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I love robo-advisors. Don’t get me wrong. I love many things. My son, my wife, real estate, blogging, a good cognac and a strong whiskey. But I'll leave those for another day. What is a robo-advisor? I’ve been surprised how often I get this question from friends (although I shouldn’t be surprised with how much time I spend on my finances). There is a lot of coverage on the rise of …
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When I talk to people interested in real estate investing, there is one question that comes up over and over again: "Damien, How do I find properties? How do I access these super secret deals?" Ask 5 people, get 8 answers. Active investors rely on connections, marketing, and firms who can find them enough properties to act on. Some people drive around neighborhoods. Others send out direct …
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I was at brunch with a friend recently and she commented to some of our friends “Damien REALLY likes real estate investing!" The comment caught me off guard. If asked, I would say I believe in it, trust it, and like it. But the “REALLY" felt out of place. But after thinking about it more … she might not have been too far off. My initial hesitance was because I know so many people with much …
A few weeks ago I posted on Facebook about real estate investing. I was shocked by how many people commented and reached out with questions. I am no expert, but I do invest in real estate and getting ready to do more. So, I'll start sharing what I know and what I'm learning in hopes of helping others. There is a lot to share, so I'll break it up across different posts. Figured the first one …
Everyone hates budgeting (myself included). I mean really really hates it. Maybe it's the work to track and categorize your spending. Maybe it's the idea of restricting yourself from your full (spending) potential. Maybe it's some core human aversion to thinking about money. Who knows... The thing is, everyone needs a budget. Even if you are rich (especially if you are rich) ... if you …
