How I bought an apartment in Paris at age 24 (the price + my income

How I bought an apartment in Paris at age 24 (the price + my income - Ep. 03)

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Part 1: how much did the apartment cost?
02:57 - Part 2: how much money do I make?
04:29 - My tax returns
08:17 - Income sources
08:53 - Business expenses
10:29 - Sponsor
11:38 - Spending/saving habits
15:06 - Part 3: My mistakes
20:26 - Part 4: Why did I do it?
21:40 - Conclusion

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@NiklasChristl Жыл бұрын

It takes guts to share this and we all appreciate your honesty and transparency man! 🙌🏽

@abumahir5812 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, and I bet your story will be wonderful than others, the content you produce is just mesmerizing and one of the best here

@hungrycollegestudent Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the transparency of actual details. Too many people say "oh just have an abundance mindset" but seeing this serious breakdown is eye-opening.

@tigerareyouthere Жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. Oh the gurus of our times… 😅

@danihan1321 Жыл бұрын

Just have $600k cash 🙄

@Cocoisagordonsetter Жыл бұрын

@@danihan1321 Well, he was doing youtube for years before he started making money at it. I could have started youtube years ago, but I didn't. I did do instagram stuff as a pioneer, but I could never ever handle putting myself truly out there. Also, I'm older than these people who have grown up on camera.

@chronicfish Жыл бұрын

Your parents did an *exceptional* job raising you, Nathaniel. I am twice your age almost and haven't achieved what you have in such a short amount of time. I don't know you, but I am proud of you. You deserve everything and more.

@amandabradley6256 Жыл бұрын

100% agree

@hansonel Жыл бұрын

100% Nathaniel has phenomenal parents from the videos we've seen them in. Sadly, it's kind of rare for people's parents to be that great.

@dragonflymagictarot1180 Жыл бұрын

I feel like it does come down to a persons parenting/childhood and also education :) We don’t all get so lucky

@belindahugheslifestyle Жыл бұрын

Same.

@davidsanchez-orta2782 Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahaha

@jack_edwards Жыл бұрын

taking notes so i can move in next door ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼

@gabriellas Жыл бұрын

i was manifesting this friendship and here we are

@stardusturba Жыл бұрын

YES WE NEED THIS

@fareehamehmood5278 Жыл бұрын

JACK ILYYY

@heyya7464 Жыл бұрын

@@gabriellas yassss!

@meshmeshmeshmesh Жыл бұрын

Please become friends and make videos together

@banzy3 Жыл бұрын

I met a Parisian girl in 2005 - we ended up dating long distance, the relationship got more serious and I moved in 3 years later. It was only then that I discovered she actually owned her apartment (a living inheritance) in a nice Haussmann building, so that worked out really well as neither of us were earning crazy amounts. One thing to be wary about in Paris, is that many of the old apartments have ancient pipework - problems with leakages are all too common, as we discovered! Insurance pay outs don't always cover everything. A few years later we started a family, and ended up leaving Paris (it's a tough city when you have kids - try getting a pushchair on the metro for example, or a crowded bus!), and paid far too much for a house in the country. We fell in love with it but underestimated how much work it required. Now in 2022, we need a new roof, which will cost us almost as much as a small house! I guess you live and learn, but I'm glad we can keep a bit of French history alive for another century or two.

@biohacker7968 Жыл бұрын

nice story!

@VinceverevecniV Жыл бұрын

Bravo.. Paris will always be a « step » unless you’re raise and born in here

@amywalker7515 Жыл бұрын

Every man's wet dream to find a woman with money and magically fall in love and never have to worry about anything again.

@globaladdict Жыл бұрын

@@amywalker7515 someone's bitter lol

@lavinder11 Жыл бұрын

@@globaladdict she didn't lie

@darenblythe5169 Жыл бұрын

14:57: Money is freedom. Exactly. Probably the single most important bit of info in this video. It still amazes me how many people--even close friends--don't see it this way. It's not about being able to have stuff; it's about giving you freedom to do things...and to get out of situations (especially jobs) that are crushing your soul.

@jackiek4159 Жыл бұрын

Exactly right! 🙌🏻💯

@danielgoncalves2771 Жыл бұрын

You can be free with little/no money, but your can icrease your confort with more money. Im my perpective it's more abouth confort, and speed. Example, you can walk, but if you pay the bus you go quick, if you pay a taxi you go quickier, if you buy a car you go a little faster (no wait time for the taxi) But if you are stuck at work making the money to buy the car you probably just dont go anyhere. Balance your life!

