026: David + Chenoa Rivera: Rebuilding Paradise After the Deadly Camp Fire

When the Camp Fire ripped through Paradise, CA, David and Chenoa Rivera faced the unthinkable: losing everything they’d built. But instead of walking away, they leaned in—filming eight complete flips in six months for HGTV’s Rustic Rehab while rallying investors, partners, and their own family to reinvest in a town on the brink.

Over the past decade they’ve grown from scrappy starter flips to a powerhouse portfolio of single-family rentals, Airbnbs, apartment complexes, and even Chico’s landmark bagel shop, fueled by smart partnerships and a relentless belief that fear is simply the universe’s way of telling you you’ve arrived. You’ll hear how they moved from boots-on-the-ground operators to visionary investors, refining systems that made them nimble enough to weather wildfire, TV cameras, and market swings.

Yet for David and Chenoa, success isn’t just measured in returns. It’s in the late-night kitchen chats that keep their marriage strong, the Saturday sports games with four kids and three grandkids, and the habit of protecting family time no matter how fast they scale. Their story is a masterclass in resilience, creative financing, and entrepreneurial grit, and a reminder that the best legacies are built one relationship at a time.

Tune in now to learn how this unstoppable duo transforms life’s toughest blows into blueprints for growth!

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