The 3 Best Ways to Build Wealth (Even If You’re Starting From Scratch)

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” with money — working, saving, trying to be responsible — but still not building real wealth, this video breaks down what might be missing and how to move forward with more clarity.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Ramos, a first-generation wealth builder and money coach, to talk about the three main ways to build wealth: the stock market, real estate, and entrepreneurship. We break down how each one works, why many first-gen individuals feel stuck financially, and how to start building wealth even if you didn’t grow up learning about money.

Andrea shares her journey from earning $22K a year and navigating a financial wake-up call during her parents’ health crisis, to building a six-figure business and a six-figure investment portfolio. We also talk about how she got started investing without a 401(k), why she focuses on funds instead of individual stocks, and how she’s preparing to step into real estate.

I also share my experience getting into real estate through house hacking, building a portfolio of multifamily properties, and learning (sometimes the hard way) how to make smarter investment decisions over time.
Beyond strategy, we talk about the emotional side of money — especially for first-generation Latinas — including fear, lack of access to financial education, and the pressure of figuring it out on your own. This conversation is about building confidence, taking action, and using what’s available to you right now.

By the end of this video, you’ll understand how to start your wealth-building journey, how to choose the right strategy for your season of life, and how to use each step to build momentum over time.

We cover:
00:00 Why you can feel stuck financially even when you’re doing everything right
01:30 Andrea’s journey from financial instability to building wealth
04:00 The three wealth-building vehicles explained
06:30 Why the stock market is the easiest place to start
09:00 How to invest without a 401(k)
11:30 Common beginner mistakes in investing
14:00 Real estate basics and how house hacking works
17:30 How to know when it’s the right time to buy property
21:00 Using the stock market to fund real estate
24:00 The role of entrepreneurship in building wealth
27:00 Balancing business income with personal finances
30:00 Overcoming fear and taking calculated risks
33:00 Why first-gen wealth building feels different
36:00 How to start building wealth with what you have today
Building wealth isn’t about doing everything at once — it’s about starting with one strategy, staying consistent, and letting each step build on the next.

Mentioned in this episode:
Andrea’s Financial Coaching Services - www.buildinggenwealth.com

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Hola, I'm Violeta! I am a first generation Mexican immigrant who is on a financial freedom journey through real estate investing, stocks and entrepreneurship. I started my youtube channel to help my fellow peeps in pursuing financial freedom by teaching financial literacy and sharing my experiences. I am the writer of the MoneyChisme blog, a small e-commerce business owner, and real estate investor.

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