Women Invest in Real Estate

Pest control isn’t just about bugs. It’s how we think about being proactive landlords who protect profit, reduce stress, and create a better tenant experience. We’ve learned that waiting for problems to happen is one of the most expensive mistakes we can make. Spending $50–$150 quarterly on preventative pest control is far cheaper than dealing with emergencies, tenant turnover, or property damage later. The bigger shift for us has been thinking ahead. We make sure our leases clearly outline pest responsibilities, we communicate expectations with tenants, and we stay on top of regular inspections so small issues don’t turn into big ones. We also approach properties differently: With single-family homes, tenants often handle pests With multifamily, we take more responsibility to prevent issues from spreading From experience, we know how quickly things can escalate—one pest issue can lead to damage, bad reviews, or a tenant moving out. At the end of the day, we remind ourselves: it’s not about the cost, it’s about what that cost prevents. Our goal is simple: solve problems before our tenants ever see them.     Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

This week, we sit down with investor Kasey Hilgers and unpack the dark side of private money lending. We walk through how Kasey’s very first deal—a $30K second-position lien on a nearly finished flip—went sideways when the borrower failed to refinance and her money was stuck for years. We talk about: Why second-position liens are so much riskier and what it means when the first-position lender can wipe us out How scaling too fast, sloppy bookkeeping, and “robbing Peter to pay Paul” put our capital at risk as private lenders The creative strategy we used with a DSCR lender so Casey could take over the property and claw back her $30K How we underwrite now: vetting both borrower and deal, insisting on a recorded promissory note and deed of trust, and avoiding “silent seconds” How we decide how much we can emotionally and financially afford to lose on any one loan We wrap by debating what matters more to us as lenders—a great deal or a great borrower—and how that answer has evolved.     Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Connect with Kasey on Instagram Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram