Why Georgy Marrero Left an $800K Meta Job to Build a $28M Real Estate Portfolio

Why Georgy Marrero Left an $800K Meta Job to Build a $28M Real Estate Portfolio

The sixty-ninth episode of Groundbreakers Podcast by Homebase! Listen in for an amazing interview with Georgy Marrero, Founder of Equis Capital.

Domingo Valadez

Jul 3, 2025

Podcast

Episode Summary

In this episode of Groundbreakers, Georgy Marrero, founder of Equis Capital, shares his bold journey from earning $800k a year at Meta to building a $28M real estate portfolio. Georgy discusses how he walked away from a lucrative tech career to create a life of financial freedom and impact through multifamily syndications. His story highlights the power of courage, discipline, and strategic partnerships in scaling a real estate business.

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Key Points Discussed

• From Tech to Real Estate: Georgy talks about his transition from a high-paying corporate job at Meta to full-time real estate investing, and why money alone didn’t feel fulfilling.
• Building Equis Capital: He shares how he founded Equis Capital, raised over $9M from investors, and grew to $28M AUM in just a few years through multifamily acquisitions and syndications.
• Overcoming Fear and Taking the Leap: Georgy discusses the mindset shift it took to leave a secure job, confront risk, and pursue entrepreneurship — and how he prepared himself financially and mentally.
• Lessons in Leadership and Partnerships: From aligning with the right partners to building trust with investors, Georgy outlines what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in scaling his business.

Guest Information

• Name: Georgy Marrero
• Role: Founder at Equis Capital
• LinkedIn: Georgy Marrero
• Website: Equis Capital

Conclusion

Georgy Marrero’s story is an inspiring example of how to trade comfort for purpose and create lasting wealth through real estate. His focus on integrity, education, and building genuine relationships has helped him create a business that empowers investors and communities alike.

Connect with Georgy on LinkedIn to learn more about his work at Equis Capital and his approach to real estate syndications.

DOMINGO VALADEZ is the co-founder at Homebase and a former product strategy manager at Google.