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The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateBuild Wealth Even When the Market Feels Scary (Smart Investors Do This)In uncertain seasons, investors often hesitate, yet meaningful wealth is built through informed action. In this episode, Palak Shah shares the five strategic moves she is making in her own portfolio and what her investor community is doing right now to grow, protect, and stabilize their real estate wealth.Her insights come directly from active projects and day to day experience inside a community that acquires 50 to 100 million in new assets each year.In this episode, Palak covers:• Why waiting can become more expensive• How inflation quietly reduces purc...
2025-11-2022 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateBusy Dad of 3 Buys 2 Rental Properties Without Quitting His JobThis week, we have Zaid, a full-time pharmacist, husband, and father of three, who shares with us how he went from zero experience to owning two investment properties, with a goal of 15 in the next few years.Zaid discusses how real estate became his path to build generational wealth, using gut instinct and team chemistry to choose his market and balancing real estate investing with a demanding W-2 job and his vision for the future.Additionally, Palak shares a powerful mindset shift about what happens after you escape burnout and why real...
2025-10-0212 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateMarriage and Business Partnership with Heather | Women Redefining Wealth SeriesThis week, we’re bringing back one of our most-loved conversations: a powerful episode where Palak sits down with Heather Roberts, a powerhouse entrepreneur who went from being a stay-at-home mom to building and scaling multiple multimillion-dollar businesses.Heather shares the truth behind her journey: navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, learning how to work with her spouse as a business partner, and making tough decisions about growth, exit strategies, and alignment with her lifestyle goals.This conversation is a candid look at what it really takes to scale while protecting yo...
2025-08-2629 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow I Helped This Corporate Mom QUIT Her Job & Build A $1.8M Empire (While Dad Keeps His W2)This week, Palak sits down with Jing and Brian, a Philadelphia-based couple who went from corporate careers and hesitation to building a 10-door, $1.8M real estate portfolio. Jing left her corporate role, became a licensed agent, and co-founded a construction business with Brian, all while raising two young kids. Brian remains in his W2 job, but together, they’ve completely redefined how they see money, risk, and wealth building.This episode is the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed."I looked at money differently before because it was all about spen...
2025-08-0819 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Corporate Finance Executive to Millionaire Investor: Here's How Ruby Turned Her Life AroundAfter 20 years in corporate finance, Ruby chose to stop building someone else’s wealth and start building her own. She had the title and the salary, but not the financial freedom she had hoped for.Today, she’s a full-time real estate investor with a $1.2M portfolio, multiple completed BRRRRs, and a business designed around clarity, automation, and time freedom.In this episode, Ruby shares how she went from having zero real estate experience to completing multiple BRRRRs, automating her systems, and redefining what wealth and productivity look like. You’ll hear about:* How sh...
2025-08-0113 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow One Decision Unlocked $550K in Real Estate for Sucharita & AnupamWhat if everything you were taught about money was holding you back?That was the case for Sucharita and Anupam until they unlearned decades of cultural conditioning, rewrote the rules, and built a $550,000 real estate portfolio in just 8 months.In this powerful episode, they share how they transitioned from just having traditional careers to building a life of freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment.They took a leap of faith, shifted their mindset, overcame cultural conditioning around risk and debt, and took action using the proven strategies and accountability structure inside the Open Spaces community.
2025-07-2522 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow This Couple Stopped Relying on One Income and Built A $2M Real Estate PortfolioWhat happens when you stop playing it safe and decide to build wealth on your own terms together?In this inspiring podcast episode, Matt & Elaine share their real story: how they turned a solid W2 job and a stay-at-home parent role into a powerful real estate business and a whole new mindset about money, family, and freedom.From skeptical beginnings (“Do we really need this mindset stuff?”) to flipping multiple homes, scaling a midterm rental strategy, landing private money deals, and even reviving a passion project, they show you what’s possible when you stay coacha...
2025-07-1855 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow This Plastic Surgeon Used Real Estate Investing to Escape Income DependencyWhat do you do when you realize your six-figure career no longer feels secure?Allan, a successful plastic surgeon turned real estate investor, shares the raw truth about losing his income overnight during COVID, and realizing just how vulnerable a high salary can be when it's your only stream.In this episode, you'll learn how Alan acquired his first two properties in just months in the Open Spaces community, the mindset shift that helped him go from analysis paralysis to real execution and why real estate isn’t “beneath you”, and how the real flex is cas...
2025-06-2710 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Burnout to 10 Doors: How Rami & Sarah Built a Nearly $2M PortfolioIn this Sensei Session, Palak sits down with Rami and Sarah, two pharmacists turned real estate investors who built a nearly $2M portfolio while still holding down their demanding day jobs.They share their journey from pandemic burnout to strategic investing, the fear and self-doubt they had to overcome, and the role that mentorship, mindset, and community played in helping them grow.You’ll hear why burnout was the catalyst for a new financial path, how they went from “no experience” to owning 10 doors in a few years, and what building generational wealth really means to the...
2025-06-2021 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateThink You Can’t Afford to Start Investing in Real Estate? Watch This Video FirstWondering how to finance your next rental without draining your savings? In this episode, Palak and Niti break down the exact strategies they used to build a multimillion-dollar portfolio without being trust fund babies.You'll learn:The difference between short-term and long-term loans (and how to use each)Why you don’t need $100K to start investingThe real pros and cons of hard money vs. private lendersHow to avoid common traps with lenders who overpromise and underdeliverWhat debt service coverage ratio (DS...
2025-06-1316 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateThink You Can’t Afford to Start Investing in Real Estate? Watch This First.Wondering how to finance your next rental without draining your savings? In this episode, Palak and Niti break down the exact strategies they used to build a multimillion-dollar portfolio without being trust fund babies.You'll learn:The difference between short-term and long-term loans (and how to use each)Why you don’t need $100K to start investingThe real pros and cons of hard money vs. private lendersHow to avoid common traps with lenders who overpromise and underdeliverWhat debt service coverage ratio (DS...
2025-06-1317 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow This Celebrity Makeup Artist Built a $1.3M Rental Portfolio After Shutting Down Her BusinessThis episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Is it too late to start over?” Meet Kendra, former celebrity makeup artist turned full-time real estate investor, who traded glam for grit and built a powerful portfolio from scratch.In this episode, you’ll hear:* What really happens behind the scenes of a successful pivot* How she overcame fear, grief, and the weight of reinvention* The exact systems that helped her go from zero to $1.3M in ARVYou’ll walk away with...
