Randa is a San Diego mortgage lender who offers a crash course in navigating the city's unique real estate market - from both buyer and industry perspectives. After years in traditional employment roles that left her craving more freedom and flexibility, she transitioned into mortgage lending in 2022. Randa has built a thriving referral-based business by partnering with real estate agents and focusing on relationship building over cold-calling. She's known for going above and beyond with exceptional service and genuine partnership with both agents and homebuyers. She also founded the Women in Business Book Club, creating community for female entrepreneurs. This conversation demystifies mortgage lending, explains what makes San Diego real estate so expensive, offers practical advice for first-time buyers considering home ownership as an investment, and shares personal development practices that helped Randa shift from employee mindset to entrepreneurial success.
