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Waiter Closes 100+ Real Estate Deals in Under 3 Years

From Waiting Tables to 100+ Real Estate Deals in less than 3 years: REI Tips with Derrick Acuff

Elise Knaack
Elise Knaack
February 17, 2022

In this week's Thought Leader Spotlight Series, Matt talks with Houston-based real estate investor Derrick Acuff. Derrick started his real estate journey while working as a waiter, going on to land over 100 deals in just a few short years.

In this interview, he talks about his transition to real estate and gives his best tips and advice for new real estate investors.

 

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