From a $98K Rental to $10 Million Deals: How Soli Cayetano Scaled Fast
Tuesday, June 9, 2026View original
Many aspiring investors think they need a lot of money, experience, or the perfect market to get started in real estate. Soli Cayetano proves otherwise.
In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Soli to discuss how she bought her first out-of-state rental property while still in college, scaled to 25 units in her first year, raised millions in private capital, and eventually transitioned into boutique hotel investing.
Soli shares the lessons she learned building an out-of-state portfolio, raising private money, partnering with investors, and growing from a $98,000 rental property to multi-million-dollar hospitality projects. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale your portfolio, this conversation offers practical insights on taking the next step in your investing journey.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:19 – RealWealth Beginner Books Resource
01:30 – Soli's Beginning in Real Estate
04:30 – Investing Out of State
06:00 – Building an Out-of-State Team
07:40 – 25 Units in One Year & Raising Private Money
09:39 – The First Private Money Deal
11:02 – Private Money Terms Explained
12:05 – Equity Deals & Key Lessons Learned
13:14 – Soli's Money Upbringing
16:00 – Transitioning Into Boutique Hotels
19:30 – Soli's Five-Year Vision
21:00 – Starting Small and Scaling Up
23:17 – Outro
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