Unapologetically Me Heather Blankenship

In this episode, Heather discusses private money lending with expert Beth Pinkley Johnson. Beth explains the importance of understanding investment structures, keeping loan-to-value ratios low, and ensuring borrowers have a personal stake to reduce risks. She debunks social media myths about easy real estate success, emphasizing the need for thorough research and awareness of risks.  

Beth shares her journey of balancing business with family life, highlighting the importance of personal well-being over professional success. She talks about her "Unapologetic" tattoo as a reminder to honor her true self and prioritize her needs.  

Heather and Beth emphasize defining success on one's own terms and staying true to oneself. They discuss the significance of being present for family and making choices that lead to genuine happiness.  

Key Takeaways:  

[04:48 - 11:56] - Divorce, Dating & Blending Families 

[17:59 - 19:03] - Understanding Investment Structures 

[19:03 - 21:27] - Myths vs. Reality of Real Estate Investing 

[24:42 - 27:28] - Balancing Professional and Personal Life 

[27:29 - 29:53] - Setting Realistic and Personal Goals  

 

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In this episode, Heather meets with Emily, a multitasking mom, preacher's wife, and social media entrepreneur focused on short-term rentals. They dive into Emily's journey into social media and the initial discomfort of being on camera, offering advice to persist through the discomfort to improve. Emily shares her transition into investing in short-term rentals, stressing the necessity of clear legal agreements, even with family members like her dad.  

The conversation extends to navigating the intersection of Christian values and social media presence, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. They exchange perspectives on the challenges of balancing personal beliefs with online visibility.  

Moreover, they explore their approaches to educating their children, with Emily providing insights into her homeschooling philosophy. She highlights the significance of allowing children to explore and learn naturally while acknowledging the struggle of balancing academic rigor with preserving the joy of childhood.  

Key Takeaways:  

[2:39 - 5:01] - Getting Started in Social Media 

[6:24 - 14:30] - Investing in Short-Term Rentals 

[14:40 - 22:15] - Being a Preacher’s Wife and Entrepreneur 

[25:53 - 33:15] - The Adventures of Homeschooling  

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In this episode, Heather meets with Sarah Weaver, a dynamic individual who juggles a bustling career, frequent travels, and a commitment to health and wellness. Sarah shares her personal journey of transforming her lifestyle and prioritizing her health, even amid back-to-back events and nomadic living. As a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor, Sarah's story resonates with listeners who struggle to balance their ambitions with self-care. Through her candid conversation, Sarah inspires others to embrace self-love, make intentional choices, and find harmony in their lives, no matter how busy or demanding their schedules may be.  

Key Takeaways: 

[12:10 - 14:15] - Mindset Shift 

[16:10 - 18:30] - Seeking Support 

[21:22 - 30:36] - Maintaining Health and Nutrition  

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In this episode, Heather welcomes Carly Grundmann, a subto real estate expert. Carly shares her journey into creative real estate investing, focusing on acquiring RVs through subto deals.

They discuss the process of taking over payments, building trust with sellers, and vetting buyers. Carly emphasizes the importance of proper documentation and legal protection. They also explore Carly's success in renting out RVs and her transition from traditional real estate to subto deals and wholesaling.   

Carly provides insights into her decision-making process for keeping properties versus wholesaling them, considering factors such as buyer credibility and personal capacity.  

Key Takeaways:  

[02:40 - 03:25] - Importance of Building Trust with Sellers 

[07:10 - 08:05] - Documentation and Legal Protection 

[13:15 - 14:00] - Decision-making in Property Management 

[18:20 - 19:00] - Transition from Traditional Real Estate  

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Heather begins by announcing that moving forward, Channon will no longer be the co-host of the Unapologetically Me Podcast. This was no dramatic split, just a different vision of goals at this point in their lives.   

In this episode, Heather meets with real estate investor, Amy Mahjoory. From working in the corporate world to becoming a business owner, this was never on her radar 9 years ago. With no one-month, one-year, or five-year plans, Amy is focusing on the present and loves being a mom and wife.   

With a goal of helping 10,000 real estate investors this year, she shares her insights on raising private money for real estate investments and emphasizes the importance of establishing trust and building relationships with potential investors. Her approach, communication, transparency and provide value.   

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In this episode, Heather and Channon meet with Heather M, who shares her entrepreneurial journey. Heather M shares her switch from the auto part business to real estate, recently purchasing an abandoned campground with partners. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication and defined roles, especially highlighting her husband’s role in their collaborative ventures. 

Heather M also shares her experiences with foster care, discussing the emotional complexities and joys of fostering and adopting. She addresses challenges like dealing with squatters and preparing the campground for development. Looking forward, she outlines the next steps, including engaging contractors and navigating the SBA loan process to transform the campground into a glamping and RV resort. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:25 - 5:36] - Purchasing an abandoned RV park

[6:00 - 8:39] - The importance of clear communication and defined roles in partnership

[8:54 - 15:12] - Emotional complexities and joys of foster care and adoption

[19:17 - 21:07] - Navigating the SBA loan process

 

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