Tom Brickman
@tombrickman.bsky.social
I achieved financial independence through reselling and real estate investing.
''Retired'' at 39 w 23 doors 🚪 I share the good w the bad.
''Retired'' at 39 w 23 doors 🚪 I share the good w the bad.
Two years ago, I lost my sister Katie Lee to cancer. This morning, I’ve got her favorite jams playing in the car — and just like every other day, she’s on my mind. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her.
She’s gone from sight, but never from the soundtrack of my life.
She’s gone from sight, but never from the soundtrack of my life.
August 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Two years ago, I lost my sister Katie Lee to cancer. This morning, I’ve got her favorite jams playing in the car — and just like every other day, she’s on my mind. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her.
She’s gone from sight, but never from the soundtrack of my life.
She’s gone from sight, but never from the soundtrack of my life.
I’ve pulled back on what I share—and who I share it with. I just got back from an incredible trip to China and Japan, and it was a real eye-opener. It gave me clarity on what actually matters… and what’s just noise.
June 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I’ve pulled back on what I share—and who I share it with. I just got back from an incredible trip to China and Japan, and it was a real eye-opener. It gave me clarity on what actually matters… and what’s just noise.
Change isn’t always easy, but it leads to growth.
I’m making more intentional choices with my time and money — and it’s bringing me closer to the life I want.
Stay focused. It’s worth it.
I’m making more intentional choices with my time and money — and it’s bringing me closer to the life I want.
Stay focused. It’s worth it.
April 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Change isn’t always easy, but it leads to growth.
I’m making more intentional choices with my time and money — and it’s bringing me closer to the life I want.
Stay focused. It’s worth it.
I’m making more intentional choices with my time and money — and it’s bringing me closer to the life I want.
Stay focused. It’s worth it.
Did a live sale on Whatnot last night—total rollercoaster. $5 stuff sparked bidding wars, while $30 items got ghosted. Absolute madness, but honestly? Kinda loved it.
April 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Did a live sale on Whatnot last night—total rollercoaster. $5 stuff sparked bidding wars, while $30 items got ghosted. Absolute madness, but honestly? Kinda loved it.
That old saying—"one man's trash is another man's treasure"—has always hit home for me.
I've made a habit of picking up what others overlooked. The properties no one wanted? I bought them.
I've made a habit of picking up what others overlooked. The properties no one wanted? I bought them.
March 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
That old saying—"one man's trash is another man's treasure"—has always hit home for me.
I've made a habit of picking up what others overlooked. The properties no one wanted? I bought them.
I've made a habit of picking up what others overlooked. The properties no one wanted? I bought them.
This 97-year-old house still has plenty of life left in it.
The Midwest is full of opportunity—if you know where to look.
By focusing on what others overlooked, I paved my way to financial independence.
The Midwest is full of opportunity—if you know where to look.
By focusing on what others overlooked, I paved my way to financial independence.
March 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This 97-year-old house still has plenty of life left in it.
The Midwest is full of opportunity—if you know where to look.
By focusing on what others overlooked, I paved my way to financial independence.
The Midwest is full of opportunity—if you know where to look.
By focusing on what others overlooked, I paved my way to financial independence.
I sold a lot of 17 items for $47 on eBay.
The customer messages me: “One item arrived damaged.”
I respond, “I’m sorry to hear that. You can toss the damaged item, and I’ll issue a $4 partial refund.”
The customer replies, “No, I want the item.”
The customer messages me: “One item arrived damaged.”
I respond, “I’m sorry to hear that. You can toss the damaged item, and I’ll issue a $4 partial refund.”
The customer replies, “No, I want the item.”
March 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I sold a lot of 17 items for $47 on eBay.
The customer messages me: “One item arrived damaged.”
I respond, “I’m sorry to hear that. You can toss the damaged item, and I’ll issue a $4 partial refund.”
The customer replies, “No, I want the item.”
The customer messages me: “One item arrived damaged.”
I respond, “I’m sorry to hear that. You can toss the damaged item, and I’ll issue a $4 partial refund.”
The customer replies, “No, I want the item.”
Was checking my Robinhood for a tax doc today when I realized I set my dog 🐕 as my beneficiary during a dramatic fight with my spouse in 2018. So if I go, Woodie gets it all 💰😂
February 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Was checking my Robinhood for a tax doc today when I realized I set my dog 🐕 as my beneficiary during a dramatic fight with my spouse in 2018. So if I go, Woodie gets it all 💰😂
I've done porch pickup for years without any issues—until yesterday. I left out two hoodies ($15 each), and the buyer took them without paying. When I reached out, they blocked me.
How would you handle this?
How would you handle this?
February 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I've done porch pickup for years without any issues—until yesterday. I left out two hoodies ($15 each), and the buyer took them without paying. When I reached out, they blocked me.
How would you handle this?
How would you handle this?
Change is life’s way of reminding us that comfort is temporary and growth is mandatory.
You can resist the tide, or you can learn to surf.
You can resist the tide, or you can learn to surf.
February 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Change is life’s way of reminding us that comfort is temporary and growth is mandatory.
You can resist the tide, or you can learn to surf.
You can resist the tide, or you can learn to surf.
They really bricked right over that window—WTF.
The best the realtor could come up with?
"Functional layout" as its best feature. 🤦
The best the realtor could come up with?
"Functional layout" as its best feature. 🤦
February 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
They really bricked right over that window—WTF.
The best the realtor could come up with?
"Functional layout" as its best feature. 🤦
The best the realtor could come up with?
