What if waiting for the “perfect” time to invest is actually the most expensive mistake you’ll ever make?

In this episode of Women Growing Wealth, Tamar Hermes sits down with real-estate legend Kathy Fettke, co-CEO of Real Wealth, author of Retire Rich with Rentals, and host of The Real Wealth Show and Real Estate News for Investors.

With more than 22 years of experience helping thousands of investors grow their portfolios, Kathy breaks down what keeps women stuck on the sidelines and how to start investing with confidence, even in today’s market. She shares exactly how leverage, time, and strategy build lasting freedom. It’s not an overnight success story, just proven steps that work.

What You’ll Learn

✅ Why waiting to invest costs you more than getting started early
✅ How leverage, not luck, accelerates wealth building
✅ The difference between good debt and bad debt (and how to use both wisely)
✅ What “turnkey” investing really means and why it simplifies the process
✅ How to start building a portfolio even if you’re busy or afraid of risk
✅ Why owning real estate is one of the most powerful paths to freedom

Key Takeaways

• You don’t have to time the market perfectly, you just have to get in.
• Real estate builds wealth through time, leverage, and consistency.
• Security comes from education and reserves, not fear.
• Every property is a “golden goose” building wealth while you live your life.
• The cost of waiting is greater than the cost of starting small.

Resources Mentioned

• RealWealth.com
• Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke
• The Real Wealth Show Podcast and Real Estate News for Investors
• GetYourEnoughNumber.com — Free calculator to find your financial freedom number

📲 Connect with Tamar

Instagram: @tamarhermes
LinkedIn: Tamar Hermes
Email: tamar@womengrowingwealth.com

Connect with Kathy Fettke

Website: RealWealth.com
Instagram: @kathyfettke

Podcast: The Real Wealth Show and Real Estate News for Investors
Book: Retire Rich with Rentals