2025-05-2319 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow this New Yorker Built $2.5Million in Assets in 2 YearsEpisode Summary:In this inspiring episode of Sensei Sessions, we sit down with Eileen, a former PR executive who left behind the stress and burnout of corporate life to pursue real estate investing full-time. Just two years later, she’s built a portfolio worth $2.4 million and generated over $575,000 in equity—all while prioritizing time with her family and personal growth.In this episode, you’ll hear why Eileen walked away from a 25-year corporate career in PR and what drove her toward real estate investing, the early fears she had and how the Open Spaces Portfo...
2025-05-1632 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow Nick & Alejandra Scaled to 7 BRRRRs in 18 Months—With Two Kids and a 9-5In this week’s episode, we sit down with Nick and Alejandra, a powerhouse couple who went from juggling full-time careers and raising two young daughters—to building a thriving real estate business with seven BRRRRs, multiple flips, and a completely redesigned lifestyle.They share the exact mindset shifts, bold lifestyle decisions, and behind-the-scenes systems that helped them go from stuck and saving for one property every five years… to scaling a portfolio in just 18 months.From studying after bedtime, to quitting jobs, selling their home, and moving states to create more margin...
2025-05-0215 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom $25K to $10M: How We Built a Scalable Real Estate PortfolioIn this episode, we break down how we scaled from $25,000 in savings to a $10M+ real estate portfolio — all while working full-time jobs and raising two kids. We share the practical mindset shifts, investing principles, and systems that helped us go from stressed and stuck to financially free.Whether you're just starting out or want to scale with less stress, this episode is your blueprint for long-term wealth and time freedom using the BRRRR strategy and our proven S.C.A.L.E. framework.In This Episode00:02 – Introduction00:33 – Three types of Invest...
2025-04-2519 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Fear to A $1.5M Dollar Portfolio : How This Couple Cracked the Real Estate CodeIn this week’s episode, we sit down with Suraj and Apoorva, a powerhouse couple based in Seattle who went from corporate careers to building a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio using our S.C.A.L.E. blueprint.They share their journey — from six years of overthinking and analysis paralysis to finally taking massive action with the help of a structured program. Apurva has now left her 9-to-5, and together, they've completed 6 BRRRRs and are actively flipping properties, including a current deal with a projected ARV of $1.5M.This episode dives into mindset shifts, buil...
2025-04-1814 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow This Full-Time Military Officer Built a $1.5M Portfolio in 1 Year Through Out-of-State Investing In this episode, we sit down with Lauren, a physician assistant, orthopedic surgery professional, and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force National Guard, who has built a $1.5M real estate portfolio in just one year—all while balancing a demanding military and medical career.She shares how she transitioned from traditional investing to real estate investing, the key lessons she learned from the Portfolio Program, and her step-by-step approach to out-of-state investing. She breaks down the systems, tools, and mindset shifts that helped her succeed, plus gives game-changing advice for new investors.In Th...
2025-04-0410 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateCut Through The Chaos During Tough Times in Business With The L.A.S.E.R FrameworkWhat separates successful real estate investors from other investors? How they handle tough timesIn this powerful episode, Palak introduces the L.A.S.E.R. Framework—your blueprint for navigating challenges in your real estate investing journey. This strategic approach helps you navigate tough times while building your capacity.Discover how successful investors maintain clarity, make solid decisions, and continue building wealth even during uncertain times. This isn't just about surviving tough moments; it's about developing the mindset that transforms ordinary investors into extraordinary leadersLearn wh...
2025-03-0707 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow to Have Tough Conversations with Your Real Estate Team (Without Ruining Relationships)In this episode, Palak dives deep into one of the most important aspects of real estate investing: managing team dynamics and knowing when to let go. As real estate investors, we often struggle with tough conversations, but what happens when the team that helped you start isn't the team you need to scale?Palak explores why letting go of team members who no longer serve your business isn't just about making tough decisions but about protecting your mental health, maintaining your reputation, and building a culture of excellence.You'll discover the exact...
2025-02-2110 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow This Mom Built a $1.3M Portfolio in 5 Months After Leaving CorporateIn this episode, Jeanette shares her journey to pursuing real estate investing full-time. Within just 5 months, she's built a million-dollar portfolio with $520K in equity.She shares her transition from corporate life to full-time investing, her strategy for managing properties across different markets, the mindset shifts that have helped her succeed, and why community support was crucial to her growthWhether you're considering leaving corporate life or looking to build wealth through real estate, this episode shows what's possible with the right guidance and determination.In This...
2025-02-1410 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow This Consultant Built a $795K Real Estate Portfolio in 10 MonthsIn this Sensei Session, we sit down with Dhruva, a successful member of our portfolio program who transformed from being stuck in analysis paralysis to owning three properties with $175K in equity, all while working.Despite coming from a family with traditional brick-and-mortar business background, Dhruva chose a different path in real estate investing. As a consultant by profession but a "responsible real estate junkie" by passion, she demonstrates how professionals can successfully balance their jobs with real estate investing.This episode offers valuable insights into breaking through mental barriers and fear...
2025-02-0707 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateCase Study: She Went From Being Risk- Averse to Making $200K in Equity in 9 Months!In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Arina, a professional turned real estate investor, who shares her remarkable journey from being a risk-averse perfectionist to a confident real estate investor.She discusses her first sight-unseen property purchase, navigating appraisal challenges, and the crucial role of mindset transformation in her success. This episode is particularly valuable for aspiring investors and professionals who struggle with analysis paralysis or fear of taking their first step into real estate investing."If someone would have told me seven months ago that I'll buy a property site...
2025-01-3109 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateRockstar Million Dollar Real Estate Investors PanelIn this inspiring episode, we bring together a panel of some of our rockstar real estate investors to share their journeys, lessons learned, and advice for anyone looking to break into or scale within the world of real estate investing. From building multimillion-dollar portfolios to overcoming mindset barriers, each investor comes from a unique background, has navigated distinct challenges to build their impressive portfolios, and offers valuable insights into the world of real estate investing.Whether you're new to real estate investing or looking to refine your strategy, this episode is packed...
