Real Estate Rookie 8 Real Estate Deals in 2 Years While Working Full-Time (Raising 4 Kids)
Mar 23, 2026
Molly Shepard, a U.S. Army veteran, busy mom of four and full-time loan officer who built a fast-moving real estate business. She talks about juggling W-2 work and parenting while completing eight deals in two years. Hear how she sources off-market properties, funds flips with little to no cash, and tightened processes after a costly oversight.
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Small Time Windows Compound Into Progress
- Time availability is about choices not extra hours; Molly used commutes and kid activities to learn and work deals.
- She listened to podcasts on walks and ran numbers during soccer practices to be present but productive.
Use Simple Social Posts To Generate Seller Leads
- Use social media stories saying 'we buy houses' to attract estate, probate, and burdened sellers.
- Molly posted Facebook and Instagram stories and offered progress photos and cleanout help to reassure families and win listings.
Partner With Assisted Living To Find Motivated Sellers
- Build niche relationships with assisted living and memory care directors to source motivated sellers.
- Molly distributes simple postcards at facilities and offers cleaning, photos, or full service to relieve families burdened by senior housing transitions.