When it comes to building wealth, there’s no shortage of advice. Some swear by real estate. Others champion entrepreneurship. Both can be powerful. Both come with risk. And both require more than money—they require structure, discipline, and long-term thinking.

Real estate is often promoted as the fast track to financial freedom—and while it can be a powerful tool, property alone doesn’t create wealth. Before you invest in your first property, you have to shift the way you think about ownership.