In this episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Ricardo Sheard, a real estate investor turned mortgage lender, who shares how his love for numbers and his “why” — his family — fuel his journey.
Ricardo opens up about how he and his wife started in real estate investing, the lessons they learned through Fortune Builders, and how he transitioned into mortgage lending during a time of big life changes. He explains how his skills with numbers gave him an edge, how he balances family with business, and why his long-term vision is to grow into commercial real estate.
Whether you’re just starting out in real estate or looking for inspiration to keep going, Ricardo’s story is proof that persistence, purpose, and passion can reshape your path.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:


How Ricardo and his wife got started in real estate investing


Why his background in engineering and finance gave him an edge


The role of family as motivation in his business journey


His biggest challenges with lending and how he overcame them


Why commercial real estate is his long-term goal


 
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