If you have a demanding job and wonder how real estate fits into real life—or if you feel stuck waiting to know “enough” before taking the next step—this episode is for you.

In this episode of Branching Out: Where Real Estate Meets Real Life, Christina sits down with Carolina and Brad Barringer — a husband-and-wife investing team whose journey reflects what real estate often looks like in real life: steady progress, hard lessons, pivots, and growth built over time.

In this episode of Branching Out: Where Real Estate Meets Real Life, Christina sits down with Dawon to talk about what short-term rentals really take: the income potential, the learning curve, the behind-the-scenes work no one talks about, and the systems that make it all manageable.

Greg breaks down Build-to-Rent and shows how everyday investors can use it to scale their portfolio and build low-maintenance rentals that last.

Christina sat down with Nolan, a first-time real estate investor whose journey is the perfect example of moving from learning about real estate to actually doing it.

Real estate attorney Michelle Wine joins Christina to break down everything investors need to know about closings, title searches, and wholesale or “subject to” deals. Learn how to avoid costly legal mistakes, when to use an LLC, and how to make every real estate transaction smoother from contract to closing.

Stephen Knorr breaks down what investors need to know about working with lenders and funding deals. Learn the strategies to secure financing, understand the best lending options for investors, and make sure your deals get done.

On this episode of Branching Out, real estate investor Heather Littrell shares how she transitioned from teaching to building a career in real estate, including lessons on rentals, flips, and commercial properties.

Branch Wealth Partners shares Carolena & Brad’s story—scaling real estate with mentorship, smart strategy, and long-term vision.