All posts by Quentin DSouza
Sell All Assets and Invest in Lower Return Investments for Financial Independence (Retirement)
This seems to happen with investors who get frustrated with real estate and tenants in general. I would characterize them as tired landlords. Sometimes they have only owned their assets for a few years. They are selling regardless of where we are in the real estate cycle. They often sell in the building phase or […]
Continue readingHave a Trophy Asset/s and Sell Off Other Assets for Financial Independence (Retirement)
I have seen investors that have one property that has a really high cash flow. Sometimes it’s a large apartment building that is full of student rentals other times it can be triple net lease commercial building. For example the investor with the student rental building would be able to generate close to $20,000 per […]
Continue readingRefinance Assets Annually from your Property Portfolio for Financial Independence (Retirement)
The investor that is using this strategy is looking to have a portfolio of apartment buildings and as each of those apartment buildings increases in value when those assets are refinanced those funds are used to pay for their lifestyle. Usually this strategy will not work for 1-4 unit properties as the process for refinancing […]
Continue readingInvest in Other People’s Deals for Growth for Financial Independence (Retirement)
Some investors who have created a small portfolio of properties have generated the cash flow that they need but also want to continue to invest in real estate. Typically these Real Estate Investors don’t want to deal with more properties or deal with larger apartment buildings so they partner together with others in order to […]
Continue readingSell Some assets and Invest in Property in the USA to Create US Income for Snowbirds and Traveling for Financial Independence (Retirement)
The investors that are doing this are looking to stay in a particular area of the USA as a snowbird. They have sold some of their assets in Canada and purchased unleveraged assets in the USA to create a cash flow in US dollars. These investors are not purchasing a second home for themselves. The […]
Continue readingDe-accumulation of Assets Over Time for Financial Independence (Retirement)
This strategy is used when an investor has built a portfolio of properties. They are usually looking to simplify things and not need to pass on their assets to the next generation or a charity. Instead they are more interested in passing along the equity. This would usually involve planning out the selling of assets […]
Continue reading12 Things I Learned Spending $12,000 on a Financial Plan
In my presentation, “12 Things I Learned Spending $12,000 on a Financial Plan,” I will share valuable insights and lessons from my experience using a fee-only financial planner. My reason for utilizing financial planners is to have others, who may not necessarily agree with my projections, review my plans. This approach allows me to learn […]
Continue readingFrom Actor to Real Estate Mogul: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Portfolio
Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to success. From taking home an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2016, to becoming an environmental activist and producer, DiCaprio is a role model for many. But did you know that he is also an incredibly successful real estate investor? He has built a diverse portfolio of properties around […]
Continue readingCreative Financing in Real Estate: Vendors Take Back Mortgages and Seller Financing
Real estate financing requires a unique and adaptable approach, as a one-size-fits-all approach is not suitable for every transaction. Both buyers and sellers have a variety of options that can make the purchasing or selling process as personalized and efficient as possible. When embarking on the process of purchasing an apartment building, potential buyers should […]
Continue readingYoung Adult Video Series – Get Real Wealthy – Season 3
I wanted to do a series of podcasts and videos that are geared to those who are in their late teens and early 20’s to help them with their finces, give them tips that would help them purchase property and position them for future financing. Episode 1 1 – The Ultimate Goal Setting Process for […]
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