In this powerful panel discussion, Palak Shah together with the real estate investors share how they transitioned from burnout, layoffs, and paycheck-to-paycheck stress into building thriving portfolios and launching service-based businesses. Whether they were high-earning professionals, stay-at-home parents, or feeling stuck in careers they no longer loved, each panelist reveals what it really took to take action and why they’ve never looked back.
This is an unfiltered look at how everyday people are creating long-term wealth, one deal (and system) at a time.
Key Moments
• How high achievers broke out of the “successful but stuck” cycle
• Why your first property might feel hard and why that’s normal
• Juicy deal breakdowns with ARVs, rehab numbers, and real profits
• Ways to turn your investing experience into a scalable business
• Building real estate portfolios while balancing family, W-2s, and life transitions
• Vision casting: what a 5-year growth plan really looks like
In This Episode
00:00 – $10M in ARV on stage: meet the panel
02:15 – What they do and where they invest
07:40 – Why real estate (not stocks or crypto) was the right move
17:40 – The $75K mistake that led to real estate
24:45 – A heart attack at 40: when everything changed
27:14 – Launching active businesses from ICONS
35:01 – Their 5-year visions for wealth, freedom, and legacy
41:00 – Reflections: the power of community and momentum
Resources:
- Get a copy of Accelerate Your Real Estate -https://a.co/d/bdW6j7K
- Book a call - http://www.openspaceswomen.com/bookacall
- 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.theinvestoraccelerator.com
Connect with Palak and Niti
- Website: https://www.openspaceswomen.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openspaceswomen/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacesacademy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openspaceswomen
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openspacescapital/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@openspaces1251
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacesacademy
Disclaimer:
This episode is intended for educational purposes only and is based on our personal experience as real estate investors. Nothing shared should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, or take action solely based on what’s discussed. Every investment decision carries risk, and what worked for us may not be right for you. We strongly encourage you to do your own research and consult with licensed professionals before making any investment decisions.