2025-01-1026 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateGoal Setting Secrets For Success in 2025I thought Niti’s recent coaching call was so valuable that I wanted to share an excerpt with you. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand how we approach year-end planning with intention, clarity, and collaboration.Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this strategy can help you reflect on the past year, reinvent yourself, and set actionable goals for 2025.He discusses breaking goals into clear categories, how to involve a partner or friend in your goal-setting process for support, accountability, success, and the importance of building time into your schedule for person...
2024-12-3004 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateThis Real Estate Hack will Reduce Your Rental VacanciesHow can you reduce the vacancies in your rental properties? Using systemized processes and, more specifically, automation scheduling software, 'lockboxes,' and self-showings – that's how!Palak shares a major real estate hack today: the ability to vet potential clients who click on your listing. And then have those vetted clients check out your property without you having to open up for them!With one click on Zillow, automation scheduling software allows the interested party to be led on a curated process for people who are searching for properties, all the while asking fo...
2024-12-0610 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateTurn $25k Into Your Next Investment Property With These Financing TipsHow do you finance your next property? Palak and Niti are back to offer advice on long and short-term loans, as well as financing options that you might not have even heard of yet.If you enjoy the empowering feeling that comes with owning real estate but remain unsure as to what your next move is for that second property, then stick around because The Wealth Blueprint has got you covered.In this powerful episode, They break down the difference between short and long-term loans and then crunching the...
2024-11-2915 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateConstruction Budgeting Rehab 101: A 3-Step Framework for Real Estate InvestorsIf you’ve ever underestimated construction costs, you know how quickly a deal can go from promising to problematic. In today’s episode, we’re diving into construction budgeting—a skill every real estate investor needs to master to ensure accurate deal analysis and successful projects.Palak offers us three key steps to help formulate a framework for estimating, solidifying, and signing off on a construction budget. But the first thing to do is to show up as a legitimate investor, because just as investors are vetting their building contractors, so too are contractors vetting their investors!
2024-11-2213 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow Hiring A Virtual Assistant Can Transform Your Real Estate BusinessWhy is it important for you to hire a Virtual Assistant – and when is the right time to do so? Palak and Niti offer advice and tested tips for working with a virtual assistant in this super practical episode of The Wealth Blueprint. If you are the only ‘doer’ in the business and everything falls on your shoulders, you’ll find it hard to build systems and processes – and precious time is then taken away from growing and scaling your business. Help in executing the smaller tasks with the h...
2024-11-1512 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow To Invest in the Current Real Estate MarketIn this week’s episode, we tackle two critical questions that every investor—whether experienced or new—asks: "How do I invest in the current market?" and "How do I start building wealth as a new investor?" Niti breaks down actionable strategies, shares insights from years of experience, and offers guidance to help you make confident investment decisions despite market challenges. When it comes to investing in the current market, buying a cash-flowing asset and learning how to analyze a deal holistically will stand you in better stead. And for the ne...
2024-11-0815 min
The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateEscaping Control and Building Wealth: Anita's Real Estate Success StoryOn another inspiring episode of Sensei Session, we meet Anita Verma, a determined real estate investor who has transformed her life after breaking free from a financially controlling marriage. Anita shares her journey toward achieving a level of financial independence that lets her live life on her own terms.She opens up about her initial fears and doubts, especially coming from a saver’s mindset, and how the Portfolio Mastery Program helped her overcome them. Through mentorship and community support, she has gained the confidence to take bold steps, switching her focus from scarcity to growth....
2024-11-0110 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow Much Money Do You Need To Start Investing in Real Estate?How do you know if you have enough money for your first deal? And what about the deal after that? Depending on your current financial situation, there are certain steps that you can take towards securing your next deal.ln today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak and Niti are back, sharing their advice and insights on how much money is 'enough' when it comes to that next investment.Are you just starting out in your career? Perhaps you have a lot of credit card debt or are paying off a student loan. Are you...
2024-10-2522 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Freelancer to Investor: How Kendra is Growing Her Real Estate PortfolioThis week on Sensei Session, we get to have a candid conversation with Kendra, a member of our portfolio program, who shares her journey toward real estate success. Kendra opens up about the lessons she’s learned through her first BRRRR deal, the mindset shifts she experienced, and how time management has played a crucial role in her progress. Join us as she talks about the importance of community, focusing on the right tasks, and how her motivation for financial freedom drives her portfolio growth.In this Episode:00:46 Introduction...
2024-10-1809 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateThese Mistakes Might Be Costing You Real Estate Deals: Here's How To Avoid ThemIn this episode, Palak and Niti break down the 10 biggest mistakes that both new and seasoned investors make when negotiating real estate deals and how to avoid them. Drawing from their personal experiences, their $10 million portfolio journey, and insights from the Open Spaces community, they share real-life examples and practical tips on how to avoid these common pitfalls. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your negotiation skills, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to avoid costly mistakes and maximize your success."Don't let...
2024-10-1115 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateOvercome Analysis Paralysis in Real Estate Investing with This FrameworkHow do you get out of analysis paralysis when considering investing in real estate?This week, Palak Shah shows us how to take action and get started with your property portfolio in four easy steps.What is your property Avatar? Do you understand the neighborhood that you're in, and the specs that you are after? Is your ideal property investment small, simple, and scalable?Palak also shares her wisdom on how you need to verbalize the lifestyle you are after and repeat it like a mantra. Getting...
2024-10-0414 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow We Built A 10 Million Dollar Rental Portfolio in 5 YearsAs a high earner, how do you build a multi-million dollar portfolio in three to five years, and make work optional? In this episode, Palak and Niti offer guidance on the ‘SCALE’ framework that has helped them build a $10 million dollar rental portfolio in 5 years and allowed them to retire from their high-paid jobs.They cover the BRRRR strategy, and how they learned to implement it differently than other investors. Understanding their SCALE Framework means you won't have to make the same mistakes they did as you build your property portfolio.The SCALE Framework is a bl...
2024-09-2723 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateCarrying On A Legacy of Real Estate InvestingIn this episode of the Sensei Sessions, we sit down with two incredible real estate investors from the Portfolio Program—Matt and Elaine. What started as a step towards financial independence was inspired by Elaine’s grandmother, who immigrated to the U.S. in her 50s with no English skills but an understanding of the power of real estate. Through perseverance and hard work, she built a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio in Chicago, a legacy that continues to inspire Elaine today.Listen to Matt and Elaine share their story, from juggling family life to learning the...
