Think about the most successful people you know. Here are 17 things I’ll bet they’re constantly doing.
Think of the most successful person you know. Maybe we’re talking about a work colleague or a mentor. Maybe this is someone you knew growing up or in school — and you can’t believe how much he or she has achieved since then.
Ignoring the fact that stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments are either over-valued or providing negative real returns, real estate has almost always been the best use of capital specifically because of your ability to leverage your investment.
If used properly, leverage will significantly enhance your return on investment. This is easy to do if you invest in income-producing real estate but much more difficult, if not impossible, if you’re investing in stocks or mutual funds.
We are all too familiar with the sobering statistics on marriage. Around 50% of marriages end in divorce, and oftentimes the root of all that unhappiness is money.
But there’s some good news on the horizon. According to a recent study by Ameriprise, “a remarkable 77% of American couples report they are on the same page with their finances.”
You’ll often hear people say that they don’t like real estate because if you look at the long-term returns of the stock market, it seems to have a better return over the long-term.
Of course, when they say this, they are leaving a few key things out.
