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