Podcast appearances and mentions of dawn brenengen

As real estate professionals, we're better equipped than most to get into the investing side of things. However, all too often, the fear of not knowing stops us from taking the plunge.    How do we get into real estate investing in the first place, let alone turn it into a business? Plus, once we have the business set up, how do we tell people about it?    Is there a ‘right' way to take real estate investing from side hustle to our primary source of income?   In this episode, Broker/Owner of Trailwood Realty, Dawn Brenengen shares how she built up both her credibility and her portfolio, organically.    "The first step to getting started in real estate investing is going out and meeting people." -Dawn Brenengen   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode   How to meet sellers organically Is it possible to connect with potential clients without hauling out a tired sales pitch?   The key to better tenant relationships How can we stop letting the fear of difficult tenants hold us back from getting started?    1 way to get educated on real estate investing Does learning the ropes of real estate investing need to cost an arm and a leg, or is there a way to get educated without breaking the bank?   Guest Bio: Dawn Brenengen is the Broker/Owner of Trailwood Realty LLC. An owner of three personal rental properties since 2004, in addition to being both a buyer's and seller's agent over the past 2 decades, Dawn's focus today is on lease-ups (finding renters) and property management in a range of neighborhoods, at all different price ranges. Dawn has previous experience working with both Coldwell Banker Howard Perry, Walston Builder Services and GO Builder, and holds a New Homes Sales Professional Designation. She is a member of the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, serving on their Community Service Committee. Over the years, she has also been involved with The National Home Builder's Association and the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council.    To find out more, go to: https://trailwoodrealty.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbrenengen https://www.instagram.com/dawnbrenengen/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TrailwoodRealty/community/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/trailwoodrealty

Dawn Brenengen is the founder of Trailwood Realty, a real estate investor and agent. She also owns a property management company within Trailwood Realty.  Dawn has been a real estate broker since 2002 and started her real estate journey by selling new homes in Lake Hogan Farms in Chapel Hill. After Lake Hogan Farms sold out, she started selling in Highcroft in Cary during the real estate boom of the mid-2000s. Dawn also ventured into investing in real estate. She started by buying a property with her parents in 2004. Later on, she bought another one in 2006 and 2012 on her own. Being hands-on with managing the property, building up her experience, and being confident with the skills she honed, she started her own Property Management Business to extend her knowledge and help other owners manage their properties.   [00:01 – 01:51] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Dawn Brenengen Dawn shares what keeps her busy these days [01:52 – 12:33] Dawn's Story Dawn talks about her background What sent her down the path of real estate She speaks about her real estate journey The beginning of Trailwood Realty [12:34 – 20:54] Being an Introvert in the Real Estate Industry How do real estate agents get new clients? Dawn's struggles as an introvert in an industry that's all about networking Dawn talks about how she found opportunities through the help of BiggerPockets Dawn shares why she started a Property Management business [20:55 – 32:37] Real Estate Agent/Entrepreneur/Mother Managing time effectively as a real estate agent/entrepreneur/mother Dawn shares how she got started investing in real estate Dawn's advice for investors during these turbulent times in the market [32:38 – 41:51] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Flipping things on eBay. Day Trading. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Spending time outside and with the family What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Spending time with my kids. Connect with Dawn. Links below   Tweetable Quotes: "What people need to realize is that when you get your license that they teach you a lot about how to stay out of real estate jail and how to do things correctly, [but] they don't really teach you how to get clients and actually do the business, and you know actually do the job. So, I think a lot of people are in for a rude awakening once they get their license." – Dawn Brenengen   Resources Mentioned: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets)   You can connect with Dawn onhttps://trailwoodrealty.com/ ( https://trailwoodrealty.com/) or follow them onhttps://www.facebook.com/TrailwoodRealty ( Facebook). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Dawn Brenengen’s money story begins a bit differently than most. Dawn’s parents shared their finances with her. She knew what things cost, she knew her parents worked hard to pay off their mortgage, and she saw her mother writing checks to pay bills every month. She went to college and graduated with relatively little debt—around $21,000 in student loans and credit cards combined. After graduation, she stayed at her low-paying college job until her father suggested she get a real estate license. Dawn completed the work for the license and got a job making almost the same money, working for a builder and selling their new homes. But she was the assistant to the agents who were making the BIG BUCKS, and she knew that’s what she really wanted to be doing. At the time, real estate agents were eligible to take the test to open up their own brokerage simultaneously with the licensing test, so she did that. While working as an assistant, she laid the groundwork to strike out on her own, eventually ramping up her income to multiple six-figures—with virtually limitless potential. Here Dawn share her story of how hard work and determination paid off tenfold—and all in just four short years! In This Episode We Cover: Dawn's background with money How she grew up in a financially literate household The debts she accumulated during and after graduating college How she paid off her debts Is it possible to invest your student loan? What happened after she got her real estate license How she got serious about making money and building her financial position Having a goal to get a job where she was making a bulk of the commission Started her own brokerage business on 2010 People she recommend to hire out on starting a business How much time and money needed on starting a business The benefits of having a business partner Applying all the money she makes in terms of her wealth building philosophy Dawn's investment approach Private lending on her surplus cash What a private lending is Her annual spending and her income And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums Mr money Mustache Frugality as a Muscle - Mr. Money Mustache BiggerPockets Money Podcast 26: Graduating College on Track for Financial Independence with Cody Berman

