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In this episode, we're joined by Melanie Bajrovic with her inspiring story of working at a young age and eventually creating millions of dollars in real estate. Deep dive into this conversation highlighting what her life looked like as a teenager, being a barmaid, and how she got into investing in different asset classes and niches. Don't miss out on the chance to create your financial stability while you're young!Key Points & Relevant TopicsMelanie and her family's story of migration, being exposed to the business world, and getting into real estate investingWhat makes Airbnb, short-term rentals, and commercial properties a great investmentHow Melanie started to learn about real estate investingHow real estate has provided the life Melanie desiresThe value of taking action and getting educated about real estate earlyResources & LinksThe Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to MillionaireThe Most Awesome Money Book Ever: Teaching Children and Teenagers How to Earn MoneyApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Melanie BajrovicMelanie Bajrovic is from Niagra Falls, Canada. She is a real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and two-time international best-selling author of the books “The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire” and “The Most Awesome Money Book Ever.” She worked as a barmaid for 15 years and eventually became a millionaire at 27 years old because of real estate. Now, she owns a multi-million dollar portfolio comprised of short-term rentals, single-family, and commercial real estate properties. Her inspiring story encourages others to take action in reaching for their success, wealth, and freedom through entrepreneurship and real estate investing. Get in Touch with MelanieWebsite: The Wealthy Barmaid | www.melaniebajrovic.com Facebook: Melanie BajrovicInstagram: @thewealthybarmaidEmail: melanie@melaniebajrovic.com To Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!
From working tirelessly to mastering the real estate game, Melanie Bajorovic's journey to millionaire status at just 27 is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and savvy investing. Join us as we speak to Melanie Bajorovic, a Canadian immigrant who achieved millionaire status at 27 through real estate investments. We discuss the strategies and tactics she used to become successful, such as buying detached homes for long-term holds, jumping into the commercial space with a restaurant bar, and using Airbnb for a lakefront property. She shares her experience of working hard and dedicating herself to becoming financially independent. We also discuss the importance of treating real estate investments like a business to maximize success and why student housing is not recommended due to its transitional nature and the amount of work it requires. Listen to Melanie's story on how she went from working in a restaurant to making money in real estate investments. [00:00 - 08:36] Opening Segment Introducing Melanie How immigrant mentality helped her have the work ethic to succeed She worked for 18 years for parents without pay but saved tips and wages [08:37 - 17:49] From Working Three Jobs to Becoming a Millionaire by 27 Melanie bought her first house at 22 years old with money saved Working hard and sacrificing fun activities to save money and invest in real estate Refinancing properties to buy more real estate and build passive income streams She purchased 10,000 square foot commercial property and ran it for two and a half months [17:50 - 26:26] Long-Term Real Estate Investing Strategy to Success Melanie ran her business for ten years and sold it right before COVID Her favorite real estate investing strategy is long-term buying holds Treat real estate like a business and deal with issues immediately The importance of maintaining a good relationship with tenants [26:27 - 31:43] Closing Segment Best investment: buying the first piece of real estate Worst investment: not vetting tenants enough The most important lesson learned: to have a strong will and work ethic Quote: "If you treat your real estate like a hobby, it will pay you like a hobby. If you treat it like a business, that's when you make the real money, and you don't miss a beat." - Melanie Bajrovic Connect with Melanie! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthybarmaid/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthybarmaid/ Website: https://www.melaniebajrovic.com Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self-storage, medical facilities, hotels, and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Track your rental property's finances with Stessa. Go to www.escapingwallstreet.com. Join our Passive Investor Club to access passive commercial real estate investment opportunities. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.
Another person's success story is a manifestation that it's possible for you to achieve bigger things as well! Today's guest, Melanie Bajrovic, shares how she went from her bar business at the age of 12 to buying her own house at 22 and eventually building an empire of multiple real estate assets of her own and on her own. She shared in full detail how she went from having a passive income to buying real estate and building her passion projects alongside managing all of her assets. She also talks about how The Wealthy Barmaid Book happened and how it explains her journey from being a minimum-wage earner to a millionaire. So sit with us now, be financially literate, and learn real estate strategies you can apply on your own so you can also build your own empire!
