Investing in Short, Mid, and Long-Term Rentals with Catie Lawrence, Ep. 641

Catie Lawrence is a dedicated realtor, real estate investor, and Airbnb Super Host who transitioned to real estate full-time after leaving her W-2 job in September 2021. This decision allowed her to focus on building a life she loves, leading her to relocate to Fraser, Colorado, where she now helps clients find their ideal homes, whether in the Denver Metro area or the mountains. Since starting her real estate investment business, Happy Homes Ltd, in 2015 with her husband, Catie has flipped, renovated, and rented 11 properties, including managing both short-term and mid-term rentals. She is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate and is committed to assisting clients with their real estate needs, from buying and selling homes to managing investment properties.   In this episode, we talked to Catie about her approach to each project and financial independence, her life now with working on real estate full-time, the future of her business, tips on managing contractors, and much more.   Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Managing Business and Time;   02:19 Catie’s background; 08:51 Her approach to each project; 11:46 Her approach to financial independence; 15:18 Her life now with full-time real estate; 17:47 The future of her business; 19:22 Pieces of advice from Catie in retrospect; 25:43 Round of Insights; 28:29 Tips on managing contractors;     Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Her inability to advocate for herself in the beginning. Digital Resource: Personal Capital. Most Recommended Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich. Daily Habit: Yoga. #1 Insight for managing your business: What gets measured, matters. Understanding your money and your money goals is key. Best place to grab a bite in Denver, CO: Spice Room.   Contact Catie: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.