From War Zones to Rental Homes: Jessica's Unbelievable Journey ~ EP 36

Today's guest was running a humanitarian mission in Iraq… raising two kids… and navigating life without reliable electricity. Then her husband had a near-death experience - and everything changed. Jessica Courtney didn’t plan to become a real estate investor. But one $63K townhome in Waco turned into a life-changing backup plan for her family. In this episode, she shares how she bought properties using stock-backed loans, accidentally acquired an assisted living facility for $5K, and why “boring” rentals are her secret weapon. If you’ve ever thought: "Real estate isn’t for people like me", think again. 👉 This story proves you don’t need to quit your job or have millions in the bank to build wealth. You just need a little creativity… and a lot of guts.   Chapters: 00:00 An Introduction to Jessica Courtney01:32 Life in Iraq and Humanitarian Calling10:09 Real Estate as a Foundation for Security18:08 Political Divides and Common Ground16:45 Expanding the Portfolio: Campgrounds and Creative Financing39:02 The Accidental Assisted Living Venture and Sub-To Lessons43:59 Prioritization, Partnership, and Navigating Challenges50:27 The Power of Resilience and Learning from Failures _ Join Our Women's Mastermind: https://woman.heatherblankenship.com/ Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.blankenship.182/Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherblankenshipx3Heather’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-blankenship-271908140/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-me/id1713972310 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EtqDw41QW193bH3TKnCiI Listen, rate and subscribe!