522: From “No Comma Paychecks” to 7-Figures Using These 5 Skills w/ Nasar El Arabi

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realestatedoru/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Nasar El-Arabi</strong></a>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<strong>self-proclaimed “failure”</strong>&nbsp;when it comes to being employed. He wasn’t cut out for the banking industry, the call center, or the classroom. Some people aren’t meant to be employed, and Nasar was one of them. As soon as he was able to get his start in real estate investing, he realized that this was a&nbsp;<strong>path that could help him succeed,&nbsp;</strong>all while challenging him in ways the W2 world didn’t.</p><p>Nasar has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wholesaling-60-day-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>wholesaling</strong></a><strong>, flipping, and landlording</strong>&nbsp;for over a decade. He has amassed a&nbsp;<strong>seven-figure net worth</strong>, due to his sweat, grind, and problem-solving. Nasar has put together his list of the&nbsp;<strong>five most&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/personality-traits-success-real-estate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>important traits of any successful real estate investor</strong></a>. These traits aren’t what you’d hear at corporate, and they require those who are interested in investing to put in the time, energy, and creativity to thrive.</p><p>If you’re interested not only in real estate investing, but becoming a full-time investor doing what you love, make sure you pay careful attention to Nasar’s advice. While these aren’t traits you can simply switch on or off overnight, they are things that you can develop over the years you are investing, which can help you&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/8-lifestyle-changes-to-make-now-to-build-wealth-in-2020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>build wealth</strong></a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/financial-freedom-guide-30-somethings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>reach fi