Women Invest in Real Estate

Hosted by Amelia McGee & Grace Gudenkauf

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to the Women Invest in Real Estate podcast where we talk about real estate investing, business, and give a behind-the-scenes look at Amelia and Grace’s lives as full time investors.

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October 26, 202645 min

WIIRE 254: Can Your Real Estate Portfolio Support a Move Abroad?

What if the passive income from our rental properties could fund a life abroad? We’ve worked hard to build our real estate portfolios, but are we actually using that income to create the freedom we want? In this episode, we’re exploring how real estate investors can use rental income to make living abroad a reality. We’re joined by Richelle Gramlam of Move Abroad Coach to talk about everything from choosing a destination to navigating visas and managing the logistics of life overseas. We dive into how to calculate your target monthly income based on your destination’s cost of living, why living abroad might be more affordable than you think, and how stable rental income can help support a move. We also discuss passive income visas, digital nomad visas, and the importance of understanding tax implications before choosing a country. Plus, we get into the practical side of relocating, including international banking, phone access, travel rewards, and planning a scouting trip before committing to a new home. Most importantly, we challenge the idea that moving abroad is only for the wealthy or people without kids, pets, or other responsibilities. Whether you’re dreaming of a permanent move, an extended stay, or mini-retirements around the world, this conversation will help you start thinking differently about what’s possible with real estate investing. Tune in to discover how to turn your rental property income into more freedom, flexibility, and opportunities to live life on your terms. Resources: Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Connect with Richelle on Instagram Get the deets on working with Richelle Listen to the Move Abroad Coach Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

October 19, 202622 min

WIIRE 253: Tenant Orientation: The System That Saves You Time, Money, and Stress

This week, we're diving into how reactive rental property management can keep real estate investors tied to their phones—even when they’re on vacation. We share how a simple tenant orientation can set expectations, reduce avoidable maintenance calls, and help tenants handle common issues with confidence. We walk through the systems we recommend covering at move-in, from submitting maintenance requests through a tenant portal and understanding emergency procedures to reviewing rent payments, property quirks, shutoffs, lockout policies, and lease notice requirements. We also discuss why including everyone on the lease and scheduling proactive lease check-ins can prevent miscommunication and unexpected vacancies. Our goal is to help women real estate investors build more organized rental businesses, protect cash flow, and create space to step away from day-to-day landlord tasks. With clear processes and consistent communication, we can move from reactive property management to running our rentals like CEOs. Resources: Check out TurboTenant for your biz Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

October 12, 202642 min

WIIRE 252: Why WIIRE Is Different From Every Program You've Already Tried

This week, we're pulling back the curtain and sharing the beliefs that shape how we invest, teach, and build the WIIRE Community . We believe there’s no single right way to invest: your real estate portfolio should reflect your goals, risk tolerance, values, and the life you want to live. We talk about why agency, authenticity, transparency, and simplicity matter to us—and how building wealth can create more choices for you and help you become a thoughtful, responsible landlord. We also discuss why your portfolio can evolve as your life changes, and why successful real estate investing is about more than accumulating properties. For female real estate investors who are ready to grow beyond the basics, we explain how the WIIRE CEO framework helps investors build organized, profitable businesses with systems, sound financial fundamentals, and more intentional decisions. We share what makes our community different, from active investing and direct coaching to practical accountability—while being clear that we provide the guidance, but members do the work. If you want to build a real estate business that supports your life—not a second job—this conversation is for you. Resources: Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

October 5, 202620 min

WIIRE 251: BiggerPockets Taught You To Buy, Who’s Teaching You To Run A Business?

