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Where are you now with your financial goals?
When do you plan to retire? 40? 50? 60 years old?
How long do you plan to work if money is not a constraint?
If you’re sick now, do you have enough money to support you and your family for at least 1 year?

These are big questions that I asked myself when I was in college even when I barely broke even in my saving account after paying for my monthly expenses by working two jobs, but I had a big dream to become financially independent before I turn 40.  T…

Some real estate investors will manage their properties.  Some truly enjoy the task of maintaining the property and working with tenants, and for others, the rental is located in their hometown, and it’s simply convenient.  I managed my first rental myself for six months, but I discovered that my time was more valuable to focus on my mortgage company.   I hired a property management company at the typical 7-12% range and haven't looked back. Now I could better leverage my time and strength in ac…

Time with Family

In my corporate career and while running my mortgage business, I traded my time for money.  I sacrificed time that belonged to my family and me to my paycheck.  In my mortgage business, I found the more time I put in the business, the more income that I made.  As soon as I stopped working, I stopped generating income.   I closed over $150 million in residential mortgages but worked 12-14 hour days.  I had discovered financial success but wasn’t leading a balanced life.

Buildin…

If my journey speaks to you, you have the entrepreneurial spirit.  The true entrepreneur is bold and hungry for success.  I became the entrepreneur I am today through successes and failures and trial and error.  I do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes. If you harness your entrepreneurial spirit to learn your business you can reach your full potential.  Just be prepared that the first few years will be the hardest.  Preservice, persistence, focus and commitment will pull you thorough.  Everyth…

Travel the World

My Instagram account tells a story of a woman who loves to travel and explore with her family.  My life hasn’t always lived up to this dream.

When I worked in the corporate world, I was always tied to someone else’s schedule.  My corporate job controlled how much time and energy I could give to my passion for travel.  I had professional success but was limited by a corporate policy of 2-weeks of vacation per year.

When I founded my own mortgage business, I began trading my ti…

Finding the Right Tenants

Whether you choose to manage your rental property or have a professional property management service, choosing the right tenant is a crucial element of any successful project.  The rent from your properties as well as occupancy rate will make or break the financial success of your project.  If you chose the wrong tenants, you could face problems such as late rent and property damage.

Here are the three critical steps for you on how to select a good tenant for your ren…

Your Health: Your Most Important Asset

The majority of my website and books focus on how to lead a well-rounded life while enjoying financial success.  Focusing on your financial freedom will only benefit you in the long run if you also focus on your health.  Because I am no longer tied to a corporate career I am able to focus my energy on my goal to achieve my financial and physical health.   When you build your dream life, caring for your health should be among your top priorities.

Taking Co…

Real Estate Investment

There are many different types of real estate investment.  I am a residential real estate investor with a buy and hold income producing strategy.  My buy and hold income producing strategy has created financial independence for my family since 2008.

Buy and Hold Real Estate Investment

There is no traditional profile for a buy and hold real estate investor; they can be from many different situations.  A buy and hold investor could be:

• An individual who is working at t…

Real Estate Investment

There are many different types of real estate investment.  I am a residential real estate investor with a buy and hold income producing strategy.  My buy and hold income producing strategy has created financial independence for my family since 2008.

Buy and Hold Real Estate Investment

There is no traditional profile for a buy and hold real estate investor; they can be from many different situations.  A buy and hold investor could be:

• An individual who is working at t…