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Updated over 1 year ago, 05/11/2023

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Priscilla Z.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Palm Bay, FL
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What's your WHY?

Priscilla Z.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Palm Bay, FL
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After being in this business for almost 15 years I see things very differently than I did at the beginning.  I began wanting to be a flipper when Flip This House was the only show around to watch about house flipping.  I've gone through a lot of strategies, from flipping to wholesaling to rentals, lease options, owner financing, buy and hold land and all the ups and downs that come with each strategy.... but something that I've learned through it all is that you can know all the strategies and implement them and be successful at it, but usually there's something deeper that's driving you....and that's your WHY.  Why are you doing this?  I'm curious to know, whether you are just starting or are a seasoned investor...what's YOUR why?

I'll start...

My why has evolved throughout the years, so here goes...

In the beginning ..... I wanted to create a business that allowed me to use my time however I wanted, that would allow me to work from home when I had kids, that was 15 years ago.  - I now have two little girls I homeschool and I am still able to participate in our business while being home with them.

Then....I wanted to provide a home for our parents (mine and my husbands') to live in so that one of their basic needs can be covered, that was 7 years ago. - With a grateful heart I can say we have been able to do this as well.

Now....I want to help inspire others to reach their goals and dreams.  I've been inspired by so many people throughout these 15 years that have helped me to get to where I am today, I now want to give back.  It's not just about the science of achievement, it's about the art of fulfillment as well (we can talk about this one in another post :)

That's it for me...I hope I've made you think about, or remember your WHY....

Now....YOUR TURN!

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