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

Running an Independent Living Home isn't just about finding residents—it's about managing your business efficiently.

In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Dave Spooner, co-founder of Innago, to discuss how housing operators can simplify rent collection, automate administrative tasks, and manage their properties without paying for expensive software.

Built specifically for DIY landlords, Innago helps property owners collect rent online, automate reminders and late fees, store lease agreements, screen applicants, and keep everything organized in one place.

Whether you're operating one home or planning to scale, this episode will show you how the right systems can save time and help your business run more smoothly.

What we cover:

✅ Why Innago was built for DIY landlords

✅ How to automate rent collection

✅ Screening applicants and storing lease agreements

✅ Managing shared housing with multiple residents

✅ Automatic payment reminders and late fees

✅ Why free doesn't mean limited

✅ The future of AI in property management

✅ Common mistakes landlords make when adopting new software

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: The more you automate your operations, the more time you have to focus on growing your housing business instead of managing paperwork.

If you're looking for a simple way to organize your properties and collect rent more efficiently, this episode is a great place to start.

Create your free Innago account HERE.

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What if your first investment property only required $3,000 down?That's exactly how Andres Martinez got started.In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Andres to unpack how he went from working as a full-time waiter to building a portfolio of 14 co-living homes using creative finance.Instead of waiting years to save for a large down payment, Andres shares how he used strategies like subject-to financing, seller financing, and private money to acquire properties and create cash flow through co-living.But this episode isn't just about buying houses—it's about solving a real housing problem for working adults who earn too much to qualify for assistance but not enough to comfortably afford an apartment.If you've ever wondered whether you need a lot of money to get started in real estate, this conversation might change the way you think.What we cover:✅ How Andres built 14 co-living homes using creative finance✅ His first deal with only $3,000 down✅ Subject-to financing and seller financing explained✅ Why co-living is growing across the country✅ Finding properties that work for shared housing✅ Using private money to scale a portfolio✅ Marketing rooms and building a waiting list✅ Lessons learned from renovations, contractors, and tenant management✅ Why resilience matters more than having the perfect planOne of the biggest takeaways from this episode:You don't always need more money to get started—you need to understand the right strategies and be willing to take action.Whether you're interested in co-living, independent living homes, or creative real estate investing, this episode is packed with practical lessons from someone who's built a successful housing business one property at a time.👉 Ready to start 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