Could rentals give YOU financial freedom? Today’s guest took a giant leap of faith to invest in real estate, and it allowed her to quit her low-paying W2 job in just five years. If you’ve yet to take the first step in your investing journey, this rags-to-riches story will inspire you to get off the sidelines and into the game!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Earning just $28,000 a year as a lab tech and struggling to pay rent on a property she didn’t even own, Deandra McDonald was determined to buy a house and enjoy the long-term benefits of owning real estate. But when her lender told her she couldn’t qualify for a mortgage, Deandra did what so many aspiring investors are unwilling to do—she cut out ALL unnecessary spending to pay off her debts, rebuild her credit, and save for a down payment. In just 18 months, she was able to buy her first house—all while working the same low-paying job!
And that’s just the beginning of Deandra’s story. After realizing that renting out a room in her new home could cover her mortgage payment, she caught the multifamily investing bug. Fast forward to today, and Deandra has built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. Tune in to find out exactly how she did it and how you can copy her success!
Ashley:
Starting with just one property and a dream. Our guest today turned her passion for real estate into a multimillion dollar portfolio. You’ve ever wondered how to go from your first deal to financial freedom? You won’t want to miss this episode.
Tony:
That’s right. Our guest today is an investor who left her teaching career behind and scaled up to multifamily success in just five years. Now, her journey wasn’t always easy, and today she’s sharing the heart lessons and the big ones that got her there.
Ashley:
This is the Real Estate Rookie podcast. And I’m Ashley Kehr.
Tony:
And I’m Tony j Robinson. And give a warm, warm welcome to Deandra. Welcome to the show. Super excited to have…