Some of us followed the traditional path to success. We put in the work. We got the education, the job, the good salary. But generational wealth still feels out of reach. This is not about buying Lamborghinis. It’s not another zero money down, get rich quick scheme. This show teaches high earning professionals how to make their careers optional by turning a little bit of savings into a real estate portfolio worth millions. Hosts Palak and Niti did it themselves. They’re sharing the blueprint ...
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The Jumpstart Philly Real Estate Radio Show is a weekly program that shines a spotlight on positive real estate development and neighborhood revitalization in the City of Brotherly Love. Interviews are conducted live during our weekly JUMPinars, every Monday night at 7 PM. The Jumpstart Philly Real Estate Radio Show is affiliated with the Jumpstart Germantown program, a successful community real estate development program that combines slow, steady growth, scattered site rehab, and a mix of ...
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📍Capturing the NY Startup ecosystem one episode at a time. 〰️ Join @jfsaint_ as he interviews the founders and VCs you need to know about. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-saintil/support
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How This Mom Built a $1.3M Portfolio in 5 Months After Leaving Corporate
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10:48In this episode, Jeanette shares her journey to pursuing real estate investing full-time. Within just 5 months, she's built a million-dollar portfolio with $520K in equity. She shares her transition from corporate life to full-time investing, her strategy for managing properties across different markets, the mindset shifts that have helped her succ…
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How This Consultant Built a $795K Real Estate Portfolio in 10 Months
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7:51In this Sensei Session, we sit down with Dhruva, a successful member of our portfolio program who transformed from being stuck in analysis paralysis to owning three properties with $175K in equity, all while working. Despite coming from a family with traditional brick-and-mortar business background, Dhruva chose a different path in real estate inve…
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Case Study: She Went From Being Risk- Averse to Making $200K in Equity in 9 Months!
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9:40In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Arina, a professional turned real estate investor, who shares her remarkable journey from being a risk-averse perfectionist to a confident real estate investor. She discusses her first sight-unseen property purchase, navigating appraisal challenges, and the crucial role of mindset transformation in her su…
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Rockstar Million Dollar Real Estate Investors Panel
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26:41In this inspiring episode, we bring together a panel of some of our rockstar real estate investors to share their journeys, lessons learned, and advice for anyone looking to break into or scale within the world of real estate investing. From building multimillion-dollar portfolios to overcoming mindset barriers, each investor comes from a unique ba…
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I thought Niti’s recent coaching call was so valuable that I wanted to share an excerpt with you. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand how we approach year-end planning with intention, clarity, and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this strategy can help you reflect on the past year, reinvent yourself, an…
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This Real Estate Hack will Reduce Your Rental Vacancies
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10:52How can you reduce the vacancies in your rental properties? Using systemized processes and, more specifically, automation scheduling software, 'lockboxes,' and self-showings – that's how! Palak shares a major real estate hack today: the ability to vet potential clients who click on your listing. And then have those vetted clients check out your pro…
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Turn $25k Into Your Next Investment Property With These Financing Tips
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15:43How do you finance your next property? Palak and Niti are back to offer advice on long and short-term loans, as well as financing options that you might not have even heard of yet. If you enjoy the empowering feeling that comes with owning real estate but remain unsure as to what your next move is for that second property, then stick around because…
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Construction Budgeting Rehab 101: A 3-Step Framework for Real Estate Investors
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13:49If you’ve ever underestimated construction costs, you know how quickly a deal can go from promising to problematic. In today’s episode, we’re diving into construction budgeting—a skill every real estate investor needs to master to ensure accurate deal analysis and successful projects. Palak offers us three key steps to help formulate a framework fo…
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How Hiring A Virtual Assistant Can Transform Your Real Estate Business
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12:22Why is it important for you to hire a Virtual Assistant – and when is the right time to do so? Palak and Niti offer advice and tested tips for working with a virtual assistant in this super practical episode of The Wealth Blueprint. If you are the only ‘doer’ in the business and everything falls on your shoulders, you’ll find it hard to build syste…
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How To Invest in the Current Real Estate Market
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15:22In this week’s episode, we tackle two critical questions that every investor—whether experienced or new—asks: "How do I invest in the current market?" and "How do I start building wealth as a new investor?" Niti breaks down actionable strategies, shares insights from years of experience, and offers guidance to help you make confident investment dec…
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Escaping Control and Building Wealth: Anita's Real Estate Success Story
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10:15On another inspiring episode of Sensei Session, we meet Anita Verma, a determined real estate investor who has transformed her life after breaking free from a financially controlling marriage. Anita shares her journey toward achieving a level of financial independence that lets her live life on her own terms. She opens up about her initial fears an…
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How Much Money Do You Need To Start Investing in Real Estate?
