Women Invest in Real Estate

Amelia McGee & Grace Gudenkauf
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    WIIRE 255: You’re Hiring Virtual Assistants Wrong (& What To Do Instead)

    Hiring a virtual assistant for your real estate business should free up your time, not give you another person to manage. So why do so many of us end up spending more time fixing mistakes and answering questions than actually getting work off our plates? In this episode, we’re sharing five practical steps to hiring a VA who can truly support your real estate investing business. We’re getting honest about our own hiring mistakes, why the cheapest option isn’t always the best investment, and how to find someone who can grow alongside your business. We break down why documenting your processes and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) should happen before you hire, how to budget for quality, and why consistent training during that first month can make or break the experience. We also explore how to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance, set clear expectations around working hours, and build a long-term working relationship that benefits everyone. Whether you need help with bookkeeping, property management, tenant communication, or analyzing real estate deals, these strategies can help you delegate more effectively and get back to working on your business instead of constantly working in it. Our biggest takeaway? A virtual assistant can’t fix a business that only lives in your head. Listen in to learn how to build the systems, hire the right support, and create a real estate business that gives you more time and freedom. Resources: Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  2. Oct 26

    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 CommunityConnect with Richelle on InstagramGet the deets on working with RichelleListen to the Move Abroad Coach PodcastLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  3. Oct 19

    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 bizGet on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  4. Oct 12

    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 CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  5. Oct 5

    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 7Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  6. Sep 28

    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 retreatsThe 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 curveReal numbers from Jessie’s 2024 business investments—from $10K on STR deal sourcing to legal, software, events, and team supportHow 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 22Episode 149Episode 197Episode 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 7Follow Jessie on InstagramGet in touch with Envy Investment GroupGet on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  7. Sep 21

    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 ExtravaganzaGet on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityWork with SteadilyLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

  8. Sep 14

    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 householdUsing 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 121Connect with Kelsey on InstagramGet on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityMake 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

    WIIRE 248: From $5,500 to Financial Freedom: How Kelsey Porter Calculated Her Escape Number
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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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  • Creator
    Amelia McGee & Grace Gudenkauf
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Women Invest In Real Estate
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