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Special Agent Investor (with Marcello Sheriff)

Ep. 1115
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Hey! Pili Yarusi here.

Marcello Sheriff is a special agent for the Department of Homeland Security by day and a multifamily investor by night.

His journey in real estate started with accidentally buying a home and discovering the potential for profit.

Now in his first year of multifamily, heā€™s closing on a 20-unit, has 134 units under contract, and just made an offer on a 90-unit (fingers crossed).

Whether youā€™re just getting started or a seasoned investor, you donā€™t want to miss this guyā€™s story. 

Listen in now!

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Want to connect with Marcello? Connect with him at https://www.facebook.com/marcellosher33!

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