One of my sons is learning to tie his shoes. He’s 7. As I was watched him toughing through the task and feeling proud of himself when he accomplished his goal, something came to mind. I didn’t step in to correct him, because my boy is learning how to tie his shoes all by himself. [...]
Investing in properties located in Spain isn’t my cup of tea. If you watch the short video I made to go with this article, you’ll understand why. You’ll also learn why I felt so compelled to write this piece. As usual, the idea for both the video and the article started with a conversation that [...]
Cha... Cha... Cha... Changes... They are a part of life, but sometimes we need to make a change and don’t. Recently I was talking to a couple of friends about the changes they told me they want to make. One is making a big change after 13 years at a job. I’m really proud of [...]
Ever feel like there’s a clock over your head? That’s something I’d never really thought about till I was speaking with a friend who told me that as she moved through her life that it felt like she was playing Beat the Clock. In her case, she had not built a nest egg early in [...]
Are you nearing 50? Have you passed that marker already? If so, you might be thinking about your retirement and whether you will have enough money to live well or if you might outlive your money. That’s a harsh reality for many people these days. I recently found an article on Investopedia about the worries [...]
An interesting topic came up during a recent Cashflow game. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a fun board game that helps to increase your financial intelligence and teaches you how to do deals in real estate. I host these games to show players that what they do on the board can be [...]
As I stand at my window during a recent getaway with my wife and boys, looking out over the beautiful Pyrenees it reminds that spring is here… Just like any season, with spring comes change. As I look out over the deep green of the meadows and valleys I ponder my own seasons… the seasons [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
