One Small Step: The Importance of Action in Lifestyle Design

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.— Naeem Callaway Once you find out about lifestyle design, you probably want to dive right in... it’s that amazing. The thing is, though, you probably aren’t (yet) in the position to quit your job and follow your bliss. There are other considerations like ...

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Shop Smart When You Invest

Where do you shop? Why? Do you have favorite department stores, grocery stores and online stores? What makes them your go-to markets? Great markets offer convenience, value and quality. Look at the biggest retailers on the market, for examples. Nordstrom offers top notch quality and the convenience of top notch customer service; meanwhile, Walmart offers unbeatable values coupled with the convenience of being able to purchase everything from milk to ...

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Start Small. Gain Big Results.

So - you’re into the idea of lifestyle design? Travel. Hobbies. Adventures. Time to rest. Moments to live for. Sounds amazing, right? Lifestyle design is amazing! It’s an alternative to the 9-5 lifestyle that’s getting a lot of momentum lately. People want more out of their lives. More fun. Do you? If you’re sold on lifestyle design (like we obviously are!) you probably want to get ...

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The Funnier Side of Real Estate Investing

The real estate industry doesn't come packed with jokes and funny stories (ok - maybe some very, very funny ones here and there) - but mostly articles about investing are - let's face it - kind of, sort of boring. This article is the opposite of boring! It's packed with fun ideas, jokes and tales from the ups and downs real estate industry professionals have faced over the years of ...

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How to Fall in Love with Your Life

'Tis the season for hearts, cards, chocolates, annoying doilies (sorry if you're into doilies) and lovers checkout lanes at the grocery store. With all of the pink and red confetti in the air, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and lose your focus. Whether you have someone special in your life or not, romance and love is not just for February alone (and it's not just for ...

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Real Estate Investing Clubs: Worth the Time?

Depends. What do you want out to get out of them? I definitely see pros and cons to the Real Estate Investing Clubs that seem to be everywhere these days. For anyone wanting to join these or thinking about joining, especially if you are newer to real estate investing and trying to figure out how to get started, I want to point out some things to think about in attempt ...

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Merry Thanksgiving, Happy Christmas, and Real Estate

It’s that famous holiday time! Most of you are probably still feeling stuffed of turkey and mac & cheese (although probably fewer people than in past years due to the ever-increasing numbers of vegetarians and vegans) and all you can think about is just hanging on until Christmas so you can enjoy a week or two off from life and work. I hear you. It’s exciting for me ...

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The Turnkey Investor’s Guide to Choosing a Profitable Real Estate Market

Shopping for turnkey rental properties? Trying to figure out where to buy one? Where do you even start? Well, the best place to start is with networking. Find out where other people are buying, find out who is having luck in which market and with which turnkey provider, and shop from there. But how do you know how to sift through all the information? Or better yet, how do you ...

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