@timotheeburkhard6558 Жыл бұрын

Hence the systematic problem ? x)

@womanofacertainage5892 Жыл бұрын

Money is options, choices, and the power to be cared for. To be fed, housed, clothed, and for medical care. In the US at least, money means you can get medical care and you can never understand the value of that unless you or a loved one has been sick and money is required for them to get the care they need to get well. Money is also the power to leave relationships that aren't working -- some folks remain with a partner because they can't make it alone financially. I never want that to be me so I've always been determined to at least earn enough and save enough to be able to live a lower-middle income life on my own.

@TheZagrean Жыл бұрын

@@danielgoncalves2771 also walking is beneficial for your health, if you walk 1 hour/day I think you also cover the body’s need for movement.

@chimokitty Жыл бұрын

I am flabbergasted that you are only 24. Congrats on your success, you are literally living the dream.

@SnowyPF Жыл бұрын

You're living the dream that everyone wants, and the difference between you and everyone else who is too is that you are trying to help everyone do the same. Thank you Nathaniel Drew, and congrats on the apartment!

@grl9917 Жыл бұрын

Living in Europe is difficult for many North Americans. It’s not for everyone. Some get soaked up in the romantic notion and reality is much different. Don’t get me wrong, I love living here but there’s lots to get used to like extreme red tape and EVERYTHING taking double or triple the time it takes to get things accomplished in the US. Just mailing a letter can take over an hour. It’s not for everyone. It can be frustrating when you’re accustomed to things working fairly easily and people that are actually helpful, customer service is much, much less stressed in Europe than Canada and the US. It’s almost like you’re doing the bank a favor by putting money into it. There’s lots you have to overlook…not perfect by any means. But the people are much more live and let live. Politics and status are much less stressed.

@juarezm.6737 Жыл бұрын

@@grl9917 these ppl are nuts... leaving america for Europe.... dafuq... Everything is so easy and fast in US... there also many places "europe like" there...

@johnl6371 Жыл бұрын

This was great! I love that you said you had the privilege of NOT going to college, which totally flips the usual paradigm! Also, recognizing that success doesn't just happen; it is the result of hard work, sacrifice, and the support of others.

@Josh-pf9rs Жыл бұрын

I agree

@user-ei8rb7sj6c Жыл бұрын

Good for you! Sorry this is so long, but you remind me so much of my late husband that I just had to tell this story after watching your wonderful video. As young, college educated newlywed’s in the early 1970’s, my husband and I were middle income earners. We agreed that we wanted to wait to buy a home until we could save enough to buy one without being “house poor.” In the early 1980’s, we were ready, but new home interest rates had skyrocketed to 15%. By then, many of our friends were buying their second, larger homes at the 15% interest rate! We did just the opposite. We shopped around for a lower interest rate and bought a modest starter home, making upgrades over time. We watched interest rates drop, and when they got down to half of what we were paying, we refinanced our mortgage, which lowered our payment drastically. But rather than buy a fancier home, we stayed put, invested the extra money into our retirement fund, and paid off our mortgage. When we sold our starter home, we paid cash for a country home with acreage and a workshop. To us, having a mortgage free home and a healthy retirement fund meant security. (We had made mistakes in our early years, but, like you, we learned from them and didn’t repeat them.) As it turned out, most of our financial decisions were sound. Neither of us were into status symbols and never owned or wanted a luxury car. (Although I did surprise my husband with a top of the line luxury truck with all the bells and whistles for his retirement.) But even though we were only middle income earners, we enjoyed a full life, saw most of the US, including Hawaii and Alaska, and took several other wonderful trips and cruises. As in our early marriage, to this day, I get a kick out of finding gently used treasures for next to nothing and mixing them with new. I have a wardrobe that will take me anywhere, with some pieces that are expensive classics that I’ve loved and worn 20-30 years, still look like new, and will never go out of style. (I admit some of my vintage sweatshirts are threadbare but I still love wearing them!) Visitors to my home comment on the beautiful decor, and they have no idea some pieces cost $5 and some cost $1,000. Sadly, my husband passed away several years ago. I am now 70, and have met single men from 60-80, who, although high income professionals, seemed to somehow be lacking in the area of money sense. They drive luxury cars, take exotic trips, have expensive boats, gun collections, and golf club memberships, yet some say they returned to work because they worried about “not having enough money to live on.” One even told me he had never lived on any kind of budget, because there was always more where that came from. (Talk about a red flag! Men like this scare me!) I hope you will meet a young woman who shares your sense of adventure, work ethic, intelligence, disposition, ability to learn from mistakes, and willingness to do the right thing. And last, if you or any of your subscribers have not yet read “The Millionaire Next Door” or “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” I highly recommend them. You won’t be sorry! Best wishes for a bright future!

