From Waitressing to Rockstar Real Estate Capital Raiser!! Keleisha Carter's Inspiring Journey!

S1E2
36:15
September 10th 2024

In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we have special guest Keleisha Carter sharing her incredible journey from leaving a secure corporate job in Jamaica to establishing herself as a successful real estate investor in the United States. Keleisha details her initial struggles, including working in the restaurant industry, finding her passion for real estate through HGTV, and overcoming 'analysis paralysis.' She explains her transition from traditional investing methods to creative financing, her experiences with short-term and long-term rentals, and her role in raising private capital for real estate deals. Join us as Keleisha imparts valuable lessons, tips for aspiring investors, and the significance of community support in the real estate world.

00:00 Welcome to the Real Estate Investor Podcast

00:44 Kalisha Carter's Journey: From Jamaica to the US

02:29 Diving into Real Estate: Overcoming Challenges

04:38 The Power of Networking and Learning

09:04 Exploring Different Real Estate Strategies

12:15 Creative Financing and Raising Capital

17:39 Building Active Income Through Real Estate

18:08 The Importance of Active Income for Real Estate Investors

19:16 Conservative Underwriting and Property Management

21:24 The Role of Lending in Real Estate

25:52 Starting a Real Estate Community

29:42 Future Plans and Teaching in Real Estate

34:02 Joining Kalisha's Community

34:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR PODCAST

Join Brayton Furlong on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, where we dive into the world of real estate investing. Each episode features conversations with active investors and industry professionals who are building businesses and portfolios within the world of real estate. Gain unique insights into this layered industry. Whether you're brand new to real estate or a seasoned investor this podcast offers invaluable insight and real world stories to help educate, inspire and set realistic expectations for what it's really like to be a professional real estate investor!