How A 19 Year Old Got Started Buying Rentals With John Somnez (Ep 48)

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How A 19 Year Old Got Started Buying Rentals With John Somnez (Ep 48)

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Oct 6, 2015

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John talks about how he bought his first property at 19. He didn't know what he was doing, and he made a lot of mistakes. But, he figured it out, and today owns a great portfolio that generates a lot of cash flow.

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Oct 6, 2015

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How A 19 Year Old Got Started Buying Rentals With John Somnez (Ep 48)

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