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“I am confident that nobody… will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and with myself.” Nelson Mandela

My recent ski accident taught me some valuable lessons that I have never thought about.  Our life can be take away in a small accident and cause other important things in our lives to be missed or being put behind in the back seat.   It can cause us to miss what life is truly all about.     In the last few weeks, I missed…

The best advice that I got from my father when I was growing up was to find someone who is very good at the skillset that you’re looking for and listen to everything that he or she has to share.  And remember there are only a few that are truly at the ‘master’ level, so choose wisely.     I took this advice into heart and applied it in my life religiously in everything that I do, whether I looked for a cyclist mentor to finish a 200 miles bike ride in a day or to build a thriving mortgage compan…

Real estate investing is a business and like most businesses, it does take time to build from the ground up.  Once you have a foundation knowledge and understanding of what real estate investing is all about, you can benefit from this business tremendously.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu.

How did I get started investing in real estate?

I got started when I turned our old home into a rental after we purchased our new home.  We become an instant landlord.    …

Understanding of Real Estate Passive Income

As women entering into the world of real estate investment for the first time, there are a few things you need to be aware of. There are two forms of income that you choose from; active and passive. In the world of real estate investing, passive income is predominant.

Real estate income is generally categorized as passive income because this is being generated as a result of your investment rather than your services or work. Here, you are leveraging …

Real Estate Is Long-Term Investment Assset

How Can Real Estate Investment Fit Into Your Overall Long-Term Investment Asset Class

Women are cautious investors who devise long-term strategies for stable return. The question arises as to what do you consider a long-term investment class? Asset classes that correlate to the description of long-term returns are either real estate investments or shares.

Real estate investment and stocks or shares fall under two very distinct asset classes that cann…

What are goals? Goals are the desired end-result of an action or a series of action. Put simply, a goal is what you want to be, or where you want to be. Like everything else, there is no certain ‘formula’ to achieve your goals. But, if you follow some pointers, you might actually be successful in setting goals, and achieving them! Yes!

Defining what you want

Before setting out a target, make sure that it means a great deal for YOU to really achieve it. A goal must be something that pushes …

Being an entrepreneur is courageous, bold and gusty and demands an inquisitive bend of mind.

Are you planning to be the master of your destiny?

Do you want to start your own business?

If yes, then I have two things for you.

First thing is my heartiest of congratulations and good wishes for your ventures.

Second is my comprehensive rundown of 8 critical steps that demand your attention beforehand.

Read on and become aware of every imperative savoir-faire of becoming an entrepreneur.

1. Che…

With women empowerment making waves in the financial and business domain, investing in high-return ventures has taken the front seat. One problem, however, is that women are mostly encouraged to put their money in paper investments. Real estate is primarily a male-dominated industry. Historical and statistical data highlights the male dominance in this industry throughout history; however, this is taking a turn for the better. As time progresses more women are becoming investors and administrati…

Real estate or income-producing properties fall under the premise of the high-performing asset class. This is where most women are compelled to invest in more stable classes of investment, however, there are many who have made a name for themselves as real estate moguls.

Commercial and personal real estate can become a source of solid return on assets if you are willing to take the initial step. Where investing in diamonds can seem more appealing, real-estate investment can be tricky for most w…

Let me share with you this:  over the years helping many customers in the mortgage industry, I noticed that majority of the loan applicants are male because their incomes are used to qualify for the mortgage.    Their co-applicant is typically their wife, who often time is also highly educated, but decided to take on a bigger role in raising their kids and become a stay-home mom.  I can understand that, but one major fact that I also witnessed is that if/when the couple divorce, the wife becomes…