@ClaudhyaLifestyle Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful story ! 🙌🏽

@xyz987123abc Жыл бұрын

Just proves common sense ain't so common.

@teagibbs Жыл бұрын

Wow. This was inspiring!

@Josh-pf9rs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙌

@ZombiemanOhhellnaw Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing❤

@AliAndreea Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so vulnerable here! Especially when it comes to finances!

@handlemonium Жыл бұрын

Realism, Enthusiasm, Optimism 👍

@MegaJohnnycage Жыл бұрын

vulnerable LMAO , give us a break, how is this vulnerable. Guy earns 100's of thousand's buys an apt. this is not showing vulnerability.

@amandinemanddyna2705 Жыл бұрын

'' Ali Andreea''. '' Thank you for being so vulnerable.''? What are you talking about? Your comment has NO sense.

@MrPip9999 Жыл бұрын

by 'vulnerable' you must mean 'being so honest' (so as to run the risk of exposing yourself, your life ..etc.. too much... to the public and hence to crooks watching this video ...

@sharonhelleman7378 Жыл бұрын

You have wisdom beyond your years. Listening to you it is easy to forget how young you are. I think you have made a great choice, and am confident you will get back on your feet financially very soon. Bravo! Excited for the life you will continue to build in Paris.

@KaizenLane Жыл бұрын

It's always such a pleasure to watch your videos. The music, the rythm, the animations... a lot of hardwork behind every video. A real inspiration for me !

@belysnicole2492 Жыл бұрын

I rarely comment but wow I just love this video and the storytelling and your mom’s input. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest. Big congrats on the apartment, you deserve it!!

@dpnice7721 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. I moved to France over 35 yrs ago and already owned a flat so selling that put me straight into owning in France. Thanks to rental income I bought 2 more and this increase in rental income paid off all my loans. Now retired I have sold all to avoid the hassle of managing them . But this all took my whole career to achieve; retired at 65. So your achievements are impressive to say the least.

@peterkelly8357 Жыл бұрын

You should start making KZfaq videos!

@NorceCodine Жыл бұрын

Don't believe everything you see on KZfaq.

@dpnice7721 Жыл бұрын

@@NorceCodine Why don't you come straight out and accuse him of lying. Obviously videos must be taken with consideration on their verity or not; but I see no reason why he should be lying and with KZfaq income it does seem achievable.

@BillyBob-bv1bk 10 ай бұрын

Very impressive! this is my goal long-term as well at the moment I am just an intern in France :) hahaha

@amiramrati9319 Жыл бұрын

The "basta!" While he was explaining his mistakes made me laugh a lot 😂

@TheSharkasmCrew 10 ай бұрын

Holy shit this apartment building in Paris costs about as much as a nice single-family home in Ontario, Canada (or the smallest, most rundown single-family home you'd ever find in Toronto). Really puts things in perspective.

@mlw1700 Жыл бұрын

How can anyone criticize when you are so open about your experience and invaluable lessons learned? How does the saying go? "APARTMENT IN PARIS: 1.5M EUROS. LESSONS LEARNED: PRICELESS." I wish that I had your kind of guts when I was young. Good for you! Thank you for sharing.

@shdw_co Жыл бұрын

As a freelance photographer money is one of the most terrifying subjects to talk about, especially as a 23 year old. Watching videos and people like Nathanial talk openly about this subject gives so much insurance to me in a way, great work Nathanial

@areejayman9112 Жыл бұрын

your mother is absolutely adorable and wise I would love to see you making a video together sometime Also, congratulations on the new apartment you totally earned it

@HannibalXKarma Жыл бұрын

Time stamp? Fuck that. Your content in its entirety is masterclass. Had to watch a few of your videos in my philosophy class in uni. My professor loves you dude!

