Seattle Living & Wealth Building Show - E4: How Sarah Turned 1 Property to a 7-Figure Real Estate Portfolio So She Could Retire Early: Seattle Living & Wealth Building

E4: How Sarah Turned 1 Property to a 7-Figure Real Estate Portfolio So She Could Retire Early: Seattle Living & Wealth Building

06/07/22 • 46 min

Do you want to build a real estate portfolio so you can retire early? Tune in to learn how! In this episode of the Seattle Living & Wealth Building podcast, the Wagner Real Estate Group welcomes Sarah Bedwell to talk about building wealth through real estate and how she went from owning one home to multiple investment properties.

Sarah and the team give great advice to new/aspiring real estate investors and share valuable insights on property management, growing your investment portfolio, moving your real estate investments to a new state, and the benefits of investing in homes with accessory dwelling units (ADU).

“What’s crazy is our dreams of when we can retire keep getting younger and younger because our real estate portfolio should put us in a position where it kicks off enough cash for us to live on and then our market nest egg can just keep growing.”- Sarah Bedwell

Key Topics/What You’ll Learn:

[00:48] Introducing Sarah Bedwell and today’s topic
[03:29] How Sarah bought her first home from overseas
[07:48] Building confidence as a real estate investor by getting clear on what you want out of life
[09:42] As new buyers, what drove you to buy a home during a volatile market?
[12:23] How do you add properties to your investment portfolio?
[15:36] Are people currently more attracted to craftsman homes or new construction homes?
[16:51] Lessons learned from buying and selling homes & What type of home sells the easiest?
[19:29] When you bought your first home, was your intention to buy it as an investment property?
[21:17] The power of leading with feelings rather than logic when investing in real estate
[24:22] Why Sarah transitioned from Seattle, Washington to Bend, Oregon. & The 1031 Exchange explained
[30:21] How to keep your lease updated to the current law
[31:01] Self-managing a property vs. Hiring a property manager
[33:12] The story behind Sarah’s surprise property! & About our concierge services
[39:32] The benefits of investing in homes with ADUs
[45:22] Advice for new real estate investors

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Seattle Living & Wealth Building is produced by Wagner Real Estate Group which is based in the Seattle, Washington area. With over $225 million sold in the last 5 years, plus 17 years of total experience, we thrive to provide exceptional real estate services in an innovative, collaborative, and positive-minded team approach.

Key Topics/What You’ll Learn:

[00:48] Introducing Sarah Bedwell and today’s topic
[03:29] How Sarah bought her first home from overseas
[07:48] Building confidence as a real estate investor by getting clear on what you want out of life
[09:42] As new buyers, what drove you to buy a home during a volatile market?
[12:23] How do you add properties to your investment portfolio?
[15:36] Are people currently more attracted to craftsman homes or new construction homes?
[16:51] Lessons learned from buying and selling homes & What type of home sells the easiest?
[19:29] When you bought your first home, was your intention to buy it as an investment property?
[21:17] The power of leading with feelings rather than logic when investing in real estate
[24:22] Why Sarah transitioned from Seattle, Washington to Bend, Oregon. & The 1031 Exchange explained
[30:21] How to keep your lease updated to the current law
[31:01] Self-managing a property vs. Hiring a property manager
[33:12] The story behind Sarah’s surprise property! & About our concierge services
[39:32] The benefits of investing in homes with ADUs
[45:22] Advice for new real estate investors

If you enjoy Seattle Living & Wealth Building, please RATE/REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts and SHARE it with a friend or loved one you think would enjoy it too!

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfznP6YUtzk0kaDewobj7jQ

Buying or selling a home? Visit our website to get in touch: https://www.mwagnerhomes.com

Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaynardWagnerRealEstateGroup

Follow Maynard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maynardwagner

Previous Episode

E3: Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb Investing From Start to Finish: Seattle Living & Wealth Building

Are you considering becoming an Airbnb or Vrbo host? Not sure how to start the process? In this episode of the Seattle Living & Wealth Building podcast, the Wagner Real Estate Group welcomes Adrian Bell to talk about buying and growing an Airbnb rental property from start to finish. Tune in as we break down tips, hacks, and strategies for buying, furnishing, marketing, and differentiating your investment property from others on the market.

