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Maintaining cash reserves to pay large or unexpected expenses is a critical component of a real estate investor's financial plan. Your first financial goal once your property is rented is building your cash reserves.
Personal financial planning for real estate investors includes 10 essential elements that help you navigate life goals and help you think like an entrepreneur to grow your real estate portfolio over time. Both individual real estate investors and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ who serve real estate investors can benefit from this financial planning framework.
The structure of a coaching group will keep you focused on moving your business forward and help you get more done in less time – a huge bonus when your time is more limited due to helping your kids with virtual learning.
No matter how you own your rental properties – directly or in a business structure like a Limited Liability Company (LLC) – always treat it operationally like a separate business.
The financial immune system protects your business from the most harmful effects of outside events which negatively affect the demand for your products and services, or your ability to supply them.
Are you worried about the impact on COVID-19 on your rental real estate investments? Rental property owners face new and significant business challenges due to the impact of COVID-19. I want you to be proactive and prepared to take practical steps to meet those challenges.