From War Zones to Rental Homes: Jessica's Unbelievable Journey ~ EP 36
Today's guest was running a humanitarian mission in Iraq… raising two kids… and navigating life without reliable electricity. Then her husband had a near-death experience - and everything changed.
Jessica Courtney didn’t plan to become a real estate investor. But one $63K townhome in Waco turned into a life-changing backup plan for her family. In this episode, she shares how she bought properties using stock-backed loans, accidentally acquired an assisted living facility for $5K, and why “boring” rentals are her secret weapon.
If you’ve ever thought: "Real estate isn’t for people like me", think again. 👉
This story proves you don’t need to quit your job or have millions in the bank to build wealth. You just need a little creativity… and a lot of guts.
Chapters:
00:00 An Introduction to Jessica Courtney
01:32 Life in Iraq and Humanitarian Calling
10:09 Real Estate as a Foundation for Security
18:08 Political Divides and Common Ground
16:45 Expanding the Portfolio: Campgrounds and Creative Financing
39:02 The Accidental Assisted Living Venture and Sub-To Lessons
43:59 Prioritization, Partnership, and Navigating Challenges
50:27 The Power of Resilience and Learning from Failures
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