This week, we are walking you through the four pillars of our CEO Framework for female real estate investors, designed to take you from overwhelmed “mom-and-pop” landlord to confident, systemized real estate CEO. We start with the Insurance Policy Quick Guide, a simple organizational system that keeps your insurance policies, utility information, and key property details in one centralized place, and share real stories from women in the WIIRE community who used this tool to uncover double coverage, secure refunds, and negotiate better rates with confidence. From there, we dive into Profitability Pulse bookkeeping, where we show you how to stop running your portfolio on gut feelings and start making data-driven decisions about cash flow, lifestyle income, and scaling your rentals. We then move into Landlord Legal, covering how to protect your assets with strong contracts, the right insurance, thoughtful lease terms, and clear contractor agreements so you can avoid costly mistakes and feel legally protected. Finally, we break down raising and deploying private money, teaching you how to build relationships with private lenders, pitch deals ethically, and stop letting your own savings be the ceiling on your growth. If you’re a woman in real estate investing who’s ready to step into true CEO mode, this episode will show you the systems, mindset, and community support you need to grow your portfolio with less stress and more intention. Resources : Join our free webinar on October 7 Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

September 28, 202642 min

WIIRE 250: How Much Do Investors Really Invest In Their Business?

We’re sitting down with our friend and WIIRE founding member Jessie Dillon (Hofstra) to have a real, numbers-on-the-table conversation about what it actually looks like to invest in yourself as a female real estate investor. In this episode, we walk through Jessie’s journey from overbooked permanent makeup artist in Central Massachusetts to owning around 50 residential units—including house hacks, value‑add multifamily, and short‑term rentals. We talk about the “golden handcuffs,” why index funds alone weren’t enough, and how real estate became her path out of being tied to the chair. Together, we break down: How Jessie decided when to stop DIY‑ing and start paying for speed through coaching, bootcamps, and retreats The mindset shift from “I should figure this out alone” to “someone else already solved this problem” Why women especially struggle with fear of failure and how mentorship, accountability, and community shorten the learning curve Real numbers from Jessie’s 2024 business investments—from $10K on STR deal sourcing to legal, software, events, and team support How we (Grace and Amelia) have invested five and six figures into masterminds, mentors, and our team—and the trade‑offs behind those decisions Listen to Jessie's previous episodes below: Episode 22 Episode 149 Episode 197 Episode 212 If you’re a woman in real estate wondering when to hire help, join a community, or invest in a mentor—and whether it’s “worth it”—this episode will challenge your excuses and expand your idea of what’s possible. Resources : Join our free webinar on October 7 Follow Jessie on Instagram Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

September 21, 202628 min

WIIRE 249: 4 Ways To Make More Money With Your Portfolio Before Year End

We’re pulling back the curtain on four sneaky “cash flow killers” that are silently draining profits from women real estate investors — and how to fix them before year-end. This week we're sharing what we’ve learned from 12+ years of investing and mentoring thousands of women inside our community. If you already know how to buy real estate but feel stuck in the day-to-day, this conversation is for you. You'll hear: The two biggest gaps we see holding women investors back: blind spots and no time to work on the business. How acting like a landlord vs. a CEO keeps you reactive and underpaid. The real cost of reactive maintenance (like a $300 emergency AC call for a dirty filter) and how simple systems prevent it. Why not raising rents to market is quietly erasing your cash flow—and how one member found an extra $500/month from one quick check. How to shop your insurance policies instead of auto-renewing at double the premium. Practical scripts and mindset shifts for negotiating contractor, vendor, and utility bills without burning relationships. By the end, you’ll have four concrete moves you can make this month to put more money back in your pocket—without buying another property. Resources : Join our free virtual event WIIRE Networking Extravaganza Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Work with Steadily Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

September 14, 202653 min

WIIRE 248: From $5,500 to Financial Freedom: How Kelsey Porter Calculated Her Escape Number

