@@HappyPenguin75034 WTF are you even talking about and saying that for? Shits of the human race always saying negative bs for no stupid reasons for what?
My biggest take away: 1. Knowledge is power. 2. Know your numbers. Data Analytics is critical. 3. Challenge society norms. Don't take no for an answer. 4. Partner with the right people. Relationships can make the impossible possible!!! 5. Growth!! Start small and keep on moving. Best episode yet!
As an African woman who recently got my first property a year ago and gained so much and relationships from Biggerpockets, Yamu is such an inspiration!! God bless you!
@@bbgen-sp6ns that's very ignorant. Scholarships exist for excelling students in many parts of africa even available for children from very poor families. Education is commonly seen as ticket to financial stability so her experience is also very valid. Stop being so full of yourself and get educated yourself.
@@civillady3737 A student living in poverty will typically attend underfunded schools with fewer resources for students who are struggling or showing signs of learning disabilities. They might also have trouble getting their homework done, due to a lack of resources at home, or a safe, quiet place to study. Stop 🐂💩ing yourself .
@@bbgen-sp6ns alright, tell that to my father who lived in rural kenya with 7 other siblings in a very humble family of farmers relying on paraffin lamps to study in the evening yet managed to rank at the top of his classes throughout high school, due to lack of finances unable to immediately attend university but through performing well in A levels then receiving a scholarship to attend graduate school abroad. You clearly must not be from the continent. Also tell that to my husband born & raised in haiti once again from a poor family and migrated to the states living amongst other Haitians in the most dangerous hoods in florida but "somehow" managing to navigate and finally obtain multiple engineering degrees. if anyone is BS'ing it's you. Ignoramus
I,am South Africa and the part of Africa this woman comes from. The men are absolutely brutal a woman means nothing to them...they probably would have killed her saying she is bewitch because of how smart she is...just so sad.
@@delialubke6610 you’re talking nonsense.. I’m originally from Malawi and Cape Town.. the statement you made is ignorant and malicious.. The majority of African men are outstanding humans.. stop with that propaganda talk.. smh
Thank you so much everyone I really really appreciate all the comments, the encouragement and the way my story resonates with most of you 🙌🏾🤲🏾 forever grateful to God 🤲🏾
I’m blown away by her story. Such an amazing person with so much resilience! 2 jobs and real estate? I’m wondering what’s my excuse? Thank you all for this inspiring interview!!
I heard once that Not knowing is why some or many make it…. Even if you feel you are smarter sometimes it is just that, which holds us back, being raised here in the USA we are aware of all the what if’s ..! We are aware of all the horror stories with landlord tenant situations etc etc… so it is the knowing that stops us… Not knowing sometimes is your ticket because they move fwd fully believing this will be easy… when we know all the horror stories we believe it won’t be easy at all… like a 3 year old child he will jump off the the coffee table or approach the stairs with zero fear… meanwhile adults spend there time stopping the child from killing himself day after day..!!!
Sure we all may say the “unknown” is what excites someone to go towards a specific goal.. but let’s not knock her immense RESILIENCE, in which not a lot of people have to even go forward after being knocked down several times! Especially in the rough business of real estate!
My jaw is STILL on the floor minutes after finishing this; I am blown away at ALL of her accomplishments; from the scholarships & dodging an arranged marriage, to the move to the US alone, to the big jobs upon arrival, to the taking of a living arrangement & making that same strategy work for her in the BIGGEST way (way beyond what those students she lived with/ under could ever imagine), to the building of relationships with banks with no credit, to the digging in of financial losses landing her a long term contractor relationship; I mean, her thirst for knowledge & steadfastness to execute on the knowledge leaves me absolutely stunned… this girl IS A REAL LIFE SUPER HERO!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎊
@@crand20033 Yes, she had a lot of help to get into the US. But regarding her building her empire, that took skill, hard work, and right timing (she capitalized on travel nursing and airb&b)! Very proud of her! I will say, no doubt, God was looking out for her!
This is extremely amazing, as an African 🇿🇼this episode hit home more for me. Just two years and getting 80K per month/ 960K per year on investments alone not mentioning her job😳 damn!! Inspired inspired inspired The key is spiritual, giving is the key here. Taking care of the vulnerable ( section 8). God opens doors for her. I love love your journey
I'm not even sure if she knows this; but, her superpower is "RESILENCE". I love that she simply never gave up, seemed to keep a great attitude, and fought through all obstacles including the property manager that stole from her and made no excuses. This was an awesome interview.
As a 1st Gen Nigerian daughter of immigrants, I felt this story completely. Especially the part about sending $ back home lol, omg. Kudos to you sister & thanks Bigger Pockets for running this wonderful interview 🔥
Hats off to this warrior. Maximum respect. I thought I had a hard story starting over as a single dad out of prison sleeping on the floor, but compared to this story, it was a nice floor. I look at my situation completely different now. She is a BO$$.
@@crand20033 Making money isn't a "bad" thing so let's not make her feel bad about her success. Let's lift her up for possibly inspiring someone going through something similar right now. I am not in that situation and I am extremely inspired.
Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see as a glance of wealth, a great career, and purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who is reading this will be successful in life
May u find peace and solace with knowing he’s with the lord now. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. I’m also dealing with the emotions of life. I will say a prayer for you ❤ Take care
I can definitely relate to her story, growing up in Jamaica 🇯🇲 was not easy. I started my real estate journey back in my country (Jamaica) however, poor economic system drove me out and here I am in U.S just acquired my 1st property and just getting a contract on my second property. I hope one day bigger pockets will give me an opportunity to share my story. 😊
Congratulations on overcoming your adversities and having that drive to want more in life. You WILL be on Bigger Pockets and other platforms as well to share your journey.... your desire has been placed in the universe and it shall be so. Thank you in advance and I am looking forward to hearing your story just like this young lady.... sending love to you from Chicago.❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏾👏🏾
As a young kid who grew up in one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere - Haiti 🇭🇹 I definitely identify with Yamu. I lost my dad when I was 2 years old and my mother died when I was 12 years old. Event hough I never had to sleep on the floor but I did experience homelessness and had to sleep inside my car for 9 months . Thank You for coming onto this podcast. You have no idea how inspiring your story is to me.
She’s the realest person interacting and interview I’ve seen. She’s so relatable and open. Cheers to more blessings girl and congratulations on your baby girl 🎉
As a fellow west African (Ghana), I love this story! I didn't have to go through all the things she did, but people need to understand how hard it is to leave your home country, your family, and friends just to move to America. So proud of you! 🥳🥳🥳 Edited to add that it is important for fellow Americans to help first generation immigrants navigate American life. We struggle through EVERYTHING to try and make it here.
RIP to her aunt because sometimes we don't understand how context makes stories, and those blessings can lead to greatness, with the right person. She had support, but her tenacity and personality really is the gem. What an inspiration, and it seems she really pursued this to help ppl as when she opened the nonprofit. Success begins outside of ourselves. Just an amazing human. 👏🏾 wow ❤
As an African descent in Europe, this is so powerful! Africans are so resilient and believe in taking action ! Thank you so much for the interview and for helping others ! Send a lot of love to the new born baby
MY gosh!!!! Yamu, I have never heard a more inspiring story!! I wish you and your family continued growth, prosperity, blessings and peace. I hope to hear many more interviews with you to learn a lot more.
She sound like an African romance scammer . The story is full of 💩 from the start . In Africa , if you are dirt poor , you don’t get to go to school . In April 2020 , the best interest rate you can get is 3% on the 52k property with 8k down , your payment is almost $500, not $300. Further more , no bank gonn finance you without great credit score and 2 year of W-2 or sufficient income from 1099 period .
Congratulations for all your efforts .I'm from Africa and I know exactly what you went through and I was crying while listening to your story because I, myself also slept on the floor .But today I'm in the USA,became a Nurse,just bought a property and I'm trying to start an AirBnb by using one room in my house and see how it goes.Thank you so much for sharing your story. YOU MADE IT SIS❤
Some may be scared by her powerful story and achievements and may come saying she is taking over our entrepreneurial know-hows..but I tell you this, she is one among many of the immigrant success in this country. Kudos to your achievements
May God continue to bless her! I am completely blown away with her story. So many people make excuses and find ways to talk themselves out of making moves. For example “I don’t have any money” and she did it with literally no credit and little money. Do the math, make the phone call, make a move!
She was determined and she spent time finding out how she can accomplish her goal of owning real estate and owning her own home. I love her and I"m thankful for what she shared.
Yamu you are such and inspiration!. I think it was the HUNGER that got you where you are today. Being from Mali (west Africa) myself it is like night and day to see how my relatives live in Mali compared to the opportunities we have access to here in America. I learned at a young age that I was lucky to live here. I think that puts a voice in your head that since we have the opportunities to do better than we DO BETTER!. The pressure of helping family back home only grows but to see what you have done in 3 short years is AMAZING. Thank God your aunt kept fighting for your education. It is a shame how many others Yamu's the world will never know because of arranged marriages as a teenager in the African culture. You accomplished what most cant in a decade in 3 years. Standing ovation for you!
We need to transform Africa,Mali is a great nation but bedeviled by civil unrest.America may be good but without home back home and tranquility,things may never get better. The Most High Yah show you favours beyond our conception.
This is my first time ever leaving a comment for a RUclips video. I respect you so much Yamundow. I see your story as not as much of just a success story. During the whole video I looked at you and saw that little girl that nobody thought she could have a chance in her life. And even worse: Nobody wanted her to have a chance. They wouldn't be happy for you if you would succeed unless you pay-pay-pay-pay them and even then they would still feel like you owe them. And that little girl since very early age made herself work so very hard to be the best at school, which means better than anyone else that had parents and was loved and supported. I hope when your parents were alive you felt very much loved. You are absolutely my very hero. My mom lost her parents when she was 12 and she told me how tough life gets as soon as you lose parents. You become so vulnerable. You start feeling like you are less worth than any other people. You depend on people that don't want you. You are a burden for them. On public they will tell everybody how holy they are because they take care of you but everybody is just trying to use you. My mom looked strong and older than 12 and for this reason quite a few people wanted to adopt her for having extra free hands in the house. None of them cared for her wellbeing. They just wanted her to have no choice but work hard for them for free. Luckily she was in USSR where potential parents had to get through a thorough screening for their intentions for the child so none of those people was approved to adopt her. She grew up in an orphanage. She was the best at her school. She graduated from a very good college which was extremely hard to get to. To me your and her stories are similar. I am so happy you became such an educated smart woman that is not afraid of any difficulties
@@yamundowcamara I’m moving to Springfield Illinois in 2 months to buy and rent houses I can’t believe I randomly clicked on this video is there any way I can get ahold of you just to ask a few questions I’m working with Ryan elsila he’s my realtor currently I’m in Portland Oregon
I am still dazed by Yamu's story, but filled with joy for what she has achieved so far in her young age. She is an icon of hard work, positivity, resilience, and success. Her story will continue to be a motivating factor for mankind.
