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BricksFolios Internship – Earn Points and Win Prizes

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At BricksFolios, we reward action.

We reward leadership.

And we love seeing our interns take initiative before Day 1 even begins.

So, here’s your challenge:
Start showing up, standing out, and stacking leadership points—right now.

🏆 Earn Points Fast – Here’s How:

TaskPointsLink
✅ Post your internship announcement on LinkedIn with our Canva profile frame and tag your mentors10 pointsLinkedIn Post Template Canva Profile Frame 👉 Must tag all 3 below:
• Jo Dixit
• Vinod Sharma
• BricksFolios
🎥 Post a short video on LinkedIn sharing why you’re excited about the internship25 pointsYour own post – don’t forget to tag us!
🔗 Follow your mentors and the company on LinkedIn5 points eachJo Dixit Vinod Sharma BricksFolios Page
👍 Like the BricksFolios Facebook page5 pointsFacebook Page
👥 Join our Facebook group Build Wealth With Real Estate5 pointsFacebook Group
💬Thoughtful comment on any of BricksFolios blog posts. 5 pointsblog.bricksfolios.com
💬Thoughtful comment on our founders posts or fellow interns posts on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, or X.5 pointsSearch Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram or X for the these hashtags to find relevant posts.
#LiveYourDreams
#BricksFolios
#BricksFoliosIntern
#BuildWealth
After every session:
What did you learn today?		•10 Leadership Points for a text post and 25 for video post on  each channel
•Thoughtful comments on fellow interns’ posts:
5 Leadership Points per comment		•Post your answer(s) on LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / X.
•Do tag Vinod Sharma, Jyotsna (Jo) Dixit, and BricksFolios Real Estate Solutions
•Use hashtags #LiveYourDreams
#BricksFolios
#BricksFoliosIntern
#BuildWealth

💡 Why This Matters

Your online presence is your digital first impression. Whether it’s for college admissions, job interviews, or future investors—it starts with how you show up.

When you post, tag, and engage, you’re not just earning points.
You’re building a personal brand that speaks volumes.

You’re saying:

“I’m a future leader. I take action. I represent something bigger.”

🔄 Submit and Track Your Points

Finished a task?
Don’t just sit on it—log your work and start climbing the leaderboard.

👉 Submit here to earn points

Once again, please make sure you are submitting all assignments here to earn the points towards successfully completing your internship.

Reminder: For a comment to count for points, it must be meaningful – at least 3 sentences.

🧠 Pro Tips to Win Fast

  • Use the Canva frame as both your LinkedIn and WhatsApp profile image for extra visibility.
  • Your LinkedIn post is mandatory. It sets the tone for your internship.
  • You must tag all 3: Jo Dixit, Vinod Sharma, and the BricksFolios company page to earn points. If you are unable to tag, it’s alright. Just submit the screenshot to earn the points.
  • Don’t wait. The leaderboard is already live, and early movers get noticed first.

Leadership Levels

Below are the different Leadership Levels that you can earn. The lowest Leadership Level that you must achieve to successfully finish your internship is Bronze.

Graphic showing the target points and levels for the BricksFolios internship, including Bronze (minimum 150 points), Silver (180+ points), Gold (240+ points), and Platinum (300+ points).

These Leadership levels are pretty achievable. Here is an example how you can achieve them.

Table outlining leadership levels and requirements for the BricksFolios internship, including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, along with assignments, comment expectations, and target points.

Session #2 Assignment:


Here’s the smart link (no password needed) to the investment property we worked on. Explore the platform. Play with the tools. Start building your own scenario modeling. This is where theory turns into mastery—don’t just absorb the concepts, own them.


Leadership Assignment 1:
Compare the BricksFolios Smart Hold Analysis with any legacy real estate portal of your choice. Share your observations. Focus on what you’re learning and how the experience differs. Do not badmouth legacy real estate portals. This is about elevating your understanding, not criticizing others. 10 points for a LinkedIn text post, 25 points for a video post.
Leadership Assignment 2:
What did you learn from today’s session? Turn that into a post (text, image, or video) and share it on LinkedIn, Facebook, IG, X, or the BricksFolios blog (worth 5 points to comment on any of our blog posts now!).

