Episode 296: Money, Motherhood & Multifamily: Creating True Freedom With Mandy McAllister
Money, Motherhood & Multifamily: Creating True Freedom With Mandy McAllister
What if the mom next door owns 373 rental properties? She makes more money in her sleep than most people do working 60-hour weeks. Meet Mandy McAllister - former corporate burnout turned real estate mogul. She's about to flip everything you thought you knew about building wealth as a busy mom.
Mandy's story starts with an ugly cry in a hospital parking lot. We've all been there. However, her story ends with complete financial freedom. No trust fund. No MBA. Just a regular farm girl who figured out that real estate is the most reliable path to wealth. This is especially true for women who want freedom without sacrificing family time.
"If you're holding so strongly onto a branch of hard work, you're never going to know if you can fly until you're ready to let go." - Mandy McAllister
This isn't another "get rich quick" real estate pitch from some YouTube bro. Instead, this is about feminine energy in business. It's about receiving instead of forcing. Moreover, it's about creating wealth with intention rather than endless grinding. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to level up, consider this your permission slip to finally take action.
What You'll Learn (The Good Stuff)
- The exact moment Mandy knew she had to escape corporate hell. Plus, how $2,000 in rental income became her lifeline
- Why buying a 20-unit apartment building is actually easier than buying a single house. Seriously
- Her "house hacking" strategy that eliminates your housing payment while building wealth
- How to manage hundreds of properties without being glued to your phone
- The mindset shift from "hard work equals money" to "smart systems equal freedom"
- Practical steps for moms who want both wealth AND presence with their families
- Why the government actually wants you to buy bigger properties. Hello, incentives!
- How she turned property renovation into quality bonding time with her teenager
Let's be honest - most real estate "gurus" make it sound impossible or sketchy. But Mandy's approach is different. She started at 35 with zero experience. As a result, she built a system that makes steady income while she focuses on being the mom she wants to be.
"I realized I didn't have to hustle this hard to survive. I could build something that gave me life instead of taking it."
Her house hacking approach eliminates housing costs. For example, imagine not having a mortgage payment. Furthermore, her live-in flip method can put hundreds of thousands in your pocket tax-free. But the real magic? The mindset shifts that make sustainable wealth possible.
The conversation covers why apartment buildings offer better financing and easier management than single-family investments. In addition, government incentives make larger deals more accessible than most people realize. Meanwhile, Mandy's daily dashboard system lets her manage 373 units without sacrificing presence with her family.
One of the best parts: Mandy and her 15-year-old daughter spent 36 hours renovating a rental unit together. What started as property maintenance became the kind of deep conversations that never happen over breakfast. Therefore, real estate investing as family bonding? Yes, please.
Why This Matters Right Now
Sarah and Mandy discuss the movement they're creating for women. These are women who refuse to choose between financial success and family connection. Because honestly? We're done with that false choice. As a result, this episode includes exclusive access to Mandy's signature course for listeners ready to begin their own real estate journey.
"Every human in the world always needs shelter. I'm investing my money in the single most proven asset class that's completely incentivized by the government." - Mandy McAllister
Special Gift From Mandy
Signature program, Buy Small Multis: The Step-by-Step Blueprint to Building Wealth and Gaining Financial Independence Through Small Multifamily Properties.
This course is designed to help women gain the confidence and clarity to acquire their first cash-flowing small multifamily property faster and with better returns than traditional single-family investing. Inside, you’ll learn how to underwrite deals, build broker relationships, and uncover the hidden gems that lead to real financial freedom and passive income.
Use code GIRLFRIEND at checkout to get $500 off your enrollment.
About Mandy McAllister
Mandy McAllister is a multifamily real estate investor, mindset ninja, and connector. She spent the bulk of her career in medical device sales chasing cases and commission checks. In 2021, Mandy left her W2 to lean on the financial independence she built through real estate investing. Mandy now serves as CEO of GoBundance women, a tribe of healthy, wealthy, generous women who choose to lead epic lives.
Her real estate expertise includes repositioning underperforming assets to increase cash flow and value. Her portfolio is currently comprised of 373 doors of B-class workforce housing, furnished student housing, and a motel reposition. She is most proud to be mama to her hilarious 8-year-old son Duncan, who, coincidentally, wants to be a real estate investor when he grows up.
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This conversation is just the beginning. Let's keep building wealth with intention together:
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Stop waiting for permission. Your future self is counting on the decisions you make today.
About Sarah Walton
Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, Effortless Sales, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah's mission is to put more money in the hands of more women while teaching authentic, heart-centered business strategies.
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