A Few Good Doors

Inspiration and practical "how to" information for those who want to live a prosperous and purposeful life, using real estate investments as a tool for getting there.

A Few Good Doors is a business podcast hosted by Ann Reed, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ann Reed hosts A Few Good Doors, a business show with 33 episodes published.

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  A Few Good Doors

  Breaking Spells on Money, Midlife, Motherhood, and Perfectionism on your path to successful Real Estate Investing

  Oct 31, 20251h 8mS0

  <p>In this special holiday episode I'm sitting down with three other amazing women  to talk about breaking spells. That’s a fun way of saying it, but what we’re really talking about is patterns, learned behaviors, conditioning, and all sorts of things that, if not recognized fully, can prevent us from reaching our full potential and living our best lives.  As real estate investors, it's quite possible that you might find yourself in need of breaking patterns around money, midlife, motherhood and perfectionism. Along with my guests Christy Livingston, Celeste DiDona, and Brigitt Tucker, we'll share what we've learne...

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  Episode #25

  Short-Term Rentals, Real Talk: Lessons from 6 Years Hosting & What Smart Investors Are Doing Next

  Jul 22, 202538 minS2

  <p>I’m pulling back the curtain on how we got started in real estate investing.  Spoiler alert: it all began with an Airbnb in our backyard. In this minisode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of our six-year journey with short-term rentals—from building our ADU to navigating Portland’s ever-evolving STR laws, managing (and outsourcing) guests, and yes... restocking way too much toilet paper.</p><p>If you’re thinking about turning your space into a short-term rental or just curious about how STRs actually work, this episode is packed with honest insights, lessons learned, and practical tips for new and sea...

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  Episode #24

  The Power of Women in Real Estate: Flipping, Funding, and Creating Wealth + Legacy

  Jul 15, 20251h 1mS2

  <p>In today’s episode, I'm talking with Julie and Jaelle — two real estate agents turned real estate investors who are combining creative financing, smart renovations, and heart to shake up the investing space. We talk about seller financing strategies, fix and flip projects, and how they’re raising the next generation of investors (yes, their teens are on the job site!). Julie and Jaelle are the founders of Women Real Estate Investors of Oregon (WREIO) — a fast-growing, women-led real estate investing community that’s helping women take action and build generational wealth.</p><p>We dive into what it really tak...

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  Episode #23

  Co-Sign or Co-Invest? Smart Strategies for Helping Your Kids Buy Property

  Jul 8, 202546 minS2

  <p> This episode is all about helping the next generation-our kids-start building wealth now instead of waiting until "someday."</p><p>If you’re a parent, auntie, mentor, or just someone who cares deeply about legacy, this one’s for you. We’re talking about creative ways to get young adults into their first property—even in today’s wild market. Think co-signing, first-time homebuyer programs, seller financing, and real talk about what to do (and not do) when helping your kids invest.</p><p>We also cover the not-so-obvious stuff: how to avoid turning a generous gift into a long-term h...

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  Episode #22

  Protect People And Your Property with STR Safety Expert Justin Ford

  Jul 1, 202559 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Ford—former firefighter, Coast Guard captain, and one of the only people on the planet who’s made short-term rental safety his full-time mission. He’s seen it all, and let me tell you, once you hear what he knows about outdated smoke alarms, trip hazards, and record keeping, you’ll never look at your rental the same way again.</p><p>We dive into why safety is actually part of good hospitality, how a few overlooked details can cost you big time, and the easy upgrades that could protect your guests, yo...

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