How to Get Started in Real Estate with Sonia Booker

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Sonia Booker to delve into the world of real estate investing. Sonia shares her background and journey into real estate, offering key advice for new investors looking to enter the market. The discussion covers various investment strategies and essential financial habits that are crucial for success in real estate.

Sonia Booker is the CEO of 16th Street Equity Group, a company dedicated to re-imagining affordable housing. With over 20 years of experience, she has developed and managed over $200 million in single-family, condominium, multi-family, and commercial properties. Sonia’s expertise includes all aspects of construction, development, and building exit teams. Her hands-on approach to building is what makes Sonia’s talents stand out in the field. She has developed some of the most innovative strategies in the marketplace, including one of the most successful condo conversion projects in midtown Atlanta, selling 168 units in less than 18 months. For more information: https://soniabooker.com

(0:00) Introduction and Overview of Small Biz Chat (1:25) Sonia Booker's Background and Real Estate Beginnings (3:30) Key Advice for New Real Estate Investors (6:06) Real Estate Investment Strategies (9:30) Essential Financial Habits for Investors (13:59) Assembling a Real Estate Team (16:38) Sonia Booker's Best Business Advice (17:58) Closing Remarks and Sponsor Mention