Wealthy Way The $5,000 Gamble: From Oil Fields to Real Estate Freedom
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Nov 8, 2025 Ryan Pineda, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from losing seven figures and working in the oil fields to achieving real estate success. He reveals how discipline and perseverance helped him transition into property investment, highlighting a pivotal $5,000 gamble that vastly paid off. Ryan discusses his early struggles, the lessons learned from distressed deals, and why he chose real estate over returning to oil work. His story is a testament to overcoming adversity and seizing opportunities in uncertain times.
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From Blowout To Oil Fields
- Ryan Pineda burned through over seven figures in his mid-20s and hit rock bottom before getting sober and going to work in the oil fields.
- The oil-field work rebuilt his confidence, work ethic, and ability to earn real money again.
Hardship Creates Grit
- Hardship forces perseverance and purpose in ways easy money often does not provide according to Ryan's experience.
- He saw that having to earn builds resilience and prevents the purposelessness of inherited wealth.
The $5,000 Lot Bet
- Ryan saved a couple hundred grand while working in oil and started buying cheap infill lots in San Antonio for about $5,000 each.
- He targeted low downside plays: small-ticket lots in a big city with minimal taxes and limited downside risk.