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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 44 MIN

24 - From a $7,500 Lot to 1400 Units: Embracing Risk and Failure In Real Estate

from Affordable Foundations · host Cecilia Cossio

Join Cecilia Cossio in a compelling conversation with Paul Montelongo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmontelongo/, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from buying a small lot at 17 years old to scaling a portfolio of over 1400 units. Discover key lessons on deal evaluation, building a resilient mindset, and balancing profitability with affordability in workforce housing.00:00 Introduction to Paul Montelongo's Journey05:59 Lessons from Early Experiences in Real Estate11:26 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Risk Management16:10 Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate21:54 Fundamentals for Success in Multifamily Real Estate24:22 The Reality of Real Estate Investing29:19 Understanding Workforce Housing38:42 Building Generational Wealth Through Real Estate🔔 Click subscribe to @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube and stay up to date on our growing lineup of multifamily industry leaders and must-hear conversations! 📰 Sign up at https://multifamilymedianetwork.com/ to receive our newsletter and explore our library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily experts!

Join Cecilia Cossio in a compelling conversation with Paul Montelongo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmontelongo/, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from buying a small lot at 17 years old to scaling a portfolio of over 1400 units. Discover key lessons on deal evaluation, building a resilient mindset, and balancing profitability with affordability in workforce housing.00:00 Introduction to Paul Montelongo's Journey05:59 Lessons from Early Experiences in Real Estate11:26 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Risk Management16:10 Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate21:54 Fundamentals for Success in Multifamily Real Estate24:22 The Reality of Real Estate Investing29:19 Understanding Workforce Housing38:42 Building Generational Wealth Through Real Estate🔔 Click subscribe to @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube and stay up to date on our growing lineup of multifamily industry leaders and must-hear conversations! 📰 Sign up at https://multifamilymedianetwork.com/ to receive our newsletter and explore our library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily experts!

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