Nanci Rowe is a passionate entrepreneur, real estate investor, and a founding member of the Real Deal Network—a thriving community helping people build wealth through education and connection. With nearly two decades of experience, she’s dedicated to making real estate investing approachable and creating spaces where people feel supported and empowered.
When she’s not closing deals or coaching entrepreneurs, you’ll find her planning unforgettable adventures, geeking out on personal growth, or spending time with her family—always with purpose, passion, and a touch of sparkle.
Most people think real estate success comes down to deals, money, or timing. Those things matter, but they are not the real advantage. The real advantage is proximity to success and learning. Not proximity to a property, but proximity to people who are actively doing the work, which provides a real advantage in learning and […]
Most new investors think success happens in big, dramatic moments. A perfect deal. A lucky connection. The big break that suddenly flips everything around. But in real life, momentum doesn’t show up like that. It shows up quietly. Slowly. Almost invisibly. That is why most people quit too early.They assume nothing is happening because they […]
Most investors don’t fail because they make huge mistakes.They fail because they stay stuck in the same patterns: analyzing the same properties, talking to the same people, scrolling the same listings, waiting for the same ideal conditions. Meanwhile, the investors who rise aren’t always more skilled or experienced.They simply do one thing differently. They interrupt […]
Most investors underestimate one of the simplest performance boosters in the world: gratitude.Not the holiday version where you list a few things you’re thankful for because it’s November, but the real version. The kind that shapes how you show up every day. As the year winds down, you’ll see investors scrambling to make up for […]
Most people see the end of the year as a finish line.Smart investors see it as a reset button. December is one of the most underrated strategic windows in real estate.Deals slow down. People get quieter. The market feels like it’s taking a breath.But behind the scenes, serious investors are doing something different.They’re using this […]
Most new investors think properties are simple. Bedrooms. Bathrooms. Square footage. Price. But experienced investors know something different. Property Personality. Some properties behave exactly the way you expect.Others fight you every step of the way.A few feel like they want to perform.And some quietly reveal they should’ve never been bought. Understanding a property’s personality might […]
We’ve talked mindset. We’ve talked skills, and we’ve talked strategy. But there’s something even more subtle, and far more powerful, that top investors use every single day: Investor Presence. Presence is the quiet, confident energy that makes people feel like they can trust you before the spreadsheet ever comes out. It’s the thing that makes […]
Spatial awareness is the ability to walk through a property and instinctively understand its potential and not just on paper, but in real life. Most investors walk into a property and look straight at the numbers: ARV, comps, repairs, rents.But seasoned investors know something the spreadsheets can’t tell you: How a space actually feels. And […]
Most people think real estate is all numbers, contracts, and negotiation. But here’s the truth: Real estate is a people business dressed up as a numbers business. True investors are more emotionally intelligent. Being emotionally intelligent allows them to: That’s the invisible skill that turns average investors into closers. What Emotional Intelligence Really Means for […]
Every investor wants access to better deals, better partners, and better funding.But those things aren’t just bought with money. They’re bought with credibility. Credibility is what makes people believe you’ll do what you say.It’s what gets your offer accepted over someone else’s.And it’s what turns a handshake into a real opportunity. Why Credibility Matters More […]
