How To Be A Real Estate Investor As A Single Mother (Without Going Crazy)

In today’s interview, we brought in Natalie Perez of New Western to share her insights and experience working in real estate.

Having worked out of college at a coffee shop before switching to a hospitality role, she’s finally found her dream job in the real estate industry. Natalie started her real estate journey with property management for apartments, and now she handles insane investment opportunities in Fayetteville.

In the episode, with a bright demeanor, she opens up about learning and overcoming challenges she faces as a single mother in the real estate business–and how her mindset of positivity allows her to reach her full potential.

Don’t Forget To Reach Out To Natalie Perez:

1 (910) 988 6300

Email: Natalie@sweetwatercap.us

Website: https://www.sweetwatercap.us/team/8158/

Quotes -
“My very first sale was working with two different languages and trying to translate and understand what I’m doing and what they’re needing, and kinda tying all that in.”

“I knew that I didn’t want to stick with apartments. I wanted to go for houses. I’ve always been interested in touring houses, and I kinda just enjoy that.”

“My whole mindset towards life and towards work shifted. And I was like if I could get into a job that I would enjoy that’s flexible and that I’m not feeling bad if I have to take a day off of work [...] like real estate.”

“Don’t let fear hold you back from anything.”

“One thing that really drives me is showing them how to live a life that you enjoy and not to be bound to the typical stresses of life, like money.”

“Nobody’s going to reach the ceiling of their potential within their comfort zone. You might reach a level of success, but you’re never gonna reach the life of freedom if you don’t get outside your comfort zone.”

“Limits like fear are just often an illusion.”

“In real estate, you can carve whatever life you want for yourself if you can see it and start taking action towards it.”

“Real estate gives you freedom in so many ways.”

Concepts -
When new opportunities present themselves to you, it’s your choice to pursue them, or not.
Having a new perspective on what you really want to do and what you want out of your life can help you achieve the financial freedom you desire.
Real estate can turn out to be something that you never expected. But with the help of mentors as time passes, you’ll learn what you need and more.
When you’re in a job or field that you love, it won’t feel like work.
Having a mindset of positivity when approaching something that’s not familiar to you can help you get through anything that comes your way.
Finding support from the people you value most in life allows you to stay motivated to just be better in general.
Real estate, unlike most jobs out there, allows you to maintain a good work-life balance, especially if you want to spend time with the people you love.
Watching motivational videos and taking their message to heart and applying those in your life will help you set a path for your success.
Don’t let fear hold you back from becoming the best version of yourself.
Sticking to a routine that works for you can take away some of the overwhelming feelings you face daily.

Time Stamps -

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Trilingual first transaction
2:20 What led you into real estate?
4:40 Expectations and reality of real estate
5:42 Challenges and a learned mindset
9:10 Getting comfortable to being uncomfortable
11:30 Being a single parent in real estate
13:50 Finding the right work-life balance
15:10 Working in New Western
16:38 Networking strategies that work
17:40 Going to real estate and getting the license
19:40 Vision and goal setting for the next 12 months
21:21 Defining freedom–spending time with your family
23:13 Disposition to acquisition
24:20 Finding a serious investor in real estate
26:23 Using platforms to find buyers
27:43 Being a female in the real estate industry
29:06 Insane deals in Fayetteville
33:30 Goal for the next 5 years
34:40 The process of closing a deal
36:25 Pitching the business to an investor
39:40 Pretend reverse prospect call with Matt
42:50 Exerting a sense of authority and positivity with your voice
44:50 Asking the right questions to build client confidence
46:50 Showing attention to detail with your pitch
49:00 Matching the energy of the person you’re talking to
50:48 What is your purpose after reaching your goals?
51:50 Reason to help other people
53:00 How to contact Natalie Perez

Sources Mentioned -

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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