Question for RE Investors over 45 years old!

[Kenny Tran]

This question is for the RE investors 45+. I think thats a big enough age gap where investors in that age group lived by different rules. Technology wasnt the same, info wasnt the same, youtube wasnt established, they definitely didnt have bigger pockets to help them haha so my question is

1. How did you learn about RE investing? who taught you the hidden secret of owning rental properties instead of just selling RE as a realtor? I feel like back then it was like a hidden secret for the rich ppl and today everyone is RE investing haha.

2. How many years into your investing career did it take for you to truly feel like you "made it". I know everyones answer will be different and success doesnt have a timeline but at least I can take the average of everyones answer

3. After all these years investing, did life turn out the way you dreamed? Im sure most of you have been investing over 20 years and I wonder if what you promised to your younger self came true

I am 26 years old and have 2 rental properties and I am continuing to grow and add more and just like to learn from those before me. It motivates me talking to older successful people who are living the life I want that I know I will have one day.