Inspirational, educational, motivational, and left me with ZERO excuses. Continued blessings to you and your family, Yamu!! Thanks David and Rob for bringing us amazing investors!
What I love about BiggerPockets is that they let their guests speak. So many of these other interview formats the hosts interrupt so much and basically take over the conversation. Here when they interrupt it's literally to transition the topic or solicit more information or a deeper understanding. They are not randomly interrupting the guest. I loved hearing Yamu's story. Thank you for giving her so much space to speak and tell her story so authentically. Kudos to this beautiful young lady! I am so proud of her and her journey.
Omg. I’m So happy you guys have her on this platform. I’ve been following her on her instagram page. She’s insanely charismatic and talented. And she’s also a mom and black. Thank you so much for featuring her. She’s very nervous on this podcast. But she’s an ultimate powerhouse.
As a African woman who did couple fix and flip and now own 2 property. one I live and one investment you gave me encouragement to do more. Thank you sister🎉
I so connect with her pain. I was raised in an orphanage from age until forced to leave at 19. Life imposed more struggle trying to figure out how to survive. My obsession with houses was the same. It’s Beautiful that technology allows us to connect with others that have similar stories. This is wonderful. ❤
This girl is an absolute Genius... I think very few people could do what she has done... I have been foolish all my life to be a struggling artist... I gave up having a life in order to create the most amazing art that I don't even know how to sell effectively... Now, it is too late for me to find financial success... Yet, this is the first video I have seen from Bigger Pockets, so... you never know...
I am honestly just so over the moon filled with joy for Yamu and her success and so completely impressed. No one deserves it more than she does, and she worked so hard to create her success! Yamu, you are an AMAZING young woman, and you are an inspiration!! You are a rockstar!!
Proud of you sis! You make me proud coming from The Gambia 🇬🇲. I feel you pain 😢. I feel lucky coming from a very well-to-do family in the Gambia. Never taking anything for granted and always being grateful.
My heart breaks for her childhood. It was hard to listen to; I’m sure it was exponentially harder to live. What an inspiration! ❤ Thank you for sharing this story.
All I have to say this is an amazing young women, not only did she overcome her childhood, she has broke language, and culture barriers and changed her life and inspiring the people who listens to her story. There aren't any excuses, hard work is vital to all success with sacrifices.
Absolutely and without question, the absolute BEST Bigger Pockets episode EVER. Such an inspiring human. Humbled beyond words at her strong spirit. Rejoiced for her success.
She gives me hope for a better life she’s so positive and I actually cried when she said the bedbugs when she was younger I love ❤️ that she kept going 💯🔥🔥🔥
This is the most inspiring story I have ever heard!!!!!! I am absolutely blown away by Yamu and her story. I have three year old twin daughters and I swear I am going to play this for them someday to inspire the next generation of women. CONGRATS AND WELL DESERVED!!!!!
Congratulations Yamu on your baby girl. I am sure she is here by now. Thank you for inspiring me. I was born in Haiti, slept on the floor on a mat, living apart from my parents until I arrived in America. I am the only one in my family to go to college, or strive for more. Hearing your passionate store and not stopping with many no's has waken me up again. Many blessings to you and your family the Bigger Pockets team for having amazing episodes year after year. xoxo Sancha.C
This story is truly amazing and a testimony of resilience, determination, dedication and not giving up. At 6am, I am blown away and know that I am on the right track. ✅️ Thank you Yamu for sharing your story with us 🙏
It's only been a few years since she started and she's already done so much for others. I'm curious if Yamu also has dreams of fixing up the homes back at home too where she originally grew up from and inspired her to get to where she is today (not that she has to). But I wonder about how is it possible to help our old places become more developed. I'm sure her family is proud of her and her aunt and sister are saying, I knew I made the right decision to support her.
Wow just WOW!!! I am 57 yrs old and starting life all over and this is so inspiring. I dont know how I found this but it was meant for me to hear. She is brilliant
I like how she's hesitant as hell at times but then she still pushes through. That's like her superpower. She keeps going and going and breaking through her own limits time and time again.
Such a young hard working girl, more success in her life, stay blessed and may God be with you in your life, ln just three years you have done really well, am so proud of you.
I think she is being blessed for taking care of the section 8 people. She makes sure that is always a part of her portfolio so she can help the poor. She seems like a happy person with a good attitude. I would like to know more of the details of how she does it, deal with problem tenants, close on a sale, etc. How do you even convince a seller to sign a contract with you when you aren't pre-approved for a mortgage? It would also help if you had subtitles. I can pretty much understand her, but sometimes her accent is hard to follow. There are so many places only renting to short term or high-end tenants, that it is hard for people with vouchers to find anywhere affordable. She knows how to make the numbers work. I feel like that is a great service to the poor to keep more of these units available.
She definitely inspired me!! Thank you guys so much for sharing.. I have been frustrated trying to get back into the real estate arena and really a mass some great successful through real estate. This inspired me and put me back in the motivation mindset of winning it.
I am literally in tears rejoicing over her story. I am also extremely inspired to move forward with taking the steps to JUST DO IT! Thank you young lady for sharing your story. I needed this. I was just looking for some way to build generational wealth for myself and my daughter. I believe God connected me to this podcast. I pray favor and blessing continue to overflow in your lives, all of you for sharing this invaluable story of inspiration. Praise GOD.