This week we are joined once again by Kelsey Porter , who used real estate to build a life she actually wants to live. As an investor and realtor out of Des Moines, Kelsey traces how she went from “Is $8,000/month even possible?” to a lean, intentional 10‑door portfolio that pays for things like her wedding, travel, and future family plans. We talk about why financial freedom is a number, not a feeling, and how sitting down in 2020 with a simple spreadsheet—income in, expenses out—led Kelsey to her first financial freedom number of $8,000/month in cash flow. We share how that number initially felt out of reach, what it took to get there faster than expected, and why she later raised the bar. We dive into: Living below your means (even when your income grows) House hacking, renting out your primary, and being a one‑car household Using medium‑term rentals and short‑term rentals to get more “juice from the squeeze” Kelsey’s nine real estate eras: Disbelief, Hustle, Lucky/Harvest, Enjoyment, Opportunistic, Debt Payoff, Coast, and “Sell It All” The tension between hustling hard and actually allowing yourself to enjoy what you’ve built If you’re a woman investing in real estate and you want inspiration, real numbers, and a roadmap for building a small‑but‑mighty portfolio that supports your values (not just your ego), you’ll feel right at home in this conversation with Kelsey. Resources : Listen to Kelsey's first WIIRE appearance in Episode 121 Connect with Kelsey on Instagram Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

September 7, 202630 min

WIIRE 247: BRRRR Investing: The Five Decisions That Actually Matter

This week, we pull back the curtain on the BRRRR method and share why it’s not just a five-step formula—it's five big decisions that can make or break your portfolio. We walk through Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat from the perspective of women actively building portfolios, and we talk honestly about the mistakes we’ve made so you don’t have to. We talk about getting crystal clear on your buy box, choosing the right markets, and making sure each BRRRR actually supports the lifestyle and long-term goals you want—not just what looks good in a spreadsheet. We dig into how to rehab for durability and longevity (not just cute, cheap finishes), including siding, materials, contractors, W-9s, and handling those awkward “cash only” contractor conversations. We also touch on tenant selection, setting boundaries, and treating your rentals like the business they are. Then we go deep on refinancing—rates, lenders, CLTV, appraisals, and how our community has helped us challenge low appraisals and negotiate better terms. Finally, we share why the “Repeat” step should always include a post-mortem so each BRRRR gets better, easier, and more aligned with your version of financial freedom. If you’re a female real estate investor looking to scale with BRRRR more intentionally, this episode is for you. Resources : Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Listen to Episode 45 Listen to Episode 141 Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

August 31, 202635 min

WIIRE 246: You Bought Multiple Properties…Now You’re Stuck. Here’s Why.

This week, we are diving into why so many experienced female real estate investors hit a wall after their third or fourth property—and exactly how to move past it. We talk about what happens when the numbers stop penciling, even though you know real estate works because it’s already worked for you. We're breaking down the biggest reasons you’re feeling stuck, including: Why not having a true buy box (with real metrics, not vibes) keeps you in analysis paralysis How “Is this a good deal?” is the wrong question—and what to ask instead The trap of trying to eliminate all risk and how that kills every deal on your spreadsheet Why waiting for a “home run” deal is keeping you from building long-term wealth How your next best deal might already be in your portfolio through refinancing, restrategizing, or selling The power of a sanity check and surrounding yourself with other women investors who get it If you’re a woman on deals 4–10 who’s tired of spinning your wheels alone, this episode will help you see what’s really holding you back and give you practical ways to start making confident offers again. Resources : Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Grab our SO P Templ ates Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

August 24, 202631 min

WIIRE 245: Why Your Real Estate Portfolio Feels Stressful (And How to Fix It)

This week we dive into why your real estate portfolio feels so stressful—and how to fix it . You'll hear the exact mindset shifts and systems we’ve used (and taught thousands of women) to turn a scattered rental portfolio into a streamlined, profitable business. We break down: Why “more doors” can mean more stress, especially when you’re holding too many small, high-effort, low-return properties How to evaluate your rentals using cash flow and Return on Equity (ROE) so you can confidently decide what to keep, sell, or trade up The difference between being a “mom-and-pop landlord” and a real estate CEO—and the SOPs, bookkeeping, and insurance checks you actually need How systems, boundaries, and business hours with tenants protect your peace (and prevent 3:30 a.m. calls) Why most everyday investors don’t know their numbers, and how that fuels anxiety and indecision The power of community, mentorship, and accountability for women real estate investors who are making big decisions alone If your portfolio looks good on paper but feels like a second full-time job, this episode will help you get clarity, reduce stress, and start running your rentals like the high-performing business they are. Resources : Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Grab our SOP Templates Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

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