Internal Rate of Return Podcast

Ep 03. Achieving Financial Independence with Prolet Miteva

Amanda Alexander Season 1

In this episode of the Matrix Arch Podcast, hosts Angela and Amanda interview Prolet Miteva, a passive investor, world traveler, and former tech leader. Prolet shares her journey from buying her first home in 2004 to becoming a successful passive investor in commercial real estate. The discussion covers her experiences with financial independence, the importance of diversification, and practical advice for evaluating syndication deals. Prolet also emphasizes the need for mindset shifts and the balance between professional success and personal fulfillment.


00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds

01:02 Guest Introduction and Gratitude Practice

03:02 Travel and Pet Care Discussion

05:05 Early Financial Struggles and Mindset

12:08 First Steps into Real Estate Investing

14:43 Transition to Syndication and Passive Investing

17:41 Diversification and Financial Independence

21:26 Learning and Mentorship in Real Estate

30:05 Risk-Taking and Career Reflections

34:23 Reflecting on House Hacking

35:50 Real Estate Investment Strategies

37:23 Evaluating Investment Deals

40:05 Learning from Investment Experiences

43:55 Financial Independence and Time Management

51:58 Finding Purpose and Mission

01:00:12 Impact and Personal Growth

01:03:43 Final Thoughts and Farewell