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Mar 2020
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2: Going All Out to Secure Deal #1 (For ...

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Ever felt like you're close to breaking into real estate investing, but not quite getting anywhere? Today's guest, Tim Goutos, was right there with you. But after taking a trip abroad to clear his head, Tim narrowed his focus and went ALL-OUT in pursuit of his first deal. He talked to everybody about his goal. He went driving for dollars in his hometown of ... Show More
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