@roid1510 Жыл бұрын

I made this same mistake moving to my first own appartment in the big city. Currently living through that struggle period

@chickolat Жыл бұрын

First, love your mom! what's a sweet momma; loved the ending. Second..boy this hit home. I also bought my first place place on my own a week before the pandemic. I fell in love with the view (it was a waterfront bungalow). I saw potential in it and how it could be with the renovations. I wanted to host art collaborative workshops, events (it was a 2 acre property as well). I saw so much potential of collective living. As a self employed person I had to do 20% downpayment which was 140k plus closing cost and land transfer was another $80k. It was a lot! I had saved all the money for 3 years from my business while I worked full-time (I quit in 2019) so that's where my money came from. I lost my parents long time ago so I was on my own so i didn't have any support financially to do this. Statistically where I am from, someone like me shouldn't be able to buy a place on their own. Then I started the reno. DURING covid...i got scammed twice by contractors and finally found my 3rd..I cost me another $250k to do the renovations....I was all of a sudden over leveraged....I was scared, stressed, depressed..no one to talk to. I kept wondering what would happen if my clients stopped hiring me. Luckily the market went insane with the housing prices and I just sold my dream home in May. Yes it was difficult but i can sleep again. I missed my simple life. I made back my money plus some profit..I am lucky. I did buy another one but in another city where cost of living is much lower and one that doesn't require any renovations. Thank you for being so honest, transparent and vulnerable. We don't talk about finances and especially when we make financial mistakes. For me, it was out of shame and the persona or perception of who I felt I was being viewed as. I felt I couldn't be weak or vulnerable anymore. All of sudden having a house meant I am "rich" and money is not a problem. Anyway I am rambling. Thanks for sharing :-) i truly felt seen.

@ronjakh Жыл бұрын

Money is somewhat taboo in my country as well, even people you know really well or close family might find it very uncomfortable to talk about money. The influencer/content creator space is still shrouded in mystery, especially the money side of things and people are curious. Appreciate you sharing! And I love seeing the people I watch being able to fulfill dreams 🙌

@esthereley6808 Жыл бұрын

Buying a place, always takes you to the edge, financially. It makes you feel exposed, but a few years down the line, it feels normal, and then later more comfortable. And then you realise, you would never be able to afford what you’ve already afforded!

@Mellyouttaphase Жыл бұрын

My wonderful, loving, lower working class parents raised us with a strong work ethic but did not teach us to save. Teaching and modelling financial literacy is one of the best gifts one can give their children.

@VeganVix Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Nathaniel. Real estate is the best investment you can make, especially in a city like Paris and especially in these times. You may struggle a bit financially at the beginning, but soon you'll realize it was the smartest thing you did.

@dugebuwembo Жыл бұрын

Real Estate is supposed to be a ladder though, you start small and stair case! Doesn't make sense to spend on a property beyond your means especially when you are young. He could have found a cheaper place to buy and fix up then rent out & wait for property prices to increase to get the equity.

@nancyshrout-wankowski7147 Жыл бұрын

@@dugebuwembo Valid point. But - the cheaper places available may have required more time, money and energy expended, that would be hard to find for someone who is self employed.

@craighughes536 Жыл бұрын

your videos are hands down so professionally made...appreciate all the videos you do...so insightful

@gioggioogiuggio Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathaniel, it's truly inspiring for me to watch this video and understand how you could afford buying your house in the center of Paris at the age of 24. I've followed you for a couple years now and I am your age, just about to finish my master's degree. I appreciate the clarity with which you speak about many topics, in this case about financial freedom. It gives me hope about building my own future. You're eager to learn and you've realized money comes from good ideas: now you've earned it all, keep on going like this! Cheers from Italy

@NatHarwood Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Always inspired when people seem like an unstoppable train in these situations - people who adapt quickly and solve problems, and end up with apartments in cool cities. I have a few friends who have moved through some rough stuff but continue to progress in life. Reminds me of a quote - "He was his own first obstacle, but would have no man hinder him."

@faganquin6483 Жыл бұрын

fascinating - i have wondered how this whole new "industry" worked. and it's interesting on multiple levels, sociological economic, psychology of the creator and the audience, etc... the monetizing of an individual's values and personality, who has access to this industry and who doesn't... so many facets. very interesting. thanks for outlining it.

