By: Kito J. Johnson As a single father, I involve my children in nearly everything I do. I’m the broker of a realty firm. That means lots of business meetings and time spent with associates, and they all know who my children are. Family is a very important aspect of my life and so is my business and anyone who knows me will agree. Many professionals love to imagine the … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Need to Get Off the Sidelines and Into Real Estate Now!
By: Kito J. Johnson I have always been passionate about real estate. I remember, as a teenager, I’d drive through subdivisions to look at the houses and walk through new construction properties to admire the architecture, noting the quality of construction. Since then, I've done a number of different things throughout my life, but somehow I’ve always been led back to real … [Read more...]
Start Building Wealth With These 3 Real Estate Investing Resources
Here’s a simple truth. It’s almost impossible to become financially independent working a 9 to 5. As Robert Kiyosaki points out in his book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the disadvantages of being an employee are just too numerous. Taxes, for one, crush your wealth building ability. Worse yet, you’re not guaranteed job security. And if you don’t work (get sick, injured, laid off, etc), … [Read more...]
Got FOMO? Find Out What It Is and How to Use It to Make More Money
By Richelle Thomas We all want to fit in. Adult peer pressure can be a bit more intense than it was in grade school. Instead of being envious of a friend’s new Flintstone lunch box, we are faced with bigger, shinier and often way more expensive items to keep up with. We may feel a little insecure when our friend arrives at dinner in a nicer car or when their spouse has … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How to Know What’s Putting Money in Your Pockets and What’s Taking It Out
I learned recently that one of my relatives just purchased a boat. All I could do was shake my head, knowing that this new purchase would continue to take money from his pockets long after the boat had been paid off. Docking fees, maintenance, and gas would be money drains for years to come. He had just made a mistake that millions of us make every year. Instead of … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Home
Spring is often the season that couples begin looking to purchase a home. There are several factors in the decision to purchase... key is to know your criteria and rank them in order of importance for you. You also must be aware of some of the challenges and pitfalls of purchasing a home. Here are five things to consider when taking the big leap: Don’t Buy “Too Much” … [Read more...]