Built For This Show

In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa and Andrea sit down with Karrin Miller, a Charlotte-based real estate investor with a heart for community. Karrin shares how her background in nonprofit and higher education sales shaped her into a landlord who leads with compassion and practicality.

From buying her first duplex with little experience to managing multiple properties with the hel...

What does it take to go from buying empty lots to becoming a trusted relationship lender in real estate? In this episode of Built for This, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Christy Osterkamp to talk about her journey of evolving as an investor and building meaningful connections along the way.

Christy shares how she started with raw land in California, grew into owning 14 turnkey rentals, and ultimately discovered ...

What does it take to keep moving forward in real estate, even when the path isn’t always clear? In this episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Biz Wallace, a marketing professional turned investor who has built a portfolio one unique step at a time.

Biz shares how she became an “accidental landlord,” how an unusual investment in a parking space turned into an unexpected win, and why...

What does it take to build a real estate portfolio while also building a life you love? In this episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with long-time real estate investor Pegie Brandt, who bought her very first property at just 16 years old.

Pegie shares how her early start, time in the savings and loan industry, and years of experience in retail, property management, and construction sh...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Built for This Podcast, Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Patty Aubery, a powerhouse in publishing and real estate investing. Patty shares how her 40 years of professional experience — including building the Chicken Soup for the Soul book brand — shaped her creative approach to real estate.

From starting with a single condo to managing multimillion-dollar properties and turning them into...

In this episode, Rachel Orvis shares how she and her husband ventured into real estate investing as part of their journey toward financial independence. A mother of (soon to be) four and the co-owner of an 8-unit property, Rachel talks about buying a fixer-upper, dealing with unexpected tenant challenges, and the lessons she’s learned from trusting advisors over gut instincts.

Rachel also opens up about balancing family, finances, ...

This week on the Built For This Podcast, Alissa and Andrea sit down with real estate investor Joyce Kraley, who jumped head-first into property ownership by purchasing five units right out of the gate. Joyce shares her journey from considering fix-and-flips to building a steady stream of income through buy-and-hold properties, all while navigating property managers, turnover, and unexpected curveballs.

Joyce brings her financial ba...

What happens when you combine creativity, people skills, and a love for community? You get Molly Welpott’s real estate journey.

In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Molly, a Pennsylvania-based realtor and investor who’s been in the game for more than a decade. Molly shares how a late-night infomercial first sparked her interest in real estate and how her passion for helpin...

What does it really take to build a successful real estate business? In this episode of The Built for This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Jeff Gill, a buy-and-hold investor with over 20 years of experience, who currently manages 20 units in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Jeff shares his unfiltered perspective on the realities of real estate investing—the good, the bad, and the frustrating. From battling unreliab...

What if the best real estate deal you’ll ever find is closer than you think? In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Columbus-based investor Jennifer Marlatt to hear how her journey started with a neglected duplex right next door—and grew into a thriving rental portfolio.

Jennifer shares how her upbringing, industrial design background, and hands-on skills shaped her approach...

In this episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Ricardo Sheard, a real estate investor turned mortgage lender, who shares how his love for numbers and his “why” — his family — fuel his journey.

Ricardo opens up about how he and his wife started in real estate investing, the lessons they learned through Fortune Builders, and how he transitioned into mortgage lending during a time of b...

Real estate investing can look exciting from the outside, but the real lessons often come from the struggles. In this episode of Built For This, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with investor and commercial real estate agent Dayna Klein to talk about the real-life challenges behind building a portfolio.

Dayna shares her family’s generational story of investing — from her great-grandmother’s resilience to her own experie...

What do you do when your biggest investment turns out to be a mistake? For Laura Hollis, the answer was simple: keep going.

Laura opens up about her journey from healthcare into real estate, where her background in management and patient care taught her how to build strong teams and stay resilient under pressure. She shares stories about transforming neighborhood eyesores into beautiful rentals, creating goodwill in local communiti...

In this episode, Anita Onesti joins Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane to share her powerful transformation from flipping homes to building a sustainable, long-term rental portfolio. With over 30 years in corporate finance, Anita brings a unique lens to real estate—blending professionalism with passion. Learn how her over-renovation strategy helps her attract long-term tenants and why building relationships and community ties is central...

In this episode, Jill Camardese joins Alissa and Andrea to share her transition from CFO-level roles to owning and managing short-term rentals with her husband. Jill opens up about the reality of closing her first major investment property, the lessons she's learning, and the importance of balancing data-driven decisions with gut instinct.

You'll hear Jill’s honest take on:

• Why she left her corporate career for real estate in...

Built For This is the show where real-life skills meet real estate success. Hosted by Andrea Lane and Alissa Bickar, we spotlight everyday investors who bring the best of who they are into their rental strategies.

Whether you’re managing a few doors or just getting started, you’ll hear real stories, honest struggles, and unique insights from people who are building wealth their way.

If you’re a high-earning professional using your ...