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In 1997, I arrived in the US with my wife, a consulting job, and a mere $1,500, a stark contrast to the realities that awaited us in Burlington, North Carolina. Simple tasks became monumental challenges, demanding a quick reassessment of our expectations. With limited vegetarian food options and no transportation, we were forced to improvise and urgently expedite our apartment search to become self-sufficient for our daily food needs. That $65 taxi ride for a simple meal for my pregnant wife, Priti, served as a painful lesson in the disparity between our hopes and our circumstances. The unfamiliar accents and local slang further underscored the need to reorient ourselves in this new environment.

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The initial months demanded a complete recalibration of our survival strategies. Running out of money brought a desperate need to re-evaluate our resources. The compassionate Indian family who offered a lifeline provided more than just assistance; they helped us regain stability by lending us money and securing our first apartment. The birth of our daughter, Keertana, in Greensboro in 1998 was a powerful reset, a beacon of hope guiding us forward. Moving to Cincinnati and tackling the ERP system implementation for an aircraft engine company was another significant shift, requiring me to readjust my professional focus.

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Early 2000 saw me thrive in a top-tier consulting firm, a period of rapid ascent and intense dedication. Then, in September 2001, the unthinkable happened: 9/11. The subsequent layoffs delivered a brutal shock, a profound disruption to my carefully constructed career. The chilling ultimatum – ten days to find a new job or face deportation – forced an immediate and terrifying recalculation of my future. The standstill caused by the terrorist attacks left me feeling lost, desperately needing to find a new path. This was the ultimate catalyst for recalibration, the moment I vowed to re-engineer my path toward lasting security and independence.

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The new path took me to St. Louis. Having dealt with the crisis just weeks prior instilled in me a confidence that I could handle any situation thrown my way. The birth of Kavya in St. Louis in 2002 added a renewed sense of purpose to that confidence, creating a powerful drive to rebuild and secure our family's future. By 2007, with permanent residency secured, I launched my IT consulting company, a period of exhilarating growth and invaluable learning. Yet, the vulnerability exposed in 2001 lingered, driving a deep desire to rebalance my income streams and achieve true financial independence. I continued to explore options for passive income and create multiple streams of earning, and after a year-long period of research and study, I narrowed it down to real estate for us. I saw it as the ideal way to reconfigure my assets for long-term wealth. In 2013, seizing the opportunity to purchase a foreclosed condo in Aurora, Illinois, and transforming it into a successful vacation rental marked my first step in redirecting my capital. From there, I rapidly scaled, acquiring my first 20-unit multifamily property and relentlessly pursuing my goal of 200+ doors, strategically using technology to optimize and streamline operations.

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In 2024, observing the impending loan maturities of 2025 filled me with anticipation. It was clear that a significant market correction was on the horizon. While my position was secure, I foresaw a unique opportunity to recapitalize on the impending challenges faced by others. Those who had overpaid during the low-rate boom would soon need to renegotiate or face distressed situations. This presented a strategic moment to reacquire properties at significantly reduced prices. Consequently, I decided to fully transition from IT to real estate in 2025, reigniting my pursuit of 200+ units with a recalibrated approach.