Return on Real Estate

Feeling stuck in your real estate investing journey? This is your creative breakthrough guide to escaping investment paralysis and unlocking hidden profit in any market.

"[A] behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a portfolio when money is tight and markets are tough... [Leka] walks you through the messy pivots, creative exits, and lessons earned the hard way."
—Ashley Kehr, cohost of the Real Estate Rookie podcast

Return on Real Estate delivers the unconventional strategies and tactical solutions you need to unlock your next level of success. Author Leka Devatha, who has completed over 100 full-gut renovations and built a sizable portfolio across varying market landscapes, shares hard-won insights that go far beyond basic buy-and-hold approaches. 

This isn't just another real estate book filled with theory. Leka provides a tactical toolkit born from a decade of hands-on experience, covering everything from ADUs and subdivisions to assisted living conversions and creative exit strategies. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast ready to roll up your sleeves, a strategic pivoter seeking cutting-edge opportunities, or a long-term wealth builder focused on legacy creation, this book delivers actionable solutions for every investment style.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Calculate and improve ROI using multiple proven methods beyond basic formulas
• Transform underperforming properties through value-add strategies like renovation, ADUs, and subdivisions
• Navigate high-profit strategies like short-term rentals, rent-by-room, and assisted living facilities
• Overcome limited capital with creative financing and partnership structures
• Master strategic exit timing through flips, refinancing, and 1031 exchanges
• Thrive in any market conditions by adapting and capitalizing regardless of inventory or interest rates

In a challenging market, your financial freedom depends on taking creative action. Stop spinning your wheels and start building the profitable, scalable real estate portfolio you've always envisioned!

Leka is a real estate developer and broker based in Seattle, WA. She is the President of Rehabit Homes, Inc., a company focused on residential and commercial redevelopment. Leka has spearheaded hundreds of transactions, totaling over $100 million in real estate development.

With nearly a decade of experience in repositioning distressed assets, Leka brings a unique blend of vision, strategy, and execution to every project she undertakes. Her expertise lies in revitalizing properties, breathing new life into communities, and creating lasting value.

Beyond her achievements in the real estate industry, Leka is a sought-after speaker. She has emceed prominent conferences such as BiggerPockets and MFIN and has also been featured on numerous podcasts and other media including Business Insider and Fox News. Committed to giving back to her community, she hosts the popular networking mixer "Real Estate At Work," bringing together industry leaders and aspiring professionals to foster connections and knowledge sharing.

Leka moved to the U.S. from India 17 years ago. Before her foray into real estate, she honed her skills in merchandise strategy and financial planning at Nordstrom Corporate.