Real Estate Investing for Latinas | Real Estate Chisme
Are you an ambitious Latina ready to build wealth through real estate? Then look no further!
Learn the in's and outs of real estate investing from two Latina investors. We break down rental property investing in a way that’s culturally relevant, easy to understand, and strategically smart. Whether you're house-hacking, buying your first duplex, or just starting to dream, you're in the right place.
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Episodes
18 episodes
Real Estate Investing for Beginners: 5 Skills You Need Before Buying a Rental Property
What skills do you actually need to become a real estate investor?In this episode of Real Estate Chisme, Violeta and Lindsay break down the essential skills every aspiring real estate investor should focus on before buying their first re...
35. Rental Property Problems We Didn't Expect: Landlord Problems
What happens when tenant drama, property turnovers, and financing challenges all hit at once?In this laid-back catch-up episode of Real Estate Chisme, Violeta and Lindsay share the real-life ups and downs they've been navigating behind t...
34. The Real Reason You're Afraid to Invest in Real Estate with Heather Enciso
What if the thing holding you back from investing isn’t the market—but the fear, anxiety, and stories you’ve carried about money your entire life?In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Heather Enciso, a licensed clinical social worker, ...
33. Dealing With the City as a Landlord | with Ashley Pereira
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by dealing with city inspections, permits, tenant complaints, or confusing housing regulations as a real estate investor, this episode is for you. Violeta sits down with Ashley Pereira, a California-based investo...
32. NYC Mayor Mamdani vs Slumlords: Rent Control, Housing Policy
If you’ve been following the conversations around housing affordability, rent control, and landlord accountability, this episode dives into one of the most controversial real estate debates happening right now. Violeta breaks down the major hou...
31. The Best Mortgage Loans for First-Time Home Buyers & Real Estate Investors (2026)
If you’re thinking about buying your first home or investment property but feel overwhelmed by all the mortgage options out there, this episode breaks it all down in a beginner-friendly way. Violeta walks through NerdWallet’s Best Mortgage Lend...
30. How Much Our Rental Properties Actually Made: Q1 Portfolio Recap
What happens when rental income looks great on paper—but repairs, vacancies, and property management mistakes drain your cash flow? In this honest Q1 recap episode of Real Estate Chisme, Violeta and Lindsay break down the real numbers ...
29. 2008 Housing Crash: Mistakes That Nearly Cost Her Everything with Michelle Meyer
What if the biggest financial mistake of your life could become the foundation for your freedom?In this episode, Michelle shares her raw and unfiltered journey through the highs and devastating lows of real estate investing—from buying h...
28. How to Use Hard Money for Real Estate Flips with Martin Castro Silva
Most aspiring real estate investors shy away from debt, thinking it's risky or even cheating. But what if leveraging other people's money could fast-track your success—without the fear holding you back? Martin Castro Silva dives deep into the t...
27. Real Estate Tax Benefits Explained: Pay Less Taxes
Are you tired of seeing a huge chunk of your rental income go straight to taxes? What if I told you there are powerful legal strategies that can literally wipe out your tax bill — making your rental properties work for you, not against...
26. DSCR Loans Explained & How to use them to scale
Are traditional loans holding you back from building your real estate empire? Discover how DSCR loans can revolutionize your investing journey, even without stable income or a perfect W-2. This episode uncovers a game-changing approach for entr...
25. Bad Closing Experience: Buying my Next Property
In this episode I share my latest adventure in real estate with you. Imagine this: I just closed on another property, and let me tell you, it was quite the rollercoaster! From dealing with a title company that seemed to be on its own timeline t...
24. Avoid These Mistakes: How to Calculate Cash Flow the Right Way
Download the free calculator and master the true art of cash flow analysis today!https://moneychisme.kit.com/cashflow_calculatorReady to stop guessing your rental income a...
22. Buying Rental Property with little money with Seller Financing
Start Investing in rental properties with my Free 5 Day Crash Course: https://moneychisme.kit.com/c8eb949716If you have been wanting to start investing in real estate but you don't have m...
8. Build A Winning Real Estate Team with Sammie Perez
Building a solid real estate team, as a real estate investor is key to your success. Sammie, a Latina investor shares her experiences with building a real estate team, learning from mistakes, and strategies for out-of-state investments. She hig...
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7. No More Minimum Credit Score? 50 Year Mortgage?
Fannie Mae removed the minimum credit score of 620, required to qualify for a loan. Trump wants to give a 50 year mortgage option. We talk about if it is a good idea, and the impact it may have. TakeawaysMost peop...
6. Using a Home Equity Loan or HELOC to Invest in Real Estate
How homeowners can leverage their home equity to start investing in real estate. We explore two primary methods: home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), detailing the pros and cons of each. The conversation emphasizes the im...
5. Haunted Houses: A Spooky Investment Opportunity? | Spooktober
Exploring the intriguing world of spooky and potentially haunted houses as potential investment properties. We share our personal beliefs about hauntings, legal requirements for disclosing deaths in homes, and the cultural ...