I love this story! What an amazing lady! This is why I love America😍. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I remember not having our own house, waking up many mornings without anything to eat! America gave me an opportunity and now living the best life! No matter where you came from, no matter your ethnicity, what skin color you have, America will give you the opportunity to succeed if you are driven and if you believe in yourself.
Yaamu is a complete inspiration of the blessings and Goodness of God. She was determined, she did her part and the Lord directed her to building wealth from Rental Properties. He gave her favor with a bank and she did it! Wow!!! It is truly mind blowing. Great work Yaamu! ❤
I'm proud of you my sister. Also a fellow West African (Ghana) but I was born here. You inspire me as I have been learning real estate but not executing.
Let's be honest,she's the star of this story. Smart, hardworking, and resolute, she was always going to succeed
@@HappyPenguin75034 WTF are you even talking about and saying that for? Shits of the human race always saying negative bs for no stupid reasons for what?
Criminal?
She's the main character for sure 😊
Thank you so much Ridwan ! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
@@yamundowcamara teach me yams
My biggest take away:
1. Knowledge is power.
2. Know your numbers. Data Analytics is critical.
3. Challenge society norms. Don't take no for an answer.
4. Partner with the right people. Relationships can make the impossible possible!!!
5. Growth!! Start small and keep on moving.
Best episode yet!
100%. Plus consistency
As an African woman who recently got my first property a year ago and gained so much and relationships from Biggerpockets, Yamu is such an inspiration!! God bless you!
You need a husband
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@@bbgen-sp6ns that's very ignorant. Scholarships exist for excelling students in many parts of africa even available for children from very poor families. Education is commonly seen as ticket to financial stability so her experience is also very valid. Stop being so full of yourself and get educated yourself.
@@civillady3737 A student living in poverty will typically attend underfunded schools with fewer resources for students who are struggling or showing signs of learning disabilities. They might also have trouble getting their homework done, due to a lack of resources at home, or a safe, quiet place to study. Stop 🐂💩ing yourself .
@@bbgen-sp6ns alright, tell that to my father who lived in rural kenya with 7 other siblings in a very humble family of farmers relying on paraffin lamps to study in the evening yet managed to rank at the top of his classes throughout high school, due to lack of finances unable to immediately attend university but through performing well in A levels then receiving a scholarship to attend graduate school abroad. You clearly must not be from the continent. Also tell that to my husband born & raised in haiti once again from a poor family and migrated to the states living amongst other Haitians in the most dangerous hoods in florida but "somehow" managing to navigate and finally obtain multiple engineering degrees. if anyone is BS'ing it's you. Ignoramus
When she said her aunts advocated to let her go to high school my heart broke. Kudos to this young woman!
I,am South Africa and the part of Africa this woman comes from. The men are absolutely brutal a woman means nothing to them...they probably would have killed her saying she is bewitch because of how smart she is...just so sad.
@@delialubke6610 you’re talking nonsense.. I’m originally from Malawi and Cape Town.. the statement you made is ignorant and malicious.. The majority of African men are outstanding humans.. stop with that propaganda talk.. smh
Thank you so much everyone I really really appreciate all the comments, the encouragement and the way my story resonates with most of you 🙌🏾🤲🏾 forever grateful to God 🤲🏾
@@delialubke6610oh please. Am Congolese and lived in west africa for 11 years and what u are saying is not true
I’m blown away by her story. Such an amazing person with so much resilience! 2 jobs and real estate? I’m wondering what’s my excuse? Thank you all for this inspiring interview!!
She is young and new to this country. She got the early excitement and build the early momentum which positioned herself well.
Wow teach me how to make 80k
I heard once that Not knowing is why some or many make it…. Even if you feel you are smarter sometimes it is just that, which holds us back, being raised here in the USA we are aware of all the what if’s ..! We are aware of all the horror stories with landlord tenant situations etc etc… so it is the knowing that stops us… Not knowing sometimes is your ticket because they move fwd fully believing this will be easy… when we know all the horror stories we believe it won’t be easy at all… like a 3 year old child he will jump off the the coffee table or approach the stairs with zero fear… meanwhile adults spend there time stopping the child from killing himself day after day..!!!
Sure we all may say the “unknown” is what excites someone to go towards a specific goal.. but let’s not knock her immense RESILIENCE, in which not a lot of people have to even go forward after being knocked down several times! Especially in the rough business of real estate!
My jaw is STILL on the floor minutes after finishing this; I am blown away at ALL of her accomplishments; from the scholarships & dodging an arranged marriage, to the move to the US alone, to the big jobs upon arrival, to the taking of a living arrangement & making that same strategy work for her in the BIGGEST way (way beyond what those students she lived with/ under could ever imagine), to the building of relationships with banks with no credit, to the digging in of financial losses landing her a long term contractor relationship; I mean, her thirst for knowledge & steadfastness to execute on the knowledge leaves me absolutely stunned… this girl IS A REAL LIFE SUPER HERO!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎊
Yes same! Listening again because I am blown away by this beautiful inspiring humble human!! Super hero.
For sure!
Wow, she is for real. An inspiration for anyone who listens to this.
You are super smart girl keep smile 😊
I got teary reading your comment thank you so much! I really appreciate you 🤗
This is the best episode Ive ever listened to!! Talk about overcoming adversity!! She is a gem and true inspiration.
I agree. 👍
Who's the girl on the thumbnail?
@@huggywuggy3608 same person
Like the turtle sitting on top of a fence post; she had a lot of help. Even from a former US president.
