Episodes
Real estate is a male-dominated industry where women are underrepresented and have a hard time breaking through. Calling for an increase in diversity in real estate investing Moneeka Sawyer interviews writer, editor, and real estate investor, Deidre Woollard of Millionacres. Here, Deidre reminds women investors of their great capacity to find success in the field, inspiring them to get out there and put themselves forward. She talks about investing according to the cycles of our lives,...
Published 06/27/23
Mark Roderick is a very boring corporate and securities lawyer at Flaster Greenberg PC in Cherry Hill, NJ. Since the JOBS Act of 2012, he has spent all of his time in the Crowdfunding space and today is one of the leading Crowdfunding and Fintech lawyers in the United States. He writes this widely read blog, www.crowdfundattny.com, which provides readers with a wealth of legal and practical information for portals and issuers. He also speaks at Crowdfunding events across the country, and...
Published 06/20/23
Did you know you can invest in real estate using crowdfunding? It's a brave new world out there and technology makes so much possible for those of us who want to invest, but don't have a lot of money. In this episode find out how real estate crowdfunding works, and what some of the best crowdfunding sites are. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://blissfulinvestor.com/podcast/
Published 06/13/23
You can invest in real estate without being a landlord through real estate investment trusts (REITs). Today's guest is Matt Argersinger, who joined the Motley Fool in 2008 as part of its analyst development program. In this episode, Matt discusses with Moneeka Sawyer why investing in real estate is much safer than investing in the stock market and why you don't need to be a billionaire to start investing in real estate through REITs. It offers you the option of investing with as little as a...
Published 06/06/23
Strategy #1 in the 10 ways to invest in Real Estate for under $1000 series. REITs are a fabulous way to invest in real estate passively. Through REITs you can invest for very little money, diversify your portfolio, and create cash flow. Listen to this show to learn more about this great real estate investing strategy. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://blissfulinvestor.com/podcast/
Published 05/30/23
Did you know there are many ways to invest in real estate that don't involve actually buying property? Did you know there are many ways to invest in real estate for less than $1000? Well both of these statements are true. In this episode we'll discuss 10 ways for you to get started investing in real estate for under $1000. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://blissfulinvestor.com/podcast/
Published 05/23/23
If you lived in a country that told you the only value of a woman was to be a wife and have children,  would you set a goal to become a doctor?      If it took you four hours to get to school via an oxen pulled cart,  would you still go to school?    If you knew your medical degree wouldn't be recognized in the United States, would you choose to go there anyways?    My Mom answered yes to these questions and many more.  She lived her life on her terms and demonstrated to her three daughters...
Published 05/16/23
Dr. Joe Vitale is a prolific author of many bestselling books including “The Attractor Factor,” “Zero Limits,” and his latest, “The Miracle: Six Steps to Enlightenment,” and “Anything Is Possible: 7 Stops to Doing the Impossible.” One of the world's top motivational speakers, he is a popular star of the movie “The Secret,” and an internationally famous expert on the law of attraction and clearing beliefs. Dr. Joe created the Miracles Coaching® program to help people achieve their dreams. Once...
Published 05/09/23
We always want to find bliss, but we have no control over the things around us. How do we do that? How can we control our lives despite the busy day-to-day of business? In this episode, Zach Oehlman, the founder of Valley Investment Club, shares his insights on developing yourself through a Vision To Reality strategy. Zach dives deep into personal development and personal responsibility, particularly in his real estate business. He tells us that when we are changing our life, we must change...
Published 05/02/23
What is the latest on interest rates today? In this episode, Jen Du Plessis, the leading expert in creating world-class teams, shares her perspective on this topic. She shares an investment strategy for investors that draws a line between what you will and will not do. You should know your home avatar and shouldn’t time the market. Jen also mentions that you should date the rate, divorce the rent, and marry the house. Tune in to this episode to know why Jen Du Plessis urges renters to stop...
Published 04/25/23
Maximizing your real estate investment potential means not only building wealth through property ownership but also strategically managing taxes with the help of trusts. Trusts provide a powerful tool for tax mitigation, giving women investors the ability to take control of their finances and create a brighter financial future. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Gina Gaudio-Grace to discuss tax relief through trusts. As real estate investors, taxes are always on our minds, especially after...
Published 04/18/23
Investing in short-term rental advertising could be a game-changer for your real estate business. In this episode, Moneeka Sawyer sits with Mike Denman, CEO of Better Than Awesome, to discuss the exponential benefits of using social media ads to reach more people and get more bookings for your business. Mike shares his start in real estate and short-term rentals, sharing how he gained massive ROI by investing just a few short dollars in an advertisement. Throughout the years, Mike has...
Published 04/11/23
Our personal experiences in life have an impact on our business, relationship, and parenting. These experiences may sometimes be good, but they can also be disruptive in our lives. How will you navigate life after a shocking discovery? Moneeka Sawyer welcomes our guest to highlight how her life experience impacts other aspects of her life. Debbie Olson, co-host of DNA Surprise Retreat, shares how she became a life coach and how fulfilling it is. Grow from your experiences, navigate life, and...
