In this episode of Friends of Mortgage Heroes, we sit down with Joe Mendoza — seasoned investor, real estate coach, author of Flex with a Plex, and San Diego native — for an incredibly raw and inspiring conversation about building wealth, losing it all, and rising back up with purpose.

Joe shares how cassette tapes from Tony Robbins and Dolf De Roos sparked his early mindset shift, how losing everything in 2010 redefined his outlook, and why humility and gratitude are foundational to long-term success in real estate.

We dive deep into:

- His start in real estate and early investments
- What he learned from his financial wipeout in 2010
- Creating multiple income streams and recession-proof businesses
- What to look for in today’s volatile market
- Investing smart in San Diego & beyond
- Why Gen Z and young investors need to act now
- The power of surrounding yourself with the right team

If you're new to investing, feeling stuck, or want to build a legacy that matters, this conversation will inspire you to level up — humbly and strategically. 💪

📚 Grab Joe’s book Flex with a Plex on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flex-Plex-Introduction-Investing-Estate/dp/B08GRQ9373/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DKEIIAC4ZSZC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oicvp2UNzJBlx3mTUVu3cw.aynJw2IviB33Pl6ZqjLdR6JLbjxlGrrQtXw5fpBtsXU&dib_tag=se&keywords=flex+with+a+plex+book+joe+mendoza&qid=1754672903&sprefix=flex+with+a+plex+book+joe+mendoza%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

📩 Connect with Joe Mendoza: https://www.coachjoemendoza.com/

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