Why Its Never Too Late To Build Wealth Through Real Estate | Ep 49 Path of Progress

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Sharon Riddle — a seasoned real estate investor, mentor, and widely known as Podcast Queen in real estate world — who turned her early single-family rentals into a thriving multifamily portfolio across multiple states.Starting her journey at age 40, Sharon built her real estate business with integrity, systems, and a deep belief in providing safe, quality housing. From her construction upbringing to investing in 18 multifamily properties and writing her own book, Sharon proves that it’s never too late to start and scale in real estate.She opens up about her evolution from hands-on landlord to multifamily limited partner, her experience working with top mentors like Brad Sumrok and , and how she’s now stepping into the general partner role to build legacy, impact, and freedom.Whether you’re a new investor, starting later in life, or looking to transition from single family to multifamily, this episode will help you rethink what’s possible and build your own Path of Progress.📌 Key Takeaways:✅ How Sharon scaled from 11 single-family homes to 18 multifamily investments✅ Starting her real estate journey at age 40 — and why that became her superpower✅ The importance of having a real-estate-focused CPA, attorney, and bookkeeper✅ How mentorship with Brad Sumrok & Hunter Thompson changed her investing strategy✅ Building systems with her husband — from spreadsheets to automation✅ Managing tenants with empathy and integrity (and only 2 evictions in 14 years!)✅ Lessons from her first multifamily deal in Oklahoma City✅ Why she focuses on Texas markets (DFW, Houston, San Antonio)✅ Transitioning from passive investor to active syndicator✅ Using faith, mindset, and mentorship to overcome imposter syndrome✅ Building a personal brand and launching Spilling the Tea podcast & ebook✅ Creating generational wealth and empowering her daughter to do the same📚 Book Recommendations:– Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki– Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki– Spilling the Tea: Multifamily Investing Made Easy by Sharon Riddle🌐 Connect with Sharon Riddle:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sharonbirdsongriddle/💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-riddle-949a3b2b7/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Sharon-Riddle/61556644860073/🌍 Website → https://excalibretexas.com/🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/piy2P-iLeoc🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599🙌 Stay Connected📲 Follow us:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro?igsh=MWhheGNsb216cXVuMg==Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/TikTok → @pathofpro#PathOfProgress #SharonRiddle #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #PodcastQueen #FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #WomenInRealEstate #AffordableHousing #RealEstateJourney #TexasRealEstate #RealEstateMentorship #VerticalIntegration #PassiveIncome #RealEstateStrategy #CapitalRaising #LegacyBuilding #RealEstateEducation #BuildWithPurpose #CashflowGoals