than necessary for yourself, down the line.If you’re ready to transition from a real estate investor to a business owner, join our next cohort of CEO Bootcamp! Doors are open now and we go live on June 10, so grab your seat before they fill up!Thank’s for listening, friends! We’ll catch you next time!   Resources:Secure your seat for the next round of CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey WIIRE friends, we hope you are as excited as we are because today is our first-ever in-person interview, with Kelsey Porter. Kelsey is a friend of Amelia’s, located in Des Moines (another IOWA girl!), and is a realtor who grew up around new construction and investment properties and spent time watching her stepdad invest in luxury homes. While not all of those are what she spends her time doing in her current zone of genius, she saw value in owning property from a young age and has truly stepped into her own in the world of real estate investing.Through her journey of becoming a realtor, she has felt the joy it has brought her by helping others invest in real estate, which has given her the drive to do this for her future.To hear more about Kelsey and her journey, check out her blog and connect with her on Instagram. We know you’ll love Kelsey and all of the amazing things she shares so let us know your biggest takeaway from today’s episode!Thanks for listening!   Resources:Join us at our FREE June MeetupRead Kelsey’s BlogConnect with Kelsey on InstagramEnroll now in CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Curious how your property walk-throughs stack up against ours? Or are you maybe in the beginning stages of buying your first property and simply not sure exactly what you should be looking for in a property walk-through? Either way, this episode has you covered. Today we are breaking down exactly what you should be looking at and how it can help you in the long run.From multi-family to single-family and the importance of considering spared spaces, we are giving you insight into what we’ve learned about the importance of being detail-oriented during any property walk-through.Enrollment is now open for CEO Bootcamp. We cover what to look for in a property walk-through and how to handle the things you find, so enroll now before the doors close.What are some things you’ve learned to look for closely in your walk-throughs? Share them with us on Instagram!Until next time!   Resources:Enroll now in CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Feel like you’re trying to balance it all? We get it, and so does today’s guest, Kristen Witalka. Kristen is a CEO and stay-at-home mom who loves to blend the two by letting her kids share involvement in their family business. As an out-of-state investor with 10 doors (most of which are MTR properties), Kristen recently began her investing journey in 2023.Kristen was also a member of our CEO Bootcamp and is sharing personal insight into why she chose to enroll in it, what she was looking to get out of it, and how it helped her shift her systems and processes in her business. She also provides a BTS look at managing her company’s finances.With Kristen’s super relatable story, there are so many great takeaways in this episode, so make sure you soak in every second. You can follow her on Instagram and see what she’s up to next!Know someone you think we should interview in an upcoming episode? Let us know!Thanks for tuning in, friends! We’ll catch you next time!   Resources:Use Hospitable in your REI bizEnroll now in CEO BootcampConnect with Kristen on InstagramCheck out Kristen’s biz, Gold Sea PropertiesOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordGet (and KEEP) your REI business super organized using MondayLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Unless you are (very) new here, you know that we love sharing some of the best and worst mistakes we made in our own REI businesses early on to help keep you from making them as well. This episode is going to be one of those deep-dives into the list of financial things we wish we would have done sooner in our businesses, focusing on the tasks that you should be doing on a weekly, monthly, and even annual basis in your REI biz.These things will not only help you get organized now, but by following simple steps, your business will be running smoothly when you are ready to scale. If you are thinking about scaling now or have already started, check out our CEO Bootcamp, designed to help you transition from a real estate investor to the CEO of your business.Still have questions? We would LOVE to answer them, DM us over on Instagram!Until next time!  Resources:Enroll now for CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

In this WIIRE episode, we are welcoming the mind behind the Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, Chad Carson. Chad began his real estate investing journey back in 2003 in Clemson, South Carolina, and along with his business partner has grown an incredible business and impressive portfolio.He first started working on Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, not even knowing what it would be called yet, but instead with a list of ‘Here is why I want to do this.’ and asked himself, ‘What kind of business can do this for me?’. The answer will probably surprise you so don’t miss a second of this incredible interview.Chad has pivoted a few times during his investing journey but has also changed the way he thinks and the way he helps people now offering coaching services alongside his real estate investing business.Want to know more about Chad and what he offers? Connect with him on Instagram or check out his podcast on YouTube!We hope you loved this episode as much as we did. Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordUse Hospitable for your REI bizFind out more about Chad’s coaching programConnect with Chad on InstagramCheck out Chad’s podcast on YouTubeGrab your copy of Small and Mighty Real Estate InvestorGrab your copy of Retire Early with Real EstateLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Ready to market your REI business at low (or even no) cost? In this episode, we are sharing exactly what free marketing options we use personally, to promote our own REI businesses that will keep you from needing to be a social media guru and help keep your business growing!Some of the methods we are covering are:Raising private moneyReferralsHaving your own websiteGoogle for business…and moreWe know that not everyone loves posting on IG and that’s okay because there are so many more ways you can help your business grow without breaking the bank.What are some of your favorite places to advertise for free? Share with us over on Instagram!Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Enroll now for CEO BootcampOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back, listeners! In this WIIRE episode, we are excited to introduce you to our friend, Maya Bovshow. Maya is an investor with properties in Los Angeles and Salt Lacy City, the COO of Trust Properties, USA, and the co-founder of Into The Box. She is bringing to the table her expertise on the EOS Entrepreneurial Operating System, how you can implement it in your investing business, and how it can elevate you as a CEO.The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a set of simple concepts and practical tools used by more than 257,000 + companies around the world to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. Look at your business in a whole new way – through the lens of the Six Key Components™.We dive into the following six components and discuss how you can apply them to running your REI biz:VisionDataProcessTractionIssuesPeopleWant to see what’s up next with Maya, Into The Box, or Trust Properties, USA? Follow her over on Instagram at:@intotheboxofficial@trustpropertiesusa@westhillswanderlustThanks for tuning in friends, until next week!   Resources:Sign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALEUse Hospitable for your REI bizConnect with Maya: @intotheboxofficial, @trustpropertiesusa, @westhillswanderlustOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSecure your spot for our CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back to another WIIRE podcast episode! In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into our roles as CEOs in our businesses, how we first started out (what it actually looked like), what we currently do now in our businesses, as well as practical advice on how you can move into the CEO role in your real estate investing business. Let’s get started!If no one taught you how to move from working in your business to being the CEO and visionary, join us in CEO Bootcamp, an 8-week transformative bootcamp where we guide you through working on your business by mastering systems, delegation, legal frameworks, and foolproof financial plans. We made so many mistakes that cost us thousands and stunted our business growth, but you don’t have to! We hope to see you inside!Thanks for listening, we’ll catch you next time, friends!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALESecure your spot for our CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Think you’ve heard it all when it comes to rental property nightmares? Well our friend Katie Hofer is here to give you a run for your money when it comes to rental properties from hell. Katie is a newbie investor who took the leap on a fourplex and while it has given her some stories she’d rather forget about, she has learned a lot along the way and with the help of our signature course, CEO Bootcamp, is so excited for what is ahead.Make sure you listen to the full episode where Katie shares some of the best and the worst of being a landlord and also why she remains passionate about what she does and why she is so optimistic about the future!If you want to see what’s coming up next for Katie, connect with her over on Instagram!Until next time, friends!  Resources:Connect with Katie on InstagramSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALEUse Hospitable for your REI bizOrder your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSecure your spot for our CEO BootcampLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Not sure what legal docs you need to launch your REI biz, or keep it legal? We’ve been there and in this episode, we are sharing the biggest mistakes we see, review the importance of leases and clauses, talk about contractor contracts, operating agreements, and rental notices. This episode is jam-packed with actionable tips on being a proactive business owner and keeping your business on the straight and narrow.At some point in your journey, you will decide it's time to stop being scrappy and start being organized, and we can help. Doing things the correct way may require a few extra steps in the beginning, but it will pay off in dividends (literally) in the long run because it will allow you to scale your business.We will also be sharing some of the common contract mistakes we see and how you can avoid them. We want you to be protected and be able to build your dream life with passive income, so if this sounds like you, make sure you get on the wait list for CEO Bootcamp! Enrollment will be opening soon!Thanks for tuning in! We’ll catch you next time!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALELeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

