How a Single Mom of Three Built Her Future Through Real Estate with Sylvia Khoury

Beyond the Deal

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Sylvia Khoury, a single mother of three who turned to real estate to support her family—while caring for her terminally ill parents and navigating a demanding pharmacy career.
Sylvia shares how she transitioned from buying rental homes to investing in multifamily properties, why COVID exposed the fragility of her income, and how she made her first deal using her retirement funds. She also explains how starting as an LP made her a better GP—and why trust, conservative underwriting, and communication are non-negotiable.
This conversation is an inspiring look at resilience, resourcefulness, and redefining what's possible when life forces you to pivot.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
✅ Why single-family rentals weren’t enough for long-term stability
✅ How she made the leap into multifamily (and what went wrong on her first deal)
✅ The role of mindset, mentorship, and networking in accelerating her success
✅ What she looks for (and avoids) when reviewing deals as a capital raiser
✅ How she juggles parenting, pharmacy, and real estate—all at once
Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman/
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group/
🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/
Follow the Guest – Sylvia Khoury
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-khoury-88205948/
Interested in learning how to raise capital and scale your business to build a lifestyle around freedom?
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