@papelpicado7275 Жыл бұрын

wow, thanks for being so transparent, you're definitely helping others realize that's possible to create the life that you want while being authentic to your values.

@min5899 Жыл бұрын

❗️

@timotheeburkhard6558 Жыл бұрын

How ? It is not possible on a large scale. Only for a few rich people like him. Not everyone can live off a youtube channel selling ... products. So his vcalues are far beyond capitalistic, wich is everything he seems to criticize :/

@OkraDayss Жыл бұрын

Your transparency and authenticity is greatly appreciated. Your videos are always of amazing quality as well. Keep going! Wishing you the best in all of your current and future endeavors!!

@jennygilbert4684 Жыл бұрын

So happy I watched this - came to you through your dad's vids. I'm old enough to be your grandmother but 20 in my soul. I found this inspirational for those who have focus and endurance and a passion for following their dreams. I've spent decades in the shadows of my highly 'educated' siblngs but truth be told, I've lived the more abundant life following my heart and dreams and succeeding from life's university. The best lectures have been my mistakes! Finally, I've let go of that horrid shame of not having a university degree. What a relief. Keep on teaching and enjoying your rewards - richly deserved.

@Christina_De_Melo Жыл бұрын

That apartment is a work of art. Congratulations! Try not to worry, it feels scary but in a few years it will all work out and you'll have another huge amount saved in the bank again for your next endeavour. I LOVE when people are open about money, thanks for sharing.

@Hillary429 Жыл бұрын

Video about investing? You always make things so easy to understand and also touch on the personal/psychological/emotional side of these decisions which is super helpful and engaging. My money is losing value but I’m scared to not have access to it or worse to lose it.

@mathewsgarden Жыл бұрын

Your mom's advice at the end is very true. At the end, all you want to say is "hey, I did it, I tried". You did the right thing, and I really appreciate your transparency. Much love man

@candelariadeferraripiccion6249 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathaniel, first time commenter here. I wanted to say thank you for this video, because transparency around topics like money and success is really rare, but as people without money or without so-called "success" or achievements, we crave these sharings so much. I would like to say that although it's nothing that you can control, and it's not your responsibility, it is true that the money you've been able to make is also largely due to your origins. the fact that you were born and raised in the states alone gives you a great advantage (i.e. your passport. technological, economical and symbolic resources and privileges that again, are out of your control, but you do have them automatically, with no particular merit from your part). as a person born and raised in the 3rd world, there is no way imaginable for me that I could make those numbers, even if I worked that hard. and I don't mean your actual income, just the minimum wage you mentioned you had at age 13. I would make 3000 usd if i worked 9 hours everyday for 15 months. So anyways, I just thought it was a good disclaimer because these videos tend to feed on a fantasy that the audience has. I include myself in this. It is a dream of mine to buy a house of my own, also somewhere in mediterranean europe, and to live off my passion. I envy you and I'm inspired by you both. I hope you don't take this the wrong way, because I love your videos and find them very inspiring. I only shared to share, not with the intent of placing guilt or anything like that. I'm also curious as to why you don't speak to your parents in spanish, since that's their native tongue and you can speak it I think? anyways thank you for the video and cheers from Argentina :)

@JonJosephKuhn Жыл бұрын

I’m literally never going to complain again about my job, my house, or any trivial nonsense. At least I hope not. Thank you so much for this much needed perspective. 👊🏻❤️

