Jiries Dawaher graduated high school in 2002 with a GPA of 1.53. He then served in the Army National Guard in Ohio as a helicopter and diesel mechanic for nine years, dabbling in network marketing on the side. After getting out of the military, he was bartending in Hilton Head, SC, when he got a call from a friend who was making money by wholesaling in Cincinnati — and the rest is history. In this episode, Jiries shares about using his wholesaling background to acquire multifamily properties, his top networking strategies, and how he ventured into the hotel business. Jiries Dawaher | Real Estate Background Owner of JDS Holdings IX LLC and Homes by CityScape, which buys and renovates homes from single-family to multifamily to rent. Portfolio: GP of 51 units and two hotels Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: Instagram Facebook Linkedin His book: Real Estate Investing 101: How You Can Go From Broke to 7 Figures in Five Simple Steps Greatest lesson: Surround yourself with people better than you. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com