Millennial Millionaire Ep. 89 - Ray Rodriguez

In this episode of the Money on Millionaire Podcast, I sit down with Ray Rodriguez, founder of Monumental Estates, to discuss his journey from hustling side gigs in college to flipping hundreds of homes each year in Las Vegas. Ray breaks down how he got into real estate through wholesaling, the difference between being an agent and an investor, how to find deals, what value-add upgrades actually matter, and why mindset and your peer group shape long-term success. Whether you’re curious about getting started in real estate, building a passive income portfolio, or staying motivated as an entrepreneur, this conversation delivers practical strategies, lessons learned, and motivation to level up your financial game. Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Ray’s journey from barber & sneaker hustles to real estate 06:20 – Lessons from failure, persistence, and mentorship 15:00 – How passive investors can start building a portfolio 22:15 – Finding off-market deals & best strategies for sourcing properties 37:00 – Motivation, peer groups, and staying grounded in entrepreneurship If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more entrepreneurial insights. Share this with someone who wants to break into investing or needs motivation to start their own journey. And don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Connect with Ray: https://www.instagram.com/rayrrodriguez_/?hl=en #RealEstateInvesting #Wholesaling #HouseFlipping #PassiveIncome #LasVegasRealEstate #EntrepreneurMindset #FinancialFreedom #MoneyOnMillionairePodcast #StevenCohen #RayRodriguez