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There’s no gate-keeping here. I break things down simply, share what’s worked and what hasn’t, and talk honestly about the decisions we’re making to create stability, freedom, and opportunity for our kids.
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
So I did a thing 👀✨
Introducing The Landlord Accelerator.
A 4-week LIVE implementation cohort where you work with me side by side to get out of overwhelm and into clarity, confidence, and direction as a landlord.
This is not a course.
No watching videos alone.
No guessing your next move.
For four weeks, we will:
• Get clear on your strategy to scale
• Build systems that actually support your life
• Break down financing so you know exactly how to buy your next deal
• Create a real 90-day plan you can execute immediately
We start February 4th and spots are limited.
This is a one-time cohort, and I’m not sure when (or if) I’ll offer it again.
If this sounds like what you’ve been needing, click the link below 👇🏾
owningitandlivingit.com/landlord-accelerator/
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
Real Estate News you can use this week 👇🏾 subscribe to @Erikabrowninvestor for more tips
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
A lot of landlords don’t realize how much second-guessing is slowing them down, and one of my clients learned that this year in a powerful way.
When we first started working together, they were doing their best to grow their portfolio, but every decision came with hesitation. They told me they were tired of wondering if they were making the right moves, tired of overthinking, and tired of relying on Facebook group responses that never quite felt specific or trustworthy enough to build confidence.
They wanted to invest boldly, but without real support, everything felt like a risk they were carrying alone.
They later shared that one of the biggest boosts of confidence in their entire 2025 investing journey was knowing they had me and a team of coaches they could come to anytime. Instead of guessing, they could get clarity. Instead of wondering, they could get direction. That access changed how they invested.
With support behind them, they took risks with intention.
They moved faster.
They invested with confidence instead of fear.
Clarity doesn’t replace the work — it allows you to trust the work you’re doing.
This is why so many landlords stall. They have the desire, but they’re tired of trying to make smart decisions without real guidance. Once second-guessing enters the picture, momentum disappears.
If you’ve been feeling that same hesitation or uncertainty about your next move, I want to help you understand what’s actually standing in your way.
The Biggest Roadblocks Keeping Landlords From Scaling — and How to Fix It
January 20, 2026 at 7PM ET on Zoom
In this class, I’ll walk you through the most common barriers I see preventing landlords from growing and the simple shifts that can help you scale with confidence. I’ll also host a live Q&A at the end so you can bring your most important questions and get guidance on your next best step.
Register today at the link below
owningitandlivingit.com/landlord/
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
One thing I’m really excited about in 2026 is going all in on YouTube.
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve made some changes to my channel recently. I previously leaned into more TV show–style content, and while I enjoyed creating it, I’ve decided to pivot.
This year, I’m recording more episodes in real time and showing up consistently with two episodes a week. The focus is simple: practical, no-fluff real estate strategies that help you make money and make better decisions this year.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Real estate strategies and clear breakdowns
• Market updates and what they actually mean for you
• Interviews with real estate experts in the industry
• Real stories from real investors who are starting and scaling
• Monthly life updates as I navigate running multiple businesses, raising a family, and taking care of myself
This is for the people who want more depth, more honesty, and more real conversations about building wealth in real life.
If there’s a topic you want me to cover this year, drop it in the comments. I’m building this with you in mind.
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This is it.
In 24 hours, the FREE VIP upgrade disappears.
Buy a General Admission ticket and you are automatically upgraded to VIP at no extra cost. That is a $300 savings and full VIP access for the entire weekend.
Priority seating.
Skip the line.
Lunch included.
Session recordings.
Closer access.
If you were waiting for a sign, this is it.
Once the clock runs out, this offer is gone and will not be repeated.
🔗 experience.owningitandlivingit.com/
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I want to talk to the person who is still wondering if now is the right time to secure their ticket.
I understand the desire for more certainty. Many of us want things to feel settled before we move forward. More clarity. More time. More money. A little more peace before committing to something new.
Here is what I have seen again and again, in my own life and in the lives of the people I teach.
Waiting for the “perfect moment” often becomes the very thing that keeps people stuck. Life rarely slows down long enough for us to feel fully prepared. Growth usually happens when we decide to move forward even while things still feel uncertain.
