The Laddercast
Sorcha Porter + Shannon McAlister
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 The Laddercast Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Laddercast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Laddercast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Laddercast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
11/17/23 • 19 min
Home maintenance can be daunting. There is always something to do. With winter coming, there are a few things that you should absolutely not neglect. Keeping up with these 4 main areas in your home will help protect your investment and save you big maintenance and repair issues down the road.
Thank you to our partner this episode, ChipDrop. ChipDrop helps gardeners get free wood chip mulch and helps arborists find cheap, local sites to drop their wood chips and logs. But we all know it's more than that. ChipDrop is keeping valuable biomass in the community rather than sending it to the landfill. We're helping people grow food. We're helping small businesses keep their margins and stay in the black. We're supporting micro-organism communities, we're building soil and keeping homes warm with firewood, providing workouts, I mean, it's limitless!
Click here to schedule your ChipDrop today.
We made a podcast! The Laddercast is geared towards helping women get into real estate. We believe there is power in homeownership and have seen firsthand the the amazing changes that can happen when you buy JUST ONE HOME. Follow along with us as we tell you our stories of buying our first houses, next houses, investment properties and give you all the tips and tricks you need to know when considering getting on the Property Ladder.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Everything you are about to hear on this podcast are our the thoughts and opinions. They do not constitute a pre-approval, legal advice or realtor/client advice. We’re simply here to provide information and education to get you thinking about what getting on the Property Ladder could do for you and ways in which you might consider doing that. If you do want to become a client of ours, feel free to contact us through our website to start that process.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
12/15/22 • 14 min
The Laddercast is a female-forward real estate podcast. We aim to educate how getting on the Property Ladder by owning just one home can change lives. We go in depth into real estate investing using methods available to everyone. This is a how-to podcast for real people. You will not hear the words generational wealth or serial entrepreneur. We will teach and guide you how to successfully own one or more residential homes and if you want to, move up into multi-family properties. Leverage your assets, change your life.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
In this Podcast, we will explore the many different paths, ways and journeys people take to getting on the Property Ladder.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
11/09/23 • 15 min
Investing in multi-unit properties is about to become more affordable. Fannie Mae is about to reduce the down payment required on 2-4 unit properties. In this episode, we cover the details, when it starts and who this is and isn't for. If you've considered purchasing a multi-unit property, this is your chance to get in with minimal down. Let us help you do that!
Even Grant Cardone is excited about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsR9tHZ0unc
We made a podcast! The Laddercast is geared towards helping women get into real estate. We believe there is power in homeownership and have seen firsthand the the amazing changes that can happen when you buy JUST ONE HOME. Follow along with us as we tell you our stories of buying our first houses, next houses, investment properties and give you all the tips and tricks you need to know when considering getting on the Property Ladder.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Everything you are about to hear on this podcast are our the thoughts and opinions. They do not constitute a pre-approval, legal advice or realtor/client advice. We’re simply here to provide information and education to get you thinking about what getting on the Property Ladder could do for you and ways in which you might consider doing that. If you do want to become a client of ours, feel free to contact us through our website to start that process.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Ep 05: Financing Homes as an Investment for Cashflow
The Laddercast
01/05/23 • 35 min
We discuss purchasing an investment property if you aren't house hacking, just buying a good, old-fashioned property that you intend to make money off of without living it in. We cover everything you need to know including how much you need to put down, what amount of money you need in reserves and how the process differs from buying a primary residence.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
In this Podcast, we will explore the many different paths, ways and journeys people take to getting on the Property Ladder.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Ep 03: Girl Power in Real Estate
The Laddercast
12/15/22 • 40 min
We discuss various ways women can (and should!) get on the Property Ladder. We address common misconceptions about owning property as a single woman as well as give tips and tricks on how to enter into home ownership confidently.
The Laddercast hosts are (women) real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
In this Podcast, we will explore the many different paths, ways and journeys people take to getting on the Property Ladder.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Ep 16: The Numbers on Sorcha's First Home
The Laddercast
04/20/23 • 27 min
In this episode, we breakdown the numbers on the first home that Sorcha bought in 2016: how much it cost, the down payment (and where it came from), the monthly payment, and the profit made when she sold it. We compare those numbers against the rent she was paying to validate her rent vs buy decision. If she hadn't sold it, what would those numbers look like today? We hope this discussion gets you thinking about your own rent vs buy decisions.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
We made a podcast! The Laddercast is geared towards helping women get into real estate. We believe there is power in homeownership and have seen firsthand the the amazing changes that can happen when you buy JUST ONE HOME. Follow along with us as we tell you our stories of buying our first houses, next houses, investment properties and give you all the tips and tricks you need to know when considering getting on the Property Ladder.
