6 Things Investors Can Do NOW for a Less Taxing Tax Season
It’s a new year! It is time to think of business and personal goals. It is time to look forward to new challenges and opportunities. And unfortunately, it is also…
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How I Saved $20,000 in 2014 and Used it to Invest in Lifestyle Design
I’m 24 years old, and I’ll admit that I’m a little immature. I was a Frat Bro and Captain of the Rugby Team in college, and honestly, I probably haven’t…
Real Estate Notes vs. 401k: Which Investment Wins Out Over 30 Years?
Having fun conversations all day is what consistently turns my work into play. Even on the frantic days, when at the end of the day I can feel my IQ begin…
Used Wisely, Debt Can Absolutely Produce Wealth: Here’s How
As someone who has struggled for about half of his life with debt, what it really was, and how to handle it, I guess it’s best to start out by…
8 of the Best Ways to Raise Capital for Your Investments
In our last conversation on raising capital, we were discussing Investor Relations and the importance of staying in communication with investors, before, during and after the fundraising stage. Now, I…
3 Business Tenets Necessary for Intelligent Real Estate Investing (The Buffett Series)
Warren Buffett is a hero of mine. I certainly don’t claim to have his investing knowledge or mental abilities, but I enjoy studying the best of the best in our…
Why Your 401k Is A Retirement Income Loser!
A savvy commenter and a couple buddies made known to me that last week’s post at a sentence or two they didn’t quite grasp. I read it myself, and calling…
4 “Real Estate” Side Income Streams to Sustain You As You Pursue Investing Full Time
Last week I wrote a post on 4 side income streams to sustain you as you pursue real estate investing full time. The response was great and I realized that…
4 Depreciation Tax Mistakes Investors Need to Avoid
If you are someone who invests in long term rentals, you probably already know how depreciation can be your best friend when it comes to paying less taxes. What you…
How Real Estate Empowered Me to Buy a Lamborghini (And What It Means for YOU!)
I like to write about real estate investing, but I also like to write about goals, self-improvement and being awesome. I’m sitting here, right now, writing this article at my…
The 7 Things to Know When Using A Self-Directed IRA For Investing In Real Estate
Real estate investing is an excellent means of diversifying your funds and can be accomplished through a self-directed IRA (SDIRA). There are several big pitfalls that investors can succumb to…
Don’t Forget To Budget For These 3 Overlooked Expenses
I’ve seen many different spreadsheets and pro-formas over the years, calculating potential return on investment for a given rental real estate investment. It’s not uncommon to find wholesalers inflating returns…
How to Structure Your Capital Investment Vehicle When Raising Money
“Mo Money, Mo Problems” as The Notorious B.I.G. says in his now famous song. The “Mo Problem” arises around the question on how to structure an investment vehicle to take in…