2024-09-2013 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateCarrying On A Legacy of Real Estate InvestingIn this episode of the Sensei Sessions, we sit down with two incredible real estate investors from the Portfolio Program—Matt and Elaine. What started as a step towards financial independence was inspired by Elaine’s grandmother, who immigrated to the U.S. in her 50s with no English skills but an understanding of the power of real estate. Through perseverance and hard work, she built a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio in Chicago, a legacy that continues to inspire Elaine today.Listen to Matt and Elaine share their story, from juggling family life to learning the...
2024-09-2013 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateWhat Does A Sandwich Have To Do With Real Estate?In this episode, we highlight the incredible real estate journey of Rami and Sarah, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo. Rami, a part-time pharmacist from California, shares how they transitioned from their demanding careers to start building a successful real estate portfolio and the motivation behind their real estate journey—achieving financial freedom and spending more time together. From stressing over the smallest issues to calmly managing crises (with a sandwich in hand!), Rami reflects on the importance of staying grounded and making calculated decisions in the world of real estate. This episode is packed with lessons about growth, de...
2024-09-1313 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Corporate Uncertainty to Real Estate SuccessIn this episodeof our Sensei Sessions, we dive deep into a candid conversation with Fred andNatasha, members of our portfolio program, who share their inspiring journeyfrom corporate life to real estate investing. They discuss the pivotal momentwhen corporate layoffs pushed them to find alternative income streams,ultimately leading them to the world of real estate. Learn how theynavigated the transition, the challenges they faced, and the strategies theyused to build a successful portfolio together.
2024-08-3014 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateBuilding A Real Estate Empire with Your PartnerIn this episode of Sensei Sessions, we get to chat with Eileen, a former PR professional turned full-time real estate investor on what it is like to work together with a partner on real estate investing journeys.Join us for this inspiring and insightful conversation as we explore how couples and partners can work together to build a successful real estate business, transforming their lives and their futures in the process.In this Episode:- 1:55 Introduction- 2:13 Eileen's Background- 2:16 Mission Behind Real Estate Investment- 9:28 Before Real Estate...
2024-08-2315 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow Brandon and Amanda Secured Their First BRRRR DealProposed Show Notes:In this episode, we get to sit down with Brandon and Amanda, a dynamic couple who share with us how they secured their first BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) deal. They discuss how they decided to dive into real estate investing to build a secure financial future for their family and overcoming the challenges of finding the right deal to managing a major renovation—all while balancing their busy careers and family life.Brandon and Amanda offer valuable tips for anyone struggling to get started in real estate, including th...
2024-08-0918 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateQuitting the 9-5 Life and Building A $2.5 Million Portfolio in 12 MonthsIn this MillionDollar Sensei Session, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Apoorva, abeloved member of our Portfolio Mastery Community. We explore how Apoorva andher partner Suraj have been able to build a $2.5 million real estate portfolioin just 12 months. Discover thestrategies, mindset shifts, and community support that made this incredibletransformation possible. Don't miss out on the free resources mentioned in ourshow notes to help you on your path to financial freedom and real estate
2024-08-0217 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate$5Million in BRRRRs + Flips in 18 Months As A Retired CoupleJoin us for a special sensei session with Annie and Randy, members of our Portfolio Program. Annie and Randy Betts are seasoned real estate investors based in Southwest Michigan, primarily investing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with additional properties in Delaware and Arizona. Married for 32 years, they have successfully grown their real estate portfolio to over $3 million. In this episode, they share how they transitioned from their careers to real estate investing, grew their portfolio to over $5 million, and embraced a mission-driven approach to their business. "The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a...
2024-07-2614 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate$1.4 Million in 1 Year After A LayoffIn this episode, we sit down with Natasha, a member of our Portfolio Mastery Community, for a gem-filled Sensei Session. Natasha shares her journey from having a tech career, getting laid off, becoming a full-time real estate investor, the challenges she faced, and the strategies that helped her succeed. Keep listening to hear her inspiring story, the importance of community, and valuable tips for navigating the real estate landscape.In this Episode: 1:07 Introduction 1:26 Natasha's transition from tech to real estate 3:39 Finding the Open Spaces Community 5:04 The power of community...
2024-07-1912 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateStepping Out of Analysis Paralysis into InvestingOur Sensei Sessions are designed to provide insights into what you can achieve with the right strategies and execution in real estate investing. In today’s episode, Cheryl Tan sits down with Karthika, a member of our Open Spaces Community, as she shares her real estate investing journey, her experiences, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. This episode is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and the importance of mindset in achieving success.In this Episode:- 1:24 Getting Started in Real Estate- 2:45 Choosing to Invest Out-of-State...
2024-07-1212 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateWhy We Sold Our Short-Term Rentals and Switched All Our Focus to Long-Term RentalsIn today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak shares a significant decision she and her partner Niti have made in their real estate investment strategy. As active investors, they are in the trenches with you, trying new things and reporting back what works and what doesn’t work. They have decided to focus entirely on long-term rentals, after years of owning and managing short term rentals. Palak shares the reasons behind this decision, the challenges faced with short-term rentals, and the numerous benefits discovered with long-term rentals.Wh...
2024-07-0514 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateOut-of-State Investors PanelWhen Suraj said, “I think the fact that the projects are running out of state is a blessing in disguise, because the person that I am, the control freak that I am, the quality of work that I need, would not allow me to live in peace if every one of those five projects was under my nose, because my blood pressure would always be so high," it resonated with so many that had originally felt out of state investing wasn’t for them but then tried and appreciated all that it had to offer.If you’ve bee...
2024-06-2113 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateMarriage and Business Partnership with Heather Roberts | Million Dollar Women SeriesIn this episode of the Million Dollar Women Series, host Palak sits down with Heather Roberts, a remarkable entrepreneur who transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to owning and scaling multiple successful businesses. Heather shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she used to overcome them. This conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and the intricacies of working with a spouse. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on scaling your business while maintaining your sanity, this episode is for you."Being a parent teaches you so many things about life and...
