# Building a Successful Real Estate Business Across Two Coasts with Cara Ameer

> Episode 197 of the WELLthy Investor Podcast

- **Published:** 2026-06-16
- **Duration:** 00:39:19

## Description

Cara Ameer shares how discipline, relationships, communication, and wellness helped her build a bi-coastal business across Jacksonville and Orange County while staying grounded through market pressure, client emotions, and constant change on both coasts today. See article: https://www.unitedstatesre

## Chapters

- 00:00 -- - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Cara Ameer’s Bi-Coastal Business
- 05:00 -- - From Chicago to Jacksonville: Building a Business From Scratch
- 10:00 -- - California vs. Florida: Forms, Disclosures, Inspections, and Market Customs
- 15:00 -- - Comparing Prices, Renovation Costs, Insurance, and Condo Challenges
- 20:00 -- - Starting Over in Orange County Through Sphere-Based Networking
- 25:00 -- - Thought Leadership, Inman News, and Staying Visible in the Industry
- 30:00 -- - Managing Two Markets, Transaction Details, and California Escrow Customs
- 35:00 -- - Holistic Health, Client Stress, AI Limits, and Cara’s Golden Nuggets
- 39:19 -- - Favorite Book, Where to Find Cara, Final Thanks, and Episode Disclaimer

## Show Notes

Cara Ameer shares how discipline, relationships, communication, and wellness helped her build a bi-coastal business across Jacksonville and Orange County while staying grounded through market pressure, client emotions, and constant change on both coasts today.
See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-successful-real-estate-business-across-two-coasts-with-cara-ameer/
(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Cara Ameer’s Bi-Coastal Business
(05:00) - From Chicago to Jacksonville: Building a Business From Scratch
(10:00) - California vs. Florida: Forms, Disclosures, Inspections, and Market Customs
(15:00) - Comparing Prices, Renovation Costs, Insurance, and Condo Challenges
(20:00) - Starting Over in Orange County Through Sphere-Based Networking
(25:00) - Thought Leadership, Inman News, and Staying Visible in the Industry
(30:00) - Managing Two Markets, Transaction Details, and California Escrow Customs
(35:00) - Holistic Health, Client Stress, AI Limits, and Cara’s Golden Nuggets
(39:19) - Favorite Book, Where to Find Cara, Final Thanks, and Episode Disclaimer
Contact Cara Ameer
https://www.caraameer.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cara.ameer/
https://www.instagram.com/cara_ameer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraameer/
https://youtube.com/@CaraAmeer 
Cara Ameer’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not built by chasing every market trend. It is built by learning deeply, communicating clearly, staying healthy, and serving people with calm confidence when the pressure is highest. Whether someone is building in one market or across two coasts, the lesson is the same: protect the relationships, master the details, and never lose the human touch. For more conversations that help professionals build wealth, wellness, and purpose, visit https://reiagent.com
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