Unlocking Financial Independence
UNLOCKING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE The Power of Passive Real Estate Investments UNLOCKING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE We are on a mission to help guide you toward financial freedom. In our recent episodes, we’ve been diving deep into the world of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). Up to now, you have realized you can reach financial independence earlier than […]
Stocks vs Real Estate, Which is Best?
STOCKS VS REAL ESTATE – WHICH IS BEST? Introduction In the realm of wealth-building, the choice between investing in mutual funds or real estate is a decision that many consider. This week we take a look at the complexities, advantages, and challenges associated with these two well-known avenues. Both stocks and real estate offer distinct […]
MAKING TOUGH CHOICES
MAKING TOUGH CHOICES ON OUR WAY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE On your way to financial independence, you will have to make some tough choices. One of those is a choice to get control of your spending. Another is to find a way to increase your income. The purpose of both is to free up money which […]
Should I Invest For Appreciation Or Cash Flow?
How do we decide between investing for cash flow or appreciation? It depends on the stage of life you are in. Do you need appreciation so you can build up your “nest egg” or do you need cash flow to perhaps replace the income from your “job”? Here is the Youtube link: https://youtu.be/y78za6Lcsmw Here is […]
Your F.I.R.E Vision
YOUR F.I.R.E. VISION This is the fifth lesson in a series on F.I.R.E., Financial Independence, Retire Early. Create a clear picture of what life will be like when you achieve Financial Independence. Where will you be? Who will you be with? What will you be doing? What will life be like? Write your vision down. […]
Setting Milestones On The F.I.R.E. Journey
Financial Independence, Retire Early Click here to watch the video, or keep reading below for the transcript. SETTING MILESTONES ON THE F.I.R.E. JOURNEY Financial Independence, Retire Early Transcript Mike Hi, I’m Mike Jacobson and with me is Harland Merriam. Together we are Attune Investments and today we are talking about F.I.R.E., Financial Independence, Retire Early. […]
The Power of Compounding
THE POWER OF COMPOUNDING F.I.R.E. Lesson 3 We can achieve financial independence because of the power of compounding. When we invest and receive a return on our investment, over time, both the investment and the return are growing. We explore making a single investment and watching it compound as well as making investments every year […]
First Three Steps to Achieve FIRE
Financial Independence, Retire Early Click the image to watch the video, or keep reading below for the transcript. FIRST 3 STEPS TO ACHIEVE FIRE Financial Independence, Retire Early Transcript Mike Hi, Mike Jacobson here. Harland And I’m Harland Meriam. Mike Together we’re Attune Investments and we are putting together a series of videos about FIRE, […]
FIRE — An Introduction
F.I.R.E. — AN INTRODUCTION Seven-minute Video helps define the terms in the Fire Movement WHAT IS F.I.R.E.? Mike Jacobson and Harland Merriam introduce what is known as the FIRE Movement. This is an approach and set of actions to achieve financial independence as soon as possible. When you are financially independent you don’t need to […]
Avoid These IRA Mistakes
By Asking The Right Questions AVOID THESE IRA MISTAKES By Asking The Right Questions IRAs have become popular as a means to save and invest for retirement. They can also provide a tax deduction. People have learned that they can transfer retirement funds from old 401(k) accounts to IRAs that they control. Some savvy investors […]
Virtual Meetup – October 18 at noon
VIRTUAL MEETUP Connect with Other People Like You Jump on a one-hour virtual Zoom call next Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 12:00 noon (Eastern). Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84094367801?pwd=RldvMnVzc3k0QVdvcGYyY2JYSnNrdz09 You will · Meet other active multifamily investors · Be able to ask questions · Tap into […]
What Is Your Financial Independence ETA?
Can I Retire Yet? WHAT IS YOUR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ETA? Can I Retire Yet? Are We There Yet? How much longer? When can I retire? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Over time, as our nest egg grows, we might start sounding like kids in the back seat of the car on a long […]
Can You See the Opportunity?
CAN YOU SEE THE OPPORTUNITY? Excellent Deals for Multifamily Investments are Coming GOOD DEALS ARE OUT THERE The whole commercial investment space is definitely facing headwinds these days. For example… · Rising interest rates put real pressure on the cash flow at a given net operating income. · For Florida properties, and in […]
Are Your Dreams Big Enough?