The goal is to build in public, just like many great founders do.

You’re not just learning, you’re building your professional brand and empowering your network along the way.


Leadership Assignment 3:
Have a meaningful conversation with your parents. If they already own a home, ask how it has contributed to their financial well-being. If they don’t, talk to them about how real estate ownership can build long-term wealth—and why diversification matters. This is about connecting generations through financial literacy and leadership.

Share the outcomes/reflections of your conversation on social media (text post 10 points, video post 25 points).
Everything is due before our next session on 7/18 at 10 AM PST.
Let’s keep building.

Session# 3

Today we took a deep dive into a lot of concepts! Below is the link to the recording and the blog post. You are welcome to use this blog post to learn more and fully understand the concepts we went over today.

Link to blog post used in session 3: The Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Guide to Depreciation, REP Status, Cost Segregation, and Bonus Depreciation, (2025 Update)

This is the most important reading material not just for your case study you will be assigned but a vital resource for you, your family, and network to #BuildWealth to #LiveYourDreams.

Session#3 Assignments:
From Session 3, we have four key assignments:

Assignment 1:
We are halfway through the BricksFolios Business Summer Internship! Write a reflection about the most important lessons, concepts, and strategies you have learned this past week.

Assignment 2:
Have a discussion with your parents and explain some of the concepts we learned today. Discuss how these concepts affect your family. Then write a post reflecting on what you discussed and the outcome of your conversation.

Assignment 3:
For 5 points per comment, comment “LaunchPad” on the posts below that relate to your learning from today’s session.
Here are the links:

Assignment 4:
For 10 points, share the above posts along with your own thoughts, learning, and insights.

All assignments are required and due before 7/21 Monday’s session.

Keep learning and growing.

Session# 4

Today, we made an important shift: from learning concepts to leading conversations.

We explored how your insights, voice, and content can shape the way families discover the power of real estate to transform their future. Small strategic decisions like changes in purchase price, rent, interest rate, expenses, or reinvesting cash flow can dramatically change long-term wealth.

These aren’t just theories; they’re tools to inspire, influence, and ignite action in others.

💡 What we covered today:
✅ How strategic investing creates exponential wealth
✅ Using Smart Search & Smart Hold tools (resources most adults haven’t seen!)
✅ Analyzing REP vs. non-REP scenarios to show the true financial impact

Now it’s your turn to apply what you’ve learned and step into a leadership role.

📌 TEAM UPDATES
Teams have been updated! Please check your new team assignments and WhatsApp team links here:
👉 Team Assignment Sheet
✅ New team names are due by EOD TODAY!

📖 ASSIGNMENTS

Assignment 1:
Using the Smart Hold Example tool & your Personalized Smart Link, write a post answering:


How does real estate help save taxes and build wealth – especially comparing a non-REP vs. a REP if the property is purchased on 1 July 2025 and sold on 31 July 2029? (Hint OBBBA 100% bonus depreciation)

  • Smart Hold Example (no password): Click here
  • Use this PSL – Personalized Smart Link (auto log-in) to use Smart Search, Smart Hold Analysis, and Smart Comps: Click here
    ✅ Post your response on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or as a comment on a relevant post at blog.bricksfolios.com. Use data to show prospective investors what they’re missing without BricksFolios.

Assignment 2: Team Project – Get Featured on the BricksFolios Blog! (25 Points)
Collaborate with your team to write a 1500+ word SEO-optimized blog post for first-time real estate investors.
✅ Top 10 posts will be published on the BricksFolios blog & featured in our newsletter!
👉 Email GrowthCatalysts@BricksFolios.com with subject: Team Name: Blog Topic
📸 Include author names & pics.
🗓 Due Date: 7/23 EOD

Assignment 3:
Details will be sent to each team individually.

