EPISODE 542: If you’ve ever struggled with finding distressed properties for your real estate deals, then make sure not to miss this episode!

The main reason investors fail to find distressed properties is because they wait for a distressed market—not understanding that finding this type of property is all about identifying underperforming deals, especially those with operational or seller distress, and understanding their potential.

So how can you find distressed properties in this current market?

This is exactly the question our guest on the podcast this week, the brilliant Amy Rubenstein, answers.

Amy is a real estate investor with over two decades of experience. She has facilitated close to half a billion dollars in transactions, and specializes in workforce housing and operationally distressed assets.

In this episode, Amy will be discussing how to find distressed properties, what type of distressed properties is the best to invest in, why managing underperforming assets in-house is a must, and more.

Are you ready for this?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

How to find distressed properties (00:49)

The different types of distressed properties (02:45)

How to decide on a distressed property (08:20)

What is workforce housing? (12:00)

Do you need an in-house property manager? (16:04)

Amy’s biggest mistakes (23:34)

Has there been an increase of distressed properties? (28:08)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Connect with Amy

Learn more about Amy’s work: https://www.clearinvestgroup.com/

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EPISODE 541: Investing in new construction can feel pretty exciting, but before you take that leap, you first need to plan carefully.

Yes, because dreams are not just made with passion—they also need actual strategy.

This is exactly what we discuss in this week’s episode of The InvestHER podcast with our guest, the amazing Katie Kim.

Katie is a real estate developer and educator who specializes in transforming overlooked urban spaces into thriving, community-enhancing developments.

Over decades, Katie has successfully led commercial and mixed-use projects, leveraging her expertise in creative financing and deal structuring.

In this episode, Katie will be sharing her insights on how to break into development the right way. She’ll be discussing the importance of understanding the community’s needs before investing in a new development, how to navigate zoning challenges, the steps every developer needs to take before even thinking about construction, and much more.

Are you ready for this?

Then run, don’t walk, and tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Understand your community first! (01:16)

Navigating the challenges of new developments (04:34)

Here’s where to start (12:18)

Navigating rezoning (18:37)

How to invest in a large development (22:48)

How to find the right business partner (26:15)

Additional Resources:

⚡ You don’t need to know all the steps in order to take the next step. Invest in YOURSELF!

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Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.katiekim.com/

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EPISODE 539: What if the money for your next deal isn't coming from your network? Instead, it's sitting in a retirement account just waiting to be used.

There are billions of dollars sitting untapped in retirement accounts that can be used to invest in real estate through self-directed IRAs—but how can you use that money to invest in real estate?

Not sure where to start?

We’ve got you covered!

In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we sit down with an expert in the subject, Dana Udumulla.

Dana serves as Head of Strategic Relations at Madison Trust Company, specializing in self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs). She has extensive experience working with real estate investors and syndicators to unlock retirement funds for alternative investments, particularly real estate.

Together, we will be discussing why only 5% of IRAs are invested in real estate, how to invest with self-direct IRAs, practical steps to raise capital from SDIRAs, and a lot more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The $14 trillion untapped fund (00:37)

How funds can be rolled into SDIRAs tax-free (02:37)

Leveraging retirement accounts (04:32)

Rules for rolling over 401(k) into SDIRAs (08:14)

Simple conversation starter for raising SDIRA capital (10:34)

The importance of having a custodian lined up (13:18)

Common mistakes financial planners and advisors make (18:23)

Case study: private loan deal using SDIRA funds (20:16)

Creative deal structuring within an SDIRA (22:32)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Connect with Dana

Learn more about Dana’s work: https://www.madisontrust.com/

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EPISODE 538: You've done everything right, but somewhere along the way, you've stopped feeling like yourself.

We know that feeling—we’ve also been there, and today, we’ll be sharing with you how to reignite your spark… WITHOUT giving up on your success.

To do this, we’ve invited an expert on this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, the wonderful Laura Best.

Laura is a keynote speaker, coach, and consultant whose passion for helping others find and pursue their own passions has helped thousands rethink their approach to work and life.

With years of experience in high-level corporate roles, Laura will be sharing with us her own journey of disconnect and the surprising ways she found her way back to herself.

Listen in now to learn why your successes sometimes feel hollow (and how to change that), the best practices to reconnect with yourself, why community is so important, and so much more.

Are you ready to find yourself again?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Laura’s journey (00:43)

The first steps towards finding yourself (06:14)

Time for a personal audit (12:48)

Balancing passion and obligation (19:59)

Finding your passion is key (26:12)

Meet Laura at InvestHER CON (31:52)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Connect with Laura

Follow Passion Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passioncollective/

Learn more about Laura’s work: https://www.passioncollective.co/

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3 Days. 25 Speakers. 1 Life-Changing Experience.

At InvestHER CON, diversity is intentional—because you deserve real stories, real strategies, and real results.

Hear from women who’ve raised capital, structured creative deals, and built wealth without losing themselves. Every session is hands-on, powerful, and impossible to Google.

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EPISODE 537: Do you often feel like you're not ready to take the next step in your career? You’re not alone.

