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I am a lifelong learner, and have been studying REI for 30+ years. Our newsletter is my attempt to summarize key information in a way that allows you to learn the lessons faster than I did.
I cover a lot of topics including: book reviews, current events, basic principles, opportunities I am looking at, and deep dives into syndication concepts.
I hope you find this information educational and insightful – and most importantly worth the time that you are investing
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer or CPA. This is not legal, financial, or tax advice or a solicitation to participate in a deal. It is just my thoughts on what I perceive as an incredibly powerful approach to investing.
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How I think about, and manage, risk in real estate investing
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If you have been paying attention to the economy lately, you know there is a lot going on.
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What do you mean, “my home is not an asset”?
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If you have ever read the classic Rich Dad, Poor Dad [1] you have seen Robert Kiyosaki assert that your home is not an asset but rather a liability (note: if you haven’t read this book, you should, it is a classic and helps establish the mindset required to become financially independent). This is one…
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What does “active investing” in real estate mean?
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When people think about real estate investing, what they typically think about is active investing. In active investing you do the work to make the investment succeed. And if you don’t do the work, your investment will likely not be successful. This is what a sponsor does, but you don’t have to be leading a…
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Thoughts on the latest bank failures
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It has been a really interesting week on the financial front, so I wanted to take a break from my normal focus on syndications and talk about what has happened so far, what seems to be happening in the short term, and some possible long term implications. While this isn’t specifically focused on real estate…
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Definition: What is an accredited investor?
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An accredited investor is the term used by the SEC to refer to investors who are “financially sophisticated”. Accredited investors are able to invest in a wide variety of opportunities that normal investors are not – some of which (such as capital raises for tech startups) are much riskier than the investment options that are…
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When should you use an IRA or other retirement accounts to invest in syndications
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Standard disclaimer: I am not an accountant or financial advisor, and am not providing tax or financial advice, this article reflects my understanding of the rules as they currently exist and is not a recommendation on what you should do. I always recommend talking to your tax and financial advisors before making any financial decisions.
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My advice for new investors
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One of the questions I usually get when talking to someone who is looking at real estate investing for the first time is, “Where do I start?” Sometimes the question comes out as directly as that, sometimes the conversation dances around the topic for a while.
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What I look for in a potential sponsor
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I would argue the single most important decision you make about investing in syndications is not which deal to invest in, but which sponsors do you invest with. Obviously the deal itself is important – the numbers need to make sense and it needs to fit within your overall investment philosophy – however many investors…
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Where to put your investing dollars: REI vs the stock market – High level (1/2)
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These days, an investor looking for a fully passive return has a lot of options. One of the most common approaches is to put money into an index fund and let it grow. Then, when you need a stream of income, you can start drawing down the funds with the 4% rule giving you guidelines…
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Who should consider investing in a syndication (An Introduction to Syndications Article 2/3)
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I believe syndications are an amazing investment opportunity for a large number of people – including many people who don’t even know they exist. But there are some drawbacks that you need to be aware of as well and so they aren’t the right option for everyone. As with any investment you make, it is…