2024-06-1429 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateOwning Your Brand with Pia Silva | Million Dollar Women SeriesIn this insightful episode of the The Wealth Blueprint, Palak Shah continues the Million Dollar Women's Series with Pia Silva, a branding expert and the owner of No BS Agencies. They delve into the journey of crossing the million-dollar mark in business, sharing valuable lessons on branding, authenticity, and effective business management. Pia shares her expertise on building a successful small agency, creating impactful content, and maintaining a balanced life while scaling a business. This episode is packed with actionable insights for women entrepreneurs aiming to achieve significant growth.In This Episode:2:11 – Introduction to Pia Si...
2024-06-0723 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateMegha's Journey from Physician to Real Estate InvestorIn this episode, Cheryl Tan sits down with Megha Joshi, a physician who has successfully ventured into the real estate market. Megha shares her story of how she balances a demanding career, family life, and her passion for real estate, eventually making her first investment in Baltimore. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to fit real estate into a busy schedule and offers practical advice on getting started and staying motivated."Little shifts in your routine can turn into major achievements." - MeghaIn This Episode:
2024-05-3114 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateMillion Dollar Women Series: Conquering Fear with Amira AlvarezIn this episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak sits down with fellow female 7-figure business owner, Amira Alvarez, the CEO and founder of The Unstoppable Woman. They explore the mindset and strategies that high achievers use to reach seven-figure success. Amira shares her journey, insights, and the profound impact of shifting one’s mindset to achieve unprecedented goals."Fear is real, but it doesn't mean you should stop. It's a sign you're confronting your limitations and growing beyond them." ~ Amira AlvarezIn This Episode:1:31 – Introduction4:05 – Overcoming Fear and Limiting Beliefs7:00...
2024-05-2420 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Novice to Pro: Real Estate Investor StoriesIn this episode of The Sensei Session, we dive deep into theworld of real estate investing with a panel of seasoned experts. Join us as weuncover the secrets behind their success, the pivotal experiences that shapedtheir journeys, and the strategies they swear by. Whether you're a noviceinvestor or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable insights andactionable advice to help you navigate building real estate wealth withconfidence.In This Episode:
2024-05-1715 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Scared to $2.4 Million in 18 MonthsJoin us on another episode of the Open Spaces Real EstateSensei Sessions, where people who have been through Palak and Niti's programshare their insights, their ups, and their downs in the real estate game as avaluable way of offering community support to other first-time investors outthereWhat does it look like to go from having an interior designand being scared to invest in real estate to go to have a portfolio of $2.4million? This is the story of one of...
2024-05-1017 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateZero to Million Investors PanelOur audience and community will know of our Sensei Sessions,where we interview rockstar investors of the Open Spaces community to shareinsights into their real estate journey.And so today, we've brought together a Sensei panel ofearly-stage investors and seasoned ones, all in one panel who have taken whatthey’ve learned and run with it!If you've been curious as to what being a part of the OpenSpaces community actually feels like, then today's brilliant episode will show...
2024-04-1917 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateInvesting Horror Stories and How We Survived ThemAs a real estate investor, it is not a matter of whether or not you run into challenges, it is a matter of when.In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak shares real life experiences on investing horror stories she has had to deal with in her journey and shares tips to help survive the lows and challenges as a real estate investor.Join us on this episode and learn what to do to deal with the challenges that are sure to come. “The only way to really not face any risks...
2024-04-1225 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateIf You See Any of These In Your First Investment, Run!In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak gives advice to first-time real estate investors. She highlights five types of things or properties to avoid in the first real estate investment to minimize risk.Join us on this episode and learn what to do to diminish risk as a beginner in real estate investment. “For an investor to succeed at this game, in the beginning, you want to acquire a deal that is not going to make your investment game difficult at the get-go.” – PalakDisclaimer: If you a...
2024-04-0510 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHeart Centered Wealth Building Sensei PanelOur audience and community will know of our Sensei Sessions, where we interview rockstar investors of the Open Spaces community to share insights into their real estate journey.And so today, we've brought together a Sensei panel of early-stage investors and seasoned ones, all in one panel!Suppose you've been curious as to what the Open Spaces community actually feels like to be a part of. In that case, today's fun episode will show you all the insights from our panel members and the mindset shifts you need to experience to begin real estate investing or m...
2024-03-221h 06The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateMillion Dollar Project BRRRR BreakdownIn today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak breaks down the million-dollar project that changed the trajectory of her real estate investment journey. She discusses what the BRRRR Strategy is and how the SCALE sits on top of the BRRRR strategy for bigger and better results.Join us on this episode and open yourself to a world of knowledge to build generational wealth, not just for yourself, but also for your kids. ´The biggest opportunity here is that this strategy allows us time and location freedom’ – PalakIn This Episode:- 1...
2024-03-1518 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate42. The Impact of Community Featuring the $10M Sensei PanelWhat does a $10 million panel of new real estate investors sound like? Tune in to today's awesome group chat to find out! Fans of The Wealth Blueprint will know of our Sensei Sessions, where we interview members of the Open Spaces community to share insights into their real estate journey.And so today, as a special surprise, we've brought together an entire Sensei panel of early-stage investors with a combined wealth of $10 million! It's not so much about the money as it is about the acquired knowledge and the power of community as th...
2024-02-2349 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate41. The Power of Accountability: Tasha's Real Estate Investment StrategiesHow do you get your contractor to finish off your punch list? And how do you get the right referrals for contractors in an area which is new to you? Today’s Sensei Sessions guest is Tasha, a partner at a law firm that deals with patent litigation. Tasha has her hands full with her job and raising two kids, yet she still finds time to create passive income through real estate and work towards true financial freedom. Today, she shares her experience from two BRRRR property deals in Tennessee. This...
2024-02-1650 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate40. From Module to Mortgage: One Year in the Real Estate Game with KimberleeHow do you succeed as a real estate investor while balancing work, family, and overcoming life challenges? This is the inspiring story of Kimberlee, who is here to share her real estate investment tips as a graduate of the Open Spaces program.From figuring out accurate property values to using a lender to stay within budget, Kimberlee's hard-earned advice is gold for any new investors out there. Forming an accountability group as you connect with others and grow your community so that you create your 'deal pipeline' in anticipation of when you're ready for your ne...
2024-02-0936 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate39. The Art of Balancing Two Full-Time Jobs and Real Estate Dreams with Heta and MehulHow do you find your ideal BRRRR property, rehab multiple homes at once, manage your cash flow, and maintain productivity while juggling your two full-time jobs? It sounds insane, right? Not for Heta and Mehul, today's power couple from Chattanooga, who already have a portfolio value of nearly $1 million across four properties. Their goal now is to reach $2 million annually over the next 5 years while potentially expanding to new cities. They credit Palak, Niti, and the Open Spaces community for supporting their success.As a couple, they are simply inspirational as they divide th...
