In Philadelphia, where opportunity often feels reserved for those with deep pockets, one young man dared to believe that even small steps could open big doors. His name is Najee Hannigan, 26 years old, an entrepreneur with ambition bigger than his bank account.

Najee had grown up watching how hard it was for young people—especially young Black men in his community—to build real wealth. Too often, money was spent as quickly as it was earned, dreams postponed by the daily grind. But Najee carried a different vision. He wanted something lasting. Something that could change not just his own life, but the lives of his family and friends.

One evening, he put an idea to his cousins and closest friends.
“What if we each saved just fifty dollars a week?” he asked. “Not for sneakers. Not for nights out. But for something bigger—our future.”

At first, it sounded almost too simple. But Najee had a plan. With discipline, patience, and trust in each other, fifty dollars a week would turn into thousands. And thousands, he explained, could buy property.

His cousins, 23-year-olds Meqai Herder and Ahmid Hill, listened. So did his childhood friends, 26-year-olds Tyree Harvey and Darius Jacobs. They were skeptical, but they trusted Najee. And more than that—they trusted each other.

Week after week, they held themselves accountable. Some weeks, it hurt to part with the money. There were birthdays, bills, unexpected expenses. But they stayed disciplined. They reminded one another of the goal whenever temptation crept in. They knew that their sacrifices weren’t just about saving money—they were about rewriting the story of their lives.

Two years later, their patience bore fruit. The five young men had pooled enough money to take a leap. Together, they bought their very first property: a fixer-upper in Philadelphia. It wasn’t glamorous—peeling paint, cracked floors, a roof that needed work. But to them, it was beautiful. It was proof that their dream was real.

Standing in front of the house, keys in hand, they felt something far greater than ownership. They felt empowerment.

“This is just the beginning,” Najee told them.

And he was right.

Not only did they buy a property, but they also launched their own property management company. Their vision wasn’t limited to one house—it was about creating a portfolio, a long-term investment that could provide financial freedom and opportunities for future generations.