@@crand20033 Yes, she had a lot of help to get into the US. But regarding her building her empire, that took skill, hard work, and right timing (she capitalized on travel nursing and airb&b)! Very proud of her! I will say, no doubt, God was looking out for her!
She should write a book real quick. So many people will benefit from her experience
This is extremely amazing, as an African 🇿🇼this episode hit home more for me. Just two years and getting 80K per month/ 960K per year on investments alone not mentioning her job😳 damn!! Inspired inspired inspired
The key is spiritual, giving is the key here. Taking care of the vulnerable ( section 8). God opens doors for her. I love love your journey
Facts ❤❤❤
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Incredible. So inspired! God is really using your life to shine!
From Bedbugs to Blessings
You are blessed
As an African woman I absolutely Proud of Yamu. And her down to earth attitude you are a true leader. Very hard working
I'm not even sure if she knows this; but, her superpower is "RESILENCE". I love that she simply never gave up, seemed to keep a great attitude, and fought through all obstacles including the property manager that stole from her and made no excuses. This was an awesome interview.
And perseverance!
She has to know having all of the qualities of a natural born go getter.
As a 1st Gen Nigerian daughter of immigrants, I felt this story completely. Especially the part about sending $ back home lol, omg. Kudos to you sister & thanks Bigger Pockets for running this wonderful interview 🔥
Hats off to this warrior. Maximum respect. I thought I had a hard story starting over as a single dad out of prison sleeping on the floor, but compared to this story, it was a nice floor. I look at my situation completely different now. She is a BO$$.
And I guess she is single so what is she gonna do with all that money and also why does she want it?
@@crand20033 Making money isn't a "bad" thing so let's not make her feel bad about her success. Let's lift her up for possibly inspiring someone going through something similar right now. I am not in that situation and I am extremely inspired.
@@crand20033 she is not Single baby already on the bond
100% BOSS/BADA$$
She is a boss indeed
I was engaged from start to finish. This young woman radiates positive vibes. I'm so proud of you! May God continue to bless you abundantly ❤
Best bigger pockets podcast ever! She's a gem. I'm praying God continues to bless her.
Ameeen thank you so much Moriah
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see as a glance of wealth, a great career, and purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who is reading this will be successful in life
Wow, really. I was able to make my $25k on investment
Fellow Gambian here!!! I am oozing with pride and joy for her. Way to go !! Keep going babygirl the sky is the limit.
I needed to see this. Been feeling really lost since my son passed. Been hitting so many brick walls. This woman is definitely an inspiration ❤
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May his soul rest in peace ❤
Please accept my condolences to you and your family 💐🌾😔🙏 May God bless and give you peace.
Sorry @ Liyareign.May God keep comforting you dear.🙏
May u find peace and solace with knowing he’s with the lord now. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. I’m also dealing with the emotions of life. I will say a prayer for you ❤ Take care
I can definitely relate to her story, growing up in Jamaica 🇯🇲 was not easy. I started my real estate journey back in my country (Jamaica) however, poor economic system drove me out and here I am in U.S just acquired my 1st property and just getting a contract on my second property. I hope one day bigger pockets will give me an opportunity to share my story. 😊
Congratulations Chat!! And thank you
Congratulations on overcoming your adversities and having that drive to want more in life. You WILL be on Bigger Pockets and other platforms as well to share your journey.... your desire has been placed in the universe and it shall be so. Thank you in advance and I am looking forward to hearing your story just like this young lady.... sending love to you from Chicago.❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏾👏🏾
@@sonmychest2757 Thank you soooooo much!!
@@yamundowcamara your welcome
Do you have any advice on how I could start as well? I’m 19 and I live in Jamaica as well but I’m looking to venture into real estate in the US.
As a young kid who grew up in one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere - Haiti 🇭🇹 I definitely identify with Yamu. I lost my dad when I was 2 years old and my mother died when I was 12 years old. Event hough I never had to sleep on the floor but I did experience homelessness and had to sleep inside my car for 9 months .
Thank You for coming onto this podcast. You have no idea how inspiring your story is to me.
So sorry about your dad we have so much in common May God continue to bless you
@@yamundowcamara🎉🎉
🙏🏽 good luck to you.
She really needs to write her own book ❤,this story have literally changed my whole outlook on lyfe!!!🔥🔥👸🏾
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You people are really blind and hungry for rags to riches
She’s the realest person interacting and interview I’ve seen. She’s so relatable and open. Cheers to more blessings girl and congratulations on your baby girl 🎉
As a fellow west African (Ghana), I love this story! I didn't have to go through all the things she did, but people need to understand how hard it is to leave your home country, your family, and friends just to move to America. So proud of you! 🥳🥳🥳
Edited to add that it is important for fellow Americans to help first generation immigrants navigate American life. We struggle through EVERYTHING to try and make it here.
Thank you dear! This means a lot 😊
Ghana is booming. Why did you leave?
Do you think Americans care about new coming emigrants, nobody cares about nobody this days
How can we help?
@@digitallhm8160 it booms for some people but not all
RIP to her aunt because sometimes we don't understand how context makes stories, and those blessings can lead to greatness, with the right person. She had support, but her tenacity and personality really is the gem. What an inspiration, and it seems she really pursued this to help ppl as when she opened the nonprofit. Success begins outside of ourselves. Just an amazing human. 👏🏾 wow ❤
Ameeen and thank you so much ❤
@@yamundowcamara You welcome beautiful
Amazing... Her story is soo inspiring..I've learnt soo much from this podcast...the best so far.
As an African descent in Europe, this is so powerful! Africans are so resilient and believe in taking action !
