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Built For This is the show where real-life skills meet real estate success. Hosted by Andrea Lane and Alissa Bickar, we spotlight everyday investors who bring the best of who they are into their rental strategies.Whether you’re managing a few doors or just getting started,…
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S2E10: Avoiding Real Estate's Biggest Pitfalls with Andrea Lane & Alissa Bickar (opens the original)
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In this co-host-only episode, Andrea Lane — the Fearless Real Estate Investor — breaks down why understanding your location is the single most critical step before analyzing any real estate deal. Key Takeaways Location must come before deal analysis — your location defines how well your property will perform and whether you'll actually make money. Three layers of "location": Your marketplace (city/region) Your neighborhood (block by block) Does it fit your strategy and end user? Common traps to
S2E9: Free and Low-Cost Resources Every Real Estate Investor Should Use (opens the original)
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In this host-only conversation, co-hosts Alissa Bickar ("The Consultress") and Andrea Lane ("The Fearless Real Estate Investor") break down the essential free and low-cost resources every real estate investor should leverage. Whether you are caught in "analysis paralysis" or jumping straight into action without a blueprint, Alissa and Andrea highlight powerful tools hiding in plain sight—from local government programs to library archives—to help you build a structured, sustainable real estate bu
S2E8: From Social Work to Ground-Up Real Estate with Andrea Mullen (opens the original)
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Andrea Mullen shares her real estate journey across nearly 20 years, from social worker to pharmaceutical sales rep to real estate investor. Guest Background Graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick; started in social work Transitioned to pharmaceutical sales, then pursued a real estate license Licensed at a brokerage specializing in bank-owned properties Real Estate Portfolio Previously owned two triplexes in Newark and Carteret, NJ Currently a partial owner of 3 land parcels in New J
S2E7: Maintenance vs. Reserves – Budgeting the Right Way (opens the original)
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Andrea and Alissa tackle a topic most real estate investors oversimplify: the difference between maintenance budgets and reserve funds — and why treating them as one bucket can cost you dearly. 🔑 Key Takeaways Maintenance Budget = day-to-day repair costs Covers small fixes: broken toilet, floor repair, minor plumbing A starting point of ~10% of monthly rent is common Over time, as the property stabilizes, this may drop to 3–5% Reserves = long-term capital expenditure fund Built to cover big-tick
S2E6: Asset Management vs. Property Management (opens the original)
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In this episode, Andrea and Alissa break down a topic that's near and dear to every real estate investor's heart: the difference between asset management and property management and why understanding both is critical to protecting your investment. 🔑 Key Takeaways Property Management = day-to-day operations Tenant satisfaction, complaints, lease compliance Reactive: fix what's broken, keep it livable Asset Management = strategic, long-term protection Tracking when mechanicals were installed (HVAC
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