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

[@NiklasChristl]

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

[@abumahir5812]

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]

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]

Totally agreed. Oh the gurus of our times… 😅

[@danihan1321]

Just have $600k cash 🙄

[@Cocoisagordonsetter]

@@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]

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]

100% agree

[@hansonel]

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]

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

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Same.

[@davidsanchez-orta2782]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

[@jack_edwards]

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

[@gabriellas]

i was manifesting this friendship and here we are

[@stardusturba]

YES WE NEED THIS

[@fareehamehmood5278]

JACK ILYYY

[@heyya7464]

@@gabriellas yassss!

[@meshmeshmeshmesh]

Please become friends and make videos together

[@banzy3]

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]

nice story!

[@VinceverevecniV]

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

[@amywalker7515]

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]

@@amywalker7515 someone's bitter lol

[@lavinder11]

@@globaladdict she didn't lie

[@darenblythe5169]

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]

Exactly right! 🙌🏻💯

[@danielgoncalves2771]

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]

Hence the systematic problem ? x)

[@womanofacertainage5892]

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]

@@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]

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

[@SnowyPF]

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]

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]

@@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...

[@sharonhelleman7378]

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.

[@johnl6371]

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]

I agree

[@AliAndreea]

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

[@handlemonium]

Realism, Enthusiasm, Optimism 👍

[@MegaJohnnycage]

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]

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

[@MrPip9999]

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 ...

[@KaizenLane]

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]

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!!

[@gioggioogiuggio]

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

[@ronjakh]

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 🙌

[@dpnice7721]

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]

You should start making KZbin videos!

[@NorceCodine]

Don't believe everything you see on KZbin.

[@dpnice7721]

@@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 KZbin income it does seem achievable.

[@BillyBob-bv1bk]

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

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

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]

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

[@xyz987123abc]

Just proves common sense ain't so common.

[@teagibbs]

Wow. This was inspiring!

[@Josh-pf9rs]

Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@ZombiemanOhhellnaw]

Thank you for sharing❤

[@jennygilbert4684]

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.

[@areejayman9112]

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

[@craighughes536]

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

[@NatHarwood]

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."

[@ELLIOTCHOY]

i love transparent vids like this 🤍

[@OkraDayss]

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!!

[@MatthewEncina]

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

[@Eurobazz]

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.

[@HannibalXKarma]

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!

[@faganquin6483]

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.

[@VeganVix]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@Christina_De_Melo]

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.

[@roid1510]

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

[@papelpicado7275]

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]

❗️

[@timotheeburkhard6558]

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 :/

[@shdw_co]

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

[@justkayy]

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

[@scorpionscout3208]

You’re welcome! I’m glad to be a viewer of your channel. It has changed my life and I appreciate the transparency

[@goingwiththechlo]

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

[@skylarsa]

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!

[@RichardHarlos]

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 KZbin. Congratulations, and best wishes to you!

[@yassouilyes2114]

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 !

[@ritajrg]

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 ☺️

[@Eliesandro]

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

[@habitualflair6509]

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]

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

[@sckitiz]

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!!

[@johnl7443]

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!

[@BillyBob-bv1bk]

It takes courage to be this transparent, impressive! and also for teaching financial lessons to your listeners is so valuable! Thanks Nathaniel

[@mathewsgarden]

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

[@marcviscovi4689]

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!

[@michellecohron3425]

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!

[@Nunu1293]

I love the transparency and openness. Anyone else would’ve just shown off the accomplishment, but I love that you showed us the difficulty that went into making this decision.

[@look4keith]

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.

[@chickolat]

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.

[@vampirett2086]

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

[@karinjohnstone6690]

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

[@user-wg3ui8db6s]

I have been a viewer for a few years now and one of the main reasons I watch your videos is because I always come away feeling like I’ve learnt something! Thank you for your transparency and congratulations on your new home 💕✨

[@Dezlarsen]

Thank you for being transparent! Money shouldn’t be taboo. It’s conversations like these that help everyone. Congrats on the new place. It’s going to be awesome

[@kanksha3653]

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 ❤️

[@TheStitchSessions]

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:)👍👍👍👍

[@bduffy1215]

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

[@niks9614]

You opening up in such a way and talking money talk is deserving a praise. Thank you for lifting the taboo as well as for the work you are putting out!