@alicetopel6645 Жыл бұрын

I hear you. Sometimes place in the world has an impact but also having a health, family/support network. It is a privilege to have a family/support network. My experience of cPTSD has meant I have no family or support network, need to rent & pay my way since 19. The independence I enjoy but I’ve learnt it’s restricted by cPTSD. As a result of cPTSD I’m unable to hold down a job or career that’s bigger than minimum wage, I have tried multiple times to get treatment &support but cannot afford it because of the job situation & so it goes. It’s not for want of trying to help myself, I believe in personal responsibility but the crippling effects of domestic/child abuse (flash backs, triggers) cannot be underestimated. Despite living in a relatively wealthy country& having a good education (albeit not university or college) much of this is completely undermined by abuse. I don’t mean this as a pity party, I think of the many others I’ve encountered from similar backgrounds & overall I’ve been very fortunate not to have ended up in drugs or other form of addiction to cope or dead. People say you make your own luck, although luck is by nature something out of our control. I think it’s about being thankful for the small things like breathing, nature, stars in the sky, watching clouds, my feet on the Earth, sunrise & sunsets, summer rain, spring flowers, autumn leaves, connecting with interesting & likeminded people etc…& in some way creating space for the things you love no matter how small. The American dream & concept of meritocracy, ‘anyone can make it’ doesn’t acknowledge that sometimes there are good reasons why people are in the situations they’re in & it’s not from want of trying or motivation, no deserves to be poor just as no one can truly say they deserve to be rich.. Success & suffering are relative terms, as Nathanial says he recognises his privilege & I have found the concept of Amor Fati (loving one’s fate) that he talks about in another video very encouraging. This might be what success looks like for Nathaniel but this is his life & perhaps not as straightforward as it might seem, equally it’s not so much about what he has materially as it is about happiness. All the things he does are underlined by the fact he seeks happiness just like anyone else . He talks about happiness in another of his videos. Happiness is also relative, different people will be happy from different things because they have different life experiences. I find seeing things this way much more empowering because the material comparison doesn’t matter neither does it matter what your experience or world location because anybody has the capacity to be happy, they might not have the capacity to be a millionaire or buy a fancy apartment or travel the world, BUT they can still find happiness & be happy. It’s unconditional. Despite your struggles, you have value & although the nature of the struggle is different I hope you know that in you’re struggling you’re not alone. Happiness/contentment isn’t so much in the goals or the material or big things as it is the process & seeking simple joys… I hope you find them & the extraordinary wealth that’s beyond any price tag 💖 🙏✨

@MatthewEncina Жыл бұрын

Congrats on all the growth! It’s inspiring to see how far you’ve come. To the future 🥂

@TristanSharman Жыл бұрын

This was really illuminating, thanks for the transparency! Everything from your road up, to the team, it's really cool to see the world your building for yourself and I look forward to following along even further :)

@jackiek4159 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the apartment Nathaniel! Thank you for being so open and transparent about everything in this video! 🙌🏻

@ritajrg Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, honestly! As someone who wants to go down this creative road and wasn’t well educated when it comes to money, I need this transparency from creators I admire. Thank you ☺️

@RichardHarlos Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your transparency and humility about all this. It's nice to get a peek behind the curtain to see all that's involved not only in the apartment purchase, but also in the business that you've built on KZfaq. Congratulations, and best wishes to you!

@agustinaacosta5990 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, and for opening up for us! You’re incredible!

@ezequielgarcia5871 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! You’re authenticity and transparency is appreciated 🙏🏾

@karinjohnstone6690 Жыл бұрын

Your honesty is incredible. Well done on some incredible achievements and thanks for sharing everything. Enjoy my favourite city.

@TheStitchSessions Жыл бұрын

This was one of my favourites! A realistic look at the journey of the artistic pursuit and being true to you. Bravo! Looking forward to the next one:)👍👍👍👍

@justkayy Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your transparency on this, it’s so helpful!

@pirpilly Жыл бұрын

thanks for being so open!! it’s a good reality check for many of us

@seaofsolace Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the appartment Nathaniel! It is a great accomplishment..although stressful! I love watching your videos. Thank you for being so transparent about your financial situation. Very valuable information!! BTW love the socks of different colors at 18:04!! I do that too!

@Eliesandro Жыл бұрын

Its so amazing watching you grow throughout the few years! Looking forward to whats yet to come! Love from Dubai ❤️

@sandyedwards2681 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore you and everything about your channel, including the education and inspiration of how you’ve grown your brand over time. Thank you so much for sharing.

@shutch3849 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy for your success. I enjoy listening to you. Your team is great. You rule!

@Joep00 Жыл бұрын

Drew crew. Absolute fire name. Thanks for all this detailed info. Very informative and entertaining at the same time:)

@ELLIOTCHOY Жыл бұрын

i love transparent vids like this 🤍

@skylarsa Жыл бұрын

I did not realize you have a composer to make your own music. As a musician myself, that is uniquely beautiful to me and adds so much higher value production to your videos for me, as it's a small detail I haven't noticed but going further will appreciate more!

@catalinagalan Жыл бұрын

Congrats dude!!!!!!!! What an achievement. You have come a long way. Thanks for being so open, I both appreciate it and admire it 🙏🏼✨

@odkrywczyni Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos, you are full of knowledge but expressed in a simple way that anyone can understand and analise for their own after learning it from you. I'm so happy that you were able to realize this big dream. Paris never exited me too much but I spent there only 2 day so I probably should go there again and get a good look on it... Lots of love.