2024-02-0255 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate38. From Zero to Investor Rockstar: How the BRRRR Strategy Is Changing LivesIt’s time to meet some real estate rock stars! Welcome to the Open Spaces Portfolio Mastery Program participants (we call them rock stars) as we gain new group insight into how the BRRRR strategy has helped ordinary folk do extraordinary things in real estate investing! This is life-changing stuff as our rockstars share, in highly relatable ways, just how BRRRR has left them BRRRRimming with confidence, thanks to the clear roadmap and systems for real estate investing, as provided by Palak and Niti. Learn how to achieve significant portfolio growth through mult...
2024-01-2758 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate37. The Unstoppable Real Estate Ambition of EfeWhat does it mean to dive headfirst into your real estate dreams and truly trust the Open Spaces process? For Efe, being a person of faith helped with her mindset, as did her background in coaching. Perhaps the seeds of Efe’s ambitions were sowed even further back when she was a teenager who read Richard Branson’s autobiography, which planted the idea of empire-building in her impressionable adolescent mind. And so, it is no surprise that Efe’s unconventional story involves acquiring five investment properties in under a y...
2024-01-1949 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate36. 10 Mistakes to Avoid While Renovating a PropertyThey say a wise person learns from the mistakes of others. In today's brilliant episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak and Niti are honing in on the Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Renovating Investment Properties. Fans of the show will know how important the BRRRR strategy is for the Open Spaces community. And with the Renovation phase being such an important 'R' in the strategy itself, it's super important to approach it with the right investor mindset. Don't allow yourself to be distracted by the latest social media renovation trends and spending cash you simply do...
2024-01-1221 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate35. Neighborhood Know-How: Natasha's Real Estate Investment TipsWhat does it mean to know the neighborhood you invest in? Natasha is now a stay-at-home mom with a background in tech. Listening to this very podcast nudged her into learning more about real estate investing through Palak and Niti's Open Spaces program! Since joining the Open Spaces Women program in July 2023, Natasha has acquired two rental properties in Philadelphia. Her success story is quite remarkable!Her first deal was a wholesale property purchased for $62,500 that she has renovated. The estimated after-repair value is $247,000, giving her a large profit. She now has her first property r...
2024-01-0558 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate34. 10 Biggest Mistakes While Negotiating A Real Estate DealWhat are the 10 biggest mistakes real estate investors make while negotiating a deal? And how can we learn from them? This is the subject of today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, as Palak and Niti share lessons and insights from their experience in property deals.Learn how not to get emotionally invested while still taking that leap of faith in your next deal. Understand the importance of contingency, as well as the value of making quick decisions as you scale your enterprise. Know what your seller wants, and don...
2023-12-2916 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate33. 5 Key Takeaways from BRRRRCONWhat happened at BRRRRCON '23? Palak and Niti are brimming with joy and enthusiasm as they report back to their Open Spaces community on what happened at the most happening real estate convention in 2023!And for those of us who weren't fortunate enough to be there in person, this episode is a wonderful opportunity to glean the latest real estate tips, for free, as our favorite real estate couple share their 5 Key Takeaways from BRRRRCON 23!Learn why buying and holding is the key to wealth and why investing is a team sport. Discover the 7/2/1 Formula...
2023-12-2228 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate32. Baltimore Triplex Success: How Hairat Leveraged the BRRRR FormulaHow do you turn your property portfolio into a bonafide income stream? Hairat is a consultant with plans to become 'work optional' in the next five years. After joining the Open Spaces program in 2023, she already has 3 doors and her dream of getting her real estate investments to work for her is already starting to pay off. Living in Maryland, Hairat and her husband decided to invest in Baltimore. They ended up buying a triplex and were able to use Palak and Niti's formula to the “T” to execute their BRRRR! Haira...
2023-12-1548 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate30. Q & A Replay: Your Guide to Financial Freedom Through Real EstateAre you looking to break the cycle of generational wealth? Are you fed up that other people seem to have it all figured out when it comes to making money in real estate? If so, then this episode of The Wealth Blueprint is for you! Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com Find your tribe with Palak and Niti as they share their experience and wisdom, for free, in a delightful Q&A session facilitated by Aviv, their senior adviser from their Mast...
2023-12-0139 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate29. How To Find and Vet People To Work with if You Are New at InvestingSo, you're new to investing in real estate and you don't know who to trust? Fear not! Our favorite real estate power couple, Palak and Niti, are back to help you learn how to find and vet the people you will need to work with along the way in your real estate journey.Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com Learning how to work with real estate agents and contractors, analyze and finance deals, and employ all manner of people in an ind...
2023-11-2416 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate28. Demystifying Different Types of Long-Term and Short-Term LoansHow do you finance your next property? Palak and Niti are back to offer advice on long and short-term loans, as well as financing options that you might not have even heard of yet.Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com If you enjoy the empowering feeling that comes with owning real estate but remain unsure as to what your next move is for that second property, then stick around because The Wealth Blueprint has got you covered.In...
2023-11-1717 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate27. The Easiest BRRRR You Can DoHow can you make $100K in a single real estate deal without buying another investment property? Welcome to the easiest BRRRR deal you can do!Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com Palak and Niti have executed this deal three times so far. And, so long as you own your primary residence, you can easily make $100K by forcing the appreciation on the property that you live in. Many others in the Open Spaces community have done it too – some even successfully combi...
2023-11-1018 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate26. How To Move from Thinker to Doer in Real Estate InvestingWhat does it feel like to really 'own' your identity as an investor? Angie was part of the Open Spaces team but didn't yet own any property herself. She was stuck in the 'I'm still thinking about it' phase. Who can relate? Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com Eventually, Angie grew tired of seeing other people (older than her and with seemingly more to lose) sharing their joy at completing the Open Spaces program and closing on their first prop...
2023-11-0333 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate25. How To Reduce Rental Vacancies with Automation SoftwareJoin Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com How can you reduce the vacancies in your rental properties? Using systemized processes and, more specifically, automation scheduling software, 'lockboxes,' and self-showings – that's how!Palak is sharing a major real estate hack with us today: the ability to vet potential clients who click on your listing. And then have those vetted clients check out your property without you having to open up for them!With one click on Zillow, automation sched...
