Today we’d like to introduce you to Hamie Passos.
Hi Hamie, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I was born in the U.S. to Colombian and Venezuelan parents who came here looking for opportunity. Growing up, I watched them do whatever it took to support our family — cleaning houses, selling Venezuelan food like hallacas, and even running a small school bus business. They were incredibly hardworking and entrepreneurial, and that environment shaped how I view opportunity and resilience.
I originally started my career in marketing and sales, where I worked closely with high-net-worth individuals and business owners. That experience taught me a lot about relationships, negotiation, and how wealth is built strategically. Over time, I became increasingly interested in real estate as a vehicle for long-term wealth and financial freedom.
I began investing myself and slowly built a portfolio that now includes seven multifamily units. Along the way, I realized I loved not just investing, but also finding opportunities and connecting investors with deals. That led me to start a business focused on sourcing multifamily assets for investors, helping them identify opportunities that align with their investment goals.
At the same time, I’m really passionate about helping others — especially women — get started in real estate. I launched a small mentorship community called Her Own Empire, where I help women learn the fundamentals of investing and guide them through acquiring their first rental property.
Today, my focus is continuing to grow my portfolio, helping investors acquire multifamily properties, and expanding into the hospitality space, where I’m working toward acquiring my first boutique hotel. My long-term goal is to build a portfolio of hospitality and multifamily assets while empowering more people to create financial freedom through real estate.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Right after college, one of my first struggles was simply getting approved for my first property. As a young investor without a long credit history or significant income, banks were hesitant. I had to navigate that learning curve early — understanding financing, building credibility, and proving that I was serious about investing.
Once I started acquiring properties, I quickly learned that real estate is never as passive as people make it seem. I’ve dealt with major setbacks, including one of my properties flooding, unexpected repairs, and the reality that things will always go wrong when you own real estate.
On the entrepreneurial side, there were also periods where income was unpredictable. There were months where I made $0 while building my business, trying to create opportunities, build relationships, and figure out how to position myself in the industry. That uncertainty can be really tough, especially when you’re building something from the ground up.
But those challenges ended up being some of my biggest teachers. They forced me to become more resilient, more creative, and more strategic about how I approach deals, partnerships, and investing.
Looking back, the struggles are actually what built the foundation for where I am today. Real estate and entrepreneurship both require patience and persistence — and I think those experiences helped shape the investor and entrepreneur I’m becoming.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My work today sits at the intersection of real estate investing, mentorship, and advisory. I primarily focus on helping investors identify and acquire multifamily assets, and I also work as a licensed real estate agent, assisting clients who want to purchase investment properties in Florida.
A big part of what I specialize in is sourcing opportunities for investors. Many people want to invest in real estate but don’t always know where to start or how to find deals that actually make sense financially. I help bridge that gap by analyzing opportunities, connecting investors with properties that align with their goals, and guiding them through the acquisition process.
Another part of my brand that I’m very proud of is the mentorship side. I started a small community called Her Own Empire, where I help women learn how to acquire their first rental property. A lot of women are interested in investing but feel intimidated by the process or believe they need a lot of money or experience to start. Through mentorship, education, and sharing my own journey — including the mistakes and challenges — I try to make real estate investing feel more accessible.
What sets me apart is that I’m actively in the trenches myself. I’m not just teaching theory — I’m also investing, managing properties, dealing with tenants, analyzing deals, and building my portfolio. That real-world experience allows me to guide clients and mentees with a very practical perspective.
Brand-wise, I’m most proud of building something that’s rooted in transparency, education, and empowerment. My goal is to help people see real estate not just as a transaction, but as a long-term tool for building wealth and financial freedom. Whether I’m working with investors through my real estate services or mentoring women through Her Own Empire, the mission is the same — helping people take that first step and feel confident growing from there.
How do you define success?
For me, success is really about freedom and impact.
Freedom in the sense of having control over my time, the ability to make decisions about how I live my life, and building financial stability through investments that create long-term wealth. Real estate has been a powerful vehicle for that because it allows you to create income and appreciation while building something tangible over time.
But success isn’t just financial for me. A big part of it is impact — being able to help others change their financial trajectory as well. Whether that’s helping an investor acquire the right property, mentoring someone through buying their first rental, or encouraging women to step into spaces they may have once felt intimidated by.
Coming from a family where my parents worked incredibly hard just to provide stability, success also means honoring that sacrifice by building something meaningful and sustainable.
So to me, success is creating freedom for yourself while opening doors for others along the way.
Pricing:
- 1,000 for 1 month mentorship
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamieinvests/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harolds.merchandise?locale=en_US
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiepassos/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hamieinvests
