The following is a millionaire interview I originally posted on my previous site. It was conducted in December 2013. I have lost contact with this millionaire, so there will be no feedback from her. This is the last millionaire interview from my former site that I'm moving to ESI Money. Since this is a slow time of the year (many people have more to do during the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
Millionaire Interview 215
The following is a millionaire interview I originally posted on my previous site. It was conducted in September 2013. I have lost contact with this millionaire, so there will be no feedback from him. I am re-running the last two millionaire interviews from my former site to get them all here at ESI Money. And since this is a slow time of the year (many people have more … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2020
For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you a very Merry Christmas!!!! I hope you all have a great day with loved ones (or however you celebrate)!! To my other readers, happy holidays! I wish you a very joyous holiday season!! I think everyone's glad that we're approaching the end of 2020 -- I hope we never see another year like it. But I am hopeful and wish … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview Update 7
Today I have an update for you from two previous millionaire interviews. I'm letting three years pass from the initial interviews to the updates, so if you've been interviewed, I'll be in touch. ;) We begin today with Millionaire 24. You can/should read his initial post for specifics before you read this one, just so you have the proper background. This update was … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 214
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. This interview took place in August. My questions are in bold italics and her responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are … [Read more...]
How to Get Started Investing in Real Estate Syndications, Part 2
Today we're continuing our series on how to invest in real estate syndications. If you missed part 1 of this series, you'll want to review How to Get Started Investing in Real Estate Syndications, Part 1 before reading this post. In it my friend, Jeff, from Debt Free Doctor started educating us on real estate syndications. We'll continue that process today. Today we'll … [Read more...]
How to Get Started Investing in Real Estate Syndications, Part 1
As you know, I'm a big fan of real estate investing. Several years ago I purchased 14 units in Grand Rapids, Michigan and they have done very well through the years. Then a year or so ago I added private real estate lending to my list of investments. That has been going well too (who can argue with 10% returns?) That said, I have been looking for even more ways to … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 213
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. This interview took place in August. My questions are in bold italics and her responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview Update 6
Today I have an update for you from two previous millionaire interviews. I'm letting three years pass from the initial interviews to the updates, so if you've been interviewed, I'll be in touch. ;) We begin with Millionaire 21. You can/should read his initial post for specifics before you read this one, just so you have the proper background. This update was … [Read more...]
How to Live in Airbnbs for the Price of an Apartment Lease
One key retirement question revolves around housing. Where will you live? Will you stay where you are or move? If moving, within the same city or elsewhere? And what type of house? We have been considering these questions as it seems absurd to have two of us and a cat live in a 3,600 square foot house. As of now, our two kids, my son-in-law, and my daughter's four cats … [Read more...]