In this episode, Suzanne and Sarah bring summer solstice reflections and real estate strategy together to help listeners understand the tradeoffs between time, money, and comfort in building wealth. Broadcasting from Bend, Oregon, they share updates from their brokerage, market trends, and personal client stories—including hands-on flippers, turnkey investors, and those just starting their journey.

They also dive into the advantages of private money lending, how to avoid “unicorn deal syndrome,” and the value of knowing your "why" in real estate. This episode is part inspiration, part instruction—perfect for both active investors and time-strapped professionals ready to build passive income.

Welcome back to the Suzanne and Sarah Real Estate Investing Podcast! In this heart-centered and hustle-packed episode, we share real-life updates and smart investing strategies for today’s market.

You’ll hear: ✅ Why keeping a 2.25% mortgage is the best investment play ✅ How to leverage a W2 job to fund passive income ✅ What our rental concierge service is (and how it helps landlords) ✅ How we’re building a business around referrals & relationships ✅ Emotional stories from our escape from corporate careers ✅ Our investor PSA on Zillow & agent trust ✅ Plus: upcoming investor meetups & insider real estate tips

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In Episode 17 of the Suzanne and Sarah Real Estate Investing Podcast, Suzanne shares inspiring takeaways from a high-level real estate investor conference in Louisville, while Sarah provides updates from the Central Oregon market. They introduce exciting growth in their business—expanding the Primo Private Money Lending Academy and strategically growing their team with intention.

They cover creative investing strategies, client wins, and the mindset shift required to scale with clarity. From passive income to personal health habits, this episode blends practical real estate insight with empowering entrepreneurial perspective.