# @deandramcdonald on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdAG3aihFg-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70100793-deandramcdonald-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-07T21:46:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Deandra McDonald (@deandramcdonald) — https://gondola.cc/deandramcdonald

## Caption

I left the classroom because of money. That’s it.

I loved my students. I’m still friends with a number of my colleagues. I just couldn’t afford to change.

I had a house and a car. I had some savings and a retirement plan. But I knew I couldn’t get married. I knew I couldn’t afford a child.

If my life didnt change at all I’d be fine. But I didn’t want to be the same person at 55 that k was at 25. I knew if I wanted to break that income ceiling, I had to leave.

But I didn’t know then everything I know now.

I didn’t know how real estate could solve my problem. I didn’t know how e_jordanthomas was solving this problem.

Which is why I’m so pumped to be speaking at the 7 Figure Educator Conference. My two loves: education and retirement 🥹

Will you be there? I’d love to see some familiar faces!

#simplerealestate

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