America is the land of opportunity, and being able to make it from rags to riches is the ultimate dream. Ben Mallah lives that dream, but it did not come without sacrifices and much work. Despite his flashy lifestyle today, many people may not know that Ben came from a poor family, and he had to rely on his ambition to transform his life.

Ben Mallah's inner drive made him follow his passion. He tried many things including serving in the military, but real estate was his true love. So when he got the chance, he quit his job, delved into the real estate world, and has never looked back ever since. It was the best choice he ever made because it made him a millionaire.

Ben Mallah’s profile summary

Ben Mallah's biography

The real estate tycoon was born on the 29th of October, 1965, in Rockaway, Queens, New York. He is the son of Albert and Rachel Mallah. He grew up in New York, and since his family was poor, life hardened him and taught him how to survive on his own. Ben Mallah’s family lived in the notorious Queens projects, where most of New York's low-income families reside.

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Since his parental care was lacking, Ben would do the opposite of what his parents did to be his own man. He was a bright student, but he dropped out of high school because he wanted to start earning.

Career beginnings

Ben was hustling on the streets, doing anything that would give him money. He became an office messenger and would perform several errands daily. Performing small errands is not something that Ben was contented with; hence he sought to have a new life. Finally, when he was 17, he decided to quit and join the army.

This was a turning point in his life because serving instilled in him the discipline he lacked. When Ben left the military, he got a job in Oakland, California as a garbage collector. Since he was good at his work, the property owner made him in charge of the building where he was living. Shortly after, he was promoted to be in charge of all the other buildings his employer-owned.

He used the manager role as a learning experience as he was eager to know everything about real estate. He knew that this was the road to take if he wanted to become a wealthy man. So when he left this job, he joined Wilton's Marwil investment, a company that bought and sold homes for a profit. He was in charge of managing, purchasing and selling properties.

Real estate

How did Ben Mallah make his money? When his finances became stable, he started buying abandoned properties, renovating them and selling them at a profit. Ben used the money he made to invest in hotels but has since sold most of them while retaining only those he believed would be good money makers. He currently owns top hotels and employs about 500 people.

He later founded his own real estate company called Equity Management Partners. In addition, he has a YouTube channel that hosts the Ben Mallah podcast and the docu-series Life: For Sale. He has also created a rap album titled Life for Sale: Soundtrack.

Ben is a super-fan of cars and owns many unique brands. He became world-famous for restoring fast and vintage cars. Fanatics of the movie Batman envies him because he is the one who purchased the Batmobile used in Batman Returns.

Ben Mallah’s wife and children

Who is Ben Mallah's wife? Karla Nila. She left Mexico for the US alone when she was seven years old. She intended to live with her grandparents in the US because her parents had abandoned her shortly after birth. Instead, her grandparents hosted her and four other people in a two-bedroom flat.

Ben was 34 when he met 14-year-old Karla for the first time after buying her grandparent's house. He became close to the family and relocated them to a better place. When Karla turned 18, Ben proposed to her, and they have been together since then.

Mallah Jr. and Vinson are Ben Mallah’s children from his first marriage. He also has a son with Karla named Aaron Mallah. Mallah Jr. works in real estate while Vinson helps manage some of his father’s hotels.

Net worth and house

The story of Ben is all the evidence a person needs to know that it is possible to rise from nothing and make something out of yourself. He is a wise investor who buys historical buildings on online auctions and sells them at a profit. So what does Ben Mallah own? He owns the two most expensive houses in Tampa, expensive yachts, cars and many other things.

According to Ben, his is a story of rags to riches and thanks to his real estate business; he now has a net worth of $250 million. This makes it hard to believe that he was poor at some point in his life, but anything is possible with hard work and resilience.

Health updates

Ben has been the subject of death hoaxes several times. In 2014, news went around that Ben was selling all his assets because he was nearing his death. It was alleged that Ben would die of a heart attack because of his unhealthy lifestyle. However, Ben is still alive and kicking on with life.

Ben Mallah's fast facts

The secret to being a rich man is not working for anyone other than yourself. Wealthy people like Ben Mallah made a fortune by believing in their dreams and having the courage to do what their hearts told them. In the case of Ben, his passion led him to real estate, and through wise investments, he has been able to put his name on the map.

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