Cash flow—it’s a term real estate investors eat, sleep, and live for. Maybe it’s used in reference to bigger sums of cash flow, as in flipping, or more often it’s used in terms of the monthly cash flow that a rental property does (or doesn’t) bring in. Either way, cash needs to be flowing in for... Continue Reading →
4 Reasons Renting & Investing Beats Buying & Owning, Hands Down
On a daily basis, I speak to people who are caught up in living the “American Dream.” The story line goes something like this: Finish college Find a well paying 9-5 job Get married Buy a highly leveraged house Have kids Find a better paying 9-5 job Up-size to a bigger house and bigger mortgage Send... Continue Reading →
3 Reasons to Consider NOT Paying Off Your Mortgage
Over the years, I’ve noticed that one thing is certain: Markets will go up, and markets will come down. At times, your investments and businesses will follow suit. This is probably why financial planning and asset protection strategies exist—to protect us from those unpredictable market shifts. Personally, I can’t stress the importance of risk management... Continue Reading →