Published 04/04/23
Distance should never be a barrier to building a successful real estate portfolio. With effective processes and a strategic approach, anyone can achieve financial independence through real estate investing. In this episode, Kimberly Kesterke, Founder of The W2 Landlord Community, discusses how to invest in secondary markets from a distance. She shares her expertise in managing a rental portfolio from a distance. With years of experience and effective processes, Kimberly has built a six-figure...
Published 03/28/23
Are you earning but only to some extent and not as much as you should be? Are you stressed due to money concerns? In this episode, Moneeka Sawyer welcomes Lillian Bajor, Owner of Prosperity Coaching and Financial Literacy programs, to dive deep into our Prosperity Mindset, helping us find alignment in our prosperity consciousness to thrive and overcome money challenges. They discuss how the messaging we receive can limit us; therefore, we need to train our minds with affirmations, so we can...
Published 03/21/23
Your CPAs are your defense players; they're defending the goal. Your tax strategists are the ones putting the points on the board. They make sure that you're using the right and most efficient strategies. Join Moneeka Sawyer as she talks to Lorraine and Jim Conaway about tax strategies. They believe that success is truly about education, support, and the art of supercharging your unique style of wealth accumulation. Find out the difference between a CPA and a tax strategist. Discover the...
Published 03/14/23
Are you interested in sales but afraid to fail as an introvert? Is your belief system holding you back from doing what you’re interested in? Tune in to this episode as Moneeka Sawyer welcomes Matthew Pollard, the author of The Introvert’s Edge, to share how you can get past the belief that you can’t sell as an introvert. Matthew highlights that you are what you are, and although you can’t change your personality, being an introvert is not a disadvantage. Matthew also shares how he prepares...
Published 03/07/23
Newbies in real estate tend to make mistakes in a lot of things. Although mistakes are possible, we can still correct them. What could these mistakes be? In this episode, Moneeka Sawyer welcomes Taylor Loht, host of the Passive Wealth Strategy Show, to discuss the common mistakes in multifamily you should avoid to help you build wealth. Inaction is the most common mistake newbies commit, but when you take action and commit to the process, the result of your efforts can be fruitful. Cultivate...
Published 02/28/23
A syndicator could make or break your real estate career. Many consider them the person in charge of your success. That is why before diving deep into the game, you need to arm yourself with the right syndicator. In this episode, we welcome back to the show Pili Yarusi. Pili is a syndicator herself and is the Cofounder and Operator of Yarusi Holdings LLC. She speaks for the second time on the show with Moneeka Sawyer to share great tips on finding the right syndicator for you. Pili takes us...
Published 02/21/23
Taxes are inevitable, especially as an entrepreneur and investor. But it doesn’t have to be so difficult and painful to deal with; with the right strategies, you can even cut your taxes by up to 50%. Today we have Lorraine and Jim Conaway to share with us the different REI strategies for reducing your taxable income, keeping the money you earn, and more. Lorraine and Jim share their financial experience and how they have helped many clients with their tax strategies and saved them a lot of...
Published 02/14/23
How can you recharge your wealth and scale your real estate business? Today's guest has the smart tax strategies for you! Amanda Han has all the background she needs for real estate. Even though her family is pursuing businesses in the real estate industry, she decided to take the traditional route of studying, graduating, and landing a job. She became a CPA which helped her more in the real estate business, where she could focus on expenses and taxes. That knowledge led to successful real...
Published 02/07/23
Do you want to know how to evaluate a deal in 5 minutes or less? Also would you like to Determine When You'll Be Financially Independent? If YES, join us for our first LIVE webinar of the year TODAY from 1-2:30pm PST. Sign up at blissfulinvestor.com/syndicationwebinar Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://blissfulinvestor.com/podcast/
Published 02/02/23
You need to take into account a lot of different things when doing syndication deals. As an investor, you must understand every single detail of the property before closing a deal. At the end of the day, real estate and syndication are team games. You won’t go far in your deals if you aren’t transparent enough or communicating clearly. Join Moneeka Sawyer as she chats with Chris Larsen, the Founder and Principal of Next-Level Income, all about evaluating syndication deals. Chris breaks down...
Published 01/31/23
Are you ready to take your investing to the next level? In this episode, Chris Larsen, founder of Next-Level Income and author of Next-Level Income, How to Make, Keep, and Grow Your Money Using the ‘Holy Grail of Real Estate’ to Achieve Financial Independence, talks about how you can capitalize on the real estate market. He shares what’s needed to know about investing and how you can get started on your journey. You’ll learn how to save money on taxes, invest in real estate, and make even...
Published 01/24/23
Everyone wants to experience what it feels like to generate income while having plenty of free time to spend on whatever they want with. Many see potential in the real estate industry to make us experience that. But how can someone thrive in a crowded market? In this episode, Rachel Gainsbrugh, the owner of Short Term Gems, shares her secret on how you can thrive in a crowded market with Airbnb. She explains that the Blue Ocean Strategy helps set you apart from this market's feeding frenzy....
Published 01/17/23