📩 Submit all completed work (except team assignments) here:
👉 Submission Form

Session# 5

Demo Day is almost here.

Leadership Assignment#1: Please refer to the blog post below for your case study instructions.

This is your opportunity to earn 50 points for the video alone. Of course, you can earn more points by sharing and engaging with our founders, your fellow interns, and commenting on our content and blog posts.

🎓 BricksFolios Demo Day 2025: Final Intern Project Instructions

Leadership Assignment#2:

Discuss the Demo Day case study with your parents. Take their help with your own case study. Share the insights from this conversation on social media.

Leadership Assignment#3: Share the Demo Day case study. Enlist support for you and your team to win the audience’s favorite team award. Here is a post to get you going.

——-

🎓 This summer, I joined the BricksFolios Business Internship Program. We didn’t just learn about money. We learned how to build real wealth like the top 1%.

From financial literacy and tax tips to real estate investing and entrepreneurship, we’ve been solving real-world problems for real families.

Now it all comes together at Demo Day. My team and I will present our solution to a tech family’s financial challenges. I bet you can relate to these challenges.

I’d love for you to join me, cheer us on (there’s an audience favorite team prize!), and see how we take on our case study.

📅 Capstone Demo Day is on Sunday, July 27 at 11 AM. You can join us in person at Quadrant Technologies in Redmond or virtually.

✨ What’s in it for you?
You’ll walk away with deep insights that you can apply to your own life challenges like:

  • How to save smarter for college
  • How to reduce taxes on your income
  • How to build passive income and make work optional
  • And how the top 1% uses real estate to grow generational wealth

Thanks for being part of my journey to becoming a future leader and next-gen investor!

👉Read the case study and reserve your seat at https://blog.bricksfolios.com/the-kumar-familys-journey-to-living-their-dreams

#BricksFoliosIntern #DemoDay2025 #LiveYourDreams #NextGenInvestors #BuildWealth #BricksFolios

——

The Kumar Family’s Journey to Living Their Dreams

💬 Need Inspiration?

Check out what your fellow interns are already posting by searching the hashtags on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram.

The below hashtags are hyperlinked for Linkedin. You can just type these hashtags in the search of other social channels too to surface relevant posts.

#BuildWealth #BricksFoliosIntern #LiveYourDreams #BricksFolios

Take inspiration from fellow interns.
Add your energy, your story, your voice.

You’re not just another intern.
You’re the next generation of investor-leaders.

Let’s make this summer unforgettable. Let’s build wealth, wisdom, and a little friendly competition along the way.

🧱 Build Bold. Lead Loud.
— Team BricksFolios


22 responses to “BricksFolios Internship – Earn Points and Win Prizes”

  1. Sudheeksha Avatar
    Sudheeksha

    Excited to join!

    Reply
    1. growthcatalysts061e8565bb Avatar
      growthcatalysts061e8565bb

      Can’t wait to see you grow!

      Reply
    2. Victoria Nguyen Avatar
      Victoria Nguyen

      Conrgats Sudheeksha. This internship will help you prepare for your career in real estate and managing finances. You will make better choices when buying a home.

      Reply
  2. Rayna Avatar
    Rayna

    Looking forward to learning and growing!

    Reply
    1. growthcatalysts061e8565bb Avatar
      growthcatalysts061e8565bb

      Always here to support your journey keep asking questions and exploring new perspectives! 🙏

      Reply
  3. Jenny Martinez Avatar
    Jenny Martinez

    Extremely excited to learn more about real estate and investing

    Reply
    1. growthcatalysts061e8565bb Avatar
      growthcatalysts061e8565bb

      Can’t wait to see how you’ll apply these insights!

      Reply
  4. Shreshta Avatar
    Shreshta

    yay! Thank you for this!

