Hey Lena and Shadi here!

In today’s episode, we’re inviting you into our world of real estate and entrepreneurship. Picture this: our very first property, a charming triplex! This property, although structurally sound, was a fixer-upper, and it turned out to be a much bigger challenge than we anticipated. Yes, there were hurdles. We also encountered plenty of roadblocks along the way, but isn't that what makes the journey thrilling?

We share our personal struggles and the decisions that brought us to where we are now. We're here to guide you through the maze. Our stories will provide you with valuable insights into how we effectively learned to budget and the strategies we employed to accelerate the stabilization process. It's all about getting the most out of your investments.

Our journey wasn't all smooth sailing and being an entrepreneur isn't for the faint of heart. Our hope is that by sharing our own experiences and lessons learned, we can help you avoid similar tough situations on your path to success.

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00:00 Preview

01:08 Intro

01:30 Trials and tribulations of starting a new business

03:50 The purchase of our first property

06:40 The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) Strategy

08:35 Our first triplex property nightmare

15:43 The Black Ooze: Fixer upper beyond what we imagined

21:01 The struggles of entrepreneurship

22:57 Mrs. Shadi has arrived at Home Depot

25:44 Common distressed property renovation budgeting and roadblocks

27:30 How to get to stabilization faster

30:48 Budget properly and prepare for the unexpected

31:59 The importance of surrounding yourself with a solid support system

38:13 Switching from reactive to proactive thinking

41:58 Join us next time to learn about how we scaled

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance.

Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements.

Let's thrive together!

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To learn more about Shadi & Lena Guirguis, please visit

https://shadiandlena.com.