About Hector Acosta I was raised in the vibrant town of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, alongside three wonderful siblings. As a child, my dreams were fueled by a desire to become a Counterintelligence Agent, but life has a funny way of leading us down unexpected paths. Little did I know that a life-changing turn would reveal my true calling in the real estate industry. From a young age, I learned the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving my dreams. I pursued my education with determination, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico's Mayaguez Campus and another in Information Technology from DeVry Technical Institute in Orlando, Florida. My military career as a U.S. Army intelligence officer shaped my professional journey. Rising to become a Counterintelligence Major, I served in various capacities, including crucial assignments during the Gulf War. These experiences cultivated my analytical and strategic skills and ignited a sense of duty to provide exceptional service to others. After my military service, I successfully operated an optical franchise. After selling it, I transitioned to the corporate world, managing retail for two Fortune 500 companies. Later, I worked at the Osceola School District in Information Technology and as a Cybersecurity instructor. However, my personal experience as a homebuyer finally opened the door to real estate. Disheartened by the customer service I received during my home purchase, I recognized a critical gap in the industry that I was determined to fill. Twenty-nine years ago, this realization propelled me into real estate, and I've since committed myself to changing the narrative
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