We are so excited to welcome you back WIIRE friends, because TODAY is finally the day when our book, The Self-Managing Landlord, is out! If you order your copy today you will still be entered to win a 60-minute one-on-one with both of us, as well as a landlord packet, PLUS get instant access to our Property Management Academy!In this episode, we're sharing some of the most memorable (for better or worse) lessons we’ve learned while self-managing our rental properties. We’ve come such a long way and learned so many things, and that is one of the things we love most about our incredible community, sharing those lessons with you so that you can avoid them.Plus, we are ending this episode with a quick Q&A to share a few more BTS deets!We’ll catch you next time, friends!  Resources:Order your copy of The Self-Managing LandlordSign up for our free webinar on 3 Must Have Systems & Processes you need to SCALELeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends! We are launching a new segment of the podcast and are excited for you to hear the first episode of it! While it doesn’t have an official title yet, we are lovingly calling it ‘Ask A&G’ because it is designed with the sole purpose of us taking all of your questions and answering them specifically (you may hear a shout-out with your first name even!). In these episodes, we’re offering advice on specific questions we see within our WIIRE Community Private Facebook Group, on Instagram, on Spotify, and even via email!This week’s Ask A&G is focused on MTR rentals and a few of the questions we are answering are:What is your MTR visitor policy?How do you handle tenants who go over on utilities?I have an MTR that is available in 2 weeks but no inquiries. What can I do?We hope you love these episodes and would love to hear YOUR questions, as well! So email us, DM us on Instagram, join our WIIRE Community Private Facebook Group, or even drop them in the Q&A box over on Spotify and we’ll add them to an upcoming episode!We’ll catch you in the next episode!  Resources:Pre-order your copy of The Self'-Managing LandlordEnter to win a free copy & coaching callUse Hospitable for your REI bizJoin our MTR Profit AcademyLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hey friends! We are so excited for you to meet today’s guest, Monica Fullerton! Monica is a twin mom, military spouse, business owner, and entrepreneur currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the past 8 years, she and her hubby have built 4 houses, have since sold 2 of those houses, and now plan to rent out the other two when they make their next military move out of state. As the founder of Spouse.ly and VP of Affiliate & Community Management for DataFlik, Monica has a full plate but balances it flawlessly driven by her passion for her family and real estate!One of the most unique points about this episode we want to highlight is how they actually save on taxes and how you can too (it’s easier than you think!). Monica also shares how she takes the guesswork and overwhelm out of the home-building process to make it simple and easy to rinse and repeat.You can connect with Monica over on LinkedIn to see what she is up to next!Catch you next week, friends!  Resources:Connect with Monica on LinkedInSee what Monica is up to next on InstagramUse DataFlik in your REI bizPre-order your copy of The Self'-Managing LandlordEnter to win a free copy & coaching callLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hello WIIRE listeners! In this episode, we are sharing our best tips when it comes to the tenant screening practices that both of us swear by, plus talking about how tenant screening and onboarding practices differ when you are talking about an MTR vs a long-term rental property. Tenant screening is where you solidify and guarantee the success of your rental business when it comes to the renting piece so pay close attention because this will help you on your journey to becoming a super-organized REI business owner!We’re often asked about how we screen our tenants, and that’s exactly what we are diving into today. We are sharing the questions to ask and how to check your tenant’s answers to make sure they’re legit (don’t skip this important step!).Doors to the next round of our signature course, CEO Bootcamp will be opening soon, so get ready!If you haven’t said ‘hi’ to us over on Instagram, we would love to hear from you!Thanks for tuning in!  Resources:Pre-order your copy of The Self'-Managing LandlordEnter to win a free copy & coaching callUse Hospitable for your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Hello friends, this week, we are welcoming our friend Liz Connelly, to the podcast. Liz’s journey is beautiful and inspiring, and it will resonate with many of our listeners! Her story is easy to listen to because she truly is so down to earth and has so much knowledge to share and we are so excited for you to hear everything she shares.Living just outside of Philadelphia, Liz began her investing journey in her early 40’s. She currently has 5 doors in the St Louis, Cedar Rapids, and Poconos Mountains markets (and is eager to grow!). Liz also attended one of our retreats and shares some BTS deets on that as well if you’ve ever thought about coming to one!Liz isn’t afraid to run her REI business as a true CEO and didn’t wait to outsource like so many tend to do. She has a hot take on of our other favorite topics, shiny object syndrome, and you will definitely want to hear it!We also touch on topics such as risk tolerance AND potential big project Liz has in the works… Don’t miss it.Thanks for listening!  Resources:Pre-order your copy of The Self'-Managing LandlordEnter to win a free copy & coaching callMeet Liz and find out what is coming down the pipeline for herVisit Liz’s websiteLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Ready to increase your profitability without buying additional real estate? Look no further. In this podcast episode, we share our best tips and tricks for increasing your REI profits without needing to make new real estate purchases!It truly is a rite of passage for real estate investors to ‘scale, scale, scale’ for the first few years and then finally decide to take a step back and focus on running and growing their business, without growing their portfolio.We will discuss transitioning from reactive to proactive behavior, cutting expenses, and even examining return on equity.We would love to hear if you have taken this step to really focus on the business side of your REI biz so drop us a DM over on Instagram and share your story with us!We’ll catch you next time!  Resources:Pre-order your copy of The Self'-Managing LandlordEnter to win a free copy & coaching callUse Hospitable for your REI bizLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram