In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Show, host Derek Dombek sits down with Zihao Wang, a 21-year-old real estate investor running his family’s second-generation real estate division. Despite his young age, Zihao has already played a key role in 37+ real estate projects, focusing on multifamily investments, value-add strategies, and ground-up development.

From growing up with real estate-focused parents to leaving MIT to scale his family’s real estate empire, Zihao shares key insights on building generational wealth, navigating market cycles, and balancing business with personal life.

🎧 Tune in to hear: ✅ How Zihao transitioned from property management to acquisitions ✅ The power of patient capital in long-term wealth building ✅ Challenges of operating in California’s restrictive real estate market ✅ How to start early and scale a real estate portfolio ✅ The mindset shifts needed to succeed in real estate investing

🚀 Whether you're a young investor, an experienced real estate professional, or someone looking to build generational wealth, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss!

⏳ Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Generations of Wealth Show 02:10 - Zihao Wang’s journey: Growing up in a real estate family 05:45 - Starting in property management & learning real estate from the ground up 08:30 - Leaving MIT to focus on scaling his family’s portfolio 12:00 - Understanding patient capital & long-term wealth-building strategies 15:50 - The challenges & benefits of investing in California real estate 20:15 - How to build an investment strategy for multifamily & value-add deals 25:40 - Navigating real estate market cycles & risk management 30:10 - The pressures & mindset shifts of managing a large portfolio at 21 35:50 - Balancing business growth with personal life goals 40:20 - Final thoughts: Zihao’s vision for the future & key takeaways

📌 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Start early – learning the fundamentals of real estate young can be a game-changer. ✔️ Patient capital is essential for long-term wealth-building and financial security. ✔️ Market cycles matter – understanding them is key to making strategic investments. ✔️ Balancing work & life is critical, especially for young investors scaling quickly. ✔️ California’s regulations present challenges, but also unique opportunities for investors.

📢 Why Listen? 🏡 If you're interested in real estate investing, building generational wealth, and scaling a portfolio, this episode delivers valuable insights from someone actively living it at 21 years old!

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