How Leka Devatha Built a 7-Figure Real Estate Business from Scratch

Welcome to another episode of the Life Changing Money podcast!This week I’m sitting down with real estate investor, speaker, and community builder Leka Devatha to talk about turning setbacks into multimillion-dollar success.From flipping her first home with zero construction experience (and losing $5K!) to now managing over 100 flips and 40 rental units, Leka shares her raw and real journey into real estate investing—and why it’s still one of the most powerful ways to build generational wealth. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines or unsure how to break into real estate, this episode will light a fire under you.In this episode, Leka shares:How she went from fashion merchandiser to full-time investor with 100+ flipsWhat really happened with her viral squatter story (stripper pole included)Why she still invests in Seattle despite tough landlord lawsHer HELOC-funded start and advice for first-time investorsHow she saves in taxes through 40 rental units and advanced strategies like cost segregation and 1031 exchangesWhy speed of implementation matters more than anything elseConnect with Leka:Follow her on Instagram & LinkedIn: @lekadevatha Join her Seattle-based meetup: Real Estate at Work📢 Don’t forget to register for Write Off Your Real Estate 2025!How To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: [email protected] Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!