086 - World of Opportunities Here are Tremendous - Vessi Kapoulian

Transforming Challenges into Passive Income: The Inspiring Journey of Vessi Kapulian Join us on Passive Income Adventures as we sit down with Vessi Kapulian, an investor who turned her adversity into financial freedom. Vessi shares her powerful story of moving from Bulgaria to the U.S., climbing and then stepping off the corporate ladder, and finding security through aggressive investing, mainly in real estate. Learn the essentials of building passive income, evaluating investments, and setting clear financial goals. Whether you aim for early retirement or just more financial stability, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how Vessi turned obstacles into opportunities and how you can do the same. Bio: Vessi Kapoulian is the Founder of Dream Believe Achieve Capital Group, a real estate investment firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Vessi grew up in Bulgaria behind the Iron Curtain. Growing up it was her dream to see the world behind The Wall. Not coming from a family of means, she leveraged her academic skills to earn a full scholarship and make her dream of studying in the US a reality. Initially, Vessi took the traditional path of going to school, getting a job and focusing on climbing the corporate ladder of success. A few events of adversity led to her discover that she had been climbing the wrong ladder. That is when the seed of real estate investing germinated and became her passion. Now Vessi helps other high achieving professionals who are tired of trading time for money and working 60+ hours a week create passive income streams to reach their goal of leaving a legacy for their families, diversifying their investments from the stock market, and achieving tax efficiencies. Vessi’s professional background includes many years of commercial lending and business management experience. Her commercial lending experience has served her well in developing a conservative and analytical approach in assessing risk and investing prudently in real estate in order to maximize returns. Her business experience has helped develop a solutions-oriented and execution-focused approach, which has served well in managing her portfolio. Today Vessi manages a portfolio of investor real estate properties in Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida (~$50MM AUM). She is also passively invested in a few deals as a passive investor. Vessi is active in various real estate professional networks and a frequent speaker at meet ups and podcasts. Vessi’s mission is to help other high achieving professionals secure their own financial freedom and create more optionality in their lives. Vessi has earned a Bachelor degree from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Northwestern University. Connect: https://dbacapitalgroup.com  Connect with Emma: https://investwithemma.com https://riseclubcapital.com https://partnerwithrise.com 00:00 Introduction to Passive Income Adventures 00:13 Meet Vessi Kapulian: From Immigrant to Investor 01:33 Vessi's Early Life in Bulgaria 02:37 The Journey to the United States 02:53 Climbing the Corporate Ladder 03:32 Realizing the Need for Change 04:47 First Steps into Real Estate 05:24 Investing Out of State 06:02 Scaling Up to Multifamily Investments 06:16 Personal Stories and Cultural Connections 07:35 Support from Family and the Decision to Stay 09:30 Navigating the Challenges of Early Investment 12:32 Building a Career in Commercial Lending 13:56 Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Real Estate 17:10 Evaluating Investment Opportunities 22:48 Aligning Investments with Personal Goals 29:48 Bridging the Cashflow Gap for Early Retirement 33:05 Exploring Beyond Passive Investments 33:56 Navigating Investment Risks and Family Decisions 35:33 Personal Experiences with Job Loss 36:54 The Reality of Passive Income 40:21 The Importance of Diversification 43:05 Planning for Long-Term Financial Security 49:29 Empowering Investors Through Education 57:03 Final Thoughts and Contact Information