# Lessons From 30 Years of Real Estate Investing in 20 Minutes

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Podcast: [The InvestHER Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-investher-podcast-1132679)
Published: 2026-03-06T17:00:55+00:00
Episode link: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/investher
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## Resource

After 30 years of real estate investing, the biggest lessons are not about finding better strategies or chasing bigger deals. They are about making better real estate investment decisions. In this episode, Liz Faircloth shares three lessons that shaped her long-term success and cost real money to learn. Including the rushed decision that led to a $750,000 loss during a 1031 exchange and what that experience changed forever. From moving too fast, to defining non-negotiables, to understanding why the market matters more than the property itself, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the decision-making behind sustainable portfolio growth. If you are actively investing and your decisions feel heavier than they used to, this episode will give you a sharper lens without giving you a step-by-step playbook. What to listen for: Why rushing is more expensive than any bad deal, and Liz’s lessons learned from moving too quickly rather than taking the time to sit with a hiring decision. (00:35) Your non-negotiables protect you more than any deal ever will because if a deal requires abandoning your non-negotiables, it's not the right deal for you. (03:36) Keeping a finger on the pulse of the market matters more than the property or the deal itself, so you can ensure you have the best chance of a high return. (07:45) If this episode resonated and you’re craving more clarity, confidence, or support as you grow, that’s exactly why we created InvestHER PODs. PODs are a five-month, mentor-led experience for women real estate investors who want clarity, accountability, and consistent support as they grow. You meet twice a month in a small, curated group to work through real decisions, real challenges, and real opportunities alongside an expert mentor and women building at a similar…

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