Meet our wonderful client and fellow house hacker, Tomas! We’re excited to share how he managed to not only get his first investment property, but cash flow on it year 1! Game Plan Purchase a MFR, live in one unit and rent out the othersDecrease cost of living in the Bay AreaBuild wealth through appreciationCash-flow or break even once moved out...
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To Buy or Not to Buy?
How do you know when is a good time to buy? In the article The Pros and Cons of Waiting Out the Hot Housing Market, it poses the question, are the buyers flooding the market actually ready to buy? Or are they motivated by their fear of missing out? A few highlights form the article: The market was hotter than ever in 2021, and buyers were...
Behind The Shine | 5/6/2022
Behind The Shine 5/6/2022 Last week I shared some industry predictions about increased demands with travel and short-term rentals in the coming months. This week, I wanted to share how travel stocks aren't reflecting that same optimism. I'd love to know why you think these stocks aren't showing the same upward trend. Check this out for all the...
Travel’s Increasing, So Why Aren’t Travel Stocks?
Last week we shared that demand for short-term rentals and travel in general is trending updwards. So why according to this Barron's article, Travel Is Recovering But Travel Stocks Aren't, are travel stocks not doing the same? A few highlights from the article: Increased profits for airlines and hotels recentlyIncreased number of travelers Travel...
Behind The Shine | 4/29/2022
Behind The Shine 4/29/2022 I've shared the initial steps of buying a rental propery- Step 1 Determining Your Criteria, Step 2 Define Your Viewpoint, and Step 3 Meet Weekly. Let's keep the momentum going and jump into Step 4. Let's continue with Step 4 - Delegate Tasks Delegate tasks either to your partner or yourself. Determine from there, who...
Is There A Travel Boom Coming?
What's The Prediction? If you have or are thinking about investing in a short term rental, then following travel trends is an important metric. This article, One Chart Shows How Airbnb Is Preparing For A Travel Boom, shares predications for the upcoming travel season. A few highlights from the article that predict increased travel are: employee...
Behind The Shine 4/22/2022
Behind The Shine 4/22/2022 I've shared Step 1 of buying a rental property, Determining Your Criteria, and Step 2 Define Your Viewpoint. Let's build off of this and jump into Step 3. Let's continue with Step 3 - Meet Weekly Choose a day and time to meet each week. If you have a partner, make sure you pick a recurring time that works for both of...
House Hacking Highlighted In The News
House hacking has been a buzzword within the real estate investing community for a while but understandably has become more popular to the mainstream population due to the current market. This Yahoo News article, Some Americans Are House Hacking Their Way To Homeownership And Rent-Free Living, highlights the stories of individuals who are on...
Behind The Shine | 4/15/2022
Behind The Shine 4/15/2022 This week, I break down the 5 criteria Rob and I used to analyze our 6,000 square foot Spanish mansion before we invested in it. The best part is, you don't have to invest in a mansion like we did. This criteria can be used for any asset class that interests you. We're continuing to use this same criteria as we analyze...
Why Are Rates Rising?
You've probably heard interest rates are rising and inflation is at all time highs. So, what does that actually mean? I read this article and wanted to give my take on it. With the feds printing money, inflation has quickly risen. This scenario has resulted in the power of the dollar decreasing since more money is in circulation now. To control...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the retreat being held?
The 5 day retreat will be held at a beautiful, expansive AirBNB in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Additional AirBNB’s within a short driving distance will also be utilized in order to accommodate all of our guests.
What type of lodging is included?
Two or more beautiful AirBNB homes will be home-away-from-home for our guests. Guests will either stay at the main retreat location or beautiful AirBNB accommodations nearby. Daily transportation can be provided upon request. Almost all of our time will be spent at the main retreat location (pictured above) focusing on learning, growing, connecting, and developing.
We have options for:
The following accommodations will be available:
-Shared bedroom and shared bathroom
-Private bedroom and shared bathroom
-Private bedroom and private bathroom
Can I bring my partner?
Absolutely! Plan on this being an experience of a lifetime that you and your partner can both get crystal clear clarity on and be ready to carry that momentum together after the retreat. Each person will need to sign up and complete payment separately.
Do I need to arrange my own flight?
Yes, you’ll need to arrange your own flight. The retreat will start on July 26th at 4pm in the afternoon. We’ll confirm everyone’s arrival times in a separate email shortly.