In this episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Jonna Weber on her road from diving into real estate at the bottom of the recession to developing a strategy for buy and hold investing that has held for more than a decade. Jonna is a broker and investor that specializes in working with out-of-state investors and buyers in Boise, Idaho. In this episode, we talk through topics like growing your properties, finding the right deals, self-managing, and more!


Top Takeaways:


How to grow beyond your first few deals - 14:30 - 18:00

If you are committed to being your own boss, go all in

If you have any property that isn’t working, dump it

Turn that loss into a gain by getting some thoroughly vetted deals

Sometimes it takes a professional to come in and get things done

How to find deals that work for you - 20:00 - 23:50

Putting more down isn’t necessarily a bad thing

If something goes wrong, having some equity going in can be a s safety net

The  financial fundamentals stay the same no matter what the market is currently doing

How to get a handle on managing your own properties - 32:45 - 36:00

Plenty of excellent books for building systems

The tenant screening and application process is crucial

Deciding on your rental requirements will fix most of your issues before they start

How to bring value to Jonna Weber:

Come prepared, with a specific question that can’t be answered elsewhere

Resources:


Book by Mike Butler: Landlording on Autopilot


Book by Brandon Turner: The Book on Managing Rental Properties


Book by the McKissacks: Hold: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth


Book by Gary Keller: Shift: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times


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