My Journey in Commercial Real Estate + My New Book!

[Tanh Truong]

What's Up BiggerPockets Fam?!

Four years ago, I was just like many of you—hungry, curious, and ready to dive into the world of real estate. I didn’t have a roadmap, but I had a vision: to build generational wealth through commercial real estate. Fast forward to today, I’m humbled to share that I’ve built a portfolio worth roughly $20m in under 4 years. It’s been a wild ride, and I’ve learned so much along the way.

I actually started my career in pharmacy. Wild, right? I had to learn the ropes from scratch—networking, analyzing deals, understanding financing, and, most importantly, figuring out how to create value in every deal I touched. It wasn’t always easy, and I couldn't find the available knowledge readily. I believe I have a synopsis of my story on LinkedIn if you're interested in that. 

For people in the same boat as me, I’m excited to share that I’ve written a book, Value Over Volume: The Foundation of Commercial Real Estate Investing. It’s the first in a 3-part series where I break down the principles, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped me. This book is for anyone who’s serious about commercial real estate and wants to build a strong foundation for success. 

The most accurate review of the book is: 

You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Value-Over-Foundation-Commercial-Inve...

I also have a podcast called Wonton Wealth, if audio is more your thing. https://open.spotify.com/show/0EDG8fOjMg4XK8wYrGxh9a?si=hZcK... You can also search for it on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wonton-wealth/id173934...

I’d love to hear from you all—what’s your biggest challenge in commercial real estate right now? What are you looking to learn more about? Let’s connect, share stories, and help each other grow. And if you’re interested in learning more about my journey, feel free to reach out or drop a comment below.

Here’s to building wealth, one deal at a time!