    Reply
    1. growthcatalysts061e8565bb Avatar
      growthcatalysts061e8565bb

      You’re most welcome! Love seeing your excitement and curiosity grow with each session!

      Reply
  5. Victoria Nguyen Avatar
    Victoria Nguyen

    From Day 1 of the internship, one thing that surprised me is the difference between wealth and money. I am thinking that wealth is what you create when your assets do the work for you even when you sleep k Wealth often comes from owning equity, investing wisely, and letting compounding take responsibility. Money is an asset earned from working by making time and effort for income.

    Key Takeaways: Wealthy individuals often earn significantly more than average workers not only because they work harder, they also own assets such as successful businesses or real estate. For instance, my friend’s dad owns two hotels, two houses, and two office properties in Westminster. When he retires, his wealth not only comes from income, but from appreciating assets that continue to generate passive returns.
    – Unmanaged assets could potentially lose value, which causes homes to lose billions in potential value every year due to poor planning or oversight. The importance of building true wealth is buying the right properties with the right strategy through holding or fliping homes, managing and protecting assets, and planning taxes and exits.
    – Real estate applies to not only a place to live but it is an essential tool to diversifying a portfolio, growing equity, and generating passive income.
    – To build wealth, you need a portfolio plan, acquisition strategy, flip vs. hold decision, funding strategy, value add or improvement approach, leasing and property management, asset protection, performance tracking, tax planning, and exit strategy. These things will help high school students raise funds for investments, college, and a house.
    A huge thanks from my mentors Vinod Sharma and Jyotsna (Jo) Dixit for their insights on this internship and how to build your own wealth through real estate. Looking forward to the upcoming weeks!!!
    #BuildWealth #BricksFoliosIntern #LiveYourDreams

    Reply
  6. Ananya Agrawal Avatar
    Ananya Agrawal

    Session 3 Assignment 1#

    This internship is very useful and has been fantastic so far! I have got to learn a lot of insights about real estate. Something that really stood out to me was my shift in how I think about real estate and money in general. I used to see real estate as just owning property, but now I understand it as a strategic tool for building wealth, creating cash flow, and protecting against inflation. The Smart Portfolio System(SPS) was a big highlight and it shows how to map out real life goals and build a real estate plan around them. The Mehta case study made that real and practical. Overall, this Internship is very useful and the details helped me see real estate not just as an asset, but as a long-term strategy for financial freedom. I am very grateful to be part of this incredible journey! Special thanks to Mr. Vinod and Mrs. Jo!

    Reply
  7. Swastik Mahajan Avatar
    Swastik Mahajan

    LaunchPad

    Reply
  8. Swastik Mahajan Avatar
    Swastik Mahajan

    Key Lessons & Concepts I Learned (Session #3 Assignment 1):

    🏠 Equity Growth Through Appreciation
    One of the biggest takeaways was how real estate properties naturally appreciate over time, allowing homeowners and investors to grow equity—even while just living in or renting out the property.

    💵 Cash Flow from Rental Income
    Real estate isn’t just about owning—it’s also about earning. I learned how well-managed rental properties can provide steady monthly cash flow, creating a source of passive income that builds over time.

    📈 Leverage & ROI
    Using leverage (like a mortgage) lets you control a large asset with relatively little upfront capital. As the property value rises, the return on investment (ROI) can be much higher than many other asset classes.

    📉 Tax Benefits & Depreciation
    We also explored how real estate investors benefit from tax deductions on mortgage interest, property taxes, depreciation, and more—boosting overall profits and reducing taxable income.

    🏗️ The Power of Long-Term Strategy
    Most importantly, I’ve learned that real estate isn’t a “get-rich-quick” scheme—it’s about patience, planning, and making smart, informed decisions. When done right, it can create generational wealth.

    This week has shown me that real estate is more than property—it’s a pathway to financial freedom, and I’m excited to keep learning how to make it work strategically in the real world.

