In this episode, Giang Nguyen welcomes Sara Jung, a real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur whose journey spans from South Korea to the Midwest to Silicon Valley—and beyond. Sara shares how she built a thriving career in mortgage lending, pivoted into real estate investing, and now leads international development projects in Belize. Tune in for real stories about resilience, seizing opportunity, and building wealth without waiting for permission.
⭐ Speaker Bio
Sara Jung is a real estate investor, developer, and founder of multiple businesses focused on wealth-building through real estate. After becoming a top 1% mortgage originator in the U.S., she transitioned to investing in multifamily and development projects, including international developments in Belize. Sara’s mission is to inspire others—especially immigrants and adoptees—to build financial freedom through smart, strategic investing.
⭐ Key Insights
💡 Resilience matters more than a perfect plan
💡 Acting before you're ready creates momentum
💡 Strategic action beats waiting for the “right time”
💡 Out-of-state and international investing is possible
💡 Trust the numbers, not your fears
💡 Path of Progress: follow growth to find great deals
💡 Risk is real—but not taking action is riskier
💡 Mentors and strong teams are the shortcut to success
⭐ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast
01:02 – Meet Sara Jung: From South Korea to California
02:24 – Becoming a Top 1% Mortgage Originator
05:56 – Making Six Figures in Six Months (While Broke)
10:12 – First Investment: Buying a House Sight Unseen
12:56 – Why Sara Started Investing Outside the U.S.
14:58 – Belize and the Power of Path of Progress
15:30 – Buying Dirt Cheap Land and Building Wealth
21:00 – Why Taking Action Matters More Than Perfection
⭐ Mentioned In This Episode
🔸 Charity Spotlight
GOAL (Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link)
- a nonprofit supporting international Korean adoptees through resources, reunifications, and advocacy.
If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support GOAL, a nonprofit organization close to Sara Jung’s heart.
Website: https://goal.or.kr
Facebook: https://facebook.com/goal.kr
Instagram: https://instagram.com/goalkorea
⭐ Connect With Our Guest
Sara Jung — Real Estate Investor & Developer
Email: sara@legacybloom.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarajung_legacybloom
Facebook: https://facebook.com/sarajung2024
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarajunginvestor
⭐ Connect with Me
Giang Nguyen — One River Capital
Website: https://onerivercapital.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor
FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital
FREE Guide to Investing in Multifamily Syndications: https://invest.onerivercapital.com/51863/your-ultimate-guide-to-multifamily-syndication
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