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I love books that give you permission to define success on your own terms. The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor by Coach Carson is one of those books. At its core, this book is about the idea of enough. Enough cash flow. Enough lifestyle freedom. Enough clarity to stop chasing growth just because you can. In real estate, bigger is often glamorized. More doors. Bigger deals. Larger syndications. And while those paths can absolutely be profitable, they come with a reality

Data is one of my love languages. Not because I enjoy spreadsheets for the sake of spreadsheets, but because data tells the truth. And you cannot manage what you do not measure. In business and investing, feelings are expensive. Stories are seductive. But numbers keep you honest. When I look at my portfolio or my businesses, I am not asking vague questions like “Does this feel good?” I am asking measurable ones. What is the cash flow? What is the DSCR? What is the margin? Wha

I think about money in two very different buckets. There is One-Time Money. And there is Forever Money. One-Time Money is active. It is earned once and then it is done. Selling a business. Flipping a property. A big commission. A bonus year. These wins matter. They create momentum. They build confidence. And most importantly, they create capital. But One-Time Money was never meant to be the destination. Forever Money is the bucket that changes your life. These are assets that

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, I break down how a single spark of curiosity launched me into multifamily real estate and entrepreneurship. I reveal the mindset shifts, cash-flow strategies, and systems that fueled my growth, and why building a strong, supportive community is non-negotiable. I also share how to expand beyond multifamily, seize overlooked opportunities, and create long-term wealth while empowering women in business. This is about taking cont

A single fourplex taught me what most people spend a lifetime chasing: true financial freedom. Building a reliable cash-flow floor gave me the confidence to think in terms of “forever money” instead of one-time wins...and it completely shifted how I approach investing. From house hacking to acquiring 50+ multifamily units backed by agency debt, I’ve learned the power of owning assets outright before syndicating. I’ve also stepped into small business acquisitions, preparing fo

There are a lot of metrics people throw around in real estate investing. Cap rate. Cash on cash. IRR. All important. But there is one number that quietly controls whether a deal actually works, especially when you are using agency debt. DSCR. Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Here is the simplest way to think about it. DSCR measures how comfortably your property can pay its own mortgage. It is your income divided by your debt payment. That is it. If your property makes $125,000 a

There are books you read. And then there are books that meet you where you are and gently call you higher. Think and Grow Rich for Women is the second kind. I have always admired Sharon Lechter’s work, but getting to spend time with her gave this book even more weight for me. She does not just talk about wealth in terms of money. She talks about alignment. Intention. Responsibility. And the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you are building something that lasts. Wha

Christmas has a funny way of slowing everything down. The noise quiets. The urgency fades. And for a moment, we get to step back and see what is actually working. That is how I feel about investing. The best investors I know do not look flashy. They are not chasing the newest strategy, the hottest market, or the deal everyone is talking about on social media. They look more like Santa. Show up every year. Do the same thing over and over. Trust the system. Deliver quietly. San

Here’s the truth I keep coming back to lately: Perfect is a trap! I read The Psychology of Money, and one idea punched me right in the face in the best way. You do not need perfect decisions. You need decisions that are reasonable enough. That mindset has helped me move forward faster than almost any tactic or spreadsheet ever has. Reasonable enough means the numbers work. The downside is survivable. The upside moves you closer to the life you want. It is not flawless. It is