[@amiramrati9319]

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

[@Joep00]

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

[@benjaminwashington2087]

You and Damon dropping finance videos at the same time… I needed this thank you so much! Money is such a hard topic to just understand and get around let alone figure out and work in the system of! I thank you guys so much for this!

[@aber7127]

I really apprieciate your honesty, not many people would be open to share these things. I'm glad you did man, sometimes you just gotta take risks to fully live life

[@alexandratomczyk]

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.

[@utKOE]

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!

[@justinbabcock3128]

This video is so important, and feels like a new shift in your channel... I love this so much!

[@samuelmartinez3762]

This is very special and so genuine! I loved it bro and I wish you all the best.

[@seaofsolace]

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!

[@shelbypostproduction]

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.

[@sandyedwards2681]

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.

[@patriciacamf]

I've been following you on youtube for some time now, I've watched your videos from months and months ago, all the "crises" you've talked about and I really think you've come a long way, and you've learn a lot from trial and error, which I consider to be of great value these days.

[@Hillary429]

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.

[@dorothylazard4797]

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!

[@kathleenkulp240]

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

[@olivesews]

Thank you for the transparency - we always appreciate it! The lack of information only keeps people from being able to live the life they want. Thank you for your videos - they help so many people feel understood!

[@TinaandBellesMom]

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. 😀🤗🌱🌱💚

[@candelariadeferraripiccion6249]

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]

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]

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 💖 🙏✨

[@andreszymanowicz9868]

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

[@ElenGlazova]

You never stop inspiring, really! First it was your videos about mental health, clarity, learning languages and just having better habits in life. Now you are also showing another side of life and it's so useful and interesting. Thank you so much Nathaniel!

[@martinamcmayo3826]

I just discovered your channel. I am addicted. You are so honest and transparent. And...OMG, few weeks ago I saw a video of this amazing couple that are leaving USA and moving to Europe...I just put it together in this video that those are your parents. You come from an amazing family. Seeing your parents, I can see why you are so well rounded and an awesome dude. Don't beat yourself up. How would you know? The most important thing is that you are extremely lucky to live in a beautiful city and you will have a beautiful home. It is an Amazing investment. Wishing you all the BEST! I am now a Subscriber.

[@AndyGneiss]

Wait, his parents have a KZbin channel? That sounds interesting. What is it called?

[@AnnaLenkovska]

such an interesting and inspiring video!!

[@tigerareyouthere]

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

[@pirpilly]

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

[@tierrapetersen4651]

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.

[@collagearte1]

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!!!!🤖

[@Elysian_s]

I loved how transparent you are and spoke about finances and difficulty that comes along while buying a property, it surely is going to help a lot of people!

[@teamariastyle7622]

Never feel bad. You have worked for your money. Creating content is a real job! Loved the video👏🏽

[@fidelmaclifton1723]

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

[@milanvilov2281]

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.

[@isaac3777]

amazing video, storytelling, and transparency. love your aesthetics and a true authentic youtuber!

[@muddywaters538]

I bought an apartment in Athens, Greece a few years ago. No where near as much as you spent, but I love it. It’s my sanctuary. The process to buy was very hectic and I thought wasn’t going to work for a while and then boom it happened. Congratulations 🎉 to you

[@synewparadigm]

It's a good move! Prices are going to skyrocket next year in Greece.

[@yonashira3853]

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.

[@jkulas]

I loved this video! I’d fantasized about retiring in Europe, leaving the US behind. This helped me to understand some things I hadn’t considered. You’re an inspiration.

[@synewparadigm]

Paris is an expensive place to retire.

[@hablemosderopa]

I think this is the topic that sometimes people do not talk, but it's a reality. Thank you for sharing!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

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.

[@layotheleprechaun]

Everything about this video is quality. The openness, the story telling, the videography. Extremely entertaining thank you🙏🏻

[@Mellyouttaphase]

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.

[@rogerbannister1224]

A truly outstanding video! Very informative. Your openness and candor are greatly appreciated!

[@jowanzeerak9728]

saving money in your teens was like a reminder to me to commit more to my bullet journal of saving. Your videos helped through these years of college of organizing, minimalism, saving, mindfulness, we are lucky to have you .

[@ayushipundir]

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