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Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell

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Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell

How Melissa Meza Turned a Nightmare Property into a Fortune

August 18, 2025 • Jonathan Mitchell • Season 1 • Episode 63

How do you rebuild your life and business when both your health and the housing market throw you curveballs?

In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with powerhouse real estate investor and social impact entrepreneur Melissa Meza. With over two decades in acquisitions, portfolio strategy, and distressed asset repositioning — and more than $1 billion in transactions — Melissa shares how she climbed to the top of the real estate world. From her start in San Diego to flipping over 5,000 homes, founding multiple companies, and leading nonprofit housing initiatives, Melissa’s career is a testament to grit, strategy, and vision.

But this isn’t just about business wins. Melissa opens up about a recent health scare that forced her to rethink her daily life, adjust her routines, and face the mental and emotional toll of sudden change. She dives deep into market challenges, capital deployment strategies, and finding “juicy” deals in today’s unpredictable climate. The conversation also explores her passion for mentorship and a new nonprofit aimed at preventing homelessness before it starts.

Ready to elevate your real estate game? Connect with Melissa Meza for mentorship, investment opportunities, and to join her mission of impactful housing solutions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and career overview

01:12 Health scare and lifestyle changes

09:43 Growing up and early career path

14:07 Lessons from failures and market realities

27:24 Big wins and adapting strategies

Quotes:

“If you’re afraid of failing, you’re never going to push your limits.” – Melissa Meza

“I truly believe I’m someone who should be medicated for anxiety and depression — but for now, I’m finding other ways to cope.” – Melissa Meza

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