We will explore the many different paths, ways and journeys people take to getting on the Property Ladder.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Everything you are about to hear on this podcast are our the thoughts and opinions. They do not constitute a pre-approval, legal advice or realtor/client advice. We’re simply here to provide information and education to get you thinking about what getting on the Property Ladder could do for you and ways in which you might consider doing that. If you do want to become a client of ours, feel free to contact us through our website to start that process.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Ep 22: Is Airbnb Impacting Portland's Housing Market
The Laddercast
10/12/23 • 24 min
In this episode we discuss if and how short-term rentals are impacting Portland's housing supply and housing costs. There are many mixed feelings out there about the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnb. Sorcha set about to look at the numbers specific to Portland, OR to see if she could find a measurable impact.
We made a podcast! The Laddercast is geared towards helping women get into real estate. We believe there is power in homeownership and have seen firsthand the the amazing changes that can happen when you buy JUST ONE HOME. Follow along with us as we tell you our stories of buying our first houses, next houses, investment properties and give you all the tips and tricks you need to know when considering getting on the Property Ladder.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Everything you are about to hear on this podcast are our the thoughts and opinions. They do not constitute a pre-approval, legal advice or realtor/client advice. We’re simply here to provide information and education to get you thinking about what getting on the Property Ladder could do for you and ways in which you might consider doing that. If you do want to become a client of ours, feel free to contact us through our website to start that process.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
01/13/23 • 52 min
We hash out how to frame a plan to purchase an investment property. Do you want a short term rental? Long term rental? In state or out of state? We go through many of the items you need to think through when considering purchasing an investment property and discuss how you can start to make your investment plan.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
In this Podcast, we will explore the many different paths, ways and journeys people take to getting on the Property Ladder.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Ep 04: Buy A House Now? Or Wait for a Better Market?
The Laddercast
12/22/22 • 52 min
Should I buy a house now? Or should I wait? This is one of the top questions we receive. We address the objections we hear to buying now. We explore a good deal vs. a good investment. We discuss when the right time to buy real estate is, how to assess the market to see if you should embark on a purchase and how to determine if you're ready to buy. Hint: the "market" shouldn't be your biggest factor into buying a home.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
In this Podcast, we will explore the many different paths, ways and journeys people take to getting on the Property Ladder.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Ep 24: How to Shop for a Mortgage
The Laddercast
11/03/23 • 20 min
TLDR: don't go to RocketMortgage.
In this episode we cover how to shop for your mortgage lender and mortgage. It's OK to shop to find your people. In this market, mortgage lenders are getting very competitive trying to win deals. How do you wade through that and make the right choice? We help you sort through that.
We made a podcast! The Laddercast is geared towards helping women get into real estate. We believe there is power in homeownership and have seen firsthand the the amazing changes that can happen when you buy JUST ONE HOME. Follow along with us as we tell you our stories of buying our first houses, next houses, investment properties and give you all the tips and tricks you need to know when considering getting on the Property Ladder.
The Laddercast hosts are real estate owners and industry professionals in Portland, Oregon:
- Sorcha Porter, an Oregon Licensed Real Estate Agent, sold a primary residence for a profit and used that gain to change her life's trajectory and travel the world.
- Shannon McAlister, a nationally licensed mortgage lender, NMLS 885982, learned how to do mortgages from an investor who owned 50+ properties; she now owns investment property and teaches other people how to become successful real estate owners.
Have questions, want more information, or want to work with us? Reach out to us at https://theladdercast.com/
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the Podcast authors, hosts or guests of the Podcast. The thoughts and topics shared on this Podcast are intended to be informational and a helpful tool for you to start thinking about how to invest in real estate. There is no one right or wrong way to be a real estate investor. In no way do the thoughts, ideas or recommendations in this Podcast constitute professional consultation or legal advice. Do your research, consult with professionals and make sound choices based on facts and data.
Everything you are about to hear on this podcast are our the thoughts and opinions. They do not constitute a pre-approval, legal advice or realtor/client advice. We’re simply here to provide information and education to get you thinking about what getting on the Property Ladder could do for you and ways in which you might consider doing that. If you do want to become a client of ours, feel free to contact us through our website to start that process.
Sorcha Porter with Tiny Empire Group at Living Room Realty, License #201244211
Shannon McAlister, ENG Lending, NMLS 885982
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does The Laddercast have?
The Laddercast currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does The Laddercast cover?
The podcast is about Real Estate, Investing, Podcasts, Mortgage, Business and Real Estate Investing.
What is the most popular episode on The Laddercast?
The episode title 'Ep 05: Financing Homes as an Investment for Cashflow' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Laddercast?
The average episode length on The Laddercast is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Laddercast released?
Episodes of The Laddercast are typically released every 7 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The Laddercast?
The first episode of The Laddercast was released on Dec 15, 2022.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