Why Some Blue States Beat Red States for Real Estate

Why Some Blue States Beat Red States for Real Estate

🚀 In this episode of Sip, Sell, Repeat and Real Estate, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Lauren Rogers, Principal and Co-Founder of Veritas Equity Partners, to discuss her unique journey from the tech industry to multifamily real estate investing. Lauren shares why workforce housing has become a powerful investment strategy, how Washington State's apartment market differs from the Sun Belt, and why limited housing supply creates long-term opportunities for investors. She also discusses raising capital, building investor trust, and helping professionals create passive income through real estate. 🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant 👤 Guest:🏡 Lauren Rogers – Principal & Co-Founder, Veritas Equity Partners Lauren Rogers is the Co-Founder and Principal of Veritas Equity Partners, a multifamily real estate investment firm focused on the Pacific Northwest. She specializes in value-add workforce housing across supply-constrained Washington submarkets. She oversees a portfolio of over 400 units and $65M in Assets Under Management (AUM), maintaining a track record of zero investor losses. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Workforce housing investment strategies ✔️ Transitioning from tech to real estate ✔️ Multifamily opportunities in Washington State ✔️ Passive investing and wealth building ✔️ Women in asset management and real estate leadership 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Lauren Rogers: 🌐 Website → https://veritasequitypartners.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenrogersveritas/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat: 🌐 Website → https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/ [https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/ [https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/ [https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Get More Real Estate Referrals Without Asking

🚀 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Flor McNally, founder of De Maria Homes and a top-producing Keller Williams agent in Cincinnati, Ohio. Flora shares how she sells over 120 homes annually as a solo agent while working just 25 hours a week and raising six children under the age of eight. Learn how powerful systems, database management, authentic relationships, and exceptional client experiences have helped her build a thriving referral-based business without ever asking for referrals. 🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant 👤 Guest:🏡 Flor McNally – Founder of De Maria Homes & Top-Producing Realtor Flor de Maria McNally is a Realtor and the founder of De Maria Homes in Cincinnati. A top-producing agent in her Keller Williams region, she is recognized for helping clients especially within the Latino community, build wealth and achieve financial freedom through homeownership.. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Scaling a real estate business through systems and leverage ✔️ The importance of contract-to-close processes ✔️ Building referral-based businesses without asking for referrals ✔️ Client appreciation events and relationship marketing ✔️ Lessons from a journey from bartender to top-producing realtor 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Flor McNally: 🌐 Website → https://demariahomes.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MrsFlorMcNally/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mrs.flormcnally/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat: 🌐 Website → https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/ [https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/ [https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/ [https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

The Secret That Helped Her Scale Across 22 States

🚀 In this inspiring episode, Cindy Tant sits down with Karen Cooper, real estate broker, team leader, author, podcaster, and founder of Empowering Women in Real Estate. Karen shares her 24-year journey in real estate, how a simple Facebook group grew into a nationwide community of over 41,000 women, and how she successfully expanded her real estate team into 22 states. The conversation explores leadership, referrals, investing, scaling a business, women in real estate, and creating a lasting legacy beyond production. 🎧 Hosted by: Cindy Tant 👤 Guest:🏡 Karen Cooper – Real Estate Broker, Team Leader, Author & Founder of Empowering Women in Real Estate Karen Cooper is a licensed real estate professional since 2002 and owner of the Platinum Group Real Estate Team at Real Brokerage, based in Northern Virginia. She has personally served over 700 clients throughout her sales career and has led her team to over $1.8 billion in sales since 2015. She is the founder and CEO of Empowering Women in Real Estate®, a national community of over 41,000 members, and the book author and podcast host of the same name. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Growing a real estate business through referrals ✔️ Building a national team and brand ✔️ Creating communities that drive business growth ✔️ Real estate investing and wealth-building for women ✔️ Leadership, legacy, and transitioning out of production 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Karen Cooper: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/ 📘 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/karen.w.cooper 🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat: 🌐 Website → https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/ [https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/ [https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/ [https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

The Wealth-Building Secret Most Real Estate Agents Miss

🚀 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with Rebecca Del Pozo, a seasoned real estate professional, investor, speaker, and founder of Millionaire Real Estate Moms. Rebecca shares her 23-year journey in real estate, how a difficult first-time homebuying experience led her into the industry, and the lessons she learned while balancing motherhood, business ownership, investing, and personal challenges. From open house strategies to building wealth through real estate investments, Rebecca offers practical advice for agents, investors, and working moms alike. 🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant 👤 Guest:🏡 Rebecca Del Pozo – Real Estate Agent, Investor, Speaker & Founder of Millionaire Real Estate Moms Rebecca Del Pozo is a real estate agent, investor, and Keller Williams University International Master Faculty Trainer with over 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Rebecca Del Pozo and Company, a published author, and the creator of the Millionaire Real Estate Mom program, with a portfolio of over 20 cash-flowing investment properties across WA, MT & IN. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building a successful real estate career from the ground up ✔️ Leveraging open houses to generate clients and referrals ✔️ Real estate investing across multiple markets ✔️ Finding and managing great property managers ✔️ Supporting women and moms through Millionaire Real Estate Moms 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Rebecca Del Pozo: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Rebecca.Volden.DelPozo 🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat: 🌐 Website → https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/ [https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/ [https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/ [https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Scale an Airbnb Business Without Burning Out

🚀 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cynthia Tant sits down with short-term rental expert Stacey St. John to discuss real estate investing, women in business, mindset growth, and the booming world of vacation rentals. Stacey shares how an accidental condo purchase launched her into real estate entrepreneurship, why systems and mentorship matter, and how women can overcome limiting beliefs to build wealth confidently. From Airbnb challenges to STR management strategies, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world stories from two experienced investors. 🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant 👤 Guest:🏡 Stacey St. John – Real Estate Entrepreneur & Short-Term Rental Investor Stacey St. John is a real estate entrepreneur and founder of The STR Sisterhood and the Female Short-Term Rental Investors group. She specializes in training and mentorship for women in the short-term rental industry through her STR Success Accelerator program. She also provides education and strategic guidance on short-term rental investment and financial independence. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Starting in real estate investing by accident ✔️ Short-term vs. long-term rental strategies ✔️ Systems and software for STR management ✔️ Women overcoming fear and perfectionism in investing ✔️ Airbnb, VRBO, and direct booking strategies 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Stacey St. John: 🌐 Website → https://staceystjohn.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalestrinvestors 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stacey_st.john/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceystjohn/ 🎙 Follow Cynthia Tant – Sip, Sell, Repeat: 🌐 Website → https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/ [https://www.sipsellrepeat.com/] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/ [https://www.facebook.com/sipsellrepeatinrealestate/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/ [https://www.instagram.com/sipsellrepeat/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiatant/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]