237: Why Elena Chose Real Estate Over Other Side Hustles

In this episode, Elena Rajan Beatty shares her unexpected journey from exploring various side hustles to finding success in real estate investing. She dives into the challenges of closing her first deal, how a Facebook group led her to the opportunity, and why she believes real estate is the ultimate path for wealth-building. Tune in as Elena, David, and Ryan unpack the lessons learned and the mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent and focused in her new venture. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Elena’s First Deal 3:09 - What Elena Was Doing Before Real Estate 4:57 - What Made Her Interested In Wholesaling 5:57 - How Elena Made $5k From Doing Paperwork 7:32 - What Excited Her About Wholesaling That Her Side Hustles Didn’t Offer 8:57 - Using Direct Mail For Marketing 12:13 - The Most Nerve Wracking Part Of Wholesaling 15:45 - How Elena Is Handling Callbacks & Coaching Calls With Ryan 17:21 - Elena’s Socials & Closing Thoughts 18:04 - Outro LINKS: Instagram: Elena Rajan Beatty https://www.instagram.com/elenarajan/ Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Ryan's Mentorship https://www.skool.com/deal-flow-academy/about