All Forum Posts by: Joe Robinson

Hey Nathan - Are you still looking for someone to partner with?

Thanks Chris/Steven - Thanks for the advice. I've already achieved financial independence and am looking for partners to take the next step with. I've done plenty of studying by way of reading and looking into local markets. Being cheap has likely gotten in the way of progress to date but I'm in no hurry and won't commit unless the opportunity is mutually beneficial. I'm ok with sitting on the sidelines and letting other investments work for me until the right circumstance presents itself. Just thought I'd reach out in the event someone is seeking someone to work with in this area. 

I'm in the Dallas/Marietta area of metro Atlanta and I'm looking for an experienced investor willing to mentor and/or partner with someone serious about getting into real estate.

Thanks, Nathan, and best of luck. 

And I should have said 'rolls out,' not 'roles out,' although that grammar slip might be more accurate due to him actually modeling the behavior he used himself. 

I won't provide too many details to avoid sharing information the author would likely rather me not, but I just finished reading Set for Life by Scott Trench. I wish I had read this when I was far younger (although it wouldn't have been written then, haha) as the author's insight would have helped me avoid a lot of mistakes and missed opportunities. Scott roles out a tried and true (by him) plan to become financially independent quickly. He provides details that anyone with some work ethic and a desire to succeed can apply to become successful and set themselves up to be way ahead of the general population. While I was lucky enough to overcome a lot of my earlier financial mistakes to still be in a position to retire well ahead of schedule, this information will allow a younger person to cut their working days in half (or better). I'm gifting to both of my 20-something children in the hopes that they apply this well-scripted path to not just financial, but life-independence. Finally, Scott is also the first person to explain to me in a way that I can understand that my home isn't an actual asset and why it's critical to create wealth outside of retirement accounts. Kudos to this young man for having the foresight and discipline to create and carry out a plan to earn and enjoy a well-deserved life of abundance ahead of the outdated, scripted timeline established by our predecessors. 

Eliminating all debt and living below your means negates the majority of concerns listed here.  And having cash reserves to pull from to avoid over-depleting long-term investments when markets are down (for retirees), is also wise. For those of us still grinding, the same principles apply, only now that extra cash can result in opportunities to buy companies at a discount. 

People who know what they are doing won't panic regardless of which side of the stock market/real estate investment strategy they live by. They know they can gain back any losses with the same strategies they built their current stash, as their approach is principle-based and will stand the test of time. 

I don't know whether we're near another bear market or not. I just know my strategy is for the long-term and won't change much, regardless of what the market does for the foreseeable future.

Here's hoping that whatever happens doesn't negatively impact those of you (and others) beyond what you can quickly recover from, regardless of which side you argue. 

A house built on sand....

Dude - Tony Gayden is straight BEAST MODE! Loved your podcast and I wish you the utmost success in real estate and life, sir!

Thanks, Javier and Rachel. Looks like the ball is rolling....

I live in Dallas, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta (next to Marietta). I am in my 40s, debt-free (modest home included), recently reached Flex F.I. (investments would cover living expenses using the 4% rule) and looking to get into real estate investing. I work full-time but am looking to retire within five years to oversee a non-profit I am starting, as well as any income-generating side hustles I can get rolling. Is anyone aware of a good agent in my area who can help me spot good deals or someone looking to partner in the industry?