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The Answer to “Should You Buy Term Life Insurance & Invest the Difference?”
Should You Buy Term Life Insurance & Invest the Difference? If you’ve done even a little research on the pros and cons of Term Life Insurance and Whole Life insurance, you’ve almost certainly come across the phrase “Buy term, invest the difference.” The basic premise is that term insurance is cheap, whole life insurance is […]
4 min read5 Ways to Attract Top Quality Tenants in a Tough Real Estate Market
How to Attract Top Quality Tenants in a Tough Real Estate Market One of the keys to real estate investing success, whether you are investing in commercial or residential properties, is acquiring and retaining top-quality tenants. These are the people that will take care of the property, the people who always pay their rents on […]
5 min readHow to Use Meditation in Real Estate Investing
Why You Should Meditate As an Investor and How to Get Started Often, you come across references focusing on meditation for real estate investing. Even Steve Jobs, the late co-founder and CEO of Apple attributed much of his career success to meditation that boosted his perception and intuition in creativity. The following quote helps us […]
4 min readMy Real Estate Investing Success Story by Dion McNeely
Real Estate Investing Success Story by Dion McNeely I started as a TOW gunner in the Marines during Desert Storm. I came home to divorce and ended up a homeless single dad. The military was downsizing after the first gulf war, so re-enlisting wasn’t an option. I tried a few different jobs after getting out […]
6 min readHow to Develop a Generational Wealth Plan
What is a Generational Wealth Plan? When you ask most people why they work so hard to increase their net worth and gain financial independence, they almost always answer something to the effect of- “I want the freedom to spend time with my family” or “I don’t want my kids to struggle as I did”. […]
14 min readWhat is a Turnkey Property?
There’s been a lot of discussion about turnkey properties on the ADPI FB page, so let’s talk about turnkey properties! There are so many options with real estate investing that sometimes it can get overwhelming to choose. But, if you’re looking for a low-key, mostly hands-off way to invest, turnkey property investing may be for […]
5 min readThe Complete Guide to Forming a Business Entity: 6 Steps to Get Started
Forming a business can involve many complex considerations. The entity structure will impact how owners get paid, how they are taxed, and which set of regulations to follow. State and local laws will also affect the process by determining which licenses, permits, and registrations are required. If you’re interested in forming a business entity, here […]
16 min readHow to Live a Life You Love: Evaluating Your Business & Career Goals
Have you ever asked yourself if you are doing what you really want with your life during your working hours? After all, we spend a good chunk of our lives earning a living, but apparently, many of us do not do a very good job. Many Americans are working longer in their lives but, according […]
9 min readHow to Survive Market Volatility with Whole Life Insurance
How can Whole Life Insurance help me? The COVID-19 pandemic has caused volatility to come roaring back into the financial world. More than 20 million jobs have been lost, the economy is in a recession, and markets have been fluctuating wildly. With financial security foremost in many people’s minds, it seems like an ideal opportunity […]
4 min read5 Key Steps to Conduct Proper Due Diligence in Real Estate Investing
Property investors and future homeowners have some things in common–mainly that they both shouldn’t rush important decisions. The worst thing you can do when you’re shopping for a property is to convince yourself that you’ve found the home of your dreams without exploring other options in the market–or without doing your due diligence. There’s no […]
5 min readREITs or Rental Properties: Which Investment is Best for You?
REITs vs Rental Property Investing Getting into real estate in any form is a great way to build up solid passive income. Two great ways to get exposure to this sector are rental properties and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). For definitions of many terms I use in this article, please check out https://beginnerstockinvesting.com/2020/03/19/the-basic-definitions-of-stock-investing/. A […]
5 min readVA Loan for Second Home – Is Buying a Second Home with VA Loan Possible?
You may be wondering if it’s possible to buy a second home with a VA Loan. If you’re looking to use it as an investment property or vacation home—the answer is no. This is because the VA requires borrowers to occupy the home to qualify for a VA loan. But what if selling your first […]
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