Is Real Estate Investing Right for You?

June 18, 2021

About This Episode

Real estate investing isn’t for everyone.

So how do you know if it’s a good choice for YOU?

Today on the 7 Figure Flipping Podcast, Mike Simmons is talking with 7 Figure Runway member Marcus Long about how and why he got into real estate investing…

How did he figure out THIS was what he wanted?

How did he know he was ready to start?

What led him to go all-in as an investor?

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