EP 235: Inside Amelia's New 11-Unit Apartment Deal: Numbers, Strategy & Profit Plan

This week, we pull back the curtain on Amelia’s newest acquisition: an 11-unit apartment building in a B+ suburb of Des Moines. This candid conversation is packed with insights for female real estate investors who want to scale beyond single-family rentals without taking on 100-unit syndications.

You’ll hear how Amelia:

• Spotted this off-market CBRE pocket listing and knew instantly it was a killer deal

• Analyzed the numbers, negotiated the price from $750K to $735K, and structured a 50/50 partnership with her mom

• Plans to boost returns by converting select units to mid-term rentals (MTRs) for traveling nurses

• Uses local market expertise, not endless spreadsheets, to move fast and confidently

• Projects over $200K in debt paydown, $160K in appreciation, and $308K in cash flow over 10 years

We also dive into:

• Why sticking to one market can be your biggest competitive edge

• How to balance risk, reserves, and anxiety as you level up

• What “total return” really means for your net worth and lifestyle design

If you’re a woman ready to grow from a few doors to a scalable portfolio, this episode shows you exactly how one thoughtful 11-unit deal can be life-changing.

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