After ten years in the Philanthropic Gift Planning field I have become an expert at using special tools like Charitable Remainder Trusts and Life Insurance to meet life goals. Real Estate assets can provide some of th...

What are 5 questions you would ask extremely successful people. I am looking to build my network and email local business owners/investors with the main intent to learn from them and possibly build a relationship. Aft...

I am not sure what sub forum to direct this to - this one seemed like the best one.  I'm turning to the forum for some preliminary advice.Here's the short version:My father still lives in the house I grew up in.  It's...

I have tried to make it a practice (recently) of giving something away whenever I have come into some unexpected cash. I realize that I could do (should do) more, but I guess you have to start somewhere.

A few times...

In honor of the annual Intention Journal Sale (25% off starting today!) -- What's the boldest real estate goal you ever set for yourself? Tell us what your goal was, the steps you took to achieve it, how long you work...

I was having this conversation with my fiancee last night. We've both grown up of the mindset that it's important to help others, whether through financial means / volunteering time / etc. That said, I am significantl...

I read online that:

"Fannie Mae agreed yesterday to become a “national landlord,” by support the first initiative designed to rescue renters facing eviction all across the country. The mortgage giant will sign mo...

How many people do you know that just make you shake your head at their financial predicament?   I mean, hey, I came late in life to financial sanity and the decision to invest and retire early, and made lots of stupi...

In what had begun last holiday season with me giving away a duplex to a deserving BP member, I want to carry on the tradition.. This year I have a SFR in St. Louis it is in need of rehab.. However it can be a great st...