The Wall That Isn't a Wall

You know you can do this. You know you can do this.

Why? Why were you so sure? Or how do I know you were so sure? Because you started. You took that course, you read those articles, you saw all those YouTube videos. You've probably wasted more time on this than any other project in the last year.

So why are you doubting yourself now?

Why think you cannot do this? Of course you can. And how do I know you can? Because you want to. And if you want, and other people have made it before, then obviously you can.

We All Struggle with the First Deal

If you're struggling with your first real estate deal, I want you to hear this: we all did. And it's okay. It's part of the process, it's part of your growth.

Think about it - this is your first time buying something as expensive as a house. You've never done anything like this before. And while you'll probably do many more deals in the future, purchasing something that costs $50,000 or more is absolutely insane for someone just starting out.

It's okay that you're freaking out. It's normal. Whether you're investing directly or trying wholesaling, it's completely reasonable to feel overwhelmed. It's not just okay - it's normal, reasonable, and probably the only way through it.

But you need to grow.

My First Wall

Let me share a story about myself - a metaphor, really. On my first deal, I felt like I was stuck against a huge brick wall, a foundation of craziness that I didn't think I could get through. I had never seen anything like this before.

For me, spending $92,000 on my first deal was the biggest decision of my life. I was 25, and it felt overwhelming.

I remember talking with some partners and mentors who had done it before, explaining my deal, going through the numbers, and describing how I verified everything. Then I told them I was thinking about giving up on the deal, just letting it go.

One of them looked me in the eyes and said, "Dan, this is a good enough deal. You need to pull it off. It's good enough, it's conservative enough. You need to do this."

If you need someone to tell you this about your specific deal, reach out to me. I'll look at your numbers and talk you through them.

This mentor gave me the best advice at that specific moment in my life. If I hadn't done that first deal, my life would not be the same today.

The Wall Is Actually a Staircase

What I want to tell you is that when you feel stuck against the wall, you need to grow. And after you grow, you'll understand that it's not a wall - it's a staircase.

You need to grow as a person in order to see that the wall is actually a stair. A stairway to the top. And it's never-ending.

I completely understand that this wall seems very big to you right now. It's one you need to conquer. After you grow as a person and see the wall as a stairway, you'll be able to take your feet up that stair. Then a whole new vision will open up for you, and you'll start walking in new territory where everything will flow and be amazing again.

Until the next wall.

Once you get to the next wall, you'll have to grow again as a person and see that wall as another staircase.

The Rule of the First Deal

Right now, what I want you to know is that you're in the right place, doing the right job. Investing in real estate is a very good goal. And I want you to focus only on this: the rule of the first deal.

The law of the first deal is like gravity. After the first deal, the second deal will follow.

What you're doing now, this process that you're in right now - and I'm not saying invest in the first deal you see without analyzing or verifying (of course, do your research and due diligence) - but this process you're going through is 100% worth it.

In making this post, I'm actually talking to my 25-year-old self, because I didn't have this kind of encouragement when I started, and I wanted to create it for others.

Good luck. Enjoy investing. I believe in you.

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