That is why this holiday flash sale matters.
Right now, you can save $300 and receive the full VIP experience for the price of General Admission.
VIP includes priority seating, skip-the-line registration, lunch included each day, and recordings of all main stage sessions. These details create a completely different experience next year.
This window closes tonight at midnight.
If you feel that gentle nudge to do something different in the year ahead, this may be your moment to say yes.
👇 Secure your spot here:
experience.owningitandlivingit.com/
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She walked in unsure and walked out with clarity, community, and a real plan for her year.
That is the result she almost missed.
At last year’s OILI Experience, I met a woman who told me she nearly talked herself out of coming.
Not because she did not want to be there, but because she kept telling herself,
“I do not know what next year will look like. I will wait until things settle down.”
Something in her still nudged her to take a chance on herself.
After the event, she told me:
“Erika, I walked in feeling unsure. I walked out with clarity, community, and a plan I did not even know I needed. This event changed the entire direction of my year.”
This is what so many people miss.
We think we need certainty before we move.
But most of the time, the move is what brings the certainty.
Right now, you can save $300 and get the full VIP experience for the price of General Admission, but only until Sunday night.
This is the moment people talk themselves out of, convincing themselves they will be more prepared next month or next year.
Here is the truth.
Nothing changes until you move toward what you want.
And the room you put yourself in will shape the year you step into.
If you know in your heart that you want next year to look different, do not wait.
This is your window.
👇 Get the details and secure your spot here:
experience.owningitandlivingit.com/
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
I shared this with my newsletter subscribers first and now I want to share it with you.
For the next 3 days only (12/26–12/28), when you purchase a General Admission ticket, you are automatically upgraded to VIP for FREE.
That is a $300 savings and full VIP access without paying the VIP price.
VIP includes priority seating, skip-the-line registration, lunch included, recordings of all main stage sessions, and VIP-level access all weekend.
This is a one-time offer and it will not return in 2026.
If you have been waiting for the right moment to say yes to your next move, this is it.
👉 Click the link below to get the free VIP upgrade before Sunday at midnight.
experience.owningitandlivingit.com/
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
This is my last week of work before I step into my month-long sabbatical — year four of honoring this commitment to myself and my family.
When I look back over this year, I’m proud of so much.
I hosted my second conference.
We celebrated 17 years of marriage.
My son got into college.
But one thing sits at the top of the list — I took two full months off this year. July… and now mid-December through mid-January. That’s something I prayed for years ago.
Growing up, my mom showed up for everything even while working, and my dad provided well for us but missed a lot. That shaped me deeply. I wanted to build a life where I could provide and still be present.
Real estate and entrepreneurship made that possible.
I’ll never forget how small I felt asking for permission in corporate just to go to my kids’ activities. I knew I wanted more for us.
If you’re reading this and you want the same — the income and the freedom — I’m teaching my last free class of the year tomorrow night.
How to Make Work Optional with Real Estate
📅 Monday, 12/9
⏰ 7pm ET
📍 Live on Zoom (no replay)
I’ll stay on for a Q&A to help you map out your next best step.
If you want to join me, click the link below.
owningitandlivingit.com/make-work-optional-webinar…
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Erika B. I Real Estate Investing & Wealth Building
🚨 Another week, another department of the government this administration is trying to get rid of. 🫠
If you only have one stream of income (your job), you are too close to zero!
You’ve worked hard to get here, and maybe you’re making more than you ever imagined. But let’s be real:
❓ If your paycheck disappeared tomorrow, would you still be okay financially?
❓ Is your money working as hard for you as you worked to earn it?
❓ Are you building wealth—or is your money just sitting there?
Wealthy people don’t just save—they make their money work for them. 📌 The average millionaire has 7 income streams—but at one point, I had just ONE: my job. That’s when I knew I had to diversify.
That’s why I’m hosting a FREE live training on March 25th at 7PM ET:
🔥 How to Become Work Optional: A Step-by-Step Plan to Retire Early with Real Estate
If you’re serious about building wealth that lets you work because you want to, not because you have to—this is for you.
💬 Save your spot and register using the link below 👇🏾
owningitandlivingit.com/make-work-optional-virtual…
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