Thank you so much for the interview and for helping others ! Send a lot of love to the new born baby
I'm African and I cried throughout this interview. So inspired - thank you for having her on!
I tried many times to encourage my wife to listen to the podcast, this is the only story that had her undivided attention!
Please send my regards to her and tell her am wishing her all the best!
Yamu is the absolute role model we desperately need in today’s world. ❤
MY gosh!!!! Yamu, I have never heard a more inspiring story!! I wish you and your family continued growth, prosperity, blessings and peace.
I hope to hear many more interviews with you to learn a lot more.
Ameeeeen Ameeeen 🙏🏾 thank you so much
@@yamundowcamara I look forward to following you and LEARNING FROM YOU! :)
She sound like an African romance scammer . The story is full of 💩 from the start . In Africa , if you are dirt poor , you don’t get to go to school . In April 2020 , the best interest rate you can get is 3% on the 52k property with 8k down , your payment is almost $500, not $300.
Further more , no bank gonn finance you without great credit score and 2 year of W-2 or sufficient income from 1099 period .
God bless you Yamu!
Congratulations for all your efforts .I'm from Africa and I know exactly what you went through and I was crying while listening to your story because I, myself also slept on the floor .But today I'm in the USA,became a Nurse,just bought a property and I'm trying to start an AirBnb by using one room in my house and see how it goes.Thank you so much for sharing your story. YOU MADE IT SIS❤
This young lady has blazed an amazing trail. She has the tenacity and determination of a million people.
Thank you so much dear I really appreciate you for the kind words of encouragement
I wonder it she ever finds time to sleep.
Yep!
Wow……………oh my God
Some may be scared by her powerful story and achievements and may come saying she is taking over our entrepreneurial know-hows..but I tell you this, she is one among many of the immigrant success in this country. Kudos to your achievements
May God continue to bless her! I am completely blown away with her story. So many people make excuses and find ways to talk themselves out of making moves. For example “I don’t have any money” and she did it with literally no credit and little money. Do the math, make the phone call, make a move!
Never compare because you don't know people's individual stories.
Yup. Absolutely. Never compare! Some of us are still in warrior mode but haven’t reached metamorphosis yet
No excuses in the US.
She was determined and she spent time finding out how she can accomplish her goal of owning real estate and owning her own home. I love her and I"m thankful for what she shared.
Most amazing story, hands down. NO EXCUSES PEOPLE !!! She is so inspiring.
She was born with a smart brain. She's smart like Obama.
I'm blown away at her accomplishments in just a few years. I wish she had her own RUclips channel so I could follow her journey.
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@@yamundowcamaracan you mentor me
@@yamundowcamarafrom congolese guy in South Africa. When are we gonna get maried? 😂
What a full circle moment! From being a listener to being interviewed. So proud of you Yamu!
One minute in and i am amazed by this lady. She deserves everything good.
Yamu you are such and inspiration!. I think it was the HUNGER that got you where you are today. Being from Mali (west Africa) myself it is like night and day to see how my relatives live in Mali compared to the opportunities we have access to here in America. I learned at a young age that I was lucky to live here. I think that puts a voice in your head that since we have the opportunities to do better than we DO BETTER!. The pressure of helping family back home only grows but to see what you have done in 3 short years is AMAZING. Thank God your aunt kept fighting for your education. It is a shame how many others Yamu's the world will never know because of arranged marriages as a teenager in the African culture. You accomplished what most cant in a decade in 3 years. Standing ovation for you!
This brought tears in my eyes thank you so sis
We need to transform Africa,Mali is a great nation but bedeviled by civil unrest.America may be good but without home back home and tranquility,things may never get better.
The Most High Yah show you favours beyond our conception.
This is my first time ever leaving a comment for a RUclips video. I respect you so much Yamundow. I see your story as not as much of just a success story. During the whole video I looked at you and saw that little girl that nobody thought she could have a chance in her life. And even worse: Nobody wanted her to have a chance. They wouldn't be happy for you if you would succeed unless you pay-pay-pay-pay them and even then they would still feel like you owe them. And that little girl since very early age made herself work so very hard to be the best at school, which means better than anyone else that had parents and was loved and supported. I hope when your parents were alive you felt very much loved. You are absolutely my very hero. My mom lost her parents when she was 12 and she told me how tough life gets as soon as you lose parents. You become so vulnerable. You start feeling like you are less worth than any other people. You depend on people that don't want you. You are a burden for them. On public they will tell everybody how holy they are because they take care of you but everybody is just trying to use you. My mom looked strong and older than 12 and for this reason quite a few people wanted to adopt her for having extra free hands in the house. None of them cared for her wellbeing. They just wanted her to have no choice but work hard for them for free. Luckily she was in USSR where potential parents had to get through a thorough screening for their intentions for the child so none of those people was approved to adopt her. She grew up in an orphanage. She was the best at her school. She graduated from a very good college which was extremely hard to get to. To me your and her stories are similar. I am so happy you became such an educated smart woman that is not afraid of any difficulties
She is so inspirational! She makes me want to strive to do better in real estate and life. Thanks for having her on the show.
Thank you so much Kandake 🙏🏾🙌🏾
@@yamundowcamara I’m moving to Springfield Illinois in 2 months to buy and rent houses I can’t believe I randomly clicked on this video is there any way I can get ahold of you just to ask a few questions I’m working with Ryan elsila he’s my realtor currently I’m in Portland Oregon
Me too i had interest in real estate i gave up but she is motivated me to go back to realestate
Absolutely, absolutely amazing!! You are the friend in my head❤😊
I am still dazed by Yamu's story, but filled with joy for what she has achieved so far in her young age. She is an icon of hard work, positivity, resilience, and success. Her story will continue to be a motivating factor for mankind.