    Reply
  9. Swastik Mahajan Avatar
    Swastik Mahajan

    Session #3 Assignment 2:

    This week’s lesson in the BricksFolios Business Summer Internship opened my eyes to how real estate is more than just owning property—it’s a wealth-building machine when used strategically. I shared what I learned with my parents, and the conversation turned into one of the most educational and eye-opening talks we’ve had about finances.

    This conversation totally changed how my family sees our rental property. Before, we thought of it as a break-even side investment. Now we realize we’re sitting on a powerful tax-saving, wealth-building tool—and there’s more we can do to maximize it.

    We’re even thinking about getting a cost segregation study and timing future improvements around the 2025–2029 OBBBA bonus window.

    It felt amazing to bring this knowledge home and help my family see our investment through a new lens. Real estate isn’t just bricks and walls—it’s a strategy.

    Reply
  10. Swastik Mahajan Avatar
    Swastik Mahajan

    Session 4 Assignment 1:

    Most people think owning rental property is enough—but the real wealth comes from how strategically you manage it.

    Through the Smart Hold Example tool from BricksFolios, I learned how your tax outcome can dramatically change depending on whether you’re a Real Estate Professional (REP) or not—especially when you sell.

    Here’s what I discovered:

    🔹 Real Estate Professional (REP) status allows you to turn rental losses into active losses, meaning you can use them to offset W-2 income every year—creating real, recurring tax savings.

    🔹 Without REP status, those same losses become suspended. You can’t use them until you sell the property—sometimes years later. You still get the benefit, but you wait much longer for it.

    🔹 REP investors can pair their status with strategies like cost segregation and bonus depreciation, unlocking major upfront tax deductions that accelerate wealth building.

    This week, I shared these insights with my family—we own one rental—and it completely shifted how we view real estate. We used to think “buy and hold” was enough. Now we understand that buy, hold, and strategize is where the real power lies.

    Reply
  11. Victoria Nguyen Avatar
    Victoria Nguyen

    I’m beyond excited to kick off my journey with the BricksFolios Summer Business Internship 2025!
    This isn’t just another summer program — it’s a deep dive into the world of wealth creation, real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. I’m working alongside driven peers and being mentored by visionary founders, Vinod Sharma and Jo Dixit, who are on a mission to help families unlock financial freedom.
    BricksFolios is more than a company; it’s a category-creating wealth-tech platform that’s redefining how families build wealth through real estate. Their mission blends cutting-edge technology with timeless investment principles to empower everyday investors to think like the top 1%.
    Over the next few weeks, I’ll be solving real-world challenges such as designing investment strategies for families, finding and analyzing true wealth-building properties, and exploring how to build sustainable, passive income through real estate.
    I am grateful for the opportunity to grow as a future leader and thinker. This summer is about building not just skills, but a mindset for long-term impact.
    Let the journey begin! 💼💡
    #BricksFoliosInternship #FutureInvestor #LeadershipInAction #RealEstate #YouthEntrepreneurs #FinancialLiteracy #WealthMinds #BusinessStrategy #STEM #Internship2025

    Reply
  12. Victoria Nguyen Avatar
    Victoria Nguyen

    I am excited about this internship opportunity because it offers valuable exposure to portfolio building and real estate investing—two areas directly aligned with my career goals. I am eager to deepen my understanding of real estate markets and investment strategies, which will enhance my ability to analyze financial opportunities and build strong, diversified portfolios. This experience will not only broaden my skill set but also serve as a solid foundation for my future career as a financial analyst.

    Reply
  13. Ananya Agrawal Avatar
    Ananya Agrawal

    Session 4 Assignment 1

    Real estate can be a powerful tool for saving taxes and building wealth, especially when comparing those with REP status to those without it. If a property is bought in 2025 and sold by July 31, 2029, investors can take advantage of strategies like cost segregation and depreciation to reduce taxable income and improve cash flow. REP status also provides the ability to treat rental losses as non-passive which is not provided with non-REP. This creates a huge tax benefit and accelerates wealth building. Additionally, new legislation like OBBBA enables 100% bonus depreciation for properties acquired between January 2025 and December 2029, making this an even more valuable opportunity. To sum up, REP status provided more opportunities compared to Non-Rep.

