Luis Belmonte is a founding partner of Seven Hills Properties and one of the original executives behind AMB Property Corporation, now known as Prologis—the world’s largest industrial REIT. Over his expansive career, Luis has developed more than 18 million square feet of warehouse space across the U.S., Mexico, Japan, and Singapore. A Navy veteran, industry thought leader, and author of several real estate books, Luis brings a unique blend of grit, global experience, and wisdom that only decades in the trenches can produce.

In this episode of the Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast, Luis shares the defining moments that shaped his career—from post-Vietnam beginnings and navigating one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history, to becoming a pioneer in industrial development and launching his own firm focused on low-income housing and neighborhood retail. With candor and humor, Luis walks us through what really works in real estate, the lessons learned from scars earned, and how to position yourself to thrive—especially during downturns.

What You Will Learn:

• Who is Luis Belmonte, and how did he go from finishing rehab jobs for friends to becoming a top U.S. developer?

• The strategy behind scaling 18 million square feet of industrial development across multiple countries

• How Luis navigated one of the largest real estate bankruptcies in U.S. history—and came out wiser

• Why Seven Hills Properties was built to own and operate deals, not just chase capital

• The Walgreens playbook: how they built and sold 30 drugstores to create long-term equity

• How to survive and thrive through seven recessions by building for resilience

• What investors and developers need to understand about political influence in low-income housing

Links & Resources:

Email: LBelmonte@7hp.com

Website: http://www.7hp.com/

Phone Number: (415) 845-2199

Books by Luis Belmonte:

Street Dog Manager: https://a.co/d/4WQ0yOz

Street Dog MBA: https://a.co/b4hJQ8K

Street Dog Negotiator: https://a.co/hIQat3M

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In her 40s, Melissa lost her multi-million-dollar business and hit financial rock bottom. She took a corporate job she hated just to stay afloat, all while raising four kids and feeling stuck in a cycle of bills, burnout, and no clear way out. But Melissa rebuilt her wealth one property at a time and now manages a $5M+ real estate portfolio—all while living a life filled with purpose, time, and flexibility. More importantly, she’s helped 1,000+ investors do the same, with her community now owning over $600 million in real estate. She’s the perfect guest to talk about building a second act, making smarter money moves after 40, and how to invest in real estate without becoming a landlord.

In our conversation, Melissa shares how she went from an “accidental” landlord to creating what she calls the Lazy Investor Method. She opens up about early mistakes—like assuming tenants would “magically appear”—and the lessons she learned about property management, problem-solving, and treating real estate like a business. She also explains why holding properties long-term often outpaces flipping and how the right team can make out-of-state investing both doable and profitable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Melissa turned financial rock bottom into a $5M+ real estate portfolio

• The “Lazy Investor Method” for creating passive income without being a landlord

• How to build wealth after 40 through turnkey rentals and smart money moves

• Why long-term rental investing can outperform flipping for financial freedom

• Tips for choosing landlord-friendly states and high-cash-flow markets

• The power of outsourcing property management to create true time wealth

Resources & Links:

Website:https://www.hellomelissanash.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyluckinvestments

Instagram:https://instagram.com/hellomelissanash/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellomelissanash

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• Are you looking to grow your business?

• Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself?

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Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive Not Just Survive in a Market Shift?

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