The Open House Podcast
Our Biggest Real Estate Mistakes & Lessons
Steph and Kristina have built careers as successful real estate investors. But the road wasn't easy! They made mistakes, and learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. But you don't have to make the same mistakes as them - learn from them by listening to this episode!
Uncovering the Possibilities of Real Estate with Amber Forrest and Matthew Gattozzi
In this episode, Kristina and Steph both interview Amber Forrest and Matthew Gattozzi, two graduates of our course, Homeschool. They share their experience taking the course, and how it’s completely changed their lives and altered their mindsets.
Running the Numbers and Making Smart Investments
In this episode, Kristina and Steph discuss running the numbers and determining if a property is a solid investment. They go over their purchase of the Open House Austin property, and how they office hacked to help pay the mortgage payments.
Creating Your Dream Home with Interior Designer Avery Cox
In this episode, Kristina chats with Avery Cox, an incredibly talented interior designer based in Austin, Texas! She gives us tons of interior design insight, from trends that are here to stay, and ways to design your dream home with the help of an interior designer!
Should You Buy and Hold or Sell Your Home Now?
Listen to today's podcast episode where Kristina and Steph discuss if you should buy and hold or sell your home. You don't want to miss this one - it's essential for any homeowner debating what to do in the current market!
The Racist Coding of “Good Schools” in Real Estate
In this episode, Kristina chats with education experts Chrysta Naron and Johnathan Salinas about what it means when you ask about “good schools” in the area, and how that phrase actually has racist undertones.
Teacher to Millionaire Through Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing
Listen to a super insightful conversation with Steph's mom about how she went from a teacher salary to gaining a multi million dollar real estate portfolio and grew her generational wealth.
Are You Ready to Buy a House?
In this episode, Kristina and Steph list the ways in which you can determine if you are ready to buy a house! This is an essential episode when debating if now is the time for you to buy, and you need to focus on these 3 things: Debt to income ratio, credit score, and the amount of money you’ll need.
Should You Buy a New Construction or Resale Home?
Kristina and Steph discuss the differences in the buying process for a new construction home and a resale older home. By the end of this episode, you’ll see and pros and cons for both, and know which is best for you!
How to Make Money as an Airbnb Entrepreneur with Kreasha Williams
Besides her beautiful properties, Kreasha Williams has a lot to gain inspiration from. She has hustled her way through various fields, and still is pushing her way to the top of the Airbnb empire through various endeavors, such as property management, rental arbitrage, and interior design. You definitely want to learn from this lady!
How to Win with Multiple Offers and Other Common Home Buyer Questions
Buying your first home comes with a lot of questions. After being agents for years, we know exactly which questions need the most detailed explanations, and we are here to answer those. From how to win on multiple offers to what your credit score needs to be for certain loans, we can help!
Buying a Fixer Upper as a First Time Buyer With Michu Benaim Steiner
Michu bought a fixer upper as her first home - and wow did she learn a lot! She fully breaks down the process, from costs to renovations, and shares a lot of great advice she’s learned along the way.
Five Ways for 20 Somethings to Buy an Investment Property
In this episode, Kristina and Steph discuss 5 ways for 20 somethings to buy an investment property. They give creative options that will not only help you buy a place, but help you learn strategies to pay less, and even make money.
Healing from White Supremacy and Making Mindful Home Buying Decisions with Kaneischa Johnson
Kaneischa Johnson recently spoke at our webinar and discussed racism and white supremacy in real estate. This episode is a recording of that webinar, and is a starting point for anyone looking for actionable ways to dismantle white supremacy and become a mindful buyer.
Five Things You Need to Know Before Buying a House
In this episode, Kristina and Steph discuss the 5 things you need to know before buying your first home. From how much money you’ll need to the tax benefits, they cover key information you’ll need before you start your home buying process.
How to Make Your First Home an Investment with Nancy Lopez
In this episode, Steph talks to her childhood friend Nancy about her 2 properties in Austin, and how she became an investor. She discusses what she did to get her two properties, some of the repairs she had to make, and why she chose to rent rather than sell. Click here to listen to the episode!
The Open House Origin Story
In the inaugural episode, Steph and Kristina discuss how Open House came to be - from why they started in real estate, to how they met, to why they decided to partner and create Open House Austin.