On this episode, we have special guest Farrah Ali sharing her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges as a single mother and achieving financial independence through real estate investing. Tune in to hear about her first deal, the obstacles she faced, and her strategies for overcoming biases as a woman in the industry. Farrah's story is one of perseverance and determination and offers valuable lessons for anyone in the real estate investing space. Don't miss this informative and motivating episode!\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\n[00:01 \u2013 06:50] From Single Mom to Successful Real Estate Investor\xa0\nFarrah Ali turned to real estate investing as a way to support herself and her children\xa0\nFarrah educated herself and made investments through local resources\xa0\nFarrah's background in insurance and education helped her make smart investments\xa0\nFarrah founded an organization to help other women get into real estate investing\xa0\n[06:51 \u2013 18:35] Overcoming Hurdles and Finding Success\xa0\nThe importance of finding a genuine mentor who can guide and teach you the business\xa0\nThe power of taking calculated risks and putting yourself under pressure to achieve success\xa0\nThe possibility of finding private money lenders who can provide 100% financing for your deals\xa0\nThe significance of having a stable income and credibility as a person in attracting private money lenders and closing deals \xa0\xa0\n[18:36 \u2013 24:28] The Mindset of a Successful Real Estate Investor\xa0\nBelieve in yourself and don't let others discourage you\xa0\nKeep trying different strategies and don't give up, even if progress is slow\xa0\nReal estate investing is not just about accumulating properties, there are many other benefits such as passive income and the ability to set an example for your children\xa0\nA strong belief in oneself and commitment are key personality traits for success in real estate investing\xa0\n[24:29 \u2013 31:03] Closing Segment\xa0\nQuick break for our sponsors \nThe first step to growing your wealth is tracking your wealth, income spending and everything else about your finances, you can start tracking your wealth for free and get six free months of wealth advisor.\xa0 Learn more about Personal Capital at escapingwallstreet.com \xa0\nWhat is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?\xa0\nGiving time to herself and knowing herself\xa0\nFarrah Ali\u2019s worst investments?\xa0\nLearning from the lessons of life and growing from it\xa0\nWhat is the most important lesson you\u2019ve learned in business and investing?\xa0\nDo something bigger than yourself \xa0\nConnect with Farrah Ali:\xa0\nWebsite: https://www.farrahali.org\xa0\nSocial Media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn\xa0\n\xa0\nInvest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self-storage, medical facilities, hotels, and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/\xa0\nParticipate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms.\xa0\nJoin our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities.\xa0\nLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\nTweetable Quotes:\xa0\n\u201cTo grow in business, it can't be about yourself.\u201d - Farrah Ali