What does it really take to build wealth when you’re the first in your family to make six figures and no one taught you what to do with it?

Join us, Radhika and Vibha, as we sit down with Sandhya Seshadri on this episode of Rich Roots. Sandhya is an engineer turned real estate powerhouse who went from arriving in the U.S. on a scholarship to helping hundreds of investors build passive income through real estate and energy deals.

She’s a 2X Amazon #1 bestselling author, founder of Engineered Capital, known for breaking down complex strategies into moves you can actually take.

We dive into:

• Why Sandhya transitioned from a full time job to full-time investor

• How tax strategy is the real flex

• The role culture plays in our money mindset

• Teaching kids (and adults) what financial freedom actually looks like

Whether you’re still stacking paychecks or ready to level up your passive income game, Sandhya’s story will leave you thinking bigger and acting smarter.

Chapters

00:00 – 01:05 → Intro

01:05 – 06:20 → Sandhya’s Journey: How She Got Here

06:20 – 10:03 → Her Early Evolution in Career & Mindset

10:03 – 12:13 → From Analytics to Real Estate: How Her Approach Shifted

12:13 – 18:32 → Making the Leap: Why She Knew It Was Time to Switch

18:32 – 26:30 → Real Talk: What’s Actually Realistic for Expenses

26:30 – 30:00 → Redefining Success: What It Means to Her Now

30:00 – 31:45 → Wrap-Up

Connect with Sandhya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineered-capital/

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Disclaimer: Rich Roots offers personal stories and experiences to offer different perspectives on wealth building, the information shared is for educational purposes only.

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In this episode of Rich Roots, Vessi Kapoulian shares her journey from being a commercial lender in Bulgaria to becoming a successful real estate syndicator. She discusses the evolution of her understanding of wealth and financial freedom, the mission behind her company DBA Capital, and the importance of education in investing. Vessi emphasizes the significance of conservative underwriting, understanding CAP rates, and the impact of market dynamics on investment decisions. She also shares insights on the challenges faced during her transition to active investing, the importance of building trust with general partners, and the role of AI in underwriting. Vessi concludes with her perspective on the current market cycle and the opportunities it presents for investors.

00:43 Guest Introduction

02:05 Defining Wealth and Financial Freedom

05:10 The Mission Behind DBA Capital

10:07 Transitioning from Banking to Real Estate

13:21 Understanding Conservative Underwriting

17:12 Cap Rates and Their Importance

20:11 Market Analysis and Its Impact

25:23 Challenges in Transitioning to Active Investing

28:24 Navigating Relationships in Investment Partnerships

34:14 Identifying Green Flags in General Partners

37:30 The Importance of Trust and Diversification

42:31 Learning from Past Mistakes in Syndication

51:16 Understanding Joint Ventures vs. Syndications

58:04 Market Insights and Future Predictions

Syndications vs. Stocks: Which Path to Financial Freedom?

Join Vibha and Radhika as they dive into one of the most common questions they get when speaking to new real estate investors. They share their personal journeys with initial investments, underscore the importance of strategic financial planning, and illuminate the power of self-directed IRAs.

They also explore the potential for higher returns in syndications, especially in today's inflationary landscape, and discuss why a balanced investment portfolio is key.

Chapters

00:00 - Investing in Syndications vs. Stock Market

10:58 - Understanding Self-Directed IRAs

15:00 - Comparing Returns: Syndications vs. Stock Market

Bonus: Find out how Vibha and Radhika calculated their financial freedom numbers – and you can too! ⁠Plug your own figures into this ⁠Freedom Blueprint Calculator⁠⁠ and share your insights with us in the DMs and comments.