@utKOE Жыл бұрын

You've been such an inspiration to me these past few years! At the moment I'm still in college studying digital design and development, but I'm hoping I can become location independent and travel to lots of places like you do! I hope I can have just as much of a full life as you do and have my own house or apartment one day. You're an inspiration to many and I can't wait to see how your life will further unfold!

@goingwiththechlo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your vulnerability. I just bought my first house a year ago and it can feel so taboo to talk about financial mistakes and the rush of desperation when buying a property. I can relate to a lot of your comments made

@tigerareyouthere Жыл бұрын

Proud of you! Thanks for your transparency, this is the kind of information we all need to be able to make informed decisions.

@melkaouianas5633 Жыл бұрын

Amazing quality ! I watched the whole video without stopping . Thanks for sharing.

@michellecohron3425 Жыл бұрын

I just love your mom! I am just amazed with you evey time I watch one of your videos! You are an amazing person and I’m excited to watch your journey. Congratulations on owning your own home!

@Eurobazz Жыл бұрын

Good for you Nathaniel. Your honesty and transparency should be a guiding light to other young people in your age group. I think you have been lucky to have the hard-working and passionate genes of your Argentinian parents. It has steered you away from an over-indulgent lifestyle and has allowed you to keep your feet firmly on the ground. I wish you continued success.

@calliedaly1940 Жыл бұрын

Love this series and you sharing your life so fully. Congratulations. Here for the long haul.

@andreszymanowicz9868 Жыл бұрын

Been following you for a while and I really appreciate your honestly and transparency. I feel inspired! Im so happy for your success, ND!

@tierrapetersen4651 Жыл бұрын

Good for you! I love to see people doing well. I wish I had been that motivated in my twenties. Your content is lovely. I ran into similar problems when trying to sell my house and move into another. Everything cost much, much more. It's crazy, the bank and the real estate agents don't tell you how much it all adds up. It got to the point when trying to sell that the house I had inherited, built by my great, great, grandfather, was basically worthless because it wasn't up to code. So I decided to keep it and rent it out. When I move to Seattle I will be renting.

@sckitiz Жыл бұрын

This is literally one of the best youtube videos I've ever seen and is going in my playlist (of the best youtube videos ever made) It's tough to be this vocal and open about yourself and especially finance but I so so need this. I'm 18 right now and I feel so confused yet i don't wanna make the same mistakes everyone does and I kid you not this helped me so much. Thankyou!!

@Mrandmrsadventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for walking us through your process! Having a solid, well located basecamp from which you can grow adds so much value. We are on our search currently to do the same here in Europe.

@kathleenkulp240 Жыл бұрын

This adventure and the advice you shared from your own experiences is priceless! Just another example of your excellent content, Nathaniel. Thank you

@alexandratomczyk Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Being able to buy a property is so so complex - far beyond affordability. That's why we should never compare ourselves to other people and the superficial assumptions we make about them. Setting our own goals, and pursuing those at our own pace is what we'll get us there.

@kanksha3653 Жыл бұрын

Love love love seeing snippets of your friendship with Sadia! You two seem to share such a beautiful bond :) Other than that, what a fantastic video. It was so interesting to learn about "Lifestyle Creep" - such a fascinating concept. Kudos to you for being brave enough to admit your mistakes so that the rest of us can learn from them. Thank you so much ❤️

@ichiban87fly Жыл бұрын

I highly value your openness and creativity! Thanks so much for showing and sharing these amazing topics!

@yassouilyes2114 Жыл бұрын

I love how transparent you've been in describing every aspect of why and how you did this. Really inspiring, thank you so much for sharing the good and the bad. Wish you the best & I hope this apartment will provide you with the comfort you needed to take more risks and live the life you wanna live !

@TinaandBellesMom Жыл бұрын

Well done you! Hearing you say you saved back in your early teens is so impressive. Very happy for you to own a beautiful apartment in PARIS! Oh how many of us dream of doing that?! So happy for you. Well deserved. Enjoy your home. 😀🤗🌱🌱💚

@vampirett2086 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I loved hearing all the hidden costs about purchasing a home. Everyone over sells it without mentioning the pitfalls of buying a home

@bduffy1215 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty and opening up like you do. Greatly appreciate all that you do and keep being true and authentic!

