Despite high home prices and mortgage rates approaching 7%, real estate may still be a good investment. But what's the best way to get started, and what's the latest strategy people are taking on? Join MarketWatch real-estate reporter Aarthi Swaminathan real-estate agent and investor Rashauna Scott.Personal Finance Reporter, MarketWatch
Aarthi Swaminathan is a personal finance reporter covering real estate at MarketWatch. She was previously with Yahoo Finance in New York and CNBC in Singapore. She has a master's degree in business journalism from New York University.Rashauna Scott is a millennial thought leader who strategically uses her influence to raise awareness about wealth building through investing in real estate. Rashauna is a Top Producing Agent at Keller Williams ONEChicago.
Rashauna is the Founder and CEO of Flippin' In Heels, a community for women real estate investors which hosts conferences, property tours, online summits, and much more Nationwide. Flippin' In Heels not only aims to educate women on the many avenues of investing but it also highlights women who are decision makers within the industry. As an Illinois licensed real estate broker, she’s attracted many clients; from first-time home buyers to seasoned investors.
Rashauna is also an alumnus of Governors State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Business Management. She also attended Depaul University and Moraine Valley Community College where her focus was Business Management and Marketing.