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Nov 2024
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Michelle Jeong

Victor Menasce
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Michelle Jeong is based in San Francisco where she runs FIRE Capital (Financial Independence Through Real Estate). On today's show we are talking about acquisition strategy in the current market conditions. To connect with Michelle visit investingwithfire.com

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