She Went From 3 to 6 Units as a Single Mom While Working Full-Time — Here's What Changed

If you are carrying the financial weight alone and real estate keeps calling you — this one is for you. 📲 Book a discovery call: https://calendar.app.google/xFyiMcYxfdNS3g35A Vanessa bought her first property in 2023 with a plan, a budget, and a whole lot of ambition. What she didn't have was a system, a real team, or anyone who had done this before to call when things went sideways. The contractor ghosted her during a state emergency. She was $10,000 over budget before she even finished the first floor. Tenant screening was a mess. And it took her 18 months to fully stabilize that first property. Fast forward two years — she just closed on her second property, went from acquisition to fully occupied in 3.5 months, and is cash flowing for the first time. Same woman. Same market. Completely different result. In this episode, Vanessa breaks down exactly what changed — the strategy, the team, the mindset, and the support that made the difference between spinning her wheels and actually building something. We cover: → The mistakes she made doing it alone (and what they actually cost her in time and money) → The midterm rental strategy that finally got her cash flowing → How she went from 18 months to stabilize a property down to 3.5 months → What depreciation put back in her pocket at tax time (her CPA's number shocked her) → What she would tell every single parent who keeps putting this off Work with Vanessa in Connecticut! - https://calendar.app.google/FKonQznQZnyio7M59 ✨If this episode was helpful, you’ll love my newsletter. I share practical real estate advice, real stories from the community, and the next smart move you can make. https://erikab.kit.com/f2f4df9a56 ✨ Would you like to work with me directly? Book a Call to work with me in 2026!: https://calendar.app.google/NMFNL2CYYPMP1FZn7 ✨ If you’re looking to meet more like-minded people that are interested in building wealth, you’d love being in the room at The Owning It & Living It Experience. It’s where real estate strategy, community, and clarity come together to help you make your next smart move. You can grab your ticket before the next price increase. -https://experience.owningitandlivingit.com ✨ FOLLOW FOR MORE: YouTube for long-form episodes + IG for daily reinvention content. https://www.instagram.com/erikabrowninvestor/ #RealEstateInvesting #rentalproperties #landlordtips