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Real Estate Investing + Homeschool

Hi, I’m Erika ! I went from burnt out over-committed Mom to full living Real Estate Investor and Multi-entrepreneur. In just a few years Despite not having any money, poor credit, and a lack of resources, in just a few years I was able to scale from 0 to 38 doors with a portfolio worth more than $5 million. I went from living paycheck to paycheck to having financial options! I’m a living example of how even though the world can easily write your sentence one way, it doesn’t have to end how society often finishes it. I’m the daughter of a man who grew up sharecropping in the rural south and a woman who grew up the second oldest of 7 children living in a two-room house in Louisiana. I’m a black girl who grew up south of Dallas, who got pregnant before getting married, and had to get a job before getting a degree. I worked my way up in a corporate job for many years before leaving to pursue my own dreams in Real Estate. With God’s grace, hard work, and learning from the people that I aspired to be like, I turned a career as a Real Estate Agent into a multi-million dollar Real Estate empire that provides jobs, empowers the community, and provides online education to help others write a different sentence too. I’m so honored you’re here and my hope is that my story inspires and motivates you, and that you’ll grab ahold of your own future success and allow me to encourage and help you along the way.

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How to Pivot and Still Win in This Market

Hey Reader, One of the biggest reasons I believe 2025 is the best time to invest in real estate in the last 7 years is because of the type of market we’re in right now. I remember in 2020, helping clients look for homes and watching them go up against 15+ offers. Not only did they have to pay over asking price, but they also had to: Waive or shorten their due diligence Cover all of their closing costs And expect zero negotiation from the seller That’s what buying in a hot seller’s market...

17 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, In yesterday's email I shared how wealth is built in a dip. Today, I wanted to give you an example of what that looks like in 2025. I love seeing my clients take advantage of the current market and use it to their benefit — especially first-time buyers who are thinking long-term. If you're new to real estate and wondering how you can take advantage of the market this year, check out this story. Let me tell you about Skylar. After attending The Owning It & Living It Experience last...

18 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, You ever heard that saying, “Buy low, sell high?”Well, I want to show you what that actually looks like — in real life. I have a client who bought 2 properties in 2008… right in the middle of one of the scariest financial moments in our lifetime.Each property cost just $5,000.People thought they were crazy. But here’s what they did: They rented both homes out using Section 8, which gave them guaranteed monthly income — even while the world felt uncertain. Fast forward to today:...

19 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, How did your week go? I know life can feel a little heavy sometimes, so I hope you’ve been able to find a few moments of rest and reset in your day-to-day — even the small ones count. That kind of peace is so necessary right now. I’ve been craving some time outside to clear my head with a good hike, but whew… Georgia pollen said absolutely not 😩 Luckily, I’ve got some fresh air, beautiful views, and zero pollen coming my way soon in the Pacific Northwest with friends. I cannot...

20 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader If you saw yesterday’s headlines, you know things are getting real out here. Between Trump calling it his “liberation day” and the S&P 500 dropping 11% in a single day, a lot of folks are feeling anxious about where the economy is headed—and what moves they should be making right now. Here’s what matters:Tariffs are back on the table, and they could have a real impact on real estate.If you're planning to buy, build, or invest in the near future, now’s the time to understand how...

22 days ago • 2 min read
Owning It & Living It Newsletter

Happy New Year Reader! I’m excited to share some behind-the-scenes details about my latest deal—because it shows you don’t need a dozen offers or perfect timing to find a great deal. This deal breakdown is so juicy that it will take 2 emails to share all of the details, so stay tuned to next week's newsletter for part 2 of this deal! Ok, back to the deal breakdown 👇🏾 ReaderHere’s what happened: I just closed on a property for $59k under the original asking price—and I did it with just one...

4 months ago • 4 min read