By Casey Louw (IGrow Writer)
As Women’s Month draws to a close, IGrow is spotlighting Bricks for Chicks: Property Investment for Women Who Kick Ass! This book by South African author Tanya Haffern is available on Takealot at Exclusive Books, Wordsworth Books, or via her website. Tanya is a passionate property investor, speaker and entrepreneur who inspires South African women to accumulate wealth through buy-to-let properties. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Tanya about her book and her personal journey to property investing success.
In Part 1 of the Interview, Tanya shared her investment origin story and how she discovered that property is a wealth-building vehicle. She also recounts the challenges she faced along the way. She spoke openly about overcoming barriers in a “male-dominated industry”. Tanya highlighted how education empowers women to begin walking down the property investment road to success!
This aligns with our CEO and Founder, Jacques Fouché, who strongly believes in providing educational tools for our investors.
Jacques holds weekly webinars along with the IGrow team that dive into relevant topics in the property market. Jacques has also written a handy eBook that divulges the secret to creating a property portfolio empire! We also have many more insightful blog posts you can find on IGrow’s Blog.
If Part 1 of the Bricks for Chicks Interview sounds intriguing, make sure you read Part 2 of the Interview. In this continuation of my discussion with Tanya, we discussed the practical and actionable steps in property investing. This includes financing, property portfolio growth, and the discipline you need to reap great rewards.
Tanya Haffern: a pioneer in the world of property
Tanya Haffern is a property aficionado who has built a successful personal property portfolio through strategically-led buy-to-let property investments. Her book addresses women in particular. She encourages them to step boldly into the investment world, take ownership and control of their finances, and enjoy the rewards of passive rental income.
On her journey, Tanya shows us that property investing is not specific to big corporations or elitist, wealthy investors; it’s for everyday South Africans, and women in particular. You too, can utilise the right property investment knowledge, tools and strategies to build your own financial prosperity. In this Book Review, Tanya encapsulates the essence of a pioneer: crafting a way forward for others to follow her example.
If we look back on this Book Review Discussion, the interview complements the lessons found in her must-have book: Bricks for Chicks.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
The interview (in 2 parts or 2 separate blog posts) with Tanya reinforced the messages you find in her book:
- Mindset is everything: Tanya emphasises that women need to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed with property investing.
- Be prepared to overcome obstacles: She shares her journey of facing scepticism and hurdles along the way. She advocates for maintaining your resilience and focus on your end-goal.
- Financial discipline is critical: Building a property portfolio requires consistency, putting budgets in place, factoring in costs involved in a property purchase, and patience.
- Empowering others is central to Tanya’s beliefs: Tanya is passionate about educating women to create lasting legacies for themselves and their families.
Bricks for Chicks is a clear guide for women who wish to take ownership of and define their own future. Tanya’s message is clear through her conversation and book: property investment is an ideal vehicle for empowerment.
This Book Review celebrates her drive to help other women achieve the same sucesss she has achieved.
Key Takeaways from “Bricks for Chicks“
If you read Tanya’s book, it will provide you with a practical and inspiring roadmap to property investment success.
Some of the core messages and lessons
- Start from where you are: You don’t need to already be exceptionally wealthy to start investing in property. Property investment is accessible to the everyday South African.
- Education is power: Garnering property investment knowledge adds confidence for female investors and helps them make wise investment decisions.
- Having a long-term vision pays off: Rental property ownership is not a quick-fix solution to generating wealth. It’s a journey transitioning you to personal empowerment and financial independence.
- Passive income is the answer!: Tanya dives into buy-to-let investing with proper rental management. She demonstrates how this can empower women to move from financial dependence to financial independence.
This Book Review revisits Part 1 and Part 2 of my exciting interview with Tanya.
Celebrating Women’s Month with the help of bricks and mortar
Tanya Haffern’s Bricks for Chicks is an important reminder that women can achieve lasting financial independence. As Tanya shares her knowledge, she opens windows of opportunity for South African women who want to start investing in property, and now they know where to begin: right where they are.
It’s all about taking that first bold step:
“When you find a property that works, just do it. Sure, there might be a better deal on the table tomorrow, but waiting for the perfect deal will see weeks turn into months and months into years. The best way to learn is through action. Books and courses can only teach you so much. Actually going out there, buying an investment property and running it as a rental will teach you priceless lessons.”- Tanya Haffern (“Bricks for Chicks: Property Investment for Women Who Kick Ass!” Page: 140)
Another inspiring female author and book recommendation this Women’s Month
I recently interviewed Jenny Heron, who wrote the must-have book, Flip for Success. Check out the Interview and Book Review of Flip for Success for another great book to add to your bookshelf, this Women’s Month. Jenny provides her readers with handy techniques to make your home ready for sale.
We also reviewed Buy Your First Home: South Africa’s Ultimate Property Guide for Newbies (NB Publishers, 2023), by the inspirational Zamantungwa Khumalo, another female South African property investor powerhouse! Be sure to check out that post as well and you’ll have a reason to buy a hat-trick of books for women property investors!
Conclusion
This Book Review has taken a look back at Bricks for Chicks and Tanya Haffern’s incredible journey. She proves that women can thrive and revel in the property investment space. If you have already discovered Part 1 and Part 2 of our exclusive interview series, you will be aware that Tanya’s advice follows her own proven path to financial freedom and prosperity.
South African women continue to be pioneers in property, business and education. Tanya’s story teaches us that the most important investment we can make is in our future.
The IGrow team highly recommends reading the full book for property investment inspiration this Women’s Month: “Bricks for Chicks: Property Investment for Women Who Kick Ass! Grab your copy now!
Follow Tanya Haffern on Facebook and Instagram or get in touch with her directly via her website.
At IGrow, we share a similar vision with some ideas shared in Tanya’s book, as we promote buy-to-let property investment to help our investors achieve financial freedom.
If you’re exploring property investment, book a free consultation with our IGrow Property Investment Specialists. We are standing by to help you launch your property journey!
We would also like to recommend that you explore IGrow founder and CEO, Jacques Fouché’s, eBook for first-hand knowledge on how to build a profitable property empire from scratch!
