He Survived South Side Chicago to Build a Real Estate Empire in 2026

In this powerful episode of Dirty Deeds, we sit down with Manny Cash, a San Antonio-based investor whose journey from a 17-year-old Venezuelan immigrant to a successful real estate entrepreneur is nothing short of miraculous. Manny shares the high-stakes reality of arriving in the U.S. with only $1,500 and a student visa, eventually facing the terrifying choice to stay illegally to fulfill his mother’s wish of making something "big". From surviving the gang-heavy streets of South Side Chicago to discovering a "god-given gift" for sales in a mall kiosk, Manny’s story is a masterclass in grit, faith, and the "why not me" mentality. He breaks down how he closed his first messy real estate deal after eight months of following up—a $30,000 win that proved the business model worked and changed his life forever.Today, Manny leads a high-performing team of five, focusing 100% on distressed properties with messy titles. He candidly discusses the "dark hole" of depression he faced after achieving financial success, the peace he found through faith and meeting his wife, and the "extreme ownership" required to shut down his previous business when the market shifted. Now back on top with $280,000 in projected profit on the board, Manny explains why he pivoted from traditional wholesaling to high-margin distressed deals, proving that "all hard work brings a profit" when you back your talk with massive action💥 Want to learn how we get the most profitable deals out there?Get Your Free Copy of Distressed Property Secrets Book by clicking the link below:👉 https://dpasummit.com/free-book-page--------------------------------------------------------------------🎯 Want to be coached by Logan?Book a consultation using the link below:👉 http://coaching.dpasummit.com-------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect with Logan:📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/logan_fullmer🎵 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@loganfullmer_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loganfullmer🌐 Website: https://www.loganfullmer.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with real estate professionals turning chaos into opportunity.