Episode 14: Multi-Family Investing Made Simple with Ann Sabbagh

In this episode of Land Lady Listens, host Meg Hayden sits down with Ann Sabbagh, founder of Seacoast Mortgage Corporation, to talk about building wealth through multi-family investing, self-directed IRAs, and creative financing strategies.Ann shares her inspiring journey from leaving corporate finance to creating one of the most respected mortgage companies in Rhode Island. She opens up about her philosophy of never giving “denials” but instead offering “future acceptances,” showing clients a clear path toward homeownership.They dive into how to use HELOCs for investing, why your first property should be a multi-unit, and how self-directed IRAs can open doors to real estate investing and private lending—even when traditional financing says no.✅ Why your first purchase should be a 3–4 unit multi-family✅ How to leverage HELOCs to expand your portfolio✅ Understanding down payment assistance and Rhode Island Housing programs✅ What self-directed IRAs are—and how to use them for real estate & lending✅ The importance of financial education and diversification✅ Lessons from decades in lending and real estate investing✅ Mantra: Using my talents for the good of others and not just my family, but anyone I encounterGuest Info – Ann SabbaghCompany: Seacoast Mortgage CorporationWebsite: https://www.seacoastmortgage.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.m.sabbaghFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeacoastMortgageCorpBook Recommendation: Matthew Kelly BooksMantra: Using my talents for the good of others and not just my family, but anyone whom I encounter🎙 Hosted by: Meg Hayden | Broker | Developer | Strategist#LandLadyListens #RealEstateInvesting #SelfDirectedIRA #MortgageAdvice #FinancialFreedom #WomenInBusiness