
How Two Friends Built a 24-Unit Property Portfolio in One Year
Childhood friends Pieter Louw and Connor Swofford scaled their real estate portfolio to 24 units in just 12 months using a powerful investment strategy.

Hannah Reed is a personal finance and real estate correspondent for Crezzio. She covers property investment strategies, market trends, and wealth management advice from leading financial experts.
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Childhood friends Pieter Louw and Connor Swofford scaled their real estate portfolio to 24 units in just 12 months using a powerful investment strategy.

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