From Healthcare to $240M+ Multifamily Portfolio: Leslie Awasom’s Journey to Financial Freedom | Ep 53

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Leslie Awasom⁩ — a CRNA, multifamily investor, and co-founder of Excite Capital, who has helped acquire $240M+ in multifamily assets while building a powerful platform for healthcare professionals.Leslie’s journey is one of discipline, sacrifice, and vision. From grinding through 24-hour hospital shifts… to studying underwriting in break rooms… to raising millions in capital and scaling Excite Capital — this is the real blueprint for professionals looking to build generational wealth.Whether you’re in healthcare, a high-income profession, or starting from scratch, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, tactical strategies, and the roadmap to go from stable job → scalable wealth.📌 Key Takeaways:✅ How Leslie scaled from single-family rentals to $243M in multifamily✅ The journey from CRNA to full-time real estate CEO✅ Why healthcare professionals struggle with wealth building✅ How Excite Capital was built — and the $5B vision✅ Raising capital ethically from colleagues✅ The power of partnerships & mentorship✅ How co-GP deals launched their credibility✅ Why social media is essential for modern operators✅ How to evaluate the right multifamily deals✅ The opportunity window in today’s real estate market📚 Book Recommendations:– Second Chance at Your Money and Your Life — Robert Kiyosaki– Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki– Elon Musk — Ashlee Vance🌐 Connect with Leslie Awasom📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/leslieawasom/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/leslie.awasom.2025🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeyond9to5Club💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-awasom/🎵 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@leslieawasom?_r=1&_t=ZS-91fzKBT2Nij🌍 Website → https://www.xsitecapital.com/🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/9YdiyP8_H8w🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599🔗 Stay Connected📲 Follow us:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro#PathOfProgress #LeslieAwasom #AlexKononov #ExciteCapital #HealthcareInvestors #CRNAInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #Syndication #VerticalIntegration #CapitalRaising #YoungInvestors #ImpactInvesting #AssetManagement #CommercialRealEstate #AccreditedInvestors #WealthBuilding #RealEstateEducation