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WHAT IS ONE BAD FINANCIAL DECISION THAT

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The video likely resonated with viewers due to its relatable financial advice and the creator's authentic reflection on past mistakes. The "street interview" format and the direct, conversational tone make the message accessible and engaging, encouraging viewers to consider their own financial strategies.

Summary

The video features a street interview where a man discusses his past financial decisions. He regrets buying an expensive car at a young age instead of investing in property, which he now sees as a more stable path to wealth. He shares his current real estate holdings and advises viewers to prioritize investing in themselves and property over material possessions.

Structure

1Regrettable car purchase at 20
2Advice to invest in property instead
3Current real estate portfolio
4Real estate as a long-term investment
5The role of having children in financial motivation
6Realization at age 25

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WHAT IS ONE BAD FINANCIAL DECISION THAT LIFE I WAS 20 YEARS OLD AND MAKING A GOOD AMOUNT BUT I WAS LIVING WITH MY PARENTS AND I TOLD MYSELF YOU KNOW GO GET THAT NICE WHIP BAD DECISION NO SAVE YOUR MONEY GET YOU SOME PROPERTY AND WORK YOUR WAY UP DID YOU WHAT KIND OF WHIP DID YOU GET I uh uh 2008 uh SRT8 WAS IT WORTH IT I LOVED BUT I IT NOW NO NO I LOVE IT I DID LOVE THAT WHIP BUT IF I HAVE WENT ANOTHER ROUTE PROPERTY HAVE BACK BUT I WENT THAT ROUTE SO WASNT WORTH DO YOU FEEL LIKE MORE SO FOR YOURSELF OR FOR THE LADIES FOR MYSELF FOR REAL THAT TO HOUSTON TO PITTSBURGH I DROVE IT TO BECAUSE I THE TIME AND IT A LOT SO THAT'S YEAH YEARS OLD V8 WASTE A LOT OF GAS WHAT WAS THE UH 600 SO I GOT I I WAS TO PAY IT YEAH BUT IF I 600+ THE INSURANCE GAS YEAH WHAT WAS LIKE 340 I WAS PAYING TWO 50 AT THE TIME SO DAMN BUT I HAD A DUI BASICALLY DOWN THAT MONTH YEAH YEAH OKAY NOWADAYS I HAVE TWO BUT THREE FOUR YOU KNOW YEAH IT'S ALWAYS THAT'S HOW AND THEN AS FAR ARE THEY PROPERTIES OR SINGLE FAMILY I HAVE I HAVE A 5A FIVE UNIT IN SIGNAL HILL OKAY AND THEN I HAVE ONE IN CARSON AND THEN AT RIGHT BUT IT'S AN APARTMENT BUT I RENT OUT THE OTHER APARTMENT AND THEN A HOUSE SO IT PAYS FOR ITSELF OKAY HAD MORE INTO REAL ESTATE INVESTING IT'S JUST YOU BUILD EQUITY THAT'S YOU COULD PULL MONEY OUT FROM IF YOU GAIN EQUITY AND INVEST IT SOMEWHERE RIGHT RIGHT YEAH SO YOU WOULD RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE TO DON'T THE MATERIAL GET YOU SOME PROPERTY INVEST IN BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND WORK YOUR WAY UP AND THEN WHAT AND LAST QUESTION WHAT AGE YOU TO REALIZE ALL THIS KIDS AT 25 OKAY SO THE GAME CHANGER BECAUSE I GOTTA GET I GOT KIDS I I WAS 25 I THOUGHT I AIM HAD TWO HAY LIFE IT WAS A DOUBLE BARREL SHOT HAHA