From Corporate Cubicle to Flipping Over 100 Homes Leka Devatha

Unlocking Real Estate Success: Insights from Lekha Debatha

Join us for another episode of Passive Income Adventures, where Emma hosts real estate investor Lekha Debatha. Discover Lekha's journey from a discontented corporate employee to a successful real estate investor who has flipped over 100 homes in the Seattle area. Learn how she leveraged social media, built investor relationships, and navigated the challenges of a costly market. This episode is packed with actionable advice for Gen Z listeners, potential investors, and anyone interested in real estate. Tune in to hear about scalable strategies, the importance of networking, and much more!

Bio: Leka is a real estate developer and broker based in Seattle, WA. She is the President of Rehabit Homes, Inc. a company focused on residential redevelopment. She has spearheaded hundreds of transactions, developing over $50M in real estate. Leka brings 8 years of experience in construction management and redesign.

Leka has been featured on numerous podcasts and other media including Business Insider and BiggerPockets. She is a chapter contributor in the recently published book ‘The Only Woman in The Room’. In an effort to give back to the community, she hosts a popular virtual networking mixer, ‘Real Estate At Work’ featuring prominent speakers from the industry.

Leka moved to the U.S. from India 14 years ago. Prior to investing in real estate, Leka worked at Nordstrom Corporate in merchandise strategy and financial planning.

Connect:
https://rehabithomes.com

Connect with Emma:
https://investwithemma.com
https://riseclubcapital.com
https://partnerwithrise.com
https://highrise.group

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:29 Lekha's Journey into Real Estate
03:37 Scaling and Creative Financing
06:39 Building Investor Relationships
09:37 Advice for Gen Z and New Investors
15:52 Social Media and Authenticity
21:45 Investing in Seattle's Real Estate Market
28:52 Future Plans and Conclusion