The rise of the entrepreneurial real estate investor is uncovering a need for tools that support a flexible mindset and capital strategy. 

“Americans today are more mobile than ever in their pursuit of prosperity,” states Karlin Conklin Executive Vice President, Investors Management Group, in her Kiplinger’s Personal Finance article, “Lines of Desire: Follow the Trail to Real Estate Investment Success”

During this holiday season, it is so important to count our blessings and give thanks. Whether you are around the dinner table or connecting over holiday spirits, don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to deepen your relationships with those around you.  

It was during Thanksgiving when my brothers and I became frustrated that we all only got together about once a year.  

When you are considering a shared financial investment one of the concerns is always the legal/financial responsibilities and protections that apply to individual members. Even for seasoned investors, the process of creating and understanding the importance of having an Operating Agreement in place can be complex. 

Ready. Set. Go. Momentum is a powerful force. When you have an idea and discover a way to to make it a reality, momentum is a natural by product. However, when we start thinking about shared goals and delayed results - as is the case with many beginning and experienced real estate investors, ideas have a way of fizzling out.

I recently presented to an international group of aspiring entrepreneurs from the China Entrepreneurs Network at The Ohio State University.   Considering the group, it was the perfect audience to ask, “Why is our desire for entrepreneurship and business ownership so strong?”   

I’m on my way out to VRBO’s Partners Summit this weekend in Scottsdale, AZ.  I can’t wait… it is an awesome community of Entrepreneurs who have built or are building a business in the exploding short-term rental industry.  

Can a vacation home investment be your path to the vacation you have been waiting for?

768 million vacation days went unused in 2018 according to USATravel.org.

Why? Who doesn’t want a vacation?

Being comfortable with our current state is only one measure of security. Most of us waiver between moments of “what if…” and “one day”. Our actions to navigate these uncertainties are improved by 1) visible progress 2) having others with us along the way.

“A majority of Americans (two-thirds) believe investing in real estate, whether for a flip or a renovation, is just too hard, too costly and too far out of their expertise — especially compared with other types of investing,” according to a 2017 RealtyShares study.

To many of us, finances and investment decisions traditionally are topics we hold close to our heart. For some, it is fear of putting ourselves out there for comparison. For others, like me, it is  the fact that I never am confident of where to start and what is the right decision.