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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 20 MIN

From a $30K Property to Financial Freedom with Rentals | Nana Hong

from Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with investor Nana Hong, whose path to financial freedom began with a simple idea: stop paying rent and start collecting it. After buying her first property for just $30,000 and selling it for a profit, Nana realized real estate could build wealth faster than a traditional career. Despite earning a PhD and working in biotech, she and her husband lived frugally and quickly scaled a rental portfolio focused on cash flow. Nana shares how she achieved financial freedom, why she invested in markets like Pittsburgh, and what she learned from investing out of state during a hot market. She also discusses leaving her W-2 job and building a life with more flexibility and purpose. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com

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In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with investor Nana Hong, whose path to financial freedom began with a simple idea: stop paying rent and start collecting it. After buying her first property for just $30,000 and selling it...

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