@sammitchell2338 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the transparency, Nathaniel. I think it’s really important.

@shelbypostproduction Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and being transparent. That was my exact thought when I saw you bought an apartment in Paris. Like “how did you afford it?” I don’t look at this video as a flex but as an inspiration to save and eventually build wealth.

@AnnaLenkovska Жыл бұрын

such an interesting and inspiring video!!

@dear_darling Жыл бұрын

Inspiring transparency and very well earned! Have followed your journey from the early days here on YT and it's been awesome to see your growth and what you have achieved.

@look4keith Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your candor, and authenticity. It's so easy to see people like you and presume you have no struggle. It actually provides us with some clarity and direction.

@fidelmaclifton1723 Жыл бұрын

Well done young man keep doing you !!!!!

@johnl7443 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Nathaniel! I don't know why discussing money is taboo in so many cultures, these conversations only help others to understand how money works. Thank you! Merci bien!

@habitualflair6509 Жыл бұрын

You have one of my favorite channels. Your transparency is so refreshing! Thank you so much for sharing this information and breaking things down in a way that’s easy to digest. 🙌🏽

@Whydidtheychangeittohandlesnow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for opening up about this in a way that no one ever does. It’s so interesting and helpful.

@ayushipundir Жыл бұрын

It's not about how much we earn ,it's about how we use what we earn, and that's what you did . Congratulations ❤

@marcviscovi4689 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Nathan! You demonstrate the focus and resilience it takes to become a first-time buyer in the Paris real estate market. Congratulations, man! You figured out the fundamentals that friends and acquaintances of mine (with graduate degrees and good jobs, no less!) have never grasped or acted upon, despite their decades of experience in this city. Well done, kiddo!

@magdalena9082 Жыл бұрын

This video answers soooo many questions I‘ve always had about the business side of your work. Thank you for that! You are an incredible filmmaker, a great business man and overall a wonderful human and I appreciate everything about you!

@jackratliff2463 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Really appreciate the transparency, Seeing people like you show these things makes it a lot easier to think about what future plans could be like.

@dorothylazard4797 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for so frankly sharing this hard financial lesson. Many people, much older than you, realize they’ve over-extended themselves too late to make much of the money back to replenish their nest eggs. Never regret investing in yourself and the dreams that keep you happy and creating! I’m wishing you the best of every good thing!

@milanvilov2281 Жыл бұрын

Overall an awesome video, and as I was in Paris recently I was wondering what were the prices and if Nathaniel is going to make a video breakdown and HE DID! :D Great stuff as always.

@mikeburchart8522 Жыл бұрын

I love this episode! We all can learn a lot from it. Thanks for being transparent and sharing all details :)

@andrzejcelinski1 11 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing this story and being so open about it. Thank you 😊

@collagearte1 Жыл бұрын

Et bin, I wish you the very best on your new project (a space for your community). And thank you for your openness and sharing stuff that sometimes is hard to deal hear about. Of all the YT guys I follow you are trully the most honest and humble about the struggles and pitfalls that such a career may put on your way. Keep going and may the force be with u!!!!🤖

@AshleyRobles Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your transparency! I'm 25 and still living at home so I can keep growing my savings and pay off some of my student loans before I move out. Having to start again from $0 is such a huge fear of mine, but it's great to see that you're managing to take it in stride and enjoy your investment and what you can do with it. I'd love a breakdown of how much it cost to rent and stay in AirBnBs up until you found a place.

@KeelyJanelle Жыл бұрын

This is truly so inspiring, helpful and motivational all in one! Just came across your channel, thanks for being so vulnerable and transparent about this! I’m an uprising KZfaqr and this gives me hope about certain things, thank you again❤️‍🔥

@catherinefriederich Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your transparency, Nikki’s!! You will Make it all work!!!

@Hillary429 Жыл бұрын

As a Southern CA native, a million dollars just sounds like the new average home price to me.. and that’s why I’m still living with family

@yonashira3853 Жыл бұрын

I love how open you are with this topic... As Western European I knew that Paris is "difficult" when buying a home.. but what you show in this series is 10 times worse. I admire how you made it through the (worst) struggles so far. It´s also a great example of the power of minimalism / frugalism / essentialism.