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22:45How do you know if you have enough money for your first deal? And what about the deal after that? Depending on your current financial situation, there are certain steps that you can take towards securing your next deal. ln today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak and Niti are back, sharing their advice and insights on how much money is 'enoug…
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From Freelancer to Investor: How Kendra is Growing Her Real Estate Portfolio
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9:47This week on Sensei Session, we get to have a candid conversation with Kendra, a member of our portfolio program, who shares her journey toward real estate success. Kendra opens up about the lessons she’s learned through her first BRRRR deal, the mindset shifts she experienced, and how time management has played a crucial role in her progress. Join…
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These Mistakes Might Be Costing You Real Estate Deals: Here's How To Avoid Them
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15:26In this episode, Palak and Niti break down the 10 biggest mistakes that both new and seasoned investors make when negotiating real estate deals and how to avoid them. Drawing from their personal experiences, their $10 million portfolio journey, and insights from the Open Spaces community, they share real-life examples and practical tips on how to a…
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Overcome Analysis Paralysis in Real Estate Investing with This Framework
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14:25How do you get out of analysis paralysis when considering investing in real estate? This week, Palak Shah shows us how to take action and get started with your property portfolio in four easy steps. What is your property Avatar? Do you understand the neighborhood that you're in, and the specs that you are after? Is your ideal property investment sm…
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How We Built A 10 Million Dollar Rental Portfolio in 5 Years
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23:16As a high earner, how do you build a multi-million dollar portfolio in three to five years, and make work optional? In this episode, Palak and Niti offer guidance on the ‘SCALE’ framework that has helped them build a $10 million dollar rental portfolio in 5 years and allowed them to retire from their high-paid jobs. They cover the BRRRR strategy, a…
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Carrying On A Legacy of Real Estate Investing
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13:12In this episode of the Sensei Sessions, we sit down with two incredible real estate investors from the Portfolio Program—Matt and Elaine. What started as a step towards financial independence was inspired by Elaine’s grandmother, who immigrated to the U.S. in her 50s with no English skills but an understanding of the power of real estate. Through p…
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What Does A Sandwich Have To Do With Real Estate?
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13:21In this episode, we highlight the incredible real estate journey of Rami and Sarah, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo. Rami, a part-time pharmacist from California, shares how they transitioned from their demanding careers to start building a successful real estate portfolio and the motivation behind their real estate journey—achieving financial freed…
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From Corporate Uncertainty to Real Estate Success
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14:10In this episode of our Sensei Sessions, we dive deep into a candid conversation with Fred and Natasha, members of our portfolio program, who share their inspiring journey from corporate life to real estate investing. They discuss the pivotal moment when corporate layoffs pushed them to find alternative income streams, ultimately leading them to the…
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Landlords Connect: Panel Discussion
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1:01:55Four panelists discuss City requirements for landlords, share information about resources that are available for beginners, and field questions from attendees about general issues & challenges that small developers completing Buy & Hold projects may face. This JUMPinar took place on August 7th, 2024. Thanks to Sheryl Sitman (Landlord's Connect), Ts…
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Building A Real Estate Empire with Your Partner
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15:29In this episode of Sensei Sessions, we get to chat with Eileen, a former PR professional turned full-time real estate investor on what it is like to work together with a partner on real estate investing journeys. Join us for this inspiring and insightful conversation as we explore how couples and partners can work together to build a successful rea…
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How Brandon and Amanda Secured Their First BRRRR Deal
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18:52Proposed Show Notes: In this episode, we get to sit down with Brandon and Amanda, a dynamic couple who share with us how they secured their first BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) deal. They discuss how they decided to dive into real estate investing to build a secure financial future for their family and overcoming the challenges of find…
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Quitting the 9-5 Life and Building A $2.5 Million Portfolio in 12 Months
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17:35In this Million Dollar Sensei Session, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Apoorva, a beloved member of our Portfolio Mastery Community. We explore how Apoorva and her partner Suraj have been able to build a $2.5 million real estate portfolio in just 12 months. Discover the strategies, mindset shifts, and community support that made this in…
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$5Million in BRRRRs + Flips in 18 Months As A Retired Couple
