How Community Led to Buying Land Overseas with O'Licia Parker-Smith
In this episode of The Open House Podcast, Kristina sits down with O’Licia Parker-Smith, a member of the Open House Education community, whose real estate journey started with buying a duplex and has since expanded into purchasing land in Ghana with friends.
We talk about:
✅ The courage it took to buy her first property
✅ How she transitioned from living in her duplex to renting it out
✅ The game-changing trip that led her to buy land overseas
✅ The challenges of international real estate investing
✅ Why having a community of like-minded women can push you to do things you never thought possible
This episode is packed with real-life lessons on risk-taking, creative investing, and the power of supportive communities in real estate.
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Key Takeaways from O’Licia’s Story
1. Buying Her First Property: A Duplex That Became a Rental
O’Licia started her real estate journey by purchasing a duplex—a smart first investment that allowed her to live in one unit while renting out the other. She shares the lessons she learned from that experience and how it gave her the confidence to keep going.
2. The Trip That Changed Everything
She and a group of friends took a trip to Ghana, and what started as a vacation turned into a real estate opportunity. Inspired by the energy and potential of the area, they decided to purchase land—a bold move that required learning about international property laws, financing, and trust in partnerships.
3. Challenges of International Real Estate
While O’Licia now owns the land, it hasn’t been without its complications. From navigating contracts to dealing with a potentially shady developer, she opens up about the realities of investing overseas—the good, the bad, and the unexpected.
4. The Power of Community
O’Licia credits the Open House Education community for helping her step outside her comfort zone and take bigger risks. She shares how having a network of supportive, ambitious women has pushed her to dream bigger, ask better questions, and take action.
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