💰 From $500 to 34 Doors 🏘️ | How Mel Dorman Built Wealth Without Banks 🚫

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In this episode, Mel Dorman shares how she went from being a social worker with $500 to owning 34 rental units using seller financing. Recorded live at the Portland REI Meetup, this conversation dives into creative financing, building wealth without banks, and why financial freedom is possible for anyone willing to do things differently.

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