Many women real estate investors experience hesitation when it comes to making bold decisions; but waiting until you feel ready could be holding you back from incredible opportunities.

Letting go of your limiting beliefs and the expectations of society will help you take your next step—even when you don’t think you’re ready for it.

But don’t take it from us, instead, we want you to listen to our guest this week on The InvestHER Podcast, the amazing Lilah Jones.

Lilah is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and career strategist dedicated to helping women embrace courage and take bold action in their careers.

With over two decades of experience at Microsoft and Google, she has worked with leaders across industries, guiding them through transitions, fostering resilience, and building high-performing teams.

In this episode, Lilah will be discussing why taking bold actions is crucial to grow as an entrepreneur, how to cultivate confidence and leadership skills, why your people-pleasing tendencies are keeping you from succeeding, and so much more.

Want to learn how to take action even when you don’t feel ready?

Then don’t miss this episode!

Tune in now for more.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What is the real cost of holding back? (00:40)

The desire to please vs the desire to succeed (04:52)

Be bold! (11:32)

Let’s talk about leadership (14:52)

What about your personal goals? (25:00)

Additional Resources:

⚡ InvestHER Con is MORE than a traditional real estate conference. It is a full circle transformational experience created with the women investors’ needs, desires and schedule in mind.

Get your 2025 ticket now: https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/

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3️⃣ Grab Your Spot at InvestHER Con

The #1 premier conference for women in Real Estate! This in-person conference is curated for women investors like you to break the cycle of investing alone. Here, you’ll cultivate a supportive network of women playing at the same level. Register now.

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Build Generational Wealth with Confidence! Grow your real estate portfolio with proven strategies and the support from women playing at the same level. Apply here.

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Let’s grow together!

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EPISODE 536: As a real estate investor and business owner, building your business credit is just as important as building your personal credit.

Understanding and leveraging unsecured business credit can help you fund your projects, cover business expenses, and grow both your real estate portfolio and your business.

In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we sit down with an expert to discuss all of this—the amazing Amanda Webster.

Amanda has been a key player in the success story of Fund&Grow since joining the company in 2020. She is an expert in business financing, particularly unsecured business credit.

In this episode, Amanda discusses what it takes to qualify for unsecured business credit, how business credit can fund your various business needs, how to use business credit for your real estate endeavors, and so much more.

Are you ready to fund your next real estate deal at 0% interest?

Then don’t miss this episode.

Tune in now for more!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What is unsecured business credit? (00:37)

The misconceptions about unsecured business credit (03:24)

How you can use 0% business financing (06:22)

How to check your business credit (11:47)

Using business credit as a bridge (16:21)

Success stories from Amanda (25:07)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Connect with Amanda

Follow Fund&Grow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundandgrow/

Connect with Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.webstercoo/

Learn more about Amanda’s work: https://www.fundandgrow.com/

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3️⃣ Grab Your Spot at InvestHER Con

The #1 premier conference for women in Real Estate! This in-person conference is curated for women investors like you to break the cycle of investing alone. Here, you’ll cultivate a supportive network of women playing at the same level. Register now.

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Build Generational Wealth with Confidence! Grow your real estate portfolio with proven strategies and the support from women playing at the same level. Apply here.

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EPISODE 535: Managing a construction project and making sure it stays on time and on budget can make or break a deal.

So, what can you do if your projects are consistently running late or over budget? This is exactly what we discuss in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.

Today, we’ll be sharing with you three crucial strategies that will set you apart as an investor and project manager.

We’ll be discussing how to make sure you have the right people in the right roles, the importance of detailed contracts, why recurrent meetings and check-ins with your team can be game-changers for your time and budget management efforts, and so much more.

Are you ready to turn your next project into a picture of efficiency?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

You need to have the right person in the right role (01:25)

It all starts with a contract (07:18)

Don’t forget about recurring meetings! (14:11)

Additional Resources:

InvestHER Community

At InvestHER, we believe every woman has the birthright to become financially free. Our platform empowers women with the knowledge, skills, and support system they need to make confident investment decisions and build generational wealth.

1️⃣ Register for Our Free Webinars

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2️⃣ Join InvestHER Plus

A one-stop platform for deeper connections and wealth building. Ready to leverage AI and network efficiently? Customize your profile and connect with like-minded women who share your goals and interests. Discover all the benefits and join today!

3️⃣ Grab Your Spot at InvestHER Con

The #1 premier conference for women in Real Estate! This in-person conference is curated for women investors like you to break the cycle of investing alone. Here, you’ll cultivate a supportive network of women playing at the same level. Register now!

4️⃣ STRIVE Mentorship Program

Build Generational Wealth with Confidence! Grow your real estate portfolio with proven strategies and the support from women playing at the same level. Apply here!

💡 Need help? Submit a support ticket here: Get Help

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The InvestHER Podcast is a podcast by women for women all over the world who want to learn how to invest in real estate, grow their portfolio, and develop the mindset that allows them to run successful businesses while taking care of their families and – most importantly – taking care of themselves. Follow us for more!