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How To Adopt Alternative Investment Strategies
Most people are aware of the basic investment classes, Stocks, Bonds, 401k, Mutual Funds, etc. We consider those to be traditional investments. 401kās and IRAās allow working professionals to use their retirement to invest in these asset classes. What most people do not understand is the menu of expanded alternatives to these traditional investments, and […]
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The Value Of Trust In Apartment Syndications
I am excited to share that I will am participating in my first multi-family real estate investment as a Limited Partner in a Real Estate Fund. Investing as a passive investor is a great way to learn the apartment syndication business and grow wealth at the same time. After months of searching for the right […]
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Dumb Money and The Importance of Real Assets
Dumb Money?Forgive me for calling money dumb, but not all dollars are created equally. What am I talking about? Investing Without FundamentalsWhat I mean is even though each dollar is worth the same, how it is earned from āinvestingā can be very different with varying levels of risk and stability. Let me explain. Just because […]
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How To Build A Support System For Your Entrepreneurial and Investing Journey
As a working professional and family person with many other responsibilities, you cannot commit to the unconventional path of real estate investing with any sort of sustainment by doing it alone. Without fuel from a support system, you will quickly burn out, change course or, at minimum, lose momentum. What is a support system? A […]
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Vetting the Neighborhood for Real Estate Investment
As you may know, even in great markets, there are sub markets or pockets that are more or less desirable. These neighborhoods may either attract growth, ramain stagnant or be on the decline. If you are an out-of-state investor or a passive investor in an out-of-state market, how do you know if the neighborhood is […]
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Economics, General Real Estate Investing, Mindset, Passive Investing, Personal Finances, Stocks and Options
Selling Options for Passive Income (July 2022)
In our latest video release, I share my stock option picks for monthly passive income in July. This month, I will have achieved my highest monthly income from selling options since I started three months ago. I discuss my picks, Amazon and Rivian and my rationale for why I to sell the options that I […]
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Gold and Its Powerful Hedge Against Inflation
In this video series, I discuss classic and powerful hedge that Gold has against the wealth-damaging inflation that most of us are experiencing. Learn more about Gold and Precious metals as an additional tool in your wealth building – and protection – toolbelt. SHORT SUMMARY 1ļøā£ Gold has been around for thousands of years. 2ļøā£ […]
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One Tell-Tale Sign That Your MultiFamily Rents Are Low
As you underwrite multifamily assets, you will inevitably evaluate its rent potential, in terms of where the rents currently stand against the market and how close to market levels can they align. Of course, during due diligence, there is sufficient opportunity to evaluate this alignment and potential through property management resources and market analysis. However, […]
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The Passive Investorās Guide to C-Class Apartments
Passive Investors should understand the concept of value-add, which is how sponsors create value for investors and residents. This happens from increasing the income potential of the apartment. Usually, these value-add opportunities are found in C-Class Apartments. What is C-Class? In general, apartment class is a subjective rating for the condition or desirability of the […]
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The Advantage of Mentors In Your Real Estate Investing Career
As a busy professional, we know the importance of time. It took quite a bit of time for us to learn our craft and get where we currently reside in our careers. Today, we spend quite a bit of time on our professions and what is left is devoted to our families and refreshing activities. […]
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How To Invest In Real Estate While Working A Full-Time Job
One of the primary attractions to my site, blog contents and guest appearances on podcasts is that I am a working professional while also investing in multifamily real estate. It has not been an easy journey, and even today it is not without challenges, but it is easily possible. My goal is to help working […]
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3 Red Flags To Watch Out For In Apartment Investing
Risk is inherent in any investment decision. However, risk can be managed, especially when there are proven models and systems. Just like playing a sport or learning a game, best practices exist and those who follow the proven path are more likely to find success in achieving the goal. When it comes to multifamily investing […]
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Apartments, General Real Estate Investing, Investment Fundamentals, Mindset, Multifamily Investing, Passive Investing
Why Should I Consider Apartment Syndications?