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14:18Join us for a special sensei session with Annie and Randy, members of our Portfolio Program. Annie and Randy Betts are seasoned real estate investors based in Southwest Michigan, primarily investing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with additional properties in Delaware and Arizona. Married for 32 years, they have successfully grown their real estate portfo…
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In this episode, we sit down with Natasha, a member of our Portfolio Mastery Community, for a gem-filled Sensei Session. Natasha shares her journey from having a tech career, getting laid off, becoming a full-time real estate investor, the challenges she faced, and the strategies that helped her succeed. Keep listening to hear her inspiring story, …
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Stepping Out of Analysis Paralysis into Investing
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12:11Our Sensei Sessions are designed to provide insights into what you can achieve with the right strategies and execution in real estate investing. In today’s episode, Cheryl Tan sits down with Karthika, a member of our Open Spaces Community, as she shares her real estate investing journey, her experiences, and the invaluable lessons learned along the…
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Why We Sold Our Short-Term Rentals and Switched All Our Focus to Long-Term Rentals
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14:00In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak shares a significant decision she and her partner Niti have made in their real estate investment strategy. As active investors, they are in the trenches with you, trying new things and reporting back what works and what doesn’t work. They have decided to focus entirely on long-term rentals, after ye…
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When Suraj said, “I think the fact that the projects are running out of state is a blessing in disguise, because the person that I am, the control freak that I am, the quality of work that I need, would not allow me to live in peace if every one of those five projects was under my nose, because my blood pressure would always be so high," it resonat…
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Megha's Journey from Physician to Real Estate Investor
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14:32In this episode, Cheryl Tan sits down with Megha Joshi, a physician who has successfully ventured into the real estate market. Megha shares her story of how she balances a demanding career, family life, and her passion for real estate, eventually making her first investment in Baltimore. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to fi…
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From Novice to Pro: Real Estate Investor Stories
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15:51In this episode of The Sensei Session, we dive deep into the world of real estate investing with a panel of seasoned experts. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind their success, the pivotal experiences that shaped their journeys, and the strategies they swear by. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with va…
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Join us on another episode of the Open Spaces Real Estate Sensei Sessions, where people who have been through Palak and Niti's program share their insights, their ups, and their downs in the real estate game as a valuable way of offering community support to other first-time investors out there What does it look like to go from having an interior d…
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Our audience and community will know of our Sensei Sessions, where we interview rockstar investors of the Open Spaces community to share insights into their real estate journey. And so today, we've brought together a Sensei panel of early-stage investors and seasoned ones, all in one panel who have taken what they’ve learned and run with it! If you…
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Investing Horror Stories and How We Survived Them
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25:48As a real estate investor, it is not a matter of whether or not you run into challenges, it is a matter of when. In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak shares real life experiences on investing horror stories she has had to deal with in her journey and shares tips to help survive the lows and challenges as a real estate investor. Join us…
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If You See Any of These In Your First Investment, Run!
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10:28In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak gives advice to first-time real estate investors. She highlights five types of things or properties to avoid in the first real estate investment to minimize risk. Join us on this episode and learn what to do to diminish risk as a beginner in real estate investment. “For an investor to succeed at thi…
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Palak Shah is the co-founder of Open Spaces Capital and Portfolio Mastery - a community to help working professionals exponentially grow their real estate portfolio without the DIY and hustle. It is her passion to help other investors build generational wealth through real estate investing to make work optional, and achieve financial freedom. An En…
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Heart Centered Wealth Building Sensei Panel
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1:06:41Our audience and community will know of our Sensei Sessions, where we interview rockstar investors of the Open Spaces community to share insights into their real estate journey. And so today, we've brought together a Sensei panel of early-stage investors and seasoned ones, all in one panel! Suppose you've been curious as to what the Open Spaces com…
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In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak breaks down the million-dollar project that changed the trajectory of her real estate investment journey. She discusses what the BRRRR Strategy is and how the SCALE sits on top of the BRRRR strategy for bigger and better results. Join us on this episode and open yourself to a world of knowledge to b…
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42. The Impact of Community Featuring the $10M Sensei Panel
