Podcast Epidsode 5: Riding the Waves of Real Estate: Deals, Lessons & Market Insights

Episode 5: Navigating Real Estate Waves – Market Updates, Investment Stories & Personal Transitions

🎙️ Suzanne & Sarah Real Estate Investing Podcast

Episode Highlights:

✅ The market’s ups and downs in January and how we’re seeing buyer activity shift
✅ A real estate deal gone sideways due to a divorce situation—what we learned
✅ Why asking the right questions upfront can prevent last-minute seller cold feet
✅ A deep dive into a recent deal using a DSCR loan and how relationships saved it
✅ The surprising differences between buying in Oregon vs. California
✅ How co-investing with family or friends can be a powerful wealth-building tool
✅ Why patience is key for buyers right now—some properties are still sitting longer than expected
✅ Sarah’s personal real estate update: selling eight doors and closing a new investment
✅ The importance of partnerships, both in business and real estate transactions
✅ Lessons learned from navigating big personal and professional transitions

📍 Resources Mentioned:

🔗 Watch our YouTube video on selling during a divorce
🔗 Join our real estate investing meetups: real estate investing meetups
🔗 Connect with us on Instagram: @bestlifebend + @suzanerosemoore
🔗 Visit Central Oregon Investor Network

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Suzanne and Sarah host their first in-person podcast together, tackling real estate market updates, investment experiences, and personal transitions post-holidays. They provide insights into fluctuating market activity, the challenges and opportunities in real estate, and stories from their own property dealings—including a long-idle listing, negotiating during divorces, and the benefits of patience.

They also share personal growth reflections, client interactions, and lessons learned from both successful and challenging investments. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of relationships and trust in the real estate industry.

⏳ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back!
01:00 Real Estate Market Update
02:00 Navigating Real Estate Deals
03:12 Challenges in Divorce Sales
07:12 Client Success Stories
14:01 Investment Strategies and Updates
20:19 Personal Reflections and Lessons
25:29 Riding the Waves of Real Estate

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