In this week's episode, we have the author of Maintenance Man to Millionaire: Real Estate Wealth Creation for Everyday People, Glenn Gonzales, as he talks about how he got started and how he took advantage of the opportunities available to him. In this interview, we'll learn that there's no work too big or too small as long as you do good in whatever you do and when opportunities come your way, don't be afraid to take risks.  


Our guest speaker, Glenn Gonzales,  is currently the CEO of Obsidian Capital Company. He has 25 years of experience in the multifamily real estate industry. He has overseen the operations of over 7,000 units across 38 properties in five states. Has a proven track record of profitable multifamily, commercial and residential real estate investments.  


He served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Washington Multi-family Housing Association and was elected as President of the association in 2006. From 1994 to 1998, Glenn was a board member for the Utah Apartment Association. He also served a two-year term as the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee and a one year term as the Secretary-Treasurer for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Since 1994, Glenn has also been an instructor for the Apartment Associations in local markets.  


Prior to his position as President and partner at PPA Real Estate Management, Glenn spent many years working in multi-family and commercial property management with companies such as Equity Residential, Evergreen Management Group, Glacier Management and gained a great deal of experience at Pacific Property Company, a value-add investment firm.   


He is also a licensed real estate broker in multiple states and Certified Property Manager from IREM. Glenn sold most of the assets owned by NAPA Ventures and only has 2 remaining with his old business partner.    


Glenn's book "Maintenance Man to Millionaire: Real Estate Wealth Creation for Everyday People" is available on Amazon ( Kindle and Paperback)   


To contact Glenn, you may send him an email at [email protected] 


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