If you are new to apartment syndications, I recommend you check out What Is Multi-Family Syndication, which should be a helpful resource and introduction into how this niche works and how many have become financially free by investing in apartments. Now that you are somewhat familiar with how it works, why would any working professional […]
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Apartments, General Real Estate Investing, Investment Fundamentals, Multifamily Investing, Passive Investing
What Is A Stabilized Multifamily Investment Property?
Passive investors may hear the team stabilized when investors are describing an apartmentās occupancy. Stabilized assets simply refers to the level of occupancy. Although lenders, brokers and syndicators may all have their own ideal for what is considered stabilized and that term can vary even further by the investment asset relative to the market for […]
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My Top Growth Stock and Selling Options For Passive Income
Today on the video channel, I share a few compelling reasons for why I selected this growth stock as a personal investment. I also discuss the concept of selling options for passive income. Short Summary 1ļøā£ This company is a US EV Startup, but unlike the many other EV startups, it actually produces carsĀ todayĀ with plans […]
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The Critical Difference Between Investment and Speculation
Unfortunately, when it comes to the subject of investing, much behavior demonstrates a lack of differentiation between investment and speculation. Investing Investing, at its core, describes the concept of buying an income-producing asset. In exchange for your cash, you now have an asset that pays you. Examples include dividend-paying stocks, cash-flowing real estate, or note […]
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The Easiest Value-Add Improvement To Your Multifamily Investment
There are tons of ways to add value to your multifamily investment. Some may be physical improvements such as paint, additions and landscaping and others may be operational in nature such as raising below-market rents, reducing expenses by negotiating better contracts or new sources, and the list goes on. But there is one great and […]
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Two Very Different Choices You Can Make With $100,000
I once read that the average person will experience a financial windfall at some point in their lifetime, and I believe it. Although you may not have this type of money today, it certainly is a good exercise to think about what you would do with it for two reasons: 1) It will help you […]
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3 Important Characteristics of Successful Investors
It pays to model what the greatest do, and it is no different when it comes to investing. Some of the greatest icons in investing, people like Sam Zell and Warren Buffett, certainly unique qualities and talents, but I would argue that what is most effective in their success were qualities that they chose to […]
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3 Clues On The Rent Roll For Every Apartment Investor
Along with the T-12, reviewing the rent roll is a great starting point at underwriting apartment investing opportunities. While information on the rent roll must be verified during due diligence, it makes for a great source of the following information. Upcoming Vacancies The rent roll should show the names of residents as well as their […]
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The Two Largest Operating Expenses In Apartment Ownership
If you are considering actively or passively investing in apartment syndications, it is probably a good thing to know the biggest drivers of operating expenses. Management, or mismanagement and lack of preparation, of these expenses can make, or break, your investment plan. So pay attention to these two top drivers of operating expenses in most […]
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How To Overcome The Fear of Risk
Today, on the video channel, I discuss how to creat habits that allow us to overcome our inherent and paralyzing fear of risk. SHORT SUMMARY: 1ļøā£ Most of us see risk as a bad thing, but it is simply something to be managed. 2ļøā£ Without even realizing it, we deal with risk in most of […]
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The Importance of Unit Turns In Apartment Investing
When investing in apartment syndications, whether actively or passively as a limited partner (LP) it is important to know and understand the key successful factors from the property management team. First of all, the property management can make or break the investment opportunity by either underperforming to the plan or executing with solid performance. One […]
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Why Real Estate Is The Best Asset Class on The Planet
Today, on the video channel, I talk about the four reasons that I believe real estate is the best asset class on the planet. SHORT SUMMARY: 1ļøā£ Builds Equity: Over time, as values increase in line or above the rate of inflation, owner equity increases. 2ļøā£ Debt Pay-Down: Each month, the paying tenant makes a […]
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