2023-10-2713 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate24. Construction Rehab Budgeting 101How do you budget for your construction? Many people investing in real estate are not particularly well-versed in construction, so how much should you know about a builder's plans for your property before you invest?Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com Palak is offering us three key steps to help formulate a framework for how we estimate, solidify, and sign off on a construction budget. But first, she is asking you to show up as a legitimate investor, because jus...
2023-10-2018 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate23. Four Ways to Do BRRRR (you can probably take advantage of one of these today!)What BRRRR model is right for you as you look to build generational wealth and ditch the dreary 9 to 5? Open Spaces' very own Palak Shah is speaking to us directly in today's inspiring episode of The Wealth Blueprint which will help you focus on which BRRRR strategy is best for you. Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – www.thebrrrrcon.com Learn more about the 'Swiss Army Knife' of BRRRR models (called 'The BRRRR House Hack') that is so multi-faceted it can work alon...
2023-10-1321 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate22. Investing Out of State: Tiffany's BRRRR Path to Real Estate WealthHow do you level up your investments with the right type of financing? This was the question Tiffany asked of herself as she came to terms with the Open Spaces program and applying the BRRRR strategy.!!!!! FREE 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.openspaceswomen.com/5day Tiffany lives in Washington State and is a bank manager by day. She comes from a family background in real estate, and in fact, real estate has always been her passion. But it took the Open Spaces program and a welcoming community to whom she wa...
2023-10-0627 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate21. From Restaurant Owner to 2,120 Multifamily Units: Managing Real Estate Investments Strategically With Gino BarbaroWhat cycle are you in? What debt is best suited for your real estate deal? What is your exit strategy? These are just a few of the questions that Gino Barbaro is getting us to think about as he shares the secrets of his success with Palak and Niti in this impactful and inspiring episode of The Wealth Blueprint that will surely get you thinking of ways in which you can up your real estate game!!!!!! FREE 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.openspaceswomen.com/5day Success comes from living in al...
2023-09-2940 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate20. How Much Money Do You Need To Invest?How do you know if you have enough money for your first deal? And what about the deal after that? Depending on your current financial situation, there are certain steps that you can take towards securing your next deal.!!!!! FREE 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.openspaceswomen.com/5day ln today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak and Niti are back as co-hosts, sharing their advice and insights on how much money is 'enough' when it comes to that next investment.Are you just starting out in your career? Perhaps you h...
2023-09-2234 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate19. Navigating the Current Real Estate Market: A Blueprint for New InvestorsHow do I invest in the current market? And how do I start building wealth as a new investor? Niti is flying solo in today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, offering us Three Key Points in answer to each of those questions to help us navigate through choppy waters in the current real estate market.!!!!! FREE 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.openspaceswomen.com/5day Niti's sage advice starts with a reminder that every market cycle has its pros and cons that you, as an investor, need to evaluate. And to think clearly, y...
2023-09-1516 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate18. Twice The Opportunity: Closing on Two Houses with Cassie and EJWhat do you do when you set out to own one property and end up with two under contract? That is the challenge that Cassie and EJ were faced with, and this is the inspiring story of how they overcame that challenge.FREE 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.openspaceswomen.com/5day Living in Dallas, Texas, Cassie and EJ are a married couple with two kids and two full-time jobs, so they are no strangers to dealing with challenges in twos! But when the first property they had their eye on involved a...
2023-09-0842 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate17. Nurse, Mother, Investor: Anita's Path to Passive Income through Real EstateBefore the program, Anita was like a tortoise. Looking at properties online but not really doing anything with her curiosity. Now, since joining the Open Spaces Real Estate program, Anita describes herself as more like a cheetah, moving "fast-paced."And considering that she's just closed on her second property, it's fair to say that Anita is moving fast!Welcome once again to the Open Spaces Real Estate Sensei Sessions, where we learn from rockstar portfolio program students what it's like to close on your first property deal by working with Palak and Niti's BRRRR-focused program.
2023-09-0131 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate16. Understanding Hard Money Lending: Dewey's Fast-Paced Investment TriumphHow fast can you learn, and how soon can you then own and earn? Welcome once again to the Open Spaces Real Estate Sensei Sessions, where students who are going through Palak and Niti's program share the deals they're making, as well as their insights, their ups, and their downs in the world of real estate. This is a valuable way of offering community support to other first-time investors out there. Dewey is one such student and he is joined today by Open Spaces' Chief Media Officer, Cheryl Tan, as he shares his rapid journey of investing i...
2023-08-2530 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate15. How Much Wealth Do You Want To Build?: Three Key Reasons To Keep GoingWhen will it be enough? How much wealth do you want to build? How many properties are enough? These are often the kinds of questions that Palak and Niti get asked by their community, so in today's inspiring episode, they are addressing these issues head-on!They are providing us with three key reasons why we should want to succeed in business on our own. And as we have come to expect from The Wealth Blueprint, this involves a mindset shift. Have you been trained to think that rich people are not good people, or that i...
2023-08-1820 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate14. Empowering Women: Unveiling the Path to Wealth CreationWhat does it mean to create wealth? As Palak shares with us today, building wealth has allowed her to give back so much more than she ever could have. It has empowered her to actually feel like she has a place in society, to know that she can actually give back.Unfortunately, not all women are in quite the same position as Palak, and she gets asked a lot about why it is, exactly, that women aren't the ones building wealth and that this is usually a job left to the men. And for Palak, t...
2023-08-1109 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateIgnoring the Naysayers: Building Wealth in Real EstateHow do you deal with the naysayers? It's fine when you're following the rules and traditional money-making paths, but as soon as you do something different, start thinking out of the box, and challenge the status quo, there are going to be people on the sidelines who disapprove. Palak and Niti are offering their tools and strategies for dealing with those real estate naysayers who just can't see your bigger picture. Whether it's an estate agent who simply doesn't get that part of your BRRRR strategy involves buying a distressed property in a less-than-ideal neighborhood (so...
