Women Invest in Real Estate

Amelia McGee, Grace Gudenkauf

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.

  1. WIIRE 222: Non-Negotiables For Buying Rental Properties

    1D AGO

    WIIRE 222: Non-Negotiables For Buying Rental Properties

    In this episode of the WIIRE Podcast, we talk directly to mid‑level investors who’ve moved past their first few doors and are now refining what truly works for their lifestyle and long‑term goals. We unpack our evolving list of rental property non‑negotiables—the standards we refuse to compromise on, even when a deal looks great on paper. We share how our early “hold forever” mindset has shifted into a more strategic approach of “test, then prune”: buying, holding for a few years, then flipping or selling underperforming or high‑maintenance properties to reinvest into better assets. You’ll hear real examples from our own portfolios and our community around: When and why to prune from a position of financial strength Using refinances and equity to scale without over‑leveraging How parking, layouts, trees, and micro‑location quietly make or break long‑term performance The difference between long‑term rentals, MTRs, and Airbnbs, and how Buy Boxes shift by strategy We also revisit the concept of a Buy Box and why your non‑negotiables will (and should) evolve as your experience, capital, and lifestyle priorities change. This episode will help you move from accumulating doors to building a portfolio that actually supports a life by your own design, with fewer surprises and a lot less drama.     Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Grab our free Buy Box Template 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

    27 min
  2. WIIRE 221: Midterm Rental Operators: Leveraging Local Community & Systems for Risky Tenants

    MAR 9

    WIIRE 221: Midterm Rental Operators: Leveraging Local Community & Systems for Risky Tenants

    On today’s podcast, we’re joined again by James Hwang, co-founder of Stellar Housing Solutions in New Jersey, where he and his partners operate 20+ midterm rentals through a mix of ownership, co-hosting, and arbitrage. James breaks down how he’s expanded his reach far beyond his own units by building a local MTR network—a WhatsApp group of New Jersey operators who share leads, referrals, and vendors. That collaboration acts like a “third OTA,” keeping units booked even in slow seasons and opening doors to new co-hosting and arbitrage deals. We dig into arbitrage in today’s market—where it still works, where it doesn’t, and how James structures profitable deals. He targets solid but slightly less “premium” areas near hot markets, negotiates creatively around rent vs. deposits, and positions himself as the stress-free solution for landlords. James also walks us through his landlord conversation playbook: speaking as a fellow owner, addressing pain points like non-payment and property damage, and demonstrating how midterm rentals can mean early, automated rent and better-maintained units. That credibility often leads to repeat opportunities and more doors. If you’re looking to scale midterm rentals, tap into community instead of competing, or revive arbitrage with smart analysis and systems, this episode with James is a masterclass in doing MTRs the right way.     Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Connect with James on Instagram Get the deets on Stellar Housing Solutions Find out more about MTR Office Hours Listen to Episode 193 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

    48 min
  3. WIIRE 219: She Converted a Tiny Home Into a Cash Flowing ADU

    FEB 23

    WIIRE 219: She Converted a Tiny Home Into a Cash Flowing ADU

    In this episode of the podcast, we interview investor and nurse Miranda Widmeyer about her first ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) project in California—turning a used tiny home on wheels into a fully permitted, high-cash-flow rental. Miranda shares how she intentionally bought a property with space for an ADU, used a rent-by-the-room strategy in the main house to cover her mortgage, and then found a $40,000 tiny home on Facebook Marketplace, negotiating creative seller financing to avoid overleveraging. She walks through the realities of being the first person in her city to convert a tiny home into an ADU, including months of back-and-forth with the city, the manufacturer, and engineers to satisfy code, secure plans, and work through Insignia and permitting challenges. Miranda breaks down her actual numbers—including utilities and concrete —and her target rental income, which comes in under budget and beats the 2% rule. She also discusses funding the project with a HELOC and extra hospital shifts, the power of problem-solving and not taking “no” for an answer, and how the WIIRE Community helped her lead her team and push the project across the finish line.     Resources: Get in touch with Miranda WidmeyerGet all the deets on Miranda's Scrubs2Success Community Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenantGet in touch with Envy Investment GroupMake sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

    35 min
  4. WIIRE 215: The Wealth Stack: How to Layer Real Estate, Stocks, and Retirement Accounts Like a Pro

    JAN 26

    WIIRE 215: The Wealth Stack: How to Layer Real Estate, Stocks, and Retirement Accounts Like a Pro

    In this episode, we tackle a big question for women building wealth through real estate: should you invest when you have credit card debt—and can credit cards ever be used strategically? Guest Malia Gudenkauf, also known as Little Miss Finance, breaks down when credit card debt is a hard no, when it might be acceptable, and why paying off 20–30% interest often beats chasing the next deal.  We dig into the difference between using a 0% APR promo card versus revolving high-interest debt, plus the few situations where investing with debt can make sense, such as a conservative cosmetic flip or a house hack that slashes your housing costs so you can attack balances faster. We also flag major red flags, such as making only minimum payments, relying on rental cash flow to cover interest, and investing without reserves.  Beyond the numbers, we talk about the stress of debt, the habit of “burying your head in the sand,” and how real estate should expand your life—not add panic. For more shame-free money guidance from Malia, visit her website or follow her on Instagram.     Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenantGet in touch with Envy Investment GroupConnect with Malia on InstagramVisit Malia's website for deets on working with herMake sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

    48 min
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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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