Passively Rich with Rentals | Out-of-State Rental Investing for Busy Professionals
Passively Rich with Rentals is the go-to podcast for busy professionals ready to build passive income through out-of-state rental properties, without managing tenants, overseeing renovations, or creating a second job. Host Melissa Nash built a 7-figure portfolio while working full-time and raising four kids using her Lazy Investor Method.
She's helped 2,000+ investors purchase $500M+ in real estate, with many replacing their W-2 income entirely through cash-flowing rentals.
Each week you'll get real talk on out-of-state rental investing, passive income strategies, and building long-term wealth in landlord-friendly markets across the U.S. If you're a high-income professional who's ready to stop overthinking and start buying, this is your show. It's time to turn your paychecks into rent checks
Learn more at www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com
Episodes
83 episodes
How Airbnb Cost Me $8,000 in One Morning (Short-Term Rental Story)
A guest complained about the air conditioning at my Palm Springs short-term rental. What happened next is something every investor thinking about Airbnb needs to hear first. Watch the Free Training: The Lazy Investor Method
What to Ask a Property Manager Before You Buy a Rental
Your property manager can make or break your rental investment.And if you're buying out of state, they become one of the most important people on your entire team.________________________________Watch the Free Training: ...
Should you raise the rent on a good tenant?
Melissa's property manager emailed with good news. The rental comps came back between $1,600 and $1,675, well above the $1,400 her tenant was currently paying. But the email didn't stop there, and what came next changed the entire decision.&nbs...
IS $300 A MONTH IN CASH FLOW ACTUALLY GOOD?
Is $300 a month good cash flow on a rental? What about $500? Most investors are asking the wrong question, and it's keeping them stuck on the sidelines.______________________
If I Had $100K to Invest in Real Estate Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Buy
If you handed me $100,000 today and said "go buy real estate," I would not buy one house. I'd buy three. And I'm going to show you exactly how I'd think about it, using real numbers from clients who've done it with me.
Why Paying Off Your House Might Be the Worst Move You Make
Watch the Free Training: The Lazy Investor Method "You've done the research. So why haven't you bought yet?" This free training breaks down the three things...
The Down Payment You Didn't Know You Already Had
What if the money you need to buy your next rental property is already sitting inside the house you live in? One of my clients almost missed it completely, and it might be sitting in yours too.
529 Plan vs. Rental Property: What's the Smarter Way to Pay for College?
When Melissa's daughter was eight years old, she and her husband bought her an out-of-state rental property instead of a college savings account. In this episode, Melissa breaks down three different ways to prepare for the cost of college, incl...
The $2 Billion Comeback City (And the One Thing That Makes or Breaks Your Investment)
Everyone thinks Detroit is the city that got left behind when the auto plants closed, and for a while, that was true. In this episode, Melissa talks to her boots on the ground in Detroit about the two billion dollars that's quietly been poured ...
I Helped 2,000 Investors Buy Rentals. Here Are the Biggest Mistakes I See Every Beginner Make
I've helped over 2,000 investors buy rental property. And almost every time someone loses money on their first deal, it's not because the market crashed. It's because they made one of the same five mistakes.______________________________...
He's a Firefighter With 10 Out-of-State Rentals (And Has Never Seen One in Person)
Watch the Free Training: The Lazy Investor Method | "You've done the research. So why haven't you bought yet?" This free training breaks down the three things k...
The One Question Every New Investor Asks Me (And Why the Answer Is Costing Them Cash Flow)
"You've done the research. So why haven't you bought yet?" This free training breaks down the three things keeping almost every first-time investor stuck and how to finally move forward with confidence.Watch here FREE:
Would The Richest Man in Babylon Buy Rental Properties Today?
I recently reread The Richest Man in Babylon and started wondering: if Arkad were alive today, would he still teach the same principles... or would he be buying rental properties too?_______________________
The Truth About Short-Term Rentals: Why Luxury Airbnbs Are Losing Money
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Kirby Atwell, founder of Living Off Rentals, to talk about a smarter approach to short-term rental investing. After flipping more than 70 houses, Kirby realized he was building a business instead o...
The Loan Nobody Told You About: How Smart Women Are Building Rental Portfolios Without W-2 Income or Their Husband's Permission
"You've done the research. So why haven't you bought yet?" This free training breaks down the three things keeping almost every first-time investor stuck and how to finally move...
I own 5 Airbnbs and I'm Selling Some of Them. Here's Why.
I own five short-term rentals. And I'm selling some of them.Not because they failed me. Because I finally ran the numbers honestlyIn this episode, I walk you through a real client comparison — his Little Rock long-term rental at 1...
What Happens When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent (And You're an Out-of-State Landlord)
What happens when a tenant stops paying? If you set this up right, you don't do a single thing.⚡ Book Your Strategy Call | Find out exactly what your first move loo...
Why High Achievers Get Stuck: A Hypnotherapist Reveals the Real Problem
Your subconscious is running the show. Most high achievers have no idea. ⚡ Book Your Strategy Call : Find out exactly what your first move looks ...
Out-of-State Rental Investing: The Real Numbers After 12 Years
I put $12,000 down on a rental property 12 years ago. Today I have $82,000 in equity. And I wasn't even trying to find the perfect market.That's what this episode is about. Not theory. Real numbers from a real property I've owned for...
How to Invest in Real Estate Using Your 401k or IRA: Non-Recourse Loans Explained
Money sitting in your 401k or IRA doing nothing? There's a strategy most investors don't even know exists.⚡ Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy CallFind out exact...
How to Buy a Rental Property Remotely: The Step-by-Step Closing Process (Part 5 of 5)
Tired of thinking about investing and still not owning anything? Let's fix that.⚡ Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy CallFind out exactly what your first ...
DSCR Loans, LLCs, and Financing Your First Rental Property (Simplified) (Part 4 of 5)
⚡ Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy CallFind out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have u...
Why Your Property Manager Matters More Than the Market You Buy In (Part 3 of 5)
This is Part 3 of the What to Expect When You're Investing series. Listen to Parts 1 and 2 first if you have not already.⚡ Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy Call...
How to Choose the Right Rental Market Based on Your Goals and Budget (Part 2 of 5)
⚡Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy CallFind out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have used this exact process to build their wealth. Most ...
How to Invest in Out-of-State Rental Property Without Becoming a Landlord (Part 1 of 5)
What to Expect When You're Investing - Series Episode 1 of 5You've been thinking about real estate for YEARS. You've done the research. You know it could work.But you haven't bought anything yet.And it's not because ...