Ep. 27: From Law to Location Freedom: How She Used Leverage Without Losing Control
Fri Feb 06 2026
Most women aren’t afraid of hard work.
They’re afraid of making the wrong move with money — of locking themselves into a deal they can’t unwind.
In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with Stephanie Cabral, real estate investor, operator, and creator of PAM — an AI-powered maintenance platform built for owners who value control and clarity.
Stephanie didn’t chase real estate. She sequenced her way into it — using leverage intentionally, building guardrails early, and prioritizing systems over stress.
Learn more about PAM here:👉https://choosepam.ai/
This conversation is about:- Using leverage without losing control- Why your first deal needs more guardrails, not fewer- When to say no — even to “good” deals- The hidden cost of self-managing without systems- Why financial freedom happens in levels, not leaps
This is not hype.This is what strategic growth actually looks like.
👉If you’re ready to think like an owner, start here. Comment “ASSESSMENT” for our free Strategic Roadmap.
👉 Access it here (Feb 2026 only):https://www.katiekim.com/offers/67dZqE3V?coupon_code=PFS-FEB2026
💬 Or comment “PFS” below and I’ll send it to you directly.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: fear of losing control00:19 – Meet Stephanie + why she started00:43 – February theme: capital + foundation01:26 – National Women Investor Month kickoff02:07 – Financial + location freedom02:34 – Building “Pam” (AI maintenance)03:14 – Lawyer background + origin story06:03 – Underpaid/undervalued season08:37 – The duplex idea10:11 – Leverage + tenant rent explained11:00 – 203(k) loan breakdown16:13 – First deal became a home run19:33 – When leverage clicked22:19 – Leaving W2 / going self-employed26:31 – Funding strategies (LOC, partners, IRA, seller finance)27:48 – BURR strategy explained29:05 – Why she says no to deals now33:25 – Biggest mistake: trusting others too much40:12 – Systems + automation (Lean Landlord)44:12 – The problem Pam solves48:56 – What Pam does + why it’s different55:21 – 15-minute review control feature1:02:58 – What financial freedom means now1:05:12 – Advice: network + education1:08:39 – Where to find Stephanie + Pam1:09:17 – Free assessment + PFS gift1:10:45 – Book a call + final close1:11:05 – Disclaimer
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🔗 Connect with Stephanie Cabral 📱 Instagram:@leanlandlord
💼 LinkedIn:Stephanie CabralReal Estate Investor | Systems-Focused Landlord | Solving Maintenance Coordination with AI
🌐 Website:https://choosepam.ai/
📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheStephanieCabral
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Most women aren’t afraid of hard work. They’re afraid of making the wrong move with money — of locking themselves into a deal they can’t unwind. In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with Stephanie Cabral, real estate investor, operator, and creator of PAM — an AI-powered maintenance platform built for owners who value control and clarity. Stephanie didn’t chase real estate. She sequenced her way into it — using leverage intentionally, building guardrails early, and prioritizing systems over stress. Learn more about PAM here:👉https://choosepam.ai/ This conversation is about:- Using leverage without losing control- Why your first deal needs more guardrails, not fewer- When to say no — even to “good” deals- The hidden cost of self-managing without systems- Why financial freedom happens in levels, not leaps This is not hype.This is what strategic growth actually looks like. 👉If you’re ready to think like an owner, start here. Comment “ASSESSMENT” for our free Strategic Roadmap. 👉 Access it here (Feb 2026 only):https://www.katiekim.com/offers/67dZqE3V?coupon_code=PFS-FEB2026 💬 Or comment “PFS” below and I’ll send it to you directly. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: fear of losing control00:19 – Meet Stephanie + why she started00:43 – February theme: capital + foundation01:26 – National Women Investor Month kickoff02:07 – Financial + location freedom02:34 – Building “Pam” (AI maintenance)03:14 – Lawyer background + origin story06:03 – Underpaid/undervalued season08:37 – The duplex idea10:11 – Leverage + tenant rent explained11:00 – 203(k) loan breakdown16:13 – First deal became a home run19:33 – When leverage clicked22:19 – Leaving W2 / going self-employed26:31 – Funding strategies (LOC, partners, IRA, seller finance)27:48 – BURR strategy explained29:05 – Why she says no to deals now33:25 – Biggest mistake: trusting others too much40:12 – Systems + automation (Lean Landlord)44:12 – The problem Pam solves48:56 – What Pam does + why it’s different55:21 – 15-minute review control feature1:02:58 – What financial freedom means now1:05:12 – Advice: network + education1:08:39 – Where to find Stephanie + Pam1:09:17 – Free assessment + PFS gift1:10:45 – Book a call + final close1:11:05 – Disclaimer 🔗 Connect with Katie Kim 🌐 Website:https://www.katiekim.com – The Katie Kim Educational Platformhttps://www.thekimgroup.com – The Kim Group 📱 Instagram:@thekatiekim@thekimgroup 💼 LinkedIn:Katie Arnholt Kim, CCIMThe Katie Kim Educational PlatformThe Kim Group 📘 Facebook:The Katie Kim Educational PlatformThe Kim Group 🔗 Connect with Stephanie Cabral 📱 Instagram:@leanlandlord 💼 LinkedIn:Stephanie CabralReal Estate Investor | Systems-Focused Landlord | Solving Maintenance Coordination with AI 🌐 Website:https://choosepam.ai/ 📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheStephanieCabral #WomenInRealEstate#StrategicLeverage#LocationFreedom#LegacyOverHustle#RealEstateWithControl#WomenInvestors#FinancialClarity#KatieKimPodcast#ScaleWithStrategy#OwnershipMindset