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James Dainard, a UW Bothell business graduate, began investing in real estate at 17. After early struggles, he applied his education to build successful systems and now owns eight real estate businesses. His resilience during the 2008 financial crisis set him apart. He stars in A&E\u2019s \u201cMillion Dollar Zombie Flips\u201d and advocates for hard work and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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