What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't money or experience—but fear?In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Lina, an independent living home operator from Pennsylvania, to talk about a challenge many aspiring entrepreneurs face but rarely admit: anxiety.Lina shares how she pushed through the fear of calling landlords, case managers, and referral partners to build her business. From practicing voicemails after hours to landing her first landlord and filling her first home, she proves that confidence doesn't come before action—it comes because of it.Today, Lina operates two Independent Living Homes and was able to leave her nursing career behind to pursue a business that gives her both freedom and purpose.What we cover:✅ How Lina overcame anxiety while starting her housing business✅ The creative voicemail strategy that helped her gain confidence✅ Finding landlord partners through Zillow✅ Why referral partners are more valuable than a waiting list✅ Marketing before you secure a property✅ Filling her first home in just one month✅ Lessons from screening residents and managing shared housing✅ How she transitioned from nursing to full-time housing operatorOne of the biggest lessons from this episode:You don't have to feel confident to get started. You simply have to take the next step.If fear, self-doubt, or overthinking have been keeping you from starting your housing business, this conversation is the encouragement you may need to finally take action.Connect with Lina:https://www.tiktok.com/@yeah_itsme👉 Ready to build your own housing business?Join The Housing Dept. Community:https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Work With Terence:https://stan.store/Terence-Garcia