What if your “too young” excuse is the green light?At 18, Sophia Mendez is finishing high school and college, working her 11th flip, and proving that asking, learning, and repeating beats waiting for permission. From joining Zoom calls at 14 to raising private money by simply asking with a clear plan and solid numbers, she’s now refining focus, delegate, and choosing family and steady growth over the “flash”.This episode is about the grounded blueprint on starting young (at any age) and how to lead seller conversations, and build momentum with repetition.👤 Guest BioSophia Mendez is a teen real estate investor and flipper from Washington state. Her journey began by watching her parents renovate homes at age 8, then saying yes to mentorship at 14.By 18, she completed a dual-credit program (earning her AA) and is working on her 11th deal, sharing her story on stages and podcasts with an upcoming TV appearance. Sophia proves that proximity, repetition, and asking for help can compress decades into years.🔑 Key Insights💡 Proximity is power: choose rooms where deals feel normal.💡 Start before you feel ready: take reps, learn in motion.💡 Ask for capital clearly: share the project, numbers, terms.💡 Use what you have: lean on family and your network.💡 Let the numbers decide: if it doesn’t pencil, pass.💡 Focus beats FOMO: pick a niche and master it.💡 Delegate to grow: hand off project management to protect energy.💡 Lead with service: listen first, solve the seller’s real problem.💡 Redefine success: choose family, simplicity, and steady reinvestment.⏱️ Timestamps00:55 — How she started before graduation04:23 — The real teen challenges07:42 — Funding the first deals13:22 — Finding your lane: Killing shiny-object syndrome14:24 — What she actually does in her business17:01 — Growing slowly on purpose21:10 — Lessons after 10+ deals22:31 — Her acquisition advice24:34 — How her definition of success changed🤝 Connect With Our GuestInstagram: https://instagram.com/sophia.mendez.1Facebook: https://facebook.com/sophia.mendez.778616💛 Charity Spotlight7 Figure Foundation — https://www.7figurefoundation.comBuilding safe homes and schools for families in less fortunate areas👋 Connect With MeGiang NguyenMultifamily InvestorCommercial Mortgage BrokerFounder – One River CapitalWebsite: https://onerivercapital.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestorFacebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestorLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/thatsalsainvestorFREE Discovery Call: https://links.onerivercapital.com/lets-connectFREE Guide: https://links.onerivercapital.com/multifamily-syndication-guide⭐ Enjoyed this episode?💬 Send it to a friend.🌟 Leave a review.✅ Subscribe for more immigrant stories & wealth strategies.

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