As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country's independence, I'm always reminded of financial independence. The odd thing is that when people talk to me about financial independence, the conversation usually turns to retirement. I'm not sure why 'retirement' became the benchmark. Some of the coolest people I know are not retired but are 'financially … [Read more...] about Financial Independence Isn’t About Retirement – It’s About Options
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New to Note Investing? Here Are Your Next Steps
Real estate notes are a proven investment alternative, holding steady even when the general real estate market sees declines. Beyond that, seller financing offers tremendous opportunities for affordable homeownership to deserving buyers. It turn, it helps sellers looking to sell their hard-to-fund property or those wanting interest income instead of rental income. With all … [Read more...] about New to Note Investing? Here Are Your Next Steps
Online Meeting Tips, Tricks, and Disasters
In the last month I have done 5-7 online meetings. You know, the ‘on camera’ Zoom type where you see and hear everyone. Don’t worry…I did ok. There were no Zoom disasters where a kid walks in on you, or your camera falls and shows you are not wearing pants (real things that have NOT happened to me). At some point during one of the sessions, I realized there is very little … [Read more...] about Online Meeting Tips, Tricks, and Disasters
Smart Goals, Smarter Systems
I have a confession: I love a good planning and goal-setting session. There’s just something so alluring about setting a vision and developing a plan. Plus, I get to make a list (another satisfying endeavor). But do you know what I like even more than setting goals? A smart system. Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Not another goal-setting article." You’ve probably … [Read more...] about Smart Goals, Smarter Systems
Marketing For Notes Is Like Selling Cupcakes
I admit, it’s a strange title. Probably the strangest I have ever written when talking marketing and the note industry. Maybe I started to write this when I was hungry or maybe I was just reaching for some sort of analogy that would frame what marketing for notes is really like. In either case, I’m committed to it and will just have to push forward and see where we end … [Read more...] about Marketing For Notes Is Like Selling Cupcakes
