It feels pretty good when my friends and associates tell me they’re investing in real estate. In fact, I get really excited for them, because this is the only way I know of that lets people get out of the rat race, walk away from the 9-to-5 grind and have a fabulous retirement. But then [...]
Time flies… Some days it seems like it was just yesterday when I was attending university, unsure of where my life would take me. I had lots of questions and many paths I could have taken. Fortunately, I also had a college professor who saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. She [...]
One of the great things about living in Barcelona is its proximity to excellent skiing opportunities. Since it’s been snowing a lot, my wife and I decided to take our boys skiing. What I saw happening this time vs. prior times is that they are not just embracing their newfound skills but that they want [...]
So what does customer service in a taxi have to do with real estate investing? Short answer: EVERYTHING! Really, it’s not just about the taxi ride… it’s about providing a great experience for everyone I work with, but the importance of this became very clear to me during my recent trip to Las Vegas with [...]
Getting referrals… no matter what you do in life… matters. For someone like me who has worked in a big corporation selling software and components for the better part of 15 years, referrals are huge. As a long-distance real estate investor referrals are huge. As someone looking for multifamily properties thousands of miles away from [...]
Without raising private capital I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing today as an investor. Those individuals who let me use their cash and/or credit to get my deals done are people I’m truly grateful to have in my life. You might think that anyone who participates with me are my friends and [...]
Sick and tired of being on the merry-go-round? There’s a reason you haven’t jumped off the stable of pretty, pretty horses to explore the rest of the theme park called Opportunity. You’re scared. You know that going your own path means you’ll be taking risks, which makes you uncomfortable. But I’m here to tell you [...]
Listen, I hear it all the time… “But, If, you live and work in Barcelona. Why on earth do you invest in multifamily properties in the United States?” Tweet To tell you the truth, I love that question. There are lots of reasons, some personal and others just common sense [...]
Strange title, huh? Well, it has to do with the tale of two friends and how it’s better to think and take action than think and sit back doing nothing. Truth is that if you intend to get to your educational and investment goals there is no other way than by jumping in with both [...]
Recently a colleague asked me if I have a morning ritual that helps me move myself toward the feeling of success every day. The answer is YES. After all, if you can win your morning you can win your day! In fact, I do 3 things EVERY DAY, which is my morning ritual. Here’s what [...]