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Inspirational, educational, motivational, and left me with ZERO excuses. Continued blessings to you and your family, Yamu!! Thanks David and Rob for bringing us amazing investors!
What I love about BiggerPockets is that they let their guests speak. So many of these other interview formats the hosts interrupt so much and basically take over the conversation. Here when they interrupt it's literally to transition the topic or solicit more information or a deeper understanding. They are not randomly interrupting the guest. I loved hearing Yamu's story. Thank you for giving her so much space to speak and tell her story so authentically. Kudos to this beautiful young lady! I am so proud of her and her journey.
Omg. I’m
So happy you guys have her on this platform. I’ve been following her on her instagram page. She’s insanely charismatic and talented. And she’s also a mom and black. Thank you so much for featuring her. She’s very nervous on this podcast. But she’s an ultimate powerhouse.
Wtf? racist. What does her skin color have to do with anything?
Aww thank you so much for your kind words Jamille haha yes I was nervous it’s bigger pockets!! It’s a dream come through 🤲🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🤗
Investigatiin. ? ? ?
As a African woman who did couple fix and flip and now own 2 property. one I live and one investment you gave me encouragement to do more. Thank you sister🎉
I so connect with her pain. I was raised in an orphanage from age until forced to leave at 19. Life imposed more struggle trying to figure out how to survive. My obsession with houses was the same.
It’s Beautiful that technology allows us to connect with others that have similar stories.
This is wonderful. ❤
I listened and watched her interview 3 times. Such an honest and humble lady. I am so happy for her. Good job
Thank you so much Milkias 😊
She is gifted with math and data abilities obviously well framed with education that allows her to make great decisions. Hats off to Yamu!
This girl is an absolute Genius... I think very few people could do what she has done... I have been foolish all my life to be a struggling artist... I gave up having a life in order to create the most amazing art that I don't even know how to sell effectively... Now, it is too late for me to find financial success... Yet, this is the first video I have seen from Bigger Pockets, so... you never know...
It's never to late ....Do not give up...
@@barbarachulu4083 Well, I am nearly 78, so it is pretty late for me... I have $100,000.00 invested in my Studio, so I have to keep being an artist..
I am honestly just so over the moon filled with joy for Yamu and her success and so completely impressed. No one deserves it more than she does, and she worked so hard to create her success! Yamu, you are an AMAZING young woman, and you are an inspiration!! You are a rockstar!!
This woman is an inspiration, protect her at all cost.
I had no intention of watching this whole video. What a beautiful spirit Yamu has. What an amazing story, I'm so happy for you. Quite encouraging.
As a fellow African who is working towards this, thank you for the inspiration. You are amazing 👏🏾 ❤
Thank you so much Juliette
When my daughter is older she's going to listen to this podcast. This lady is inspiring!!!
Proud of you sis! You make me proud coming from The Gambia 🇬🇲. I feel you pain 😢. I feel lucky coming from a very well-to-do family in the Gambia. Never taking anything for granted and always being grateful.
Salamualaikum Alagi thank you brother
My heart breaks for her childhood. It was hard to listen to; I’m sure it was exponentially harder to live. What an inspiration! ❤ Thank you for sharing this story.
Her story is inspiring. Look what happens when you just keep going, even with many difficulties.
All I have to say this is an amazing young women, not only did she overcome her childhood, she has broke language, and culture barriers and changed her life and inspiring the people who listens to her story. There aren't any excuses, hard work is vital to all success with sacrifices.
Broke language ? People in her country speak English dear 😊
@@africansister2
Amazing❤She taught me a lot in a short period of time. I got so many tips from this video. ❤❤❤
Absolutely and without question, the absolute BEST Bigger Pockets episode EVER.
Such an inspiring human. Humbled beyond words at her strong spirit. Rejoiced for her success.
Thank you so much Jess G! 🙌🏾 thank you for the kind words of encouragement
She gives me hope for a better life she’s so positive and I actually cried when she said the bedbugs when she was younger I love ❤️ that she kept going 💯🔥🔥🔥
This is the most inspiring story I have ever heard!!!!!! I am absolutely blown away by Yamu and her story. I have three year old twin daughters and I swear I am going to play this for them someday to inspire the next generation of women. CONGRATS AND WELL DESERVED!!!!!
Congratulations Yamu on your baby girl. I am sure she is here by now. Thank you for inspiring me. I was born in Haiti, slept on the floor on a mat, living apart from my parents until I arrived in America. I am the only one in my family to go to college, or strive for more. Hearing your passionate store and not stopping with many no's has waken me up again. Many blessings to you and your family the Bigger Pockets team for having amazing episodes year after year. xoxo Sancha.C
I absolutely LOVE her spirit!!!!!
Thank you for having her on your platform. ❤
Amazing! If you are reading this Yamundow, you have inspired me even more! I’m so happy you shared your story on this platform ❤
Her story is so motivational!. It let's us know that everything we have been thru was preparing us for our future.
I LOVE your story Yamu. Thank you for sharing. Inspirational, hardworking, determined, crafty, brilliant, beautiful. I am in awe.