Get More Benefits From Networking ARE YOUR DREAMS BIG ENOUGH? Get More Benefits From Networking A major financial planning myth was a lie. Spending was supposed to go down in retirement. Their justification seemed reasonable. It came from multiple sources – financial magazines and financial planners. There would not be a need to contribute to […]
The First Time is the Hardest
THE FIRST TIME IS THE HARDEST 3 Tips for Passive Real Estate Investing It is true about speaking in public, about stepping into the batter’s box, about asking someone out on a date, about having a baby… The first time can be the hardest. It is also true about your first investment in real estate, […]
How To Acquire Real Estate Today
HOW TO ACQUIRE REAL ESTATE TODAY: 3 Parameters to Assess a Property Investing can be challenging and confusing. Where should I invest cash today? Real estate investments have enjoyed nice returns through appreciation. But the market has been changing. For example: Inflation is slowing. Rent growth is slowing. Interest rates continue to rise. Inventory is […]
A Deal from Start to Finish
A DEAL FROM START TO FINISH You can learn from our experience of finding, buying, operating, and selling a 128-unit apartment complex. It was a bumpy ride, through Covid and eviction moratoriums, and other surprises. But, we made it from start to finish. Most importantly, our investment partners received an appropriate return. Two of our […]
Will My Money Last Long Enough?
3 Keys For Successful Investing WILL MY MONEY LAST LONG ENOUGH? 3 Keys For Successful Investing It was the bottom of the ninth. Tie game, 2-2. Two outs with a runner on second. A single could win the game. Or an out would send the game into extra innings. Running out of money is like […]
MEETUP – Wednesday, August 16, noon
FROM ACQUISITION TO SALE What is it like to run the complete cycle of a multifamily property? At this week’s virtual meetup group on Zoom, Mike Jacobson and I will share a brief story of our recent sale of a large multifamily property in Tallahassee. See the picture for a birdseye view of the complex. […]
Get the Benefits of Networking
Without Leaving Your House GET THE BENEFITS OF NETWORKING Without Leaving Your House We screwed up. We hit the pause button on our monthly networking event. People asked when we were having the next meeting. They missed the interaction with other investors. People who are purchasing multi-family properties and creating value. They missed hearing from […]
Multifamily Meetup on Zoom
SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS Spend an hour with other folks like you. Connect with like-minded multifamily investors. Ask questions. Solve problems. Find support. Learn from experts. Meet on Zoom from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) Give it a try on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88215393356?pwd=cmhnaXpuK2x2ZThXS1NHa2xoeEkwZz09 Meeting ID: 882 1539 3356 […]
We’re Back!
WE’RE BACK! Your Multi-Family Investing Meetup Group Your multi-family investing meetup group returns this August. Wednesday, August 16th, at noon eastern. Several people requested that we bring it back. One person really enjoyed the networking with other experienced multi-family investors. He likes spending time with like-minded people. Learn from other multi-family experts around the country. […]
Three Different Investors
THREE DIFFERENT INVESTORS Which is more like you? At Attune Investments, we serve a whole range of investors. Each individual has a different goal for their investments. Each has a different tolerance for risk. Each has their own story. We take time to get to know our potential investors, to make sure they have the […]
Reducing Portfolio Risk When Approaching Retirement
What Are The Risks That We Are Missing? REDUCING PORTFOLIO RISK WHEN APPROACHING RETIREMENT What Are The Risks That We Are Missing? One of the greatest fears many people have is running out of money in retirement. Sometimes fear causes us to make less than ideal decisions. Some people put their money into an annuity […]
How to Get Started in Multifamily Investing
HOW TO GET STARTED IN MULTIFAMILY INVESTING 4 paths toward your goal Luis and I were talking on the phone this morning. He is a college basketball coach in New England. We worked together several years ago as he got started in real estate investing. He bought his first duplex and has since added on […]
Investing Made Easy With Rule of 72
A Tool So Simple Your Kids Can Use It INVESTING MADE EASY WITH RULE OF 72 A Tool So Simple Your Kids Can Use It Investing can get complicated. Which way are prices heading? Will rents continue to rise? Will the stock market crash again? Is my money safe? Can I retire yet? Or when […]
Amortization is a Beautiful Word
AMORTIZATION IS A BEAUTIFUL WORD It puts money in your pocket. ONE WAY TO PUT MONEY IN YOUR POCKET Owning an apartment complex can put money in your pocket. Hopefully, the complex will cash flow each month, creating a steady stream of regular income. But, there is another way your complex puts money in your […]
Finding Opportunities In Real Estate Partnerships
FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS Investing is a team sport. Some of my best deals and experiences have come from investing with partners or working with others as a team. I have also seen many real estate investors appear to violate Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, regulations. It was unintentional. Usually by newer […]
5 Ways To Get Started In Multifamily Investing
5 WAYS TO GET STARTED IN MULTIFAMILY INVESTING Plus An Easier Way So, you want to get started investing in multifamily properties. You see the benefits. You think this will be a better investment. But, how do you get started? 1. DO IT YOURSELF. If you are someone who is bold and works well alone […]
Is Your Investing A DIY Project?
4 Strategies To Get Back Your Time IS YOUR INVESTING A DIY PROJECT? 4 Strategies To Get Back Your Time Does your investing ever seem like a DIY project? One of our first rental property investments was a student rental in Statesboro, Georgia. Our kids were going to school at Georgia Southern and the […]