Our investing journey began 2022 when we joined one of Erika’s cohorts. Weeks later, and right after we put in an offer on our first rental property, we were both laid off from our jobs. Convinced that our real estate dreams were ending just as we were getting started, we got on our first one-on-one call with Erika feeling discouraged and defeated. Much to our surprise, Erika was undeterred and only asked, “Okay, so how are you going to get this property?” Long story short, with Erika’s help we were able to find alternative financing and we purchased our first investment property – with no money down. Since that time, we’ve purchased 3 additional properties, one of which is currently undergoing full renovation. Erika’s experience, wisdom, and encouragement have been invaluable as we’ve navigated numerous challenges and setbacks. She’s also saved us over $15,000 in down payments alone! Beyond the financial benefits and real estate knowledge, the connections and community we’ve forged in the Mastermind this year have been personally life-changing. Entrepreneurship and investment are not for the faint of heart, and the kindness, generosity, and abundance mindset possessed by Erika, her team, and our fellow Mastermind members is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced.

After I went through the Mentorship Program with Erika, I felt like she gave me a lot of value. I decided to join the Mastermind and had we not been communicating with Erika, I 100% would not have been able to secure my investment property! In addition, all the connections and all the ideas that you get from all these different experts that she’s bringing in, that’s invaluable. If you’re considering the Mastermind, 100% it’s one of the best investments you’re going to make. Not only is it massively valuable where I can just touch base with Erika when I need to. On top of that, being able to connect with a group of like minded people who are black and brown, men and women who want to come and be better and make better for themselves—this is a group here where I feel like everybody fits in. Everybody’s accepted and all they want to see is for everybody to rise up. And I’m blessed to be a part of a community like that.

The OILI community is more than just real estate. The truth is in order to truly be successful in real estate, you need a strong mindset, a community of support and a solid team. Amazingly enough Erika’s programs encompass all of the above and then some. They accommodate new investors as well as the seasoned investors. I joined the community 8 months after having purchased my first multifamily investment on my own. My biggest regret is not having mentorship by my side from the start. The property today is stabilized and ready to cash flow thanks to the knowledge I have gained from Erika via the mentorship and the mastermind programs. I made many mistakes that could have been avoided had I had the proper support system in place. Since investing in my education and joining the OILI community, I have fast tracked my real estate business and am well on my way to certain success. I found accountability, continued education, resources, support, community and so much more. To my surprise I also found friends and family who are like minded individuals who face similar struggles. We are able to relate to each other and lift each other up in ways I have never seen or experienced in my life. These are lasting relationships that I respect and cherish deeply. Erika has built a truly amazing community that you will not experience unless you GET IN THE ROOM! I am grateful to be a part of something so much bigger than myself. If you’re looking for a mentor that truly wants to see you win, you found her. Invest in yourself first, avoid the big mistakes and get serious about your business. Everything you need is right here.

I was in Erika’s third Mentorship Program back in mid 2022 and from the Mentorship Program, I knew that in order for me to sustain the progress that I had made, to continue to working on my mindset, I knew I would need something else. Erika decided to do this pilot program for her Mastermind. The Mastermind has been a game changer for me! I think having more timely access to Erika has really made a difference but I’ll also say our monthly calls also have been very helpful. I’ve learned so much every single month. Every speaker that she’s brought in, every subject that she’s decided to talk about has been timely. Investing in the Mastermind was one of the best decisions that I’ve made. It has definitely helped me level up. So if anyone is debating, anyone is thinking about it, go for it. You will not regret it.