EP 239: 10 Reasons Not To Switch Markets When You Feel Like Giving Up

In this episode of the podcast, we get real about a question almost every female real estate investor faces at some point: “Is my market the problem… or am I just early?”

We share the story of Jamie, a WIIRE community member who came to us ready to pivot to a new city. After talking through her situation, she didn’t switch markets—she wrote an offer on an 8‑unit deal in the very city she was ready to abandon. We unpack exactly why.

We walk through:

  • Why quitting a market after 1–3 deals keeps you stuck in “Zillow beginner mode”

  • The power of deep local knowledge—rents, ARVs, school districts, “weird” pockets, and neighborhood vibes you’ll never see on Google Maps

  • How long-term relationships with local lenders, realtors, and contractors can lower your costs, strengthen your offers, and get you access to off‑market deals

  • Why consistency (even one deal every year or two) naturally moves you up the “totem pole” with agents, banks, and vendors

  • How community and honest conversations with other women investors can stop you from burning it all down on a hard day

If you’ve ever late‑night Zillow‑searched your way into believing “everyone else just has a better market,” this one’s for you.

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