The Military Millionaire Podcast
 

The Military Millionaire Podcast

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Our goal is to teach service members, and the working class how to build wealth, and invest in real estate so that you can achieve financial freedom and live the life you’ve always dreamed of!

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Private Lending - Everything You Need To Know To Lend, or Borrow, Private Capital with Alex Breshears

Friday Jan 01, 2021

Friday Jan 01, 2021

Episode: 123

Alex Breshears

Join your hosts, David Pere and Alex Felice, with their guest, Alex Breshears, to talk about everything you need to know, especially if you’re new, about private lending. Alex introduces the discussion with her primary struggles in establishing a career as a military spouse and her personal experience in active investing.

Alex founded and led a community wherein she teaches people everything essential about private lending and being a passive real estate investor.

In this episode, Alex shares her views on an abundance mindset and how she believes that the more people knew about private lending, the more it takes Wall Street to the main street.

About Alex Breshears:

Alex is a private money lender and an educator for private lending and passive investing in real estate. A community group leader, Limited Partner in syndications, aspiring general partner for multi-family syndications, and EMD funder for syndications.

Alex Breshears’ mission is to help and inspire others to foster a win-win situation that increases her