As a real estate investor, reaching that next level of success means mastering task delegation. In this video, I share the streamlined system I developed for delegating tasks to my team, helping me scale my portfolio and keep everything on track without constantly worrying about follow-ups. If you’re looking to save time, avoid common pitfalls in team management, and achieve more with the right support, this video is for you. Dive in to learn the strategies that have helped me maintain efficiency and clarity in my real estate business, setting both me and my team up for success.
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How to task people. If you are a real estate investor and you really want a 10x, you’re gonna need to use the leverage of other people, right? You’re gonna have to get a virtual assistant, some other helpers, something like that. You’re not gonna have enough hours in the day, or you’re gonna spend all your time doing real estate investing and not enjoying your life.
Are you finding it challenging to attract reliable tenants and streamline your leasing process? In this video, I’ll walk you through every step—from listing and showing your property, to vetting applicants, signing leases, and managing tenant relationships. This guide shares my proven strategies for minimizing vacancies, avoiding evictions, and keeping your rental business stress-free and profitable. Perfect for both new and seasoned investors, these insights will help you keep your property filled with quality tenants who respect your investment.
For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!
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If you’ve ever dealt with the challenges of finding good tenants, you know how important it is to have a solid process in place that sets you up for success. Today I’m going to walk you through my best tips for finding tenants, vetting them, and making sure you’ve got the lease covered from that very first time through indie renewals and then all the way to the end of the lease without any stress along the way.
Whether you’re new to real estate investing or you’ve been doing this for years, these tips will help you save time and money while keeping your property investing running smoothly. That was awesome.
In this podcast guest appearance, I share my journey from being overwhelmed as a high school teacher and hobby farmer to building and selling a successful real estate team in just two years. I break down the exact systems and steps that helped me go from burnout to financial independence—and how you can do the same. Whether you’re managing properties, looking to hire your first VA, or searching for ways to streamline your business, this episode is packed with strategies that can transform your approach.
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Running a successful real estate investing business can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to hiring, managing, and sometimes firing team members like virtual assistants (VAs). But don’t worry, I’ve been in your shoes and I’m here to share the wisdom and tools that will help you handle these tasks smoothly.
If you’re a real estate investor looking to o1ptimize your operations, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!
Why Having the Right Team Matters
As an established real estate investor, you’re likely investing time, energy, and money into growing your portfolio. Maybe you’ve hit a point where things aren’t as easy as you expected, or you’re not making the money you thought you would. This is where leveraging the right team and systems comes in. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone, and with the right tools, you can achieve your goals faster and easier.
I’ve been where you are—disorganized, flying solo, and solving problems as they arose. But now, I have a clear vision, financial tracking in place, and solid systems that leverage technology and VAs to save time and energy. I want to help you get there too.
Mindset: The Foundation of a Thriving Real Estate Business
First things first: mindset. If you want to build a successful business, you need to start with the right mindset. It’s not just about making money—it’s about setting a vision and having a plan to get there.
Vision is Key One part of mindset that’s crucial for real estate investors is having a vision. This can be as simple as imagining where you want your business to be in one, three, or five years. When my husband and I first started, we created a vision board that included the dream of owning a beach house—and guess what? That vision became a reality! Setting a vision for your future investments helps you focus on long-term success.
Set Specific Goals Once you have a vision, break it down into specific, measurable goals. These goals will help you move closer to your vision each quarter. To make this even more effective, track your weekly activities and stay accountable.
Financial Mastery: Know Your Numbers
Financial mastery is essential for any real estate investor. Too often, I see investors who don’t have a clear grasp on their numbers, whether it’s income, expenses, or profits. If this sounds like you, don’t worry—it’s fixable!
Track Your Key Metrics Start with the basics: income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow. Set up these financial statements and conduct quarterly reviews. Knowing your financial metrics allows you to make informed decisions—whether it’s keeping a property or reinvesting elsewhere.