Today, Melanie Bajrovic shares how real estate transformed her life, the value of portfolio diversification, and essential tips for rookie investors. Stay tuned to hear her story of proving everyone wrong for thinking she was crazy and about those who helped her! Key takeaways to listen for Real-life experiences as a novice commercial property owner Viable advice for aspiring short-term rental investors Tips to diversify your real estate portfolio How to close your first real estate deal with less cash needed Why you should believe in yourself to be financially free Resources mentioned in this episode Airbnb Vrbo About Melanie Bajrovic Melanie Bajrovic is from Niagra Falls, Canada. She is a real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and two-time international best-selling author of the books “The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire” and “The Most Awesome Money Book Ever.” She worked as a barmaid for 15 years and eventually became a millionaire at 27 years old because of real estate. Now, she owns a multi-million dollar portfolio comprised of short-term rentals, single-family, and commercial real estate properties. She shares her inspiring story to encourage others to take action in reaching for their success, wealth, and freedom through entrepreneurship and real estate investing. Connect with Melanie Website: Melanie Bajrovic Facebook: Melanie Bajrovic Instagram: @thewealthybarmaid LinkedIn: Melanie Bajrovic MBA Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops Sponsors Follow Up Boss Start your free, all-access trial today. There's no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that's a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy Instagram: @followupboss Facebook Page: Follow Up Boss Website: https://www.fubcon.com/ #followupboss Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand TrainingHow to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com
Melanie went from being a bartender to owning a multi million dollar real estate portfolio. She is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, two-time international best selling author, speaker and educator. Get in touch with Melanie: www.thewealthybarmaid.com Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnd1DRQ10jc IG:@thewealthybarmaid FB: https://www.Facebook.com/thewealthybarmaid YT:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlnGrj-E4c8&t=3s If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Melanie Bajrovic is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, international best-selling author, speaker, and educator. She went from being a waitress to owning multiple investment properties, became a millionaire at the age of 27, and is the author of The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire. In this episode, Melanie discusses why she loves to self-manage her properties, how her Airbnb became her most profitable investment, and the net income she receives from each of her properties versus the amount of time it takes to manage them. Melanie Bajrovic | Real Estate Background Serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, international best-selling author, speaker, and educator. Previous episode: JF1351: From Bartender to Millionaire Real Estate Investor & Entrepreneur with Melanie Bajrovic Portfolio: Six long-term buy-and-holds Two commercial properties One Airbnb Based in: Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA Say hi to her at: melaniebajrovic.com Instagram Best Ever Book: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Greatest Lesson: You have to be obsessed and hustle daily if you want to build an empire. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant
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This week’s guest is Melanie Bajrovic, also known as “The Wealthy Barmaid”. Melanie shares her inspiring life story of how she defied all odds to become the incredible success she is today. She began with humble roots, bussing and bartending. However, by the age of 27 she was purchasing her first commercial property! Listen along to Melanie’s advice on how to get into real state, even if you’re terrified, and how to strategically build upon that to create legitimate wealth. A bonus tip she shares around closing dates is also very useful! As a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor with a multi-million-dollar portfolio, hospitality business owner, #1 international best-selling author, educator, speaker, and philanthropist – Melanie’s optimism and pragmatic outlook can help you achieve your goals too! Melanie’s Bio: Encouraged by her own demonstrated real estate investment success, Melanie began her portfolio when she was only 22. Within three years of earning her MBA, this philosophy led her to becoming the owner of multiple businesses – where she was able to fully exercise the knowledge accumulated from home, from college, and from her own personal journey of building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Melanie is an inspiration for those who have a vision for what they want in life and are willing to do what it takes to get there. Her book and her courses serve as an invigorating message for individuals everywhere to gain insight into the inner workings of finances and real estate – and ultimately, to make their dreams a reality! How to Contact Melanie: Website: https://www.melaniebajrovic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthybarmaid/
Melanie Bajrovic is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, hospitality business owner, #1 international best-selling author, educator, speaker, philanthropist and an unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you live life to your fullest potential. Today she tells us her story and and journey to success.
Melanie was lucky enough to have parents who taught her about money, and how to save it. By the time she was 22 she had a “nice nest egg”. Looking for guidance with what to do with her cash, her dad suggested investing in real estate. Starting with single family homes and then moving into commercial real estate and opening her own business in a piece of property she bought. Hear what it takes to improve your quality of life substantially through real estate investing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “I want to do what I want to do and no one is going to tell me no” - Melanie Bajrovic Melanie Bajrovic Real Estate Background: Serial Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, International Best Selling Author, Speaker and Educator Became millionaire at the age of 27, is an inspiration for those who have a vision for what they want in life Author of The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire Went from being a waitress to owning multiple investment properties Based in Niagara Falls, Canada Say hi to her at Best Ever Book: 7 Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra Join us and our online investor community: Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: List and manage your property all from one platform with . Once listed you can: accept applications, screen tenants, accept payments and receive maintenance tickets all in one place - and all free for landlords. Go to to get started today!
Author of The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire, Melanie Bajrovic, joins us today to share her inspiring story and to discuss the seven essential principles for building wealth. On this podcast, Melanie explains how she used these principles to go from serving drinks to owning multiple investment properties, including her own highly successful bar. Plus, Pat and Melanie offer examples of the worst tenants, explore investment strategies, and more. If you’re interested in real estate investing, this is one Real Estate Rockstars you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices