EP 06: We Bought the Worst Cabin in the Neighborhood (and Built $500K in Equity)

Ready to hear the full story behind Cabin in the Canyon? From buying the worst house in the neighborhood to building over half a million in equity in just 15 months.What started as a spontaneous stop on a bike ride turned into one of the riskiest and most rewarding projects we’ve ever taken on. In this episode, I’m breaking down the numbers, the mistakes, and the moments that made it all worth it (including the surprise twist: we found out we were pregnant when we said 😅).And if you’re dreaming about doing something similar, you’ll hear a bit about how I help others do this through the Rooted In Rentals Mentorship—because yes, you can build a lifestyle-first real estate portfolio, even with kids.If you're curious about STR strategy, BRRR-style equity plays, or what it really takes to renovate a property while growing your family—this one’s for you. We cover: ▪️ How we found the cabin (spoiler: it wasn’t on Zillow) ▪️ Our financing and renovation game plan ▪️ The costs, the wins, and the things we’ll never do again ▪️ Why STR tax loopholes changed our whole outlook ▪️ Proof that yes—you can do wild things with kids in tow👉 Don’t forget to check out the Cabin Renovation highlight on Instagram for the before-and-afters.Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorshipGet Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/toolsExclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorshipGet Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/toolsExclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-