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Updated about 3 years ago,

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Owen Thornton
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
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Contractor and Building

Owen Thornton
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
Posted

I am a huge fan of the business of building. I have been interested in becoming a general contractor, as I am 18 and looking for experience and to continue my love of real estate.

My grandfather was a licensed contractor, and he had a few different businesses over his time.

He is teaching me the basics, though of course, he is getting older now, and there is only so much he can do in the end of the day. He always “wishes I was born earlier!” Haha.

I’d love to hear from contractors out there and learn where you started.

How did you figure out what you wanted to specialize in? Where did you start? Who got you into it?

I love business, and I love real estate. The close relationship I had with my grandpa leads me to wanting to jump into a world of construction.

Would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations on how to gain experience and learn more - how to get to a point you have the education to apply to your own licsense.

Merry Christmas,

Owen.

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