Most of us were taught to pick one lane: career or wealth, family or growth. In this episode, Christine shows a different path—keep a job you love, stack assets on purpose, and build with your partner without burning out. From a studio apartment start to a 44-unit deal and about 457 LP doors, she breaks down calm, clear steps busy first-gen builders can copy.👤 Guest BioChristine Valdes is a pharmaceutical sales leader and real-estate investor raised in Los Angeles by parents who immigrated from the Philippines. She has 25+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, lives in Dallas, and—alongside her husband—owns a business. In the last three years they bought a 44-unit, LP’d in about 457 doors, flipped a home, and reallocated their portfolio toward real estate. She’s currently raising for a land-development deal.🔑 Key Insights💡 Compare yourself to your own starting line, not someone else’s finish line.💡 Imposter feelings fade when you act, learn, and keep showing up.💡 Your W-2 can be a powerful funding partner for investing.💡 Every interaction is opportunity; lead with value and listen first.💡 Buy assets on purpose or lifestyle spending will eat your surplus.💡 Sales basics win: know the customer, match value to real needs.💡 Grow in seasons; stack strategies as time and energy allow.💡 Rebalance your portfolio when goals shift, not just when markets do.⏱️ Timestamps01:05 — Who is Christine beyond the resume?01:28 — Immigrant upbringing and oldest-daughter pressure06:51 — Imposter syndrome and belonging10:16 — Chemistry to Pfizer to leading in pharma13:27 — Every interaction is an opportunity17:24 — From flips to a 44-unit and 457 LP doors22:17 — Balancing family, wealth building & self-care26:06 — Biggest surprise in business27:37 — Charity she supports and why🤝 Connect With Our GuestChristine ValdesWebsite: https://christinevaldes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinesariovaldesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesariovaldes💛 Charity SpotlightLife Impact International (https://lifeimpactintl.org)— fights child trafficking and supports rescued children👋 Connect With MeGiang NguyenMultifamily InvestorCommercial Mortgage BrokerFounder – One River CapitalWebsite: https://onerivercapital.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestorInstagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestorLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/thatsalsainvestorFREE Discovery Call: https://links.onerivercapital.com/lets-connectFREE Guide: https://links.onerivercapital.com/multifamily-syndication-guide⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend and let me know what stood out.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly real conversations on time freedom, wealth, and legacy!

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