Episode 228 – House Hacking Secrets and Million-Dollar Deals with Sarah Weaver

Are you wondering how real estate investing can lead to financial freedom while traveling the world? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Kerlop is joined by Sarah Weaver, a successful real estate investor who turned house hacking into a six-figure income. Sarah shares how she bought her first property for $115K, transforming it into a $1.4M portfolio. She also discusses her strategy of renting out multiple properties remotely, generating $6,000 per month in passive income.

Discover her tips for scaling with virtual assistants, how she achieved financial freedom by age 28, and how house hacking and mid-term rentals helped fund her travels. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, Sarah’s story offers actionable insights on turning real estate investments into a thriving business while enjoying life on the go.

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Podcast Highlights:

[03:39] Sarah’s $115K property and her $1.4M portfolio growth.
[07:20] How Sarah started house hacking to generate $6,000 per month.
[12:00] Financing strategies: Minimal funds and leveraging creative deals.
[17:50] Growing from one rental to 20 properties while traveling.
[22:30] Managing properties remotely through systems and virtual assistants.
[30:10] The rise of mid-term rentals and their role in passive income.
[35:45] Key mindset for first-time investors looking to scale.
[40:20] The power of virtual assistants in scaling remotely.
[47:00] Lessons learned scaling a business from $115K to $1.4M.
[53:15] Remote property management strategies to keep profits high.
[58:30] Finding the right team to make remote real estate management work.