Rough Housing Podcast Ep 12

Welcome to the Rough Housing Podcast, where hosts Justin and John, along with a special guest from Hestia 360 - Corporate Rentals USA, dive into the fascinating world of real estate investments. In this episode, we're joined by Vivian Yip, a licensed realtor and rental industry maven, accompanied by her husband James Keller, a licensed realtor, general contractor, and seasoned house flipper. Between the banter and sharing the love of their nicknames such as “Pico Baby” and “Dolphin”, Vivian candidly shares her journey of leaving the corporate realm, stepping away from her role as a former New Product Launch Manager at Apple after nearly 7 years. Amidst the challenges of navigating stress in the workforce, she also sheds light on launching iPhones from home during the pandemic, overcoming industry-wide constraints taught Vivian a valuable lesson: staying in an unhappy job hinders financial growth, prompting her shift from the 9-5 grind to becoming a first-time flipper, venturing into her first wholetail, and delving into the short-term turned mid-term rental business. Ever wondered about those pesky "We buy houses 4 cash" signs? We tackle that and explore the wisdom of investing in properties from the experienced investors themselves. Gain insights from the ground level on cost leverage, reflect on how investment property purchases have evolved since 2020, and discover how Vivian and James navigated their initial setbacks to stand out with innovative design and hospitality. Good deals abound, and we're here to ensure the shelf life doesn't expire! If you want to get your business in front of the real estate crowd, support the podcast, and connect with professionals in the Austin/San Antonio metro area, we're all ears. Whether you're a roofer, plumber, financial advisor, or even a car dealership, we're here to help you shine. Drop us a line at [email protected] for sponsorship pricing and tiers. Let's make waves in the real estate world together!