When I was in junior high school (the early 80s), an English teacher handed out a list of funny writing rules. The list had been typed and mimeographed. It didn't attribute any authorship to the work. I loved these guidelines so much that I later typed them into my computer during college. The paper I’d been given years prior was badly worn.
Read MoreSo, you’re interested in redeveloping a commercial building? You want to buy a vacant property, rehab it, tenant it and then start collecting rent. That process is called “adding value” and it’s awesome. Congratulations! It’s one of the most fulfilling experiences in commercial real estate investing.
Read MoreIn the days of muskets, soldiers carried gunpowder separately. To ensure that the powder would ignite when the need arose, the soldiers took special care to protect it from moisture. Anything that would dampen the powder could put the soldier’s life and, the lives of those around him, at risk.
Read MoreCreating The Bumbling Millionaire and then developing weekly content for it has been a great experience. It’s allowed me the opportunity to meet other bloggers who are creating some really great work. Studying their content has given me a goal to strive for each week and beyond.
Read MoreI recently watched a video from Chris Ducker on how to not sound like a sleazy salesman in your blog content. Chris then made the audacious claim that content marketers are worth more than a salesperson. While the actual content of that video was very good, the video's hook grated me due to the characterization of salespeople.
You see, we’re an easy target.
Read MoreHave you ever asked a friend for a mechanic recommendation and they say, “I have a guy.” Or when you tell another friend that you’re looking for advice on a problem they say, “I know this gal who is an expert.”
Read MoreWe’ve talked a lot about debt on this site. We can’t focus on both investment real estate and personal finance without doing so. Debt is a complex tool that can trigger many emotions. However, it’s my belief that the more we understand it, and our emotions, the better we will be prepared to use it when needed to acquire a piece of real estate.
Read More“Life is too short to drink cheap beer.” That was my mantra for a lot of years. I’d proudly say that while ordering one of the latest craft beers that my favorite joints would have on tap. Each time I’d visit I’d peruse the beer menu and take my time selecting.
Read MoreUntil now, I’ve been hesitant to write about my blogging experience. This is for a couple of reasons.
Read MoreI read an article recently wherein the writer stated that all debt is bad. I paused on his stance and reflected for a bit. It seemed extremely militant. I’m not saying the author can’t take that position, it’s just that I don’t agree with him.
Read MoreOne of the fascinating things about Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad was the idea that the wealthy teach their kids different things than the poor or middle class.
Read MoreHave you heard people espouse the idea that you can be successful if you turn your hobby into a business? Or how about the concept that your chances of success are greater if you can turn your passion into a business idea.
Read MoreMy girlfriend gave me The Power of Now: a Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle a couple years ago. At the time, I’d just read my first book on Stoicism and was intrigued by the idea of a philosophy that would help me find tranquility in life. She’d read a review of Tolle’s book and thought it might be something I’d find interesting.
Read MoreHow do you get to work? If you’re like me, you are one of the multitude who needs to get to an office via car. I’ve taken steps to work remotely a couple days a week so those necessary trips have been reduced.
Read MoreIn 2012, as the market struggled to improve, interest rates continued to fall. They were in the mid 4% range at this time. I was keenly aware of this, especially since we were paying 6.5% interest on a seller-financed contract for a little office property that housed a janitorial firm.
Read MoreRecently, we were having dinner with my friend, Keith. He had returned the day before from China where he had spent the previous three weeks training a group how to use a new piece of industrial equipment. Keith works for an aluminum casting system manufacturer and he travels the world teaching people how to use the equipment.
Read MoreIn the summer of 2010, my investing partner cold-called the owner of a small office building. It was located on Trent Avenue and had a small, clean warehouse with it. As the area changed over the past forty-plus years, it had become eclectic. Industrial users are mixed in with ethnic restaurants, specialty retailers looking for cheap rent sidle up next to little office buildings.
Read MoreI screwed around in high school. All it takes is a look at my report cards. If there was one consistent piece of feedback that teachers gave, it was this: “Is not working to potential.” I found some old report cards recently and was embarrassed by the dismal remarks from my teachers.
Read MoreIn mid-March, I wrote about testing some concepts of Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek. I’d experimented with some of them for one week and wanted to share what I had found. The article was full of optimism and excitement.
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