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In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Swanson, a former dental hygienist turned blogger, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Rachel shared her journey of starting a blog, writing a personal and spiritual growth coloring book, becoming an author and speaker, and eventually becoming an accidental landlord during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel discussed how she learned to pivot and adapt in her investing journey, starting with her first rental property that she refinanced and turned into a cash-flowing investment.
Rachel also shared her experience buying and selling different types of properties, including a four-plex and an assisted living home that she turned into a co-living, rent-by-the-room situation. She talked about the challenges of dealing with city planning battles and appraisers who didn't know how to properly value her properties.
Despite these challenges, Rachel has built a portfolio of 9 units and also property manages a total of 20 units, with plans to launch a short-term rental property management business.
Rachel emphasized the importance of screening tenants, changing course when necessary, and having a positive mindset when it comes to investing in real estate. Her story serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to build a successful real estate portfolio and achieve financial freedom.
You can connect with our guest on Instagram @rachelcswanson.
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Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to info@TheRealFI.com and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!
You can connect with you hosts on instagram:
James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon
Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple
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