On this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we got to sit down with Shaletha Colbert, a military brat turned investor-friendly realtor, to unpack how she went from corporate benefits sales, postpartum, and a surprise layoff to owning and profiting from short‑term rentals in Costa Rica.

This conversation is a must‑listen for female real estate investors who are:

• Feeling stuck in six‑figure corporate jobs
• Craving more freedom, flexibility, and “mini retirements”
• Curious about investing abroad and short‑term rentals

You’ll hear how Shaletha:

• Got “bit by the Airbnb bug” in Atlanta during the Super Bowl
• Evaluated different countries before choosing Costa Rica
• Protected herself with smart due diligence, escrow checks, and local teams
• Structured and operated two ocean‑view condos as profitable short‑term rentals
• Eventually exited with a strong gain (from $395K to $580K) and what she’d do differently next time

She also shares three concrete tips to start investing internationally:

1. Research deeply beyond the dreamy Instagram version
2. Find an investor‑friendly, CIPS‑certified local agent
3. Leverage Facebook groups and expat communities as free masterminds

If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I really buy a vacation rental overseas?” this episode will challenge your limits and show you what’s possible.

Resources:

• Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up
• Connect with Shaletha on Instagram
• Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant
• Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community
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This week, we pull back the curtain on Amelia’s newest acquisition: an 11-unit apartment building in a B+ suburb of Des Moines. This candid conversation is packed with insights for female real estate investors who want to scale beyond single-family rentals without taking on 100-unit syndications.

You’ll hear how Amelia:

• Spotted this off-market CBRE pocket listing and knew instantly it was a killer deal
• Analyzed the numbers, negotiated the price from $750K to $735K, and structured a 50/50 partnership with her mom
• Plans to boost returns by converting select units to mid-term rentals (MTRs) for traveling nurses
• Uses local market expertise, not endless spreadsheets, to move fast and confidently
• Projects over $200K in debt paydown, $160K in appreciation, and $308K in cash flow over 10 years

We also dive into:

• Why sticking to one market can be your biggest competitive edge
• How to balance risk, reserves, and anxiety as you level up
• What “total return” really means for your net worth and lifestyle design

If you’re a woman ready to grow from a few doors to a scalable portfolio, this episode shows you exactly how one thoughtful 11-unit deal can be life-changing.

Resources:

• Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up
• Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant
• Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts
• Leave us a review on Spotify
• Join our private Facebook Community
• Connect with us on Instagram

In this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we're getting personal about the mindset behind building a real estate portfolio as women, beyond the constant “hustle harder” messaging.

Using Amelia’s journey from taking almost a year off buying to closing on another 11‑unit, we unpack:

• How we define seasons of scaling and stabilizing in our businesses
• Why nonstop growth without a stabilizing season leads to burnout, chaos, and risky over‑leverage
• How we’ve used pruning (selling what no longer serves us) to create space and capital for better deals
• The role of divine timing, preparation, and working capital in landing the right opportunities
• How each property has been a building block, not a home run—and how those reps built our confidence

We also share candidly about:

• Choosing to be the bigger person with tenants, contractors, and lenders
• Letting go of the need to “win” every conflict to protect our peace
• How masterminds and community helped us think bigger, invest in coaching, and normalize 7‑figure goals
• Why being in rooms with ambitious women investors completely changed our trajectory

If you’re a woman trying to decide when to push, when to rest, and how to think bigger in real estate, we recorded this episode for you.

Resources:

• Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up
• Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant
• Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts
• Leave us a review on Spotify
• Join our private Facebook Community
• Connect with us on Instagram