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Sudden Wealth Syndrome: How to Manage Wealth Without Losing Control
Sudden Wealth Syndrome: How to Manage Wealth Without Losing Control Suddenly, coming into a large sum of money can feel like a dream come true, but for many, it also brings unexpected challenges. Sudden Wealth Syndrome is a psychological condition that can lead to overwhelming stress, confusion, and even a loss of identity. While you…
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What is a Sponsor in a Real Estate Syndication?
What is a Sponsor in a Real Estate Syndication? In the world of real estate investment, a sponsor plays one of the most critical roles in ensuring a project’s success. Acting as both a general partner (GP) and a project manager, the sponsor handles the heavy lifting that transforms an idea into a profitable venture.…
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How to Calculate Straight-Line Depreciation: A Simple Guide
How to Calculate Straight-Line Depreciation: A Simple Guide Managing your business or practice’s assets effectively is essential for maintaining financial health. One tool that can simplify this process is the straight-line depreciation method, a widely used approach that evenly spreads the cost of an asset over its useful life. Whether you’re running a small business…
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What Is Preferred Equity in Real Estate?
What Is Preferred Equity in Real Estate? Preferred equity in real estate offers investors a unique way to earn returns while balancing risk and reward. It sits between senior debt and common equity in the capital stack, giving investors special privileges. You get priority in cash flow and profits compared to common equity holders, potentially leading to…
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Can I Retire on 3 Million Without Running Out of Money?
Can I Retire on 3 Million Without Running Out of Money? As you plan for retirement, you might ask yourself, “Is $3 million enough to retire?” With a $3 million nest egg, you could potentially enjoy a comfortable retirement, but it depends on several factors, such as your lifestyle, longevity, and investment strategy. For example, a…
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Passive vs Active Income: Key Differences Investors Need to Know
Passive vs Active Income: Key Differences Investors Need to Know Active and passive income are two key concepts in personal finance that are significant in achieving financial stability. If you’re like me, you probably weren’t taught the difference in school—not even in dental school! Many of us are so focused on earning active income that…
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Real Estate Syndications: How I Started Investing as a Dentist
Real Estate Syndications: How I Started Investing as a Dentist Real estate syndication allows investors to pool their resources to buy or develop properties that are typically too large for one individual to handle. In this type of investment, a lead investor, known as the syndicator or general partner, identifies investment opportunities and manages the…
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How To Create Multiple Streams Of Income
How To Create Multiple Streams Of Income Creating multiple streams of income is a smart strategy for achieving financial security and independence. By diversifying your income sources, you can reduce reliance on a single job (like being a doctor or dentist) and better withstand financial challenges. Think of it as a way to make your money…
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3 Tax Buckets: Strategies for Retirement Savings
3 Tax Buckets: Strategies for Retirement Savings There are several reasons to invest—one is likely to build wealth and secure a comfortable retirement. However, one important question many forget to ask is, “How can that money be taxed in retirement?” In general, there are three tax buckets you should be aware of while investing. It’s…
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How to Start a Mobile Home Park: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Start a Mobile Home Park: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting a mobile home park can be exciting and profitable. With the right planning and effort, you can create an affordable housing option that benefits both you and your future residents. As a periodontist, I had NO CLUE about how profitable this asset could be even…
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What Are CMBS Loans? Loan Terms, Property Types, and Risks Explained
What Are CMBS Loans? Loan Terms, Property Types, and Risks Explained CMBS loans (commercial mortgage-backed securities loans), also known as conduit loans, play a significant role in real estate financing. These loans involve pooling together commercial mortgages and selling them to investors. This allows businesses to access capital while providing investors with a fixed-income investment…
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How To Make Your Money Work For You
How To Make Your Money Work For You Growing up, I often heard successful people say, “If you want to get rich, you have to make your money work for you.” When I first heard this advice in high school, I had no idea what it meant. Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor…