2023-08-0421 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateFrom Philly to Financial Freedom: A Member’s Journey Through Our ProgramWhat does it look like to come from New York, now live in LA, and invest in your first property in Philadelphia? This is the story of one of Open Spaces' wonderful members, Rupali. She is joined today by Open Spaces' Chief Media Officer, Cheryl Tan, as she shares her journey of becoming a long-distance investor.Welcome once again to the Open Spaces Real Estate Sensei Sessions, where people who have been through Palak and Niti's program share their insights, their ups, and their downs in the real estate game as a valuable way of offering community...
2023-07-2837 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow To Own Your First Property Using the BRRRR StrategyWelcome to the Open Spaces Real Estate Sensei Sessions – where freedom from the golden handcuffs of high-paid jobs awaits! The Wealth Blueprint Podcast's Palak Shah is also the co-founder of Open Spaces and she is handing over the reins of the show to her Chief Media Officer, Cheryl Tan, who is interviewing portfolio program auditor Rosana on how the BRRRR strategy improved her life.Building your real estate portfolio through systems and processes using Open Spaces's super-charged BRRRR strategy is truly a thing of beauty. Rosana shares how being introduced to Palak and Niti's real est...
2023-07-2118 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateWhy a Virtual Assistant Could be a Game-Changer for Your Business!Why is it important for you to hire a Virtual Assistant – and when is the right time to do so? To help you up your business game, Palak and Niti are offering us their tried and tested tips for working with a virtual assistant in this super practical episode of The Wealth Blueprint.If you are the only ‘doer’ in the business and everything falls on your shoulders, you’ll find it hard to build systems and processes – and precious time is then taken away from growing and scaling your business. Help in executing the smaller tas...
2023-07-1412 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateTop 5 Character Traits of Successful CEOsWhat are the common traits of highly successful CEOs that you can learn from and apply in your own business from the get-go?Palak and Niti are offering us five of the most common successful character traits of CEOs that they’ve been exposed to in their mastermind groups and real estate business. Every upside in business has a downside, and just because you are growing doesn’t mean you won’t have problems. How you learn to view problems in the business as not problems with the business is just one of the savvy insight...
2023-07-0715 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateAvoiding the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Investors MakeLet's say you're new to investing. What are some of the common pitfalls you need to avoid falling into on your journey to financial freedom? Niti and Palak have identified five key mistakes that first-time investors make repeatedly – and they're here today to ensure you don't make them yourself.By providing us with these five critical pitfalls on what not to do as a new investor, the Wealth Blueprint is also cleverly offering us sage advice on what we should be doing too – and this is the stuff that can truly align your property dreams with a hard...
2023-06-3016 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateWho in the World Has Time to Build Wealth?In today's busy world, who's got the time to build real wealth? Demanding jobs, young kids, aging parents, social media distractions, and trying to find a moment for ourselves in between... life is full! So, how are we supposed to build wealth? It starts with a mindset shift: turning "I Have to do" into "I get to do"; appreciating that your position in life is one of privilege and that opportunities for you do exist. From there, we can address how we are looking at our day through the lens of becoming more productive. Today's...
2023-06-2324 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow to Break Generational Money Cycles?What's holding you back from making real money? Have you heard of generational money cycles? Growing up, we inherit beliefs (including limiting ones!) from our parents and grandparents before them. Palak and Niti have dealt with their fair share of new investors who've struggled to come to terms with this, and so in today's episode, they're sharing just how to overcome these limiting beliefs.We can blame our lack of success on strategy and tactics, sure. But what about mindset? Is your head in the right place? Are you gaslighting yourself, perhaps? Constantly pushing ourselves...
2023-06-1615 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow to Overcome Fear in Investing?What do you do if you are afraid of investing? How do you manage risk? Fear is often the thing that prevents us from taking action, and today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint is all about overcoming that fear.Palak and Niti are back, and this week they're talking about mindset hacks to overcome fear, as well as a specific framework for implementing the right investment strategy. They're also drawing on their wealth of real estate experience by providing specific examples of how to use the BRRRR method effectively, and what you can do to o...
2023-06-0921 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateHow to Invest in 2023Are you ready to invest? Right now? In 2023? What's holding you back? The question always comes up: is this the right time to invest? The market is constantly shifting, and Palak and Niti have their finger on the pulse of all things property, ready to provide you with the right, educated answer.Unless you're an investor, it's difficult to understand the market's ebbs and flows. And while Palak and Niti took a chance years ago and have now built up a $10 million property portfolio, some of their friends are still asking, "Is now a good time to...
2023-06-0222 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateOvercoming Analysis Paralysis With the ABLE FrameworkHow do you get out of analysis paralysis when considering investing in real estate? Welcome to The Wealth Blueprint. Today Palak Shah is flying solo, showing us how to take action and get started with your property portfolio in four easy steps.What is your property Avatar? Understanding the neighborhood that you're in, and the specs that you are after, is where Palak starts in unpacking her ABLE framework. Is your ideal property investment small, simple, and scalable?Palak is also sharing her wisdom on how you need to verbalize the lifestyle you are after...
2023-05-2620 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateThe Property Portfolio Building SCALE FrameworkAs a high earner, how do you build a multi-million dollar portfolio in three to five years, and make work optional? Welcome to The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate, with your hosts Palak Jamdar and Niti Shah.Palak and Niti are guiding us through the 'SCALE Framework' they used to build a ten-million-dollar portfolio in five years, which allowed them to retire from their high-paid jobs. They're covering some important topics today: the BRRRR strategy, and what they then did differently to other investors. Understanding their SCALE Framework means you won't have to m...
2023-05-2625 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateCreating Generational Wealth with Palak and NitiAre you ready to embark on a journey toward owning your own million-dollar rental portfolio? Welcome to The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate, with your hosts Palak Jamdar and Niti Shah.This is no get-rich-quick scheme, just an honest couple sharing their blueprint for how they transitioned from their hard-working career-defined lifestyle to a lucrative passive income and an investment portfolio that they can leave for their children, creating genuine generational wealth.In this inspiring first episode, Palak and Niti not only share their blueprint, but their 3 Guiding Principles as well. Listen to...
2023-05-2619 minThe Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateWelcome to The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateSome of us followed the traditional path to success. We put in the work. We got the education, the job, the good salary. But generational wealth still feels out of reach. This is not about buying Lamborghinis. It’s not another zero money down, get rich quick scheme. This show teaches high earning professionals how to make their careers optional by turning a little bit of savings into a real estate portfolio worth millions. Hosts Palak and Niti did it themselves. They’re sharing the blueprint that let them replace their six figu...
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