From a passionate teacher to a serial Real Estate Deal Maker

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, John Wei sits down with Ray Tran to trace his remarkable journey—from the son of Vietnamese immigrants who overcame extraordinary hardship, to a corporate finance professional, then a passionate middle school teacher, and now a thriving real estate investor and coach.

Ray shares how his father’s passing ignited a mission to live life with purpose and urgency. Discover how he transitioned from Wall Street to the classroom, and ultimately into real estate investing, leveraging creativity, hustle, and community to build wealth through flips, multifamily deals, and coaching.

You’ll hear powerful insights about what drives Ray’s mission, the financial principles he teaches his students, and the legacy he’s building—not just for his own family, but for the next generation.

Key Takeaways:

• The emotional and financial impact of Ray’s family’s immigration story

• Why he left a high-paying job at Ernst & Young to become a teacher

• How real estate investing became his path to freedom—and how he got started

• The mindset shifts that helped him scale into flips, syndications, and coaching

• How he empowers others through wealth education and his platform RT Invest

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