13 Useful Ways to Avoid Bad Tenants (Apartment Business)
One bad tenant is all it takes. We go into the apartment business looking for a route to financial freedom. But unpleasant tenant experiences can …
Steps to financial freedom
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do
A business that runs on its own. For some of us, that is the ultimate. I’ve talked about how I’ve spent half of my life …
Is a Condo a Good Investment? Rarely… Here’s Why
I am a strong advocate of real estate as the investment of choice for true financial freedom — financial freedom that goes beyond just being …
Where Good Ideas Come From
Mental blocks are the inevitable appendages to generating good ideas. At some point, we all run into a wall. From thinking of blog post topics …
When Selling Less Earns You More: Profit Maximization
Sell more to earn more, right? I mean, why sell 100 units when you can sell 200 units? Does selling more units and do increases …
Why Tipid Tips Fall Short (Perils of a Frugal Mindset)
For the international audience, tipid means being frugal in Filipino. Tipid tips is a popular expression that captures the many small ways we can save …
9 Hidden Ways a Good Property Can Be a Bad Investment (Infographic)
It’s rather ironic for a blog advocating real estate investments to say anything bad about real estate. It’s still my preferred investment for financial freedom, …
Financial Freedom While Having a Job: A Paradox
I’m going to tell it as I see it, true financial freedom and having a job do not go together. I describe true financial freedom …
Where to Invest Money for Beginners: 3 Things to Know First
A frequently-asked-question by new investors is “where to invest money for beginners,“ or some form of this question. And because it’s such a popular topic, a …
The Unfortunate Truth About ROI and Payback-Period
It’s not unusual for business owners to evaluate projects based on two well-known tools: the payback period (PP) and the return on investment (ROI). Both …