{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"343. Real Estate Investing One Step at a Time \u2014 with Abi Horton, Founder of Aros","description":"For years, Abi Horton believed real estate investing wasn't for her. Not enough money, not enough experience, not the right background. So she stayed on the sidelines and told herself it was something for later. Then things shifted, not through one big moment, but through a lot of small, unplanned ones. Voice acting taught her she was capable of running a business. That confidence opened a door she hadn't been looking for, and stepping through it eventually led to Aros, a real estate investment technology company built around mid-term rentals. Abi is candid about what that process actually looked like- no highlight reel, no shortcut. If you've ever told yourself you need more money, more time, or more expertise before you can start, this conversation is for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The mindset block that kept Abi out of real estate investing for years, and what it actually took to move past it How she used free resources like Facebook groups and networking events to educate herself, without an insider connection Why she calls building a business "one foot in front of the other," and why that mindset matters more than a single lightbulb moment What mid-term rentals actually are, and who needs this kind of housing (traveling nurses, insurance displacement, workers relocating for big projects) How a gap in the relocation housing market led her to build Aros Her advice for someone starting from zero who feels like they need everything figured out before they begin   ABI'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND\u00ae LISTENERS Top Tips for Managing Your Mid-Term Rental Out of State. DM Abi on Instagram at @theabihorton with the word "Girlfriend" to receive it.   CONNECT WITH ABI HORTON  Website: https:\/\/www.stayaros.com\/ Instagram (Aros): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stay.aros\/ Instagram (personal): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theabihorton\/   ABOUT ABI HORTON Abi Horton is the founder of Aros, a reverse marketplace for mid-term rentals that connects landlords directly with relocation companies, employers, and corporate housing teams searching for temporary housing. Originally from the UK, Abi started her career in real estate at 18 before later becoming a full-time voice actor and entrepreneur. After building relationships with insurance relocation companies for her own rentals, she recognized how fragmented the temporary housing process was and founded Aros to create a more direct, relationship-driven solution for mid-term housing. She helps landlords build sustainable businesses beyond traditional listing platforms and speaks openly about entrepreneurship, mental resilience, and the realities of building a business from the ground up.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? There's a reason we talk about mindset on this podcast just as much as strategy, because what's happening on the inside shows up directly in your business results. If this episode had you thinking about the step you've been putting off, I'd love to spend 30 minutes with you. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and what might be getting in the way. Book here: https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence.  Online Courses: https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/online-courses Free Resources: https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH  Website: https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/podcast YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend\u00ae podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it \u2014 they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND\u00ae EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE  Episode 306: Empowering Women in Development: Real Estate, Capital, and Confidence w\/ Katie Kim \u2014 https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/women-real-estate-development-50k-to-353k\/ Episode 296: Money, Motherhood & Multifamily: Creating True Freedom With Mandy McAllister \u2014 https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/house-hacking-mom-builds-373-rental-units Episode 282: The Impact of Your Small Steps on Success with Kate Maguire \u2014 https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/small-steps-success   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend\u00ae community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)   ","author_name":"The Game On Girlfriend Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.sarahwalton.com\/gameongirlfriend","html":"