"Functional layout" as its best feature. 🤦
Got to hang out w @F_I_R_E_Fighter at @1RentalataTime meet up
It was a blast 🤝
It was a blast 🤝
February 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Got to hang out w @F_I_R_E_Fighter at @1RentalataTime meet up
It was a blast 🤝
It was a blast 🤝
7 AM in Vegas.
My hotel is swarming with 1,200 British Army men in uniform. Either I finally mastered manifestation, or Priceline just earned a five-star review.
My hotel is swarming with 1,200 British Army men in uniform. Either I finally mastered manifestation, or Priceline just earned a five-star review.
February 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
7 AM in Vegas.
My hotel is swarming with 1,200 British Army men in uniform. Either I finally mastered manifestation, or Priceline just earned a five-star review.
My hotel is swarming with 1,200 British Army men in uniform. Either I finally mastered manifestation, or Priceline just earned a five-star review.
I toured this property last summer and was thoroughly impressed.
One unit has been fully renovated, while the other still requires some work. The craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout are truly exceptional.
What does a $280,000 budget get you in your market?
One unit has been fully renovated, while the other still requires some work. The craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout are truly exceptional.
What does a $280,000 budget get you in your market?
February 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I toured this property last summer and was thoroughly impressed.
One unit has been fully renovated, while the other still requires some work. The craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout are truly exceptional.
What does a $280,000 budget get you in your market?
One unit has been fully renovated, while the other still requires some work. The craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout are truly exceptional.
What does a $280,000 budget get you in your market?
26 years ago, I had a full head of hair, and my baby brother Joey was still in his "adorable" phase—before he fully committed to his lifelong career of being annoying.
Time flies, hairlines recede, and little brothers get bolder. Use your time wisely!
Time flies, hairlines recede, and little brothers get bolder. Use your time wisely!
January 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
26 years ago, I had a full head of hair, and my baby brother Joey was still in his "adorable" phase—before he fully committed to his lifelong career of being annoying.
Time flies, hairlines recede, and little brothers get bolder. Use your time wisely!
Time flies, hairlines recede, and little brothers get bolder. Use your time wisely!
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“Common mistakes I witness often are unrealistic goals, unattainable numbers and not taking the human element into consideration."
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Take Your Passion and Create Your New Business
Side hustles let you earn extra money doing what you really want
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January 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
“Common mistakes I witness often are unrealistic goals, unattainable numbers and not taking the human element into consideration."
medium.com/financial... #money
featuring @tombrickman.bsky.social @experian-us.bsky.social
medium.com/financial... #money
featuring @tombrickman.bsky.social @experian-us.bsky.social
On my street in Toledo, this castle stands tall—a reminder that while others scoff, I see a city full of untapped potential.
Their loss, my castle. Literally.
Their loss, my castle. Literally.
January 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
On my street in Toledo, this castle stands tall—a reminder that while others scoff, I see a city full of untapped potential.
Their loss, my castle. Literally.
Their loss, my castle. Literally.
Would you?
Purchase price 8k
Built in 1928
Purchase price 8k
Built in 1928
January 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Would you?
Purchase price 8k
Built in 1928
Purchase price 8k
Built in 1928
It’s a natural part of life to outgrow friendships. People evolve, priorities shift, and paths that once ran parallel may diverge.
January 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
It’s a natural part of life to outgrow friendships. People evolve, priorities shift, and paths that once ran parallel may diverge.
I wonder how many people have achieved success simply by showing up and following through—such a rarity in today's world.
January 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I wonder how many people have achieved success simply by showing up and following through—such a rarity in today's world.
What 100k gets you in the Midwest
3 bedroom 2 bath brick property
3 bedroom 2 bath brick property
January 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
What 100k gets you in the Midwest
3 bedroom 2 bath brick property
3 bedroom 2 bath brick property
Selling on eBay for 20 years has taught me one undeniable truth: eBay prioritizes the buyer. This week alone, I faced a $100 chargeback, received an empty package as a return, and had a buyer return an item they didn’t even purchase from me. Total weekly loss? $260 on $800 in sales.
January 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Selling on eBay for 20 years has taught me one undeniable truth: eBay prioritizes the buyer. This week alone, I faced a $100 chargeback, received an empty package as a return, and had a buyer return an item they didn’t even purchase from me. Total weekly loss? $260 on $800 in sales.
Showed my vacant rental yesterday. Feedback was not positive. So im using the Feedback to continue to do improvements.
January 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Showed my vacant rental yesterday. Feedback was not positive. So im using the Feedback to continue to do improvements.
I drive a paid off car
I carry very little real estate debt
I use coupons at Walgreens
I gym at planet fitness
I sleep better at night by tuning out the "success porn" and staying true to what works for me! 💯
I carry very little real estate debt
I use coupons at Walgreens
I gym at planet fitness
I sleep better at night by tuning out the "success porn" and staying true to what works for me! 💯
January 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I drive a paid off car
I carry very little real estate debt
I use coupons at Walgreens
I gym at planet fitness
I sleep better at night by tuning out the "success porn" and staying true to what works for me! 💯
I carry very little real estate debt
I use coupons at Walgreens
I gym at planet fitness
I sleep better at night by tuning out the "success porn" and staying true to what works for me! 💯
Here's what 90k gets you in the Midwest:
3 bed 1 bath 1 car garage
3 bed 1 bath 1 car garage
January 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Here's what 90k gets you in the Midwest:
3 bed 1 bath 1 car garage
3 bed 1 bath 1 car garage