Author

Megan Greathouse

Megan Greathouse is a St. Louis-based entrepreneur, working toward financial independence while raising two young children. Megan’s primary path to FI is buy and hold rental properties, but she is fascinated with learning about and experimenting with all sorts of passive income streams.

Experience
Megan began her career as a public affairs officer in the Marine Corps. After four years of active duty service, Megan transitioned to corporate America, working in brand management for a large consumer goods corporation.

She began investing in real estate in 2017, focusing on small multifamily rentals and flipping a few properties to build capital along the way. She left her corporate job in January 2019 to focus on raising her two young children and building her real estate portfolio. Megan currently owns 10 rental units in St. Louis.

Press
Megan shares her experiences as a real estate investor and entrepreneur by contributing to the BiggerPockets Blog. She has also been interviewed on the From Military to Millionaire podcast (hosted by David Pere) and the Your First Real Estate Investment podcast (hosted by Tony Robinson). Megan documents her journey on Instagram @parttimeempire and hosts a popular monthly networking meetup in St. Louis to bring real estate investors and professionals of all experience levels together to learn and share about the local market.

Education
Megan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (public relations focus) from Saint Louis University, and a Master of Business Administration (marketing focus) from Washington University in St. Louis. She also completed various leadership courses during her active-duty service in the Marine Corps.

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Short-Term Rentals 3 min read

May 05, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Megan Greathouse

3 Ways Short-Term Rental Owners Can Help Frontline COVID-19 Responders

Using your time, talents, or treasures to help improve a tough situation can give you back some control amid the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic. Those with short-term rentals are…

Saving 7 min read

Feb 29, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Megan Greathouse

6 Things to Ditch to Become Debt-Free in 2020

You still have three-quarters of the year left to become debt-free in 2020. But you have to be willing to make some real changes. Here are several things to give…

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Nov 11, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Megan Greathouse

5 Ways the Military Prepared Me for Real Estate Investing

The Marine Corps challenged me physically and mentally. It taught me how to lead. It allowed me to travel. Now, a couple of years into my journey, I realize that…

FIRE & Retirement 7 min read

Aug 09, 2019Feb 13, 2024 Megan Greathouse

What Is the FIRE Movement?

Have you heard about the FIRE (Financial Indepedence, Retire Early) movement but haven't had a chance to read up on it yet? This quick introduction provides the basics about the…

Saving 12 min read

Aug 02, 2019Feb 13, 2024 Megan Greathouse

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money

Don't think you have the money to save, invest, or pursue your passions? Think again! This beginner's guide to saving could help you achieve all your goals, and then some.

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Jul 16, 2019Mar 17, 2021 Megan Greathouse

5 Tactics to Overcome Fear and Start Investing NOW!

Whether you're a would-be investor who hasn't started yet or an active investor who's nervous to take things to the next level, fear may be the only thing holding you…