“Every great move I have made in life has been ridiculed and opposed by my friends. The greatest winnings I have made, in happiness, in money or in content, have been accomplished amid almost universal scorn. But I have reasoned in this way: The average man is not successful. We meet few who attain their [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 18, 2009
Investing in St. John’s Newfoundland
Besides being the location for a long awaited wedding we attended on the weekend, St. John’s is a very historical city!
On June 24th, 1497 John Cabot sailed on the shores of Newfoundland making St. John’s the oldest English-founded settlement in North America. It’s a city full of history. It’s also only a short distance from [...]
August 8, 2009
Be an Active Real Estate Investor – Even if you want passive income
Julie has spent a lot of time talking about why the pursuit of passive income can be dangerous. I just wanted to share a little tip about staying active in whatever investments you have … even if you’re looking for passive income!
August 3, 2009
Pricing Risk into Your Investment Property Deals
Risk is a funny thing … you can’t avoid it completely no matter what you do. I take a risk that I am going to hurt myself when I get out of bed every morning. And, often I do. I stubbed my toe just yesterday walking quickly to get to the phone. I have [...]
