House Hacking with NACA: Teacher Graduates from Renter to Landlord in NYC

03/07/2025 27 min

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Ep128 - What happens after you close on your first multifamily home? In Part 2 of Jennifer Humphrey’s journey, we dive into the real-life details of what comes next—managing tenants, navigating voucher programs, and turning a dream into a sustainable, wealth-building reality.Jennifer, a full-time NYC teacher, shares how she used the NACA program to purchase an $830K duplex with minimal upfront costs and now house hacks her way to significantly reduced living expenses. From the frustrations of CitiFEPS and HRA paperwork to the mindset it takes to stay the course, this episode is full of raw, practical insight.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🏡 How Jennifer used NACA to secure a home with minimal upfront cost 💸 What it really takes to buy down interest rates—and why it’s worth it 📑 Insider tips for dealing with voucher programs like CitiFEPS and HRA 🧠 The mindset shift that helped Jennifer push through setbacks and delays 🌊 How she’s now living near the beach, in her own unit, for less than NYC rentIf you’ve already heard Part 1, this is the episode where the strategy meets the reality. If not—don’t worry. You’ll still walk away with insights and inspiration to fuel your own journey to ownership and financial freedom.🎧 Hit play and learn how Jennifer’s story keeps unfolding—and how yours can too.________________________________Interested in investing in small multifamily? Learn more about The Microfamily Mavericks mentorship program here:https://www.microfamilymavericks.com/casestudy Check out our podcast website!Thesharethewealthshow.com     Resources discussed in the episode:NACA Homeownership ChecklistHomeownership Programs By State________________________________Jennifer Humphrey is a seasoned educator with over 21 years of experience in public education, specializing in writing instruction, RTI initiatives, and inclusive teaching practices. Since 2019, she has served as a SETSS provider, offering personalized support for students with diverse learning needs. Holding advanced degrees from NYU and Mercy University, Jennifer combines her academic expertise with a deep commitment to student empowerment. Beyond education, she began her journey toward financial independence in 2024 by purchasing a two-family home through the NACA program and house hacking. Her real estate goals include expanding into multifamily properties, land acquisition, and other investments to build generational wealth and long-term financial freedom.Connect with Jennifer!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-a-humphrey-7092a121Facebook Groups:Women of Color Investing In Self, Business & Real Estatehttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BiKE3Mnzp/?mibextid=wwXIfrRE-TIRE Teachers In Real Estatehttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YgrHupSjx/?mibextid=wwXIfrLet’s get connected! You can find Nicole on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pendergrass/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nvestornikki/?hl=enFacebook https://www.facebook.com/nvestornikkior Visit her website https://noirvestholdings.comLEAVE A REVIEW & SHARE THE WEALTH by SHARING this EPISODE with someone who wants to learn the secret strategies of the wealthy and build an abundant life. You can listen to previous episodes of Share the Wealth Show here.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/share-the-wealth-show/id1622218163 

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