379. From Losing $100K to 17 Rentals Without a Property Manager with Becky Nova

Former cancer researcher Becky Nova transformed financial hardship into a thriving real estate portfolio spanning New York and the Dominican Republic. In this episode, Becky shares how she went from losing over $100,000 in a failed business overseas to building a 17-door portfolio through house hacking, strategic acquisitions, and remote property management. In this episode, we cover: - How Becky house hacked her first duplex in Yonkers - Scaling to 17 units across multiple markets - Investing in the Dominican Republic remotely - Building systems for self-managing rentals - Why she avoids “hot markets” from social media lists - Tax strategy lessons from working with multiple CPAs - The rise of the Lady Landlords community - Real estate investing as a path to financial independence To become a client, request a consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC at go.therealestatecpa.com/3KSEev6 Get the FREE Ultimate STR Tax Strategy Bundle: go.therealestatecpa.com/strbundle Register for the FREE Investing Debate: go.therealestatecpa.com/debate Submit your question for Tom & Nathan: go.therealestatecpa.com/question Join Lady Landlords: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LadyLandlords/ The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.