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49:31What does a $10 million panel of new real estate investors sound like? Tune in to today's awesome group chat to find out! Fans of The Wealth Blueprint will know of our Sensei Sessions, where we interview members of the Open Spaces community to share insights into their real estate journey. And so today, as a special surprise, we've brought together…
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41. The Power of Accountability: Tasha's Real Estate Investment Strategies
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50:07How do you get your contractor to finish off your punch list? And how do you get the right referrals for contractors in an area which is new to you? Today’s Sensei Sessions guest is Tasha, a partner at a law firm that deals with patent litigation. Tasha has her hands full with her job and raising two kids, yet she still finds time to create passive…
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40. From Module to Mortgage: One Year in the Real Estate Game with Kimberlee
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36:32How do you succeed as a real estate investor while balancing work, family, and overcoming life challenges? This is the inspiring story of Kimberlee, who is here to share her real estate investment tips as a graduate of the Open Spaces program. From figuring out accurate property values to using a lender to stay within budget, Kimberlee's hard-earne…
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39. The Art of Balancing Two Full-Time Jobs and Real Estate Dreams with Heta and Mehul
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55:19How do you find your ideal BRRRR property, rehab multiple homes at once, manage your cash flow, and maintain productivity while juggling your two full-time jobs? It sounds insane, right? Not for Heta and Mehul, today's power couple from Chattanooga, who already have a portfolio value of nearly $1 million across four properties. Their goal now is to…
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38. From Zero to Investor Rockstar: How the BRRRR Strategy Is Changing Lives
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58:26It’s time to meet some real estate rock stars! Welcome to the Open Spaces Portfolio Mastery Program participants (we call them rock stars) as we gain new group insight into how the BRRRR strategy has helped ordinary folk do extraordinary things in real estate investing! This is life-changing stuff as our rockstars share, in highly relatable ways, j…
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37. The Unstoppable Real Estate Ambition of Efe
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49:15What does it mean to dive headfirst into your real estate dreams and truly trust the Open Spaces process? For Efe, being a person of faith helped with her mindset, as did her background in coaching. Perhaps the seeds of Efe’s ambitions were sowed even further back when she was a teenager who read Richard Branson’s autobiography, which planted the i…
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36. 10 Mistakes to Avoid While Renovating a Property
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21:26They say a wise person learns from the mistakes of others. In today's brilliant episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak and Niti are honing in on the Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Renovating Investment Properties. Fans of the show will know how important the BRRRR strategy is for the Open Spaces community. And with the Renovation phase being such…
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During this JUMPinar, we’ll discuss how to determine whether your plan for a rehab project is truly realistic. Using information gathered from walk throughs, feasibility studies, and discussions with contractors - you can protect the investment and feel confident that your ideas are possible. We’ll also touch on technologies that are available for …
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35. Neighborhood Know-How: Natasha's Real Estate Investment Tips
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58:22What does it mean to know the neighborhood you invest in? Natasha is now a stay-at-home mom with a background in tech. Listening to this very podcast nudged her into learning more about real estate investing through Palak and Niti's Open Spaces program! Since joining the Open Spaces Women program in July 2023, Natasha has acquired two rental proper…
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34. 10 Biggest Mistakes While Negotiating A Real Estate Deal
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16:41What are the 10 biggest mistakes real estate investors make while negotiating a deal? And how can we learn from them? This is the subject of today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, as Palak and Niti share lessons and insights from their experience in property deals. Learn how not to get emotionally invested while still taking that leap of faith in…
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What happened at BRRRRCON '23? Palak and Niti are brimming with joy and enthusiasm as they report back to their Open Spaces community on what happened at the most happening real estate convention in 2023! And for those of us who weren't fortunate enough to be there in person, this episode is a wonderful opportunity to glean the latest real estate t…
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32. Baltimore Triplex Success: How Hairat Leveraged the BRRRR Formula
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48:11How do you turn your property portfolio into a bonafide income stream? Hairat is a consultant with plans to become 'work optional' in the next five years. After joining the Open Spaces program in 2023, she already has 3 doors and her dream of getting her real estate investments to work for her is already starting to pay off. Living in Maryland, Hai…
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31. Andrew's Investor Mindset – 2 Properties, 1 Dream
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50:13What does Year One of a Five Year Plan to exit the corporate rat race and enter the world of real estate look like? Join Open Spaces at the BRRRRCON 2023 on Dec 8, 2023! Learn from industry leaders to make, multiply, and protect your wealth! – https://www.thebrrrrcon.com For Andrew, a shining star of the Open Spaces community, this has involved clo…
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