Real estate agent or investor—or both? In this episode of the Real Estate Educators podcast, Kevin sits down with active agent and investor Amy Dills to break down sales skills, getting your real estate license, and a practical path to grow: sell houses, stack cash, buy more real estate. You’ll also hear Amy’s take on “no wasted time,” open houses, and why 2026 looks promising for buyers and agents.

Amy is a hands-on pro who literally built her own home, leads a boutique team focused on collaboration, and believes sales skills carry over to every part of life. From handling objections to setting expectations, she shares how new agents can hit 20+ deals in year one without getting stuck in busywork.

Key Points / Takeaways

Sell, save, buy: a simple repeatable model for agents who invest
Why getting a license can sharpen your communication and time management
No wasted time: prioritize appointments, reps, and relationships over perfection
How to set goals, stay fluid, and still keep promises to yourself
Open houses, buyer work, and reading the true pulse of the market
2026 outlook: higher inventory, real negotiation, and real deals
Note-taking, applying one idea at a time, and daily lead gen rhythm

Call to Action

If this was helpful, subscribe for more practical real estate education. Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, share with a friend, and check the links for Amy’s objection-handling freebie and related episodes.

Chapters/Timestamps

00:00 - Amy’s first deal and “sell, save, buy” model

07:45 - Should you get your real estate license?

13:12 - “No wasted time” explained

18:56 - Hitting 20 deals in year one

24:30 - Team over solo: how Amy’s group works

30:42 - Market check: why 2026 looks good

36:50 - Final advice for new agents

Resources Mentioned

Pine Financial Group – Private lending for rehab projects [https://pinesfinancialgroup.com]
Amy’s Instagram – DM “objection handler” for her free framework [https://instagram.com/amy_renae]
MN Investor Success Summit – Event details and tickets [https://mniss.com]

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