EP 270: How She Grew to 90 Rental Doors in 9 Months with Chandra Lacy

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When your life is turned upside down, how will you find your ground?

In this episode, Chandra Lacy tells us how she rose up from a challenging situation and created a new path for herself as a real estate investor. She found a gap in the market and structured a business model that took her from 0 to 90 rental doors. Together with Liz and Andresa, they discuss the importance of finding partnerships, building networks, and having the courage to chase your goals.

It started in 2018 when Chandra Lacy noticed a dramatic decrease in inventory. This meant it was harder to find homes for her clients, and she decided to take things into her own hands. Chandra created an inventory and immediately began to work with investors to assist in renovating properties to create beautiful "like-new" homes. This was the start of her flipping business and, with the profits she makes from this, she buys rentals. Through this system, Chandra was able to take her business to the next level. She has also acquired 3 mobile home parks, 60 storage units, and one warehouse with 19 mobile units and 63 RV parking rentals. 

As a single mom and a domestic violence survivor, Chandra is passionate about teaching other women how to achieve financial freedom.

 

Quotes

• “When your wheel is set in motion and fixed, and you're focused on that, and you can go, there's motion. It is a beautiful thing.” (14:24-14:36)

• “The synergy that we had in a partnership was key. We don't fight or have conflict over issues… it's more about finding solutions. And that's what really catapulted us to this next level." (18:44-18:58)

• “Don't live in fear. Build your community because they will build you up. And they will get you past that fear. And then you can achieve everything you want once you have that support behind you.” (27:56-28:08)

• “We cannot be afraid to ask. Ask for what you want. Ask for what you need.” (33:34-33:38)

• “Don't just get lost in the avalanche of business but dive in and say what is it that I need now? Is it the assets? Or is it the cash flow? And then make that happen.” (36:54-37:04) 

• “As women, we have these dreams in our hearts that we are fearful of sharing because of loss, because of turmoil we've been through in our life. And when we open up those dreams, and talk, and let it be part of our story, that world unfolds for us.” (39:33-39:42)

 

Connect with Chandra:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/chandralacyrealestate_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chandralacy/

Website: https://www.yilahomes.com/

 

Resources mentioned: 

 

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