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Starting together

Charles & Radhika’s story

Two different backgrounds. One first project.

Charles and Radhika describe researching the program together, balancing different attitudes toward risk, and completing a first resale without renovations.

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A shared interest, different personalities

Charles worked as a crane operator. Radhika came from commercial interior design. Their interest in flipping grew after Radhika saw a former classmate share a project and tag Jake.

They describe different approaches to a decision: Charles was more ready to take a risk, while Radhika wanted more information. They contacted existing students, watched videos, and asked questions before deciding to join together.

Staying with it when progress felt slow

Charles and Radhika emphasize the effort required to find and secure a property. They recall discouraging moments when it felt as though they were not getting anywhere, and describe returning to the course and community for guidance and motivation.

They also valued having people available to answer questions. Their account focuses on the combination of structured lessons, support, and continuing to take action when a deal did not come together immediately.

A first resale with a different plan

For their first flip, they say they purchased the property and put it back on the market without doing renovations. They connect that decision to what they had learned about buying at a price that worked for the deal.

Their experience illustrates a specific project and a particular exit. It also explains why understanding the purchase mattered to them before taking on construction work.

This story summarizes the student’s account in the archived video. Experiences and reported results are individual, have not been independently verified, and are not a guarantee of income or funding. Program details may have changed since recording.

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