Arleen Garza’s Journey to Real Estate Success

In this episode of Women Influencers, I sit down with Arleen Garza, co-founder of REEP Equity, a multi-family investment firm based in San Antonio, Texas. Arleen grew up in a large family in West Texas, where she learned early on the value of hard work and leadership. With a passion for finance, she pursued a degree in the field and began her career in banking. After 20 years in the banking industry, Arleen and her husband transitioned into real estate, starting their business with just 24 units. Today, REEP Equity has grown to manage over $750 million in assets with nearly 6,000 units.Arleen’s journey to success was shaped by perseverance, a willingness to step into new challenges, and a commitment to creating a positive work environment. She shares her insights on balancing business and family, the importance of delegating, and the value of making bold decisions. Arleen also discusses the impact of exposing her children to the business world and how they’ve grown into confident business professionals working in the family business. Her story is a testament to the power of bold action, strong partnerships, and staying true to one’s vision.She emphasizes the importance of managing finances and taking control of your financial future. Her story is an inspiration for anyone looking to make their mark in the world of real estate and beyond.“Ask for what you want and take the necessary action to make it happen.” - Arleen GarzaConnect with Veronica:https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/Connect with Arleen:Amazon link for Leap of Faith - https://amzn.to/4c0qN8YEmpowered Investing with Leading Ladies - https://bit.ly/43ZDoavREEP Equity Invest with Us - https://bit.ly/3DOyMteREEP Equity Resources - https://bit.ly/4iVgTaWArleenGarza.com - https://bit.ly/4iCjoiBLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4hlb85mREEP Residential - https://bit.ly/4c3sbaV#womeninbusiness #CRE #commercialrealestate #businesspodcast #realestatepodcast #commercialbroker #entrepreneur #CCIM #Finance #Banking #Assets