In this episode, Melissa sits down with real estate investing expert Michael, who brings over 20 years of experience helping investors build passive income and generational wealth through rental properties. Michael shares how he transitioned from stock market investing to out-of-state real estate investing — and why real estate offers superior scalability, cash flow, and long-term security.

They dive deep into the must-know strategies for out-of-state rental success, including how to evaluate neighborhoods, choose the right property management team, and avoid the most common mistakes that sink new investors. You'll learn the importance of mastering the 3 Pillars of Real Estate Success: Property, Process, and People, plus actionable tips for building strong investor-property manager relationships.

If you're looking to scale your real estate portfolio beyond your local market and create true financial freedom, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:49 Michael's Journey into Real Estate

04:07 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning from Failure

05:42 Out-of-State Investing: Strategies and Insights

08:19 Michael's Background and Real Estate Success

14:32 Key Questions for Out-of-State Investors

28:58 Building Trust and Relationships with Property Managers

30:19 Handling Property Maintenance and Expenses

32:01 Effective Communication with Property Managers

39:38 Identifying and Avoiding Lazy Property Managers

47:12 Protecting Yourself from Bad Property Management

53:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Passive Income • Property • Purpose

In this episode of Her Real Estate Life, Melissa Nash sits down with one of the most experienced and straight-talking investor lenders in the business: Aaron Chapman.

He’s not just any lender—he’s the one who helped Melissa buy her very first rental property and gave her the mindset shift that launched her 7-figure real estate portfolio.

Together, they unpack the questions on every investor’s mind right now:

• What’s really keeping smart investors stuck—and how do you move past the fear?
• How can DSCR loans and LLCs help you scale your real estate portfolio faster?
• Why does “timing the market” cost more than most investors realize?
• What mindset shift turns hesitation into action (even in a volatile market)?
• How do you build a real estate investing business—not just collect properties?

This episode is packed with real estate investing strategies, mindset breakthroughs, and practical steps to help you start—or scale—your portfolio in today’s noisy market—especially for busy professionals who want freedom without flipping houses or managing tenants.

If you’re wondering when to take action, this is your sign. Press play now.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Her Real Estate Life: Passive Income, Property & Purpose!

In this kickoff episode, host Melissa Nash shares why she’s rebranding the show—and how her journey from financial rock bottom to building a 7-figure passive income portfolio changed everything.

This isn’t just a podcast about buying rental properties. It’s about using real estate investing to create more freedom, time, and purpose—without managing tenants, flipping houses, or adding a second job to your plate.

Melissa opens up about:

• Why she left a multi-million dollar business to rebuild through real estate
• How she bought her first rental property out of state with zero experience
• The mindset shift that turned fear into financial freedom
• How she built a scalable, hands-off system (even with ADHD)
• The real reason behind her 7-figure portfolio—and what it lets her do now

Whether you're just getting started or rethinking your next move, this episode is full of inspiration and real estate investing strategies for women who want financial independence, passive income, and a life designed on their terms.

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Want to start investing but don’t know where to begin?

👉 Grab my most popular (and totally free!) resource:

“How to Start Investing in Rentals—Without Becoming a Landlord”
A 7-day email course for busy people who want passive income, not another job.

---> CLICK HERE

❤️ Like what you hear?

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