About The Guest(s): Liz Faircloth is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience. She is the co-founder of the DeRosa Group, a real estate investment firm with a $130 million portfolio. Liz is also the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER, a community and platform that empowers women to live financially free on their own terms.

Summary: Liz Faircloth discusses the current state of the real estate market and economy, specifically in relation to commercial real estate investing. She emphasizes the importance of creative financing strategies and negotiation of terms in order to navigate the challenges of higher interest rates and inflated sale prices. Liz shares her own experiences and pivots in her real estate investing journey, highlighting the need to focus on one's strengths and adapt to changing market conditions. She also discusses the unique challenges and opportunities for women in the industry and the importance of building a supportive community.

Key Takeaways:

Creative financing strategies and negotiation of terms are necessary in the current market.
Women investors are shifting to being passive and lending money to each other.
Women bring unique strengths to the table, such as trust in themselves and the ability to navigate uncertainty.
Building a supportive community is crucial for women in real estate investing.

Quotes:

"There's always opportunity, and right now, I'll give you a couple of examples, even just from the active side."
"Pivot has been like our middle name."
"Women are masters at win-win negotiations."
"Decision making can really hold people back because especially women, they just don't want to make the wrong decision."
"The cure for depression, the cure for anxiety, the cure is self-care."

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