Episode 29: From Teaching Elementary to Building a Real Estate Empire: One Woman's Journey

Forged In Fire

Jonna Weber transforms from a reluctant investor who viewed real estate as risky to a community leader and team builder with a thriving portfolio spanning decades of experience. Her journey illustrates how consistent action over time, learning from others, and pushing through fear creates lasting success in real estate investing.
• Sold an underperforming property losing $800 monthly during a market downswing to purchase two positive cash flow properties
• Discovered the power of investor communities by attending the first-ever BiggerPockets conference
• Created the Boise Real Estate Investor Network after recognizing Idaho's potential market growth
• Weathered the 2008 recession by holding properties despite significant value drops
• Managed challenging tenant situations including unauthorized pets and even a tenant suicide
• Used traditional financing methods initially but now leverages creative financing including seller financing
• Places high value on learning through community rather than expensive coaching programs
• Implements simplification and focus on what works rather than constant pursuit of new ventures
• Emphasizes that discomfort is essential to entrepreneurial success
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Chapters

1. Episode 29: From Teaching Elementary to Building a Real Estate Empire: One Woman's Journey (00:00:00)

2. Forget What You've Heard (00:00:05)

3. Welcome to Forged in Fire (00:00:59)

4. Meet Jonna Weber (00:02:19)

5. From Corporate Career to Real Estate (00:05:22)

6. Finding Community and Changing Careers (00:09:22)

7. Weathering Market Cycles (00:16:15)

8. The Fire Round Begins (00:22:11)

9. Closing Advice and Contact Information (00:33:44)