From Teacher to Investor: Laura Sides on Using HELOCs Wisely

January 01, 2025 00:30:38
From Teacher to Investor: Laura Sides on Using HELOCs Wisely
The Short Term Show
From Teacher to Investor: Laura Sides on Using HELOCs Wisely

Jan 01 2025 | 00:30:38

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Show Notes

In this episode of The Short Term Show, Avery welcomed Laura Sides, a former middle school biology teacher who transitioned into real estate investing. Laura shared her journey from teaching to becoming a stay-at-home mom to discovering her passion for real estate and the challenges she has faced along the way. Laura explained her strategy of using HELOCs for short-term flips and paying them off quickly, rather than using them for long-term investments. She also touched on her experience transitioning to property manager for their short term rentals and they discussed the difficult task of firing property managers. 

 

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https://sidesinvesting.com

 

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