You’re Not Too Late: The Mindset Shifts That Helped a 67-Year-Old Scale a $7.2M Portfolio

In this episode, Palak speaks with Nirmal who joined Open Spaces later in life and experienced a meaningful shift in how he approaches scale, systems, and decision-making. Rather than chasing more deals or working harder, his growth came from clarity, structure, and a willingness to think differently. The conversation explores how long-term wealth is built through intention, humility, and process, not urgency or hype.This episode is especially relevant for professionals who want their real estate portfolio to feel stable, aligned, and confidence-building.Key Moments• How mindset evolution supports calm, sustainable portfolio growth• Why systems and structured analysis outperform intuition over time• The role of leverage and delegation in treating real estate like a real business• How to approach market selection without fear or overconcentration• What responsible, long-term wealth building can look like in practiceIn This Episode:00:01:20 – From engineer to full-time investor00:04:50 – The first mindset shift: Perfection vs. progress00:06:05 – Borrowing money as a growth tool00:12:00 – Fear is normal (and necessary)00:13:45 – It’s not too late00:18:10 – Time blocking and strategic focus00:20:15 – Community over competitionResources:Get a copy of Accelerate Your Real Estate -https://a.co/d/bdW6j7K Book a call - http://www.openspaceswomen.com/bookacall 5-Day Real Estate Investor Accelerator - https://www.theinvestoraccelerator.comConnect with Palak and Niti Website: https://www.openspaceswomen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openspaceswomen/ https://www.instagram.com/openspacesacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openspaceswomen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openspacescapital/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@openspaces1251 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@openspacesacademyDisclaimer:This episode is intended for educational purposes only and is based on our personal experience as real estate investors. Nothing shared should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, or take action solely based on what’s discussed. Every investment decision carries risk, and what worked for us may not be right for you. We strongly encourage you to do your own research and consult with licensed professionals before making any investment decisions.