This story is truly amazing and a testimony of resilience, determination, dedication and not giving up. At 6am, I am blown away and know that I am on the right track. ✅️
Thank you Yamu for sharing your story with us 🙏
It's only been a few years since she started and she's already done so much for others. I'm curious if Yamu also has dreams of fixing up the homes back at home too where she originally grew up from and inspired her to get to where she is today (not that she has to). But I wonder about how is it possible to help our old places become more developed. I'm sure her family is proud of her and her aunt and sister are saying, I knew I made the right decision to support her.
What an incredible young woman! I love hearing how she just kept going even with all the adversity. Good job, Yamundow!
i am just loving her. now she can also comfortably bring family over if they wish and just enjoy what she has worked for. such a joy. thank you
She's very smart and strategic. I'd love to see her back in a year or two. Wishing you much more success! 🥂
Thank you Shilpa ❤
@@yamundowcamara You're welcome. 🤗
I absolutely LOVE Yamu and would love to meet her. My dad died when I was 7 then mom kind of lost it. You are such an inspiration.
African brother from Kenya- what an inspiration. This touched my soul. I am so proud of you!
Thank you so much James
Fellow Kenyan, she’s amazing!!!🥳
Wow just WOW!!! I am 57 yrs old and starting life all over and this is so inspiring. I dont know how I found this but it was meant for me to hear. She is brilliant
Best episode yet. I laughed, I cried. What an inspirational and hard working human being.
Thank you so much SJ
I like how she's hesitant as hell at times but then she still pushes through. That's like her superpower. She keeps going and going and breaking through her own limits time and time again.
Probably the most probably the most inspirational podcast for me as a woman to date. Thank you for sharing her story. She is an inspiration!!!
Thank you so much dear
@@yamundowcamara Thank YOU!
Such a young hard working girl, more success in her life, stay blessed and may God be with you in your life, ln just three years you have done really well, am so proud of you.
I absolutely loved this story!!! I am just beyond speechless what this amazing young woman has achieved!!!!
I think she is being blessed for taking care of the section 8 people. She makes sure that is always a part of her portfolio so she can help the poor. She seems like a happy person with a good attitude. I would like to know more of the details of how she does it, deal with problem tenants, close on a sale, etc. How do you even convince a seller to sign a contract with you when you aren't pre-approved for a mortgage?
It would also help if you had subtitles. I can pretty much understand her, but sometimes her accent is hard to follow. There are so many places only renting to short term or high-end tenants, that it is hard for people with vouchers to find anywhere affordable. She knows how to make the numbers work. I feel like that is a great service to the poor to keep more of these units available.
Hello babu thank you so much for your kind words.. I try to do my best to help people because I know how it is to not have anything..
And when you help people God always helps you
She is amazing . Wish her so much more success. She has already done well
I was already getting teary-eyed 5 minutes into it! What an Amazing Cinderella Rags-to-Riches Story! You go Girl!!👏
Her story brought tears to my eyes. Then I smiled of joy as she continued sharing her AMAZING story. A new superhero!!!
I love this episode. “I’m so proud of myself. I’m so grateful to God”
Best episode ever!
This story is so inspirational! So happy for Yamu! Continue to spread your love and light in this world! ❤
I am so proud of her. I am sending her lots of love. I wish her continued success. God please continue to bless her👏
She definitely inspired me!! Thank you guys so much for sharing.. I have been frustrated trying to get back into the real estate arena and really a mass some great successful through real estate. This inspired me and put me back in the motivation mindset of winning it.
I’m literally crying tears of joy on her behalf and were only 27 minutes into this … so awesome
Hi Tim now you have me crying again lol thank you dear am grateful
@yamundowcamara .. you are really an inspiration. God bless you for sharing
@yamundow camara your story is so inspiring ❤️ God bless you sis.
I am literally in tears rejoicing over her story. I am also extremely inspired to move forward with taking the steps to JUST DO IT! Thank you young lady for sharing your story. I needed this. I was just looking for some way to build generational wealth for myself and my daughter. I believe God connected me to this podcast. I pray favor and blessing continue to overflow in your lives, all of you for sharing this invaluable story of inspiration. Praise GOD.
Wow listening to her speak and relate her story has me in tears, I feel her struggle and her triumph !!! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh my gosh. QUEEN. Holy smokes baby girl, you are all that! What an amazing, beautiful story. In total awe of this Girl Data Magic. So proud of you!
I love this story! What an amazing lady! This is why I love America😍. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I remember not having our own house, waking up many mornings without anything to eat! America gave me an opportunity and now living the best life! No matter where you came from, no matter your ethnicity, what skin color you have, America will give you the opportunity to succeed if you are driven and if you believe in yourself.
Hello Glamma thank you 🙏🏾.. we have so much in common
Such an amazing story. So inspiring! Can you imagine the talent that would have been wasted if she had gone back? So glad she stayed. You GO Girl!
i love to see my fellow west africans winning! congrats to our sister and may her blessings be infinite ❤
Yamu is amazing!! What an inspiring woman! God bless her & everything she touches
She is an inspiration, no one has any excuses because she had limitations but she persevered
Listening at 2:30am and MOTIVATED and MOVED!!!
Excellent story. God’s grace is absolutely amazing. So happy for you and your family Yamu.
Yaamu is a complete inspiration of the blessings and Goodness of God. She was determined, she did her part and the Lord directed her to building wealth from Rental Properties. He gave her favor with a bank and she did it! Wow!!! It is truly mind blowing. Great work Yaamu! ❤
I'm proud of you my sister. Also a fellow West African (Ghana) but I was born here. You inspire me as I have been learning real estate but not executing.
Thank you so much 🙏🏾