From “medical-lab tech with no free time” to leading 150+ flips, new-construction builds, and a rental portfolio—all while raising two teen investors. Marizol Mendez breaks down the mind-shifts, missteps, and family systems that turned a library copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad into generational wealth and community impact.
👤 Guest Bio
Marizol Mendez immigrated from a rural Mexican village to the U.S. at age 12. After years in a 9-to-5 lab, the lack of time and financial freedom pushed her and her husband, Omar, into real estate. Eleven years later they’ve executed 150+ renovations, new-builds, and small-multifamily projects and now hold a growing rental portfolio. Marizol’s mission: build wealth with family, bless neighborhoods, and model possibility for other immigrants.
🔑 Key Insights
💡 Time freedom is the real goal—money without schedule control still feels like a cage
💡 A single book can re-write an immigrant money playbook
💡 Celebrate the first deal—even if profit is $0; lessons > winnings
💡 Teenagers can close flips: Marizol’s daughter negotiated her own at 15
💡 Flipping funds the cash; rentals & small multifamily build wealth
💡 “No deal” beats a bad deal—patience protects energy & capital
💡 Local investing keeps control & quality high
💡 Funding triangle: private money + hard money + own capital fuels scale
🕒 Timestamps
01:15 - Ditching W-2 Life for Real Estate Freedom
03:27 - Rich Dad Moment → First Auction Deal
05:04 - Flipping Sight-Unseen During Church
09:07 - Turning Teens Into Deal-Finders
14:47 - Why Rentals Beat High-Paid Flips
17:25 - Mail, Math & Surviving High Rates
19:12 - Self-Kindness = World Impact
20:24 - Giving Back Through 7 Figure Foundation
🤝 Connect With Our Guest
Marizol Mendez
Facebook: https://facebook.com/marizol.mendez.94
📚 Framework
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/rich-dad-poor-dad
A game-changing book on wealth, mindset, and financial freedom through investing
💛 Charity Spotlight
7 Figure Foundation
Building safe homes for families living in extreme poverty, giving them security, dignity, and hope
https://www.7figurefoundation.com/
👋 Connect With Me
Giang Nguyen
Multifamily Investor
Commercial Mortgage Broker
Founder of One River Capital
Website: https://onerivercapital.com
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