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He Said, She Said.

The cost of education is much more expensive when learned through mistakes.” –Susan Harper

GARY HARPER

SUSAN HARPER

Hawaii Hawaii FAVORITE PLACE YOU HAVE TRAVELED: “ Hawaii” “ Hawaii”

FAVORITE MOVIE:

“The Greatest Showman”

“The Notebook”

properties,” Susan said. Over the course of their working lives, the Harpers have learned what hard work means and what gaining autonomy can bring. “My first job was steaming crabs at a restaurant in Virginia Beach,” Gary said. “That job taught me the ability to work hard, and oddly enough, I learned how not to get trapped doing something I would hate my whole life.” Susan’s first job was de-tasseling corn where she learned the ability to work hard independently and with- out the need to be supervised. Although most real estate inves- tors are entrepreneurs at heart who thrive on working for themselves, for novice real estate investors, some supervision might be welcomed at the beginning. The number-one piece of advice the Harpers give beginning investors is to get a mentor—”even if you have to pay to work or have to work for free. The risk people take without properly educating them- selves is very concerning.” •

FAVORITE FOOD:

“Crawfish”

“Pizza”

BEST PODCAST:

“Tuesday Talks by our son Jacob Harper”

“Tuesday Talks by our son Jacob Harper”

FAVORITE MUSIC:

“Christian Music”

“Christian Music”

HOBBY:

“Toy Collectables and Golf”

“Crafts and Coloring”

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