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It is stories like these that really encourage me to continue with a career in real estate education . I know for a fact that we are positively changing lives across the country , starting with my own local friends and family . new level when he began to invest in Texas under my suggestion . In just a few years , he was able to accumulate a portfolio of over 40 properties in the Lone Star State ! Now he is safely diversified by having a massive rental portfolio in two states , not just earthquake­prone Southern California .
LINDA ' S LETTER
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Dear REI Wealth readers ,

Thanks for joining us on another special edition of REI Wealth magazine . We are excited you can spend time out of your busy day to increase your knowledge of real estate . I can say that investing in this asset class has completely changed the course of my life , and the lives of so many other individuals , such as family members , friends , and neighbors .

It ' s amazing to personally know people who have taken our investing advice and then significantly expanded their portfolios . One of my former neighbors in Los Angeles began to invest in Bakersfield , Calif ., when I told him my family had property in

Linda ' s Letter

By Linda Pliagas , Publisher / Editor
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Kern County . I recall his frustration with prices in our local market and his fear with investing out of state . His reluctance was soothed when I revealed we owned property there already .
After taking my advice , he began researching the market . He purchased a map , and segmented it into different areas of preference . I ' ll never forget how he was beaming with pride as he was detailing his diligent research while explaining the logic behind his purchases .
Now , a decade later our former neighbor even owns and operates his own property management company in the area to oversee his expanding multi­million­dollar portfolio .
One of my family members also really took his portfolio to a whole
It is stories like these that really encourage me to continue with a career in real estate education . I know for a fact that we are positively changing lives across the country , starting with my own local friends and family . new level when he began to invest in Texas under my suggestion . In just a few years , he was able to accumulate a portfolio of over 40 properties in the Lone Star State ! Now he is safely diversified by having a massive rental portfolio in two states , not just earthquake­prone Southern California .
It is stories like these that really encourage me to continue with a career in real estate education . I know for a fact that we are positively changing lives across the country , starting with my own local friends and family .
This amazing life­changing work could not happen without the support of so many , including my family , our staff , and sponsors . So , I want to thank all of them for assisting me in helping so many others through our magazines , podcasts , webinars , and events .
In this special magazine edition , we review some of the most insightful articles from recent past REI Wealth issues . Inside , we feature some of our most prolific educational writers , such as Randy Hughes , Laura Alamery , Kathy Kennebrook , Kaaren Hall , and Sharon Vornholt . I know each one of these writers personally and know they have a sincere desire to help educate investors so they can improve their businesses and lives .
What a pleasure it ' s been to work with such amazing educators over the years , and I look forward to continuing our mission of spreading real estate knowledge for many more years to come . As always , if I can help you in any way , please don ' t hesitate to contact our office at ( 805 ) 693­1497 .
Linda Pliagas
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