In her 40s, Melissa lost her multi-million-dollar business and hit financial rock bottom. She took a corporate job she hated just to stay afloat, all while raising four kids and feeling stuck in a cycle of bills, burnout, and no clear way out. But Melissa rebuilt her wealth one property at a time and now manages a $5M+ real estate portfolio—all while living a life filled with purpose, time, and flexibility. More importantly, she’s helped 1,000+ investors do the same, with her community now owning over $600 million in real estate. She’s the perfect guest to talk about building a second act, making smarter money moves after 40, and how to invest in real estate without becoming a landlord.

In our conversation, Melissa shares how she went from an “accidental” landlord to creating what she calls the Lazy Investor Method. She opens up about early mistakes—like assuming tenants would “magically appear”—and the lessons she learned about property management, problem-solving, and treating real estate like a business. She also explains why holding properties long-term often outpaces flipping and how the right team can make out-of-state investing both doable and profitable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Melissa turned financial rock bottom into a $5M+ real estate portfolio

• The “Lazy Investor Method” for creating passive income without being a landlord

• How to build wealth after 40 through turnkey rentals and smart money moves

• Why long-term rental investing can outperform flipping for financial freedom

• Tips for choosing landlord-friendly states and high-cash-flow markets

• The power of outsourcing property management to create true time wealth

Resources & Links:

Website:https://www.hellomelissanash.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyluckinvestments

Instagram:https://instagram.com/hellomelissanash/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellomelissanash

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