    Reply
  14. harshiv Avatar
    harshiv

    Session 4 Assignment 1:

    Most people assume owning a rental is enough to build wealth, but I’ve learned that how you manage it, especially from a tax perspective, is what really makes the difference. If a property is purchased in July 2025 and sold on July 31, 2029, the financial outcome can change depending on whether you qualify as a Real Estate Professional or not. With REP status, you can use rental losses to offset W-2 income each year, which creates upfront tax savings and boosts cash flow. You’re keeping more money now, which you can reinvest or save. Pair that with strategies like cost segregation and 100 percent bonus depreciation under new OBBBA legislation, and you unlock powerful deductions early in your hold period.

    Without REP status, those same losses are passive and suspended until the property is sold. You still get some tax benefits eventually, but they come much later and don’t help your cash flow in the short term. What I took away from the Smart Hold tool is simple: REP status accelerates wealth building by shifting tax advantages forward. It’s not just about how much your property makes, it’s about how much you keep and when you get to keep it.

    Reply
  15. Swastik Mahajan Avatar
    Swastik Mahajan

    Session 5 Assignment 3:

    🎓 This summer, I joined the BricksFolios Business Internship Program. We didn’t just learn about money. We learned how to build real wealth like the top 1%.

    From financial literacy and tax tips to real estate investing and entrepreneurship, we’ve been solving real-world problems for real families.

    Now it all comes together at Demo Day. My team and I will present our solution to a tech family’s financial challenges. I bet you can relate to these challenges.

    I’d love for you to join me, cheer us on (there’s an audience favorite team prize!), and see how we take on our case study.

    📅 Capstone Demo Day is on Sunday, July 27 at 11 AM. You can join us in person at Quadrant Technologies in Redmond or virtually.

    ✨ What’s in it for you?
    You’ll walk away with deep insights that you can apply to your own life challenges like:

    How to save smarter for college
    How to reduce taxes on your income
    How to build passive income and make work optional
    And how the top 1% uses real estate to grow generational wealth
    Thanks for being part of my journey to becoming a future leader and next-gen investor!

    👉Read the case study and reserve your seat at https://blog.bricksfolios.com/the-kumar-familys-journey-to-living-their-dreams

    #BricksFoliosIntern #DemoDay2025 #LiveYourDreams #NextGenInvestors #BuildWealth #BricksFolios

    Reply
  16. Ananya Agrawal Avatar
    Ananya Agrawal

    Session 4 reflection

    Session 4 felt like we weren’t just learning about real estate anymore we were stepping into the role of actually leading conversations and helping others see what’s possible. That shift from understanding concepts to using them to influence and inspire others really stood out to me. Small decisions like adjusting the purchase price slightly, changing the rent, or choosing to reinvest cash flow instead of spending it can make a big difference in long-term financial picture. Also REP vs. non-REP scenarios, really hit me how big the difference can be over time.
    These are things most adults don’t even know about, and yet we’re getting a chance to use them now.
    I am very grateful to be part of this journey!
    Special thanks to Mr. Vinod and Mrs. Jo!

    Reply
  17. Avni Rajpal Avatar
    Avni Rajpal

    Dear Vinod and Jo, Thank you so much for organizing such an amazing internship experience. I genuinely appreciate the time, effort, and guidance you both provided throughout the program. Before this internship, I never expected to be so interested in real estate—I honestly thought it was just about prices and pictures! But as I started getting more engaged, everything began to click. The way you explained things and involved us in real-world scenarios really opened my eyes to how much depth there is in the field. I found myself going off to research more on my own, just because I was so curious to learn more. This experience has given me a completely new perspective and appreciation for real estate, and I’m really grateful for that. Thank you again for everything!

    Reply

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