# How Blake Rocha Built a $40M Airbnb Empire by 27 ⎮Blake Rocha E496

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Podcast: [The Rich Somers Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rich-somers-report-5905323)
Published: 2026-04-28T16:55:53+00:00
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If you're an accredited investor interested in our Catalina deal, connect with us at somerscapital.com/invest From broke in his 20s to retiring his parents and buying a boutique hotel—this is how you build generational wealth from the ground up.In this episode, Rich sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Blake Rocha, who’s built a $40M portfolio before turning 26. Blake opens up about growing up middle-class, moving back in with his parents to stack cash, and how he used Airbnb ...

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