Leo Young is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cornell Communities, who has led over $75 million in real estate transactions and built a portfolio of more than 500 manufactured housing units. Leo shares his journey from becoming the #1 regional salesperson at Tesla to launching and scaling his own real estate firm focused on acquiring and turning around affordable housing communities. As a first-generation immigrant shaped by financial scarcity, Leo brings a candid perspective on risk, resilience, and entrepreneurship—opening up about raising capital, rebuilding after burnout, and leading through the challenges of growing a business. This conversation blends mindset and strategy, offering real-world insights on escaping the salary hamster wheel, building long-term wealth through real estate, and creating a life where profit meets purpose.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand why repetition and consistency are essential to building success in real estate
  
• Lea...

Matthias Gruenwald is a seasoned real estate investor and operator with nearly two decades of experience transforming distressed properties into high-performing assets. Originally from Germany and now based in Greenville, SC, Matthias is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WCG Investments, where he oversees $20M in assets across 16 manufactured housing communities. 

With expertise in value-add strategies, mobile home parks, and multifamily and RV park redevelopment, Matthias has a proven track record in identifying undervalued properties and turning them into profitable investments. His hands-on approach and sharp operational mindset make him a standout in the affordable housing space, driving strong returns while creating thriving communities for residents and investors alike.

In this episode, you will be able to learn:

• Discover why choosing any real estate lane matters more than finding the “perfect” one—and how simply deciding accelerates your success.
  
• Learn how mo...