You’ll gain insight into how to maximize the ROI on your Airbnb rental, the importance of profiling the different types of guests you host, how to sustain year-round demand, potential issues with HOAs, and so much more. If you’re dancing around the idea of investing in a short-term rental property (or multiple), grab our hands and let’s waltz through it together!

Key Topics/What You’ll Learn:

[00:44] Introducing Adrian Bell and today’s topic
[03:41] What to consider when buying, furnishing, and decorating an Airbnb rental
[06:52] How to maintain year-round demand for an Airbnb in any market
[08:29] Reasons for buying short-term rentals, like Airbnb and Vrbo, and common mistakes Airbnb hosts make
[12:04] Differentiation: Why it’s important to create a story or niche for your Airbnb rental property
[16:37] Marketing: The impact of social media on Airbnb and similar vacation rentals & Tips and tricks for boosting your rental on Airbnb
[18:31] How long does it take to launch an Airbnb? & How supply chain issues and seasonality are impacting Airbnb hosts
[23:15] How Adrian learned the business of Airbnb and vacation rentals
[26:14] Tips and advice for becoming a Superhost
[31:23] Will demand of Airbnbs rise in the future or will saturation become an issue?
[35:49] Increasing the cash flow of your investment property & Why you need a budget
[38:47] Updates on Lisa and Maynard’s new Airbnb
[40:42] Budgeting: Upfront costs, average cost per square foot, making decisions with partner, and more.
[45:08] What makes you say “yes” to an investment property?
[50:19] What is a reasonable price to spend on an investment property?
[53:56] Potential issues with HOAs and short-term rentals
[57:20] What NOT to do when buying an Airbnb rental property

To connect with Adrian, email him at [email protected].

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Next Episode

E5: Millennials Buying a House with Ben & Ashley: Home Buying, Affordability, 2nd Homes & Airbnbs

Are you a millennial who wants to buy a home? This episode is for YOU! Listen in to the Seattle Living & Wealth Building podcast as the Wagner team welcomes Ben and Ashley, a recently-married millennial couple who are homeowners, real estate investors, and Airbnb hosts. They talk to us about buying a home as a millennial (and as recent grads), detailing the lessons they’ve learned from their journey in real estate investment and Airbnb hosting.

Ben and Ashley emphasize the value in exploring neighborhoods you’re not familiar with, the benefits of hiring a property manager to manage your Airbnb(s), and the importance of connecting with a trusted advisor to guide you through the home buying process.

We also get into the nitty gritty of things you need to consider when buying your first home or investment property.

Plus... Is it time to BUY? Tune in to hear our thoughts as we answer some of your most frequently asked questions!

“This isn’t our long-term house forever but getting an entry point of a townhouse... we’ve really felt that real estate is a way to kind of grow that wealth and to make long-term goals more achievable in the short-term through stepping stones of sizing up as you go.”- Ben

Key Topics/What You’ll Learn:

[00:46] Introducing Ben & Ashley
[02:04] Why buy real estate quickly after graduation?
[05:13] Why timing is EVERYTHING in buying real estate!
[05:53] How much they paid for their new construction Seattle home in 2015 & Why they chose a Magnolia townhouse over a condo
[07:33] Ben & Ashley’s real estate journey: Choosing locations, starting an Airbnb, & getting their dream “summer home” in Seattle
[16:07] Can you buy a house as a short-term investment? & Do you NEED to put 20% down on a home mortgage?
[18:32] How do you avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI)?
[23:38] Lessons learned from being an Airbnb host: Irvine, CA vs. Seattle, WA
[31:54] What are CC&Rs for townhomes?
[32:33] Advice for people buying their first home or Airbnb & The most common types of Airbnb bookings they get
[42:21] ROI & Expenses of Airbnbs: Expectations vs. Reality
[46:43] Their #1 piece of advice for aspiring homeowners and real estate investors
[53:17] What’s next for Ben & Ashley?
[55:46] Answering the most frequently asked questions we get from clients

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Buying or selling a home? Visit our website to get in touch: https://www.mwagnerhomes.com

Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaynardWagnerRealEstateGroup

Follow Maynard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maynardwagner