522: From “No Comma Paychecks” to 7-Figures Using These 5 Skills w/ Nasar El Arabi

Nasar El-Arabi is a self-proclaimed “failure” when it comes to being employed. He wasn’t cut out for the banking industry, the call center, or the classroom. Some people aren’t meant to be employed, and Nasar was one of them. As soon as he was able to get his start in real estate investing, he realized that this was a path that could help him succeed, all while challenging him in ways the W2 world didn’t. Nasar has been wholesaling , flipping, and landlording for over a decade. He has amassed a seven-figure net worth , due to his sweat, grind, and problem-solving. Nasar has put together his list of the five most important traits of any successful real estate investor . These traits aren’t what you’d hear at corporate, and they require those who are interested in investing to put in the time, energy, and creativity to thrive. If you’re interested not only in real estate investing, but becoming a full-time investor doing what you love, make sure you pay careful attention to Nasar’s advice. While these aren’t traits you can simply switch on or off overnight, they are things that you can develop over the years you are investing, which can help you build wealth , reach financial freedom , and give you the life you’ve dreamed of . In This Episode We Cover: How to invest in real estate while making a median income Diversifying your portfolio so you have multiple exit strategies and streams of income Why every investor needs to “ become a rookie all over again ” Using creative financing to structure deals that benefit the buyer and seller Leveraging partnerships to find cash, divvy up responsibilities, and purchase more real estate Owning a business and learning the skills that every leader needs to succeed And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Publishing BiggerPockets Bookstore Brandon's Instagram David’s Instagram BiggerPockets Podcast 116: How to Quit Your Job Through Wholesaling, Flipping, and Taking Action with Nasar Elarabi BiggerPockets Podcast 500: Robert Kiyosaki: America’s ‘Rich Dad’ Sees a Real Estate Crash Coming BiggerPockets Podcast 330: How to Ditch Distractions and Get WAY More Done With Cal Newport Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show522 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices