Category Archives: Investing

For those who have never invested in real estate but are thinking about it, “buy and hold” is probably one of the most intuitive methods of all.  After all, most of us live in a house.  How difficult could it … Continue reading →

Like many of you, I have been a follower of Robert Kiyosaki and his teachings since around the year 2000.  During his Rich Dad Radio Show on March 21, 2015, he introduced us to a book called, “When Money Destroys Nations” by … Continue reading →

David and I attended an investment workshop on HUD properties in May in Charlotte, North Carolina.   At the workshop, before getting into the meat of the topic, we were reminded of the importance of a mission statement and core values … Continue reading →

When I was entrenched in Corporate America, earning good income and diligently saving much of it every month, I was all set financially for an eventual, comfortable retirement through my 401(k) account.  Or so I thought. Then in 2000, the … Continue reading →

About a year ago, we received a flyer that was created by three, then-14-year-old girls who live in our neighborhood.  In fact, from my office treadmill, on which I conduct almost all of my business each and every day, I … Continue reading →

The technology-stock bubble burst in 2000, during which I lost a huge portion of my retirement funds.  Four years later, after much pondering, hemming and hawing, I finally dared to leave my 20-year career in Corporate America – to devote … Continue reading →

Recently, David forwarded me an email from my brother with a subject line indicating, “Urgent.”  You see, David is very much a people person.  In stark contrast, I am all about business. I learned that my brother and one of … Continue reading →

A few years ago, a coach with whom we were working at that time suggested that we hire a local personal assistant.  The objective was to enable us to focus our attention ON our investment business, rather than keeping ourselves … Continue reading →

As small-business owners in America, the best time to get some tedious-but-necessary work done, for which we just don’t have the time during the rest of the year, is between Christmas and the New Year. In recent years, I have … Continue reading →

In March 2014, I wrote about my third language to freedom, the language of real estate.     This month’s post is a sequel of sorts.  My fourth language to freedom is the language of money, rules, and regulations. In … Continue reading →