Why do so many physicians complain about not having enough money? Almost every physician’s earnings are in the top 10% of income earners in the country. Yet we feel broke, even those who make $600k a year. The median household income in the United States is about $75k. The average physician’s income is more than … Read more
Do you own a small business or an LLC? If so, then you need to be aware of the new federal law that went into effect in 2024: The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). With the advent of the Limited Liability Company (LLC), came the ability to hide behind a business wall. It became possible for … Read more
I recently attended an investment seminar. The main premise of the seminar was to teach us to build wealth and be generous with our excess. They were very inspirational in teaching those two points. I left the seminar fired up to grow my wealth and give my excess (the income above what my family needs … Read more
When I attend a meeting on investing for physicians, I am surprised at how often a deal is offered that is pure speculation, and not a solid investment. My track record on making good returns from speculating is abysmal. But I have seldom lost money when I chose a solid investment. That begs the question … Read more
Last week I attended the Real Estate & Entrepreneurship Conference for Physicians, in Dallas, TX. (PIMDCON24). It was great meeting with fellow entrepreneurs in person. Shaking hands and talking face-to-face is so much nicer than meeting on zoom. I was overjoyed by meeting people who have been positively impacted by my writing. It makes me … Read more
Seven Reasons Real Estate is a Better Investment Than Stocks I’ve now almost entered my fourth decade of investing in both real estate and the stock market. It’s easy for me to see which one has far outperformed the other. It is not even a close race. When I read about the two compared side … Read more
With interest rates going back up, many people are mistakenly thinking these new rates are high. The incredible run of low interest rates that we have grown accustomed to are now back in their normal range. When I bought my first house, interest was at 7% and no one was complaining it was high. But … Read more
(Today’s guest post comes from Angela Petteys. I recently had this very issue in my life and ended up making renovations.) When you purchased your home, you likely bought it because it worked well for a specific need you had. Maybe it was a comfortable size for you and your family, near parks and good … Read more
There is a lot of buzz about real estate investors attaining real estate professional status (REPS). The only reason to get REPS is to be able to use your real estate depreciation losses sooner than you would otherwise. It does not generate “new” losses to write off. It only allows one to use their losses … Read more
There was a time in the not too distant past when retirement was not an option. People literally worked until they died. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. From that day forward, the US government helped Americans retire, but this help came with strings attached. These strings were anchored around … Read more
