I have been investing in stocks for the past 10 years and I am trying to make the transition into real estate investing.

This beats a CEO with his own personal corporate jet bought by shareholders' money any day.4) Forced Appreciation - When you buy $100k worth of stock, the only thing you might be able to do to personally raise the stock price is write the company's board a letter telling them to work harder and hope for the best.

Also, if he chooses to sell, he will most likely get his $30k back plus some additional equity.The stock market average over the last 100 years is something like 10%.I know you are using a software business as a hypothetical.  

Taken from a Tedx talk that was published in September of 2014, this inspiring video left me thinking about how principles used in successful hostage negotiation can be applied to leadership.

All wood paneling was replaced with drywall or painted concrete and a fourth bedroom was added in the basement.Numbers:Purchase Price - $51,000 financed with 25% downRehab Costs - $16,000  ($4,000 over projected budget) Unexpected electrical work made up a big chunk of the overage, we found open wires behind wood paneling and in the attic.Monthly Expenses - $427 (principle, interest, taxes & insurance)Monthly Rental Income - $940 Since we purchased the home two homes in the neighborhood have sold for $90k and $93k.

.$40,000 + 5% InterestInterest to be paid first then principle$600/MonthPrinciple to be paid at saleThanks in advance!

So far I've been making extra payments each month to try cut my interest down and get my monthly payment to the point where I'm paying more principle than interest.

Some turned upside down.14 years ago today I was unemployed, renting an apartment in Irvine I couldn't afford and had about $15K in mutual funds to my name which was wiped out in the stock market turmoil in the days following that horrific event.

I mostly dabbled into stock investing but I find it somewhat boring.For me there is just too much to learn in REI and I really like challenges plus I like to kind of get active out there and get my hands dirty.My gameplan isGet into buy and hold Single Family Residential and mobile homes Investing whether locally or in emerging markets out of State.Build cash and then invest into Small Multi-Family residentsHopefully after building even more cash then invest into apartments, commercial property, raw lands, and mobile home parks.I'm open to connecting with like minded people to share knowledge and maybe potentially collaborate with.

Everyone's afraid of stocks right now.