Russell Brazil's 15,000th Post

[Russell Brazil]

What a journey.

Getting to 5,000 posts I feel was quick. I hit that 6 years ago, while my first post was 8 years ago.  and to 10,000 was pretty quick with that being 3-4 years ago. I guess it seems Im pumping out 5,000 posts every 2-4 years or so, with it taking a little longer each time. I guess as the business grows, I have a little less time to pump out posts.

So what have the last 3 years and 5,000 posts bought me?

In 2020 I was ranked the 74th highest producing individual agent in Maryland, and in 2021 I was 101st. That is out of 50,000 agents. In 2021 I was ranked 72nd out of 11,000 agents in Washington, DC. We will see what the 2022 numbers look like in a couple months when they are all tabulated. 

Much of that business comes both directly, and indirectly from Biggerpockets. 

Im in my 3rd year now of being on the Board of Directors of my local Realtor Association. I am starting my 2nd year on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Realtors, serving our over 1.6 million members. I should be on the Board for at least the next 6 years.

My rental portfolio continues to grow in value. Number of units stays relatively similar as I just keep 1031ing cheaper properties into more expensive properties. 

Im fortunate enough that my success allows me to take 6 trips a year. For me, all the work and investing was very much to achieve this goal. I could probably actually retire...but I love real estate too much to not be heavily involved in the industry.  

And most importantly, this little internet forum has provided some of my best friends in life. Many of them fellow BP Moderators.

Here's to 15,000 more posts.

[Joaquin Camarasa]

Thank for sharing your knowledge with all of us Russell!

[Jacob Sloop]

Congrats Russell!

You have no doubt educated many more people than you even know

[Scott E.]

Awesome milestone Russell. Thanks for your contributions around the forums.

[Scott Trench]

Russell - thank you for the amazing amount you have contributed to this forum and tens or hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of real estate investors over the past decade-plus! 

We all appreciate the humor, wisdom, and bluntness that you provide. Cheers to the next 15,000! 

[Scott Mac]

Congratulations Russell-->!!!

Impressive numbers--

[Paul De Luca]

Inspiring to see the effects of all the giving you've done. Congrats!

[Jay Hinrichs]

Atta boy !!

[Manny Vasquez]

Congrats @Russell Brazil!  I most certainly enjoy reading your posts. Even though I've been in the industry for 17 years, I learn something new all the time.  And I've certainly learned a lot from you!  Can't wait to read your next 15,000 posts!

[Bruce Woodruff]

Congrats!

[Jim Hwang]

Congratulations, Russell!  I appreciate your willingness to promptly respond to newbies like me.

[Henry Clark]

Thanks for the time investment.  Always love hearing different perspectives and angles. 

[Natalie Kolodij]

Sometimes I forget BP isn't FB and I can't add the "Those are rookie numbers!" Gif to this post. 

Congrats though! That's a huge accomplishment and I'm one of the people you've personally had a huge impact on. Plus I love your dog Pumpkin. So all in all 10/10 recommend working with Russel. Follow for the REI advice, stay for the Pumpkin pics.

[Jay C.]

Pretty awesome! Learned a lot from your posts thanks for your contributions over the years!!!

[Steve Vaughan]

You rock, Russell!

I think we started on BP around the same time.   I've learned a lot from you and enjoyed our interactions along the way👍

[Mike Hern]

Quote from @Russell Brazil:

What a journey.

Getting to 5,000 posts I feel was quick. I hit that 6 years ago, while my first post was 8 years ago.  and to 10,000 was pretty quick with that being 3-4 years ago. I guess it seems Im pumping out 5,000 posts every 2-4 years or so, with it taking a little longer each time. I guess as the business grows, I have a little less time to pump out posts.

I'm more impressed with the 26,378 Votes! Congratulations!

[Dan Heuschele]

 I find your posts to be the most informative per word.  Short, enlightened, helpful.  Thanks for all the great posts.

[Jonathan R McLaughlin]

Congrats and thank you.

[Michael Brattelli]

@Russell Brazil Congratulations, very impressive credentials. Always enjoy reading your posts and comments!

[Ryan Kelly]

@Russell Brazil setting a high bar for all of us to admire and chase! Congrats!

[Joe Norman]

Thank you for pouring so much time, energy, and knowledge into the BP Forums @Russell Brazil! Your posts are always insightful and informative.

[Lexie De Stefano]

This is amazing! I've always enjoyed reading your posts and helpful comments- particularly all of the DMV ones. Congratulations. :)