By tracking these numbers, I’ve been able to see where my properties were excelling or underperforming. With this knowledge, I could decide to sell or refinance properties that were no longer giving me the returns I wanted, and then reinvest in higher-performing assets.
Efficient Operations: Systems and People
Finally, let’s talk about operations—the backbone of your real estate business. Efficient operations save you time, minimize issues, and keep things running smoothly. Here’s how you can build operational success.
Leverage Technology The right tech tools can make a huge difference. Whether it’s property management software or tools that streamline your rental listings, technology saves you time and reduces manual work. For example, vacation rental software helped me manage multiple listings across platforms, reducing workload while increasing profits.
Use Virtual Assistants (VAs) Virtual assistants can be a game-changer for real estate investors. They can handle a variety of tasks, from bookkeeping to tenant communications. But I get it—it can feel overwhelming figuring out who to hire, how to train them, and when it’s time to let someone go. That’s why mastering these systems is key to scaling your business efficiently.
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Building a successful real estate investing business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right mindset, financial mastery, and efficient operations, you can reach your goals faster than you think. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more tips and insights, and let’s work together to turn your portfolio into a thriving, scalable business!
Last week I went to Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, a conference with roughly 7,000 top-producing agents who came to learn and grow their businesses. The biggest takeaways for me were:
1- Be kind. Recognize everyone we’re dealing with is a human being, doing the best they can. In this industry, like many, people can be harsh. Agents, investors, clients, everyone! If we can treat others with some kindness, whether they meet us with that or not, we’re doing our part to make it a better world.
2- Go deep! Choose one strategy and commit to doing it at a high level. Realize you will likely fail the first few (or several!) times. Commit to mastering it, and the rewards will come. While this was presented in the context of a real estate agent business, I believe it applies to all ventures! In real estate investing, I see this issue all of the time. People don’t commit to one strategy until it’s mastered. Instead, they bounce around, never mastering anything!
3- It’s always a good time to buy the right piece of real estate. This one wasn’t new, and yet somehow some people still think it’s better to wait to buy real estate?! 🤣 So it bears repeating.
4- Gary Keller believes we’re likely at the bottom of the real estate market, so there’s nowhere to go but up! While I’m hesitant to buy into any market predictions, Gary’s been around for quite a while, lived through many market cycles, and surrounds himself with experts on the topic.
What do you think of these takeaways? Do they apply to your business?
The Virginia legislature made some changes to Virginia fair housing law in this 2020 term, effective July 1 2020, and source of funds is now a protected class. This is important to understand for everyone who owns or manages rental properties in Virginia!
What does this mean? “It is now illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of a residential property based on a person’s source of funds” according to this article from the Virginia Association of Realtors.
What does “source of funds” mean? It’s a rental assistance, benefit, or subsidy program. These programs are what we think of with terms such as “Section 8” or “Housing Choice Voucher”.
So if a rental applicant is using a rental assistance program, as a landlord you cannot factor that in to your decision whether or not to accept that applicant.
There are two exceptions to this law: (1) if the landlord owns four or less rental properties in Virginia. Ownership includes having more than a 10% interest in a business entity that owns rental property. (2) “If the source of income is not approved by the administering program within 15 days, the owner is able to deny the tenant’s application.” (source)
Looking to buy or sell a house in Northern Virginia? Here are the JUNE 2020 market updates for Fairfax County (NVAR) , Loudoun County (DAAR) , and Prince William County (PWAR)!
This month’s newsletter is ready for you. View it below or click here to download. The newsletter’s helpful articles include:
Handling Pressure
Virtual House Hunting
Hygge Decor Tips to Bring Calm To Your Home
Latest Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Statistics
In this month’s local profile Valerie Pisierra, Executive Director of the nonprofit Loudoun Cares, shares about the organization and how it helps people in Loudoun County. Loudoun Cares is a “matchmaker” of sorts, connecting volunteers with organizations seeking help, and those in need with those able to help. Watch the video to learn more!
