Category: Getting Started

17 Things Very Successful People Never Stop Doing

January 31st, 2017
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 …Read more  »

The Greatest Real Estate Advantage

January 24th, 2017
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 …Read more  »

The Four Profit Centers That Make Real Estate The Most Powerful Investment

January 9th, 2017
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 …Read more  »

You May Be A More Important Real Estate Investor Than You Think

November 28th, 2016
Small is Big! If you own one investment property you are a significant investor and contributor to the American economy.  The engaged (as opposed to "aspiring,") real estate investor population is estimated to be at 11.1 million individuals and companies.  Together …Read more  »

Personality Types and Real Estate Investing

November 22nd, 2016
A few years ago, I was chatting about financial freedom with a close friend.  My friend was very interested in becoming financially independent, and really wanted to discuss how she could increase her wealth. However, when I shared my journey …Read more  »

Myths and Fallacies That Limit Financial Liberation

October 18th, 2016
Financial liberation is beyond most people’s reach because of the following four myths and destructive mind-sets: 1. The Retirement Myth 2. The Financial Freedom Myth 3. The Entitlement Mentality 4. The Fallacy of "Someday" The Retirement Myth The retirement myth …Read more  »

Owning Property "Free and Clear"

September 27th, 2016
For some investors, the goal is to own properties "free and clear," that is, with no mortgage debt.  While this is a worthy goal, it does not necessarily make financial sense. For example, consider a $100,000 property that brings in …Read more  »

21 Ways to Escape the Rat Race Faster

August 15th, 2016
Here are 21 ways to compress the distance from where you are now to financial freedom: Earn more, and save more. Spend less – thus reducing the amount of passive income you need to become financially free. Leverage other people’s time, …Read more  »

How Real Estate Investors Get Paid

July 19th, 2016
With real estate, people often don’t understand how an investor is paid.  I mean, stocks historically provide an annual rate of return of about 10% and are low hassle.  Comparatively, real estate values historically only return about 5% annual appreciation…and …Read more  »
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