What starts as a search for a tax break can quickly turn into something much bigger. In this episode, Nicole Bansal shares how a moment during maternity leave—sparked by an unexpected tax bill and a deep dive into real estate podcasts—led her to build a short-term rental business alongside her corporate career. She breaks down how she got started without prior experience, why she chose short-term rentals over long-term investing, and how she approached everything from financing and market selection to setting up and managing properties remotely. Nicole also gets candid about the realities behind the highlight reel—from navigating risk and unpredictable costs to balancing a full-time role while building a scalable income stream on the side.

Nicole Bansal is a marketing leader, investor, and advisor who has helped scale high-growth startups f ...