In this episode, Ted and Owen sit down with Jennifer Newby, a fearless DIY homebuilder turned developer whose story proves that grit and curiosity can outbuild any limitation. From tearing down her first house with a sledgehammer to constructing luxury homes from scratch, Jennifer turned “learning as you go” into a full-fledged business model.
She shares how she and her husband built their first home using YouTube videos, library books, and pure stubbornness — living in a camper, bootstrapping their way through every obstacle, and learning one painful drywall lesson at a time.
Now, Jennifer’s creating affordable housing, mentoring new investors, and leading the next generation of builders through her local RIA. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when you stop waiting for permission and just start building.
You’ll learn:
- How Jennifer turned $10K and a dream into a full-time development career
- The smartest (and dumbest) DIY lessons she learned along the way
- How joining her local RIA changed her trajectory
- Why mentorship and community matter more than money in the beginning
- How she balances grit, growth, and a little chaos at home
👉 Listen now — and get inspired to build something that lasts.
You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today
Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA
Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/
Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com
Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/
Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com
Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com
Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com
www.reiquicktips.com
Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/
Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/
MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/
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