No Down Payment? The Truth About Buying a Home (w/ Annie Bushman)

In this episode, I sit down with Annie Bushman to have a real, honest conversation about homeownership, resilience, and what it truly takes to build wealth in real estate.We dive into down payment assistance programs and clear up one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry—there are absolutely no dumb questions when it comes to buying a home. Annie shares how asking the right questions can open doors that many buyers don’t even realize are available.Her story is one you don’t want to miss—becoming a homeowner at just 18, experiencing loss during the 2008 Financial Crisis, and rebuilding her portfolio into multiple properties, including short-term rentals like Airbnb.Beyond real estate, Annie is deeply involved in giving back through Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada, helping seniors, veterans, and individuals in need by providing critical home repairs at no cost—restoring safety and dignity to homeowners in the community.We also highlight an upcoming event with the Women’s Council, happening April 18 at Palace Station, themed Midnight in Milan, bringing together two powerful communities for a meaningful cause.This episode is a reminder that your journey in real estate doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to start.