The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate Kristina Modares & Steph Douglass

Welcome to an insightful episode featuring Liz Faircloth of InvestHER, joining our host Steph. Liz shares her real estate investing journey and the critical role of partnerships in her success. They discuss self-awareness, recognizing core genius, and the importance of clear roles and expectations in partnerships, including a failed partnership example.The episode also highlights InvestHER Con 2024 (June 2nd-4th), a safe space for women to discuss investing and financial freedom. Liz's core g...

Welcome to another special guest episode featuring Allegra Moet Brantly (stage name 😉), who is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth through her company, Factora. Alongside our host Steph, they share their personal journeys with tiny homes - including the challenges of getting permits, the courage needed for big property projects, and how overcoming obstacles led to growth. They also discuss the pros and cons of renting out tiny homes, from earning addition...

The real estate landscape is buzzing with discussions about the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) recent adjustments. We're here to cut through the noise for you! ⚔️ In today's episode of our podcast, experienced Realtors Sydney and Jenn speak on these timely changes that will take place in July 2024 and how this may impact your home-buying journey.Get in TouchComments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at podcast@openhouseaustin.coWant to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok ...

Our incredible Realtor Mandy is back for another interview! Her real estate journey began when she bought a fixer-upper in 2017 in the McKinney neighborhood in Southeast Austin. She DIYed all renovations and house hacked by renting out a room, mostly short-term. She continues to mindfully invest, rehab, and rent out properties - most recently, in Bastrop. As of late, she's added house- and dog-sitting into the mix! Listen in for more details on her evolving journey.Get in TouchComments, ...

This week, our Marketing Director Holly joins us for the first time (ever!) to share her sneaky duplex "why" and the exterior door permitting + installation process in Austin, Texas. She did her due diligence, putting her vision onto paper and vetting more than a dozen contractors to complete this project. Listen now to inspire your house-hacking journey!Get in TouchComments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at podcast@openhouseaustin.coWant to hear more from Open House? Follow us on TikTok ...

In this episode, Kristina and Steph dive into three proven house hacking options: investing in a duplex/triplex/fourplex, buying a single-family home, or adding a tiny home to your property. We'll guide you through each strategy, emphasizing how they can align with your personal values, such as privacy. Whether you're drawn to the idea of a "live-in flip" for profit or renting out spare rooms for added income, this episode offers insight to help you choose the path that resonates most wi...