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Realty Resilience Podcast
Ready to tackle the real estate grind head-on? Realty Resilience is your go-to podcast for surviving—and thriving—in the fast-paced world of real estate. From navigating market shifts to growing a sustainable business, we bring you expert insights, real-world strategies, and no-nonsense advice to help you level up your game. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or working your way up, each episode is packed with the tools and mindset you need to stay resilient and keep winning. Tune in bi-weekly for inspiration, tips, and strategies to build a real estate career that lasts.
Realty Resilience Podcast
Living Out of a Suitcase to Building a Nationwide Real Estate Business
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In this episode of Realty Resilience, host Dave Nations sits down with investor, author, and real estate innovator Zeona McIntyre to unpack her unconventional path to success. From launching her first Airbnb in 2012—before it was mainstream—to scaling across multiple markets, Zeona shares how she built a thriving business without following the traditional realtor playbook.
Zeona dives into her early days of rental arbitrage, living between units to maximize income, and how she transitioned into owning properties across states like Colorado and Missouri. She also explains how the challenges of COVID-19 pushed her to pivot into midterm rentals—unlocking a powerful niche serving traveling professionals like nurses and first responders.
The conversation explores her evolution into creative financing, including subject-to deals and seller financing, and how she’s closing transactions nationwide while being licensed in just one state. Zeona also shares insights from writing her BiggerPockets book on midterm rentals, the lessons learned from managing 25+ units, and why she’s now shifting toward passive investing and private lending for long-term wealth and cash flow.
Whether you’re a new agent, seasoned investor, or simply looking for alternative ways to build income in real estate, this episode is packed with actionable strategies, mindset shifts, and inspiration to think beyond the traditional path.
Key Topics Covered:
Getting started with Airbnb before it was popular
Rental arbitrage and low-cost entry strategies
Transitioning from short-term to midterm rentals
Building a nationwide investing and referral network
Creative financing strategies (subject-to, seller financing)
Writing and publishing a real estate book
Scaling, pivoting, and finding new opportunities in changing markets
Moving from active income to passive investing and private lending
Connect with Zeona:
Website: zionamcintyre.com
Instagram: @zeonamcintyre
Tune in to hear how thinking creatively—and taking action—can open doors to entirely new ways of succeeding in real estate.
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