Maricela Soberanes is a principal at Up Plex Multifamily Investments, a private equity firm specializing in real estate. With a business degree, she's been investing since 2006, building a $4.5M personal portfolio before transitioning to commercial real estate. She's a successful business owner and author, sharing her expertise in "The Ultimate Guide to Building a Cash Flowing Real Estate Portfolio and Retire Early." Now, she and Chris Linger coach entrepreneurs and operate a VA agency, focusing on business growth and passive income.