Dawn, owner of Trailwood Realty, is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She owns a rental portfolio, sells close to 50 homes a year, manages over 100 homes and is a mom to 5 year old twins. On today's jammed packed show, we cover these topics (and more!): Getting started investing with her parents Self-managing vs hiring a 3rd party property management company How to screen tenants Why she has begun private lending Myth of balancing it all Her goal of financial freedom Learn more about Dawn and her business by visiting her website.  Resources & books discussed on today's show: Buildium  AppFolio Rent Manager Resident Research Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn, owner of Trailwood Realty, is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She owns a rental portfolio, sells close to 50 homes a year, manages over 100 homes and is a mom to 5 year old twins. On today's jammed packed show, we cover these topics (and more!): Getting started investing with her parents Self-managing vs hiring a 3rd party property management company How to screen tenants Why she has begun private lending Myth of balancing it all Her goal of financial freedom Learn more about Dawn and her business by visiting her website.  Resources & books discussed on today's show: Buildium  AppFolio Rent Manager Resident Research Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below!

Are you a real estate agent but want to grow from representing buyers to actually being a buyer? Today’s Best Ever guest shares how she went from a real estate agent then investor then owing her own property management company. Plus, she gives you a bonus tip on how she screens tenants.   Dawn Brenengen’s real estate background: –        Owner of Trailwood Realty based in Raleigh, North Carolina and her focus is on property management and real estate sales –        Been in the industry for over 10 years –        Say hi to Dawn at  –        Owner of five rental properties in North Carolina

Are you a real estate agent but want to grow from representing buyers to actually being a buyer? Today’s Best Ever guest shares how she went from a real estate agent then investor then owing her own property management company. Plus, she gives you a bonus tip on how she screens tenants.   Best Ever Tweet:   Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.   Dawn Brenengen’s real estate background: -        Owner of Trail Wood Realty based in Raleigh, North Carolina and her focus is on property management and real estate sales -        Been in the industry for over 10 years -        Say hi to Dawn at   -        Owner of five rental properties in North Carolina   Subscribe in    and    so you don't miss an episode!     Sponsored by Cozy - Simple, free online rent payments, tenant screening and credit checks. Get Cozy for free at .   

Ever wonder what real estate investing looks like from a real estate agent’s perspective?On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Brenengen, a real estate agent-turned-landlord and discuss how she made the transition into the investing world, as well as her tricks and tips for success as a landlord. Along with important insight into the real estate licensing process, Dawn covers property management, house hacking, and a whole lot more! Listen for advice on finding a great property, handling everyday rental issues and finding that elusive “ideal” tenant. And in case you were wondering when it’s appropriate to bend the “2% Rule” — this episode explores that, too!Whether you have experience as a real estate agent or not, don’t miss this inspiring show!In This Show We Cover:How Dawn got started in real estateThoughts on being a licensed real estate agentThe qualities that make a successful agentA real estate agent’s perspective on what investors are looking forThe 2% rule — and how to know when to bend itImportance characteristics of a great propertyThe process of “house hacking“What you need to know about property managementHow to handle tenant issues with graceThe process of qualifying tenantsDifferent perspectives on owning a homeThe ins and outs of establishing relationships with property managersThe pros and cons of self management versus hiring the job outTenant red flags and finding the ideal tenantPlus MUCH more!Links From the Show:The Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Working with InvestorsBrandon’s article on House HackingPodcast Episode with Chris ClothierBP Podcast Show 100Resident ResearchList HubZillowTruliaCraigsListBiggerPockets ForumActiveRainBe a Guest on the PodcastBooks Mentioned in the ShowRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiLean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl SandbergI Shouldn’t Be Telling You This by Kate WhiteConnect with DawnDawn’s BiggerPockets ProfileDawn’s FacebookDawn’s LinkedInDawn’s Website