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If you're ready to own your first house or investment property with as little mistakes as possible, HER FIRST HOUSE is for you. Host, Etinosa has dynamic conversations with a wide range of real estate investors, lenders, realtors and more to understand how they invest, lessons they've learned along the journey, and share their secrets to building a fulfilling real estate portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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January 1, 20265 min

The Final (for now) Episode

“Every sunset is the start of something new.” After two incredible years, Her First House comes to a close. If you’ve found value in this podcast, we hope you carry it forward, into your first home, your next investment, or your own leap of faith. Keep up with Etinosa at Etinosaa.com. And if you're a business owner thinking about how to price your products and services, reach out at decisionalpha.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 18, 202548 min

Let God Drive | Wendy Sweet

“Trust is a choice you make every day.” Wendy Sweet is a seasoned hard money lender and co-founder of Carolina Hard Money. In this episode, we talk about what it means to truly put God at the center of your work, how faith shapes hard decisions in business, and what it looks like to build a Christ‑centered legacy.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 4, 202556 min

Seminars, Not Failures | Mason and Holly Ippel

"Sacrifice for a couple of years like most people won’t, so you can live the rest of your life like no one else can." Mason and Holly Ippel share the highs and lows of building a real estate portfolio, balancing digital nomad life, and creating a business that aligns with their values. In this episode, the Ippels unpack their journey from house hacking to midterm rentals, their creative financing experiences, and the lessons learned from a challenging land contract deal.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace - Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectFind Mason at https://www.ippelbookkeeping.com/Find Holly at https://livingwatercoho.com/ Contact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 20, 202551 min

Rooted in Love, Built on Purpose | Chalette Davis

“Everyone Has a Gift to Give.” Chalette Davis leads Love, Inc. Tampa—a nonprofit coordinating care for neighbors experiencing homelessness and instability. In this episode, we talk about the power of redemptive compassion, the role of community in rebuilding lives, and why housing is more than just shelter—it’s restoration.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 6, 202539 min

Surviving the Killing Fields | Sara Im

“Don’t give up hope—eventually, you will reach your goal.” In this powerful episode, author and speaker Sara Im shares how she survived four years in a Khmer Rouge labor camp, escaped, and rebuilt her life in America. We talk about what home means when everything is stripped away, how faith and sisterhood saved her life, and the long journey to healing, entrepreneurship, and homeownership.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 23, 202549 min

The Math Matters | Kristen Gibbons

“You have to make the numbers work for the life you want” In this episode, Kristen Gibbons (K.G) shares how she inherited her love for real estate from her father, bought her first home at auction, and now uses a mix of long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals to fund a work-optional lifestyle.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 9, 202539 min

$5 Billion Tax-free | Larissa Greene

In 2021, Pro Publica reported that Peter Thiel had quietly spun his Roth IRA worth less than $2,000 in 1999 into a $5 billion windfall -- tax free. In this episode, Certified IRA Services Professional, Larissa Greene breaks down how everyday investors can use IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts as a powerful tool for wealth-building. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Larissa at Advanta IRAContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 25, 202546 min

Without a Silver Spoon | Devoski Boyd

“If the plan doesn’t work, change the method, not the mission.” Devoski Boyd went from pressure-washing driveways to landing contracts with the Department of Defense. In this episode, we talk about grit, lessons from a great-grandfather who broke barriers, and doing the work to build a business, a life, that you're proud of. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Devoski on Facebook and LinkedInContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 11, 202552 min

Your Life is Your Fault | Pete Fortunato

“Your life is your fault.” Pete Fortunato has spent nearly 60 years making real estate magic—turning conversations into contracts and problems into property. In this episode, the legendary investor breaks down how he bought his first triplex with less than $2,000 and a promise—and how that first creative deal shaped a lifetime of wealth-building. If you’ve ever wanted to do real estate your way, this one’s a masterclass.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 28, 202519 min

Building Without Burning Out

“Getting injected in Mexico was not on my bucket list at all.” In this final solo episode of summer 2025, Etinosa shares a personal update—what she’s been up to in real estate, what it was like launching a new business, and why this season taught her to build from a place of rest.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.