Her First House

"Sacrifice for a couple of years like most people won’t, so you can live the rest of your life like no one else can." Mason and Holly Ippel share the highs and lows of building a real estate portfolio, balancing digital nomad life, and creating a business that aligns with their values. In this episode, the Ippels unpack their journey from house hacking to midterm rentals, their creative financing experiences, and the lessons learned from a challenging land contract deal.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace - Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectFind Mason at https://www.ippelbookkeeping.com/Find Holly at https://livingwatercoho.com/ Contact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

“Everyone Has a Gift to Give.” Chalette Davis leads Love, Inc. Tampa—a nonprofit coordinating care for neighbors experiencing homelessness and instability. In this episode, we talk about the power of redemptive compassion, the role of community in rebuilding lives, and why housing is more than just shelter—it’s restoration.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

“Don’t give up hope—eventually, you will reach your goal.” In this powerful episode, author and speaker Sara Im shares how she survived four years in a Khmer Rouge labor camp, escaped, and rebuilt her life in America. We talk about what home means when everything is stripped away, how faith and sisterhood saved her life, and the long journey to healing, entrepreneurship, and homeownership.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

“You have to make the numbers work for the life you want” In this episode, Kristen Gibbons (K.G) shares how she inherited her love for real estate from her father, bought her first home at auction, and now uses a mix of long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals to fund a work-optional lifestyle.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.CreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

In 2021, Pro Publica reported that Peter Thiel had quietly spun his Roth IRA worth less than $2,000 in 1999 into a $5 billion windfall -- tax free. In this episode, Certified IRA Services Professional, Larissa Greene breaks down how everyday investors can use IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts as a powerful tool for wealth-building. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Larissa at Advanta IRAContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

“Your life is your fault.” Pete Fortunato has spent nearly 60 years making real estate magic—turning conversations into contracts and problems into property. In this episode, the legendary investor breaks down how he bought his first triplex with less than $2,000 and a promise—and how that first creative deal shaped a lifetime of wealth-building. If you’ve ever wanted to do real estate your way, this one’s a masterclass.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

“Getting injected in Mexico was not on my bucket list at all.” In this final solo episode of summer 2025, Etinosa shares a personal update—what she’s been up to in real estate, what it was like launching a new business, and why this season taught her to build from a place of rest.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com

“Investing isn’t about getting your money back—it’s about making your money work for you.” In this solo summer episode, Etinosa breaks down what it really means to have the mindset of an investor—why investing is not about ‘getting your money back,’ how to think long-term, and the power of resilience, giving, and personal growth on your real estate journey.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with Etinosa through Her First House.ConnectContact Etinosa on Instagram or FacebookCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado MusicFireplace Ad – Music by audionautix.com