The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Investing with Michelle Schroeder
12/27/24 • 38 min
Our guest today is Michelle Schroeder, a licensed real estate broker and realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in the Chicagoland area. She’s not your average realtor—Michelle brings years of experience and expertise, with a strong background in real estate investing and property renovations.
We’re excited to have her on the show to walk us through the ins and outs of real estate investing—from buying your first property to building a portfolio that sets you up for long-term financial growth. We’ll discuss how to find the right investment properties, securing great tenants, making smart renovations to boost property value, and much more!
You’ll also get a glimpse into Michelle’s holistic approach to real estate, where she prioritizes education and supporting her clients throughout the entire investment journey. If you’ve ever been curious about how to get started in real estate investing, this episode is for you!
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:28 – Getting to know Michelle
3:07 – Getting started in real estate investing
12:05 – The benefits of multi-unit buildings for first-time investors
16:25 – The hands-on nature of real estate investing
21:42 – Evaluating a property’s potential for renovation
29:25 – Tenant selection and management
32:16 – Selling and value-add opportunities
Learn more about Michelle HERE
Episodes Links
Michelle on Purse Strings
https://pursestrings.co/professional/real-estate-agent/illinois/chicago/michelle-schroeder/
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Michelle on Socials
X: https://x.com/manni_michelle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schroeder-a0027646/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleschroeder.realtor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleSchroederRE
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Our guest today is Michelle Schroeder, a licensed real estate broker and realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in the Chicagoland area. She’s not your average realtor—Michelle brings years of experience and expertise, with a strong background in real estate investing and property renovations.
We’re excited to have her on the show to walk us through the ins and outs of real estate investing—from buying your first property to building a portfolio that sets you up for long-term financial growth. We’ll discuss how to find the right investment properties, securing great tenants, making smart renovations to boost property value, and much more!
You’ll also get a glimpse into Michelle’s holistic approach to real estate, where she prioritizes education and supporting her clients throughout the entire investment journey. If you’ve ever been curious about how to get started in real estate investing, this episode is for you!
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:28 – Getting to know Michelle
3:07 – Getting started in real estate investing
12:05 – The benefits of multi-unit buildings for first-time investors
16:25 – The hands-on nature of real estate investing
21:42 – Evaluating a property’s potential for renovation
29:25 – Tenant selection and management
32:16 – Selling and value-add opportunities
Learn more about Michelle HERE
Episodes Links
Michelle on Purse Strings
https://pursestrings.co/professional/real-estate-agent/illinois/chicago/michelle-schroeder/
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Michelle on Socials
X: https://x.com/manni_michelle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schroeder-a0027646/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleschroeder.realtor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleSchroederRE
Connect with us!
Resources
- Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns.
- Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here!
- Explore our free guides to help you on your financial journey
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