Hi, I’m Julie
I’m a single mom who has found my purpose helping other women take charge of their personal finances. Whether it’s budgeting, getting started investing, optimizing your existing portfolio or exploring real estate investing, I’m excited to help you not just succeed, but feel confident and empowered doing so! I have 15+ years in real estate investing, currently with 12 properties in my portfolio.
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My Rental Portfolio Deep Dive: Property 2 of 12
Awww. At one point, I thought for sure this house was my forever house. Five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, in a neighborhood surrounded by houses I used to dream of. I moved in with my then boyfriend and we quickly realized not only did we not need 3,200 sq. feet, we also didn’t
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My Rental Portfolio Deep Dive: Property 1 of 12
This was my first house! After graduating college, I accepted a job offer to work for Principal Financial Group in Des Moines. EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE told me I’d be crazy to buy a house in a city I never lived in, didn’t know the neighborhoods, etc. But as I often do, I did
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Buying a Rental House With Aluminum Wiring — A MUST Read Guide!
You have found your next rental property, and you’ve determined it’s in a great location with premium rents. You agree to terms on the price, and are now under contract! Then, the home inspection reveals that the electrical wiring is aluminum. You think to yourself. “OK, so what?! Why is the home inspector flagging this as
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What Are The President Obama Scholarships for Single Moms? (And Are There Other Alternatives?)
As a single mother myself, I am always looking for ways to lower my financial burden. I recently heard other single mothers at a local meetup talking about scholarship grants or educational grants specifically for single moms that the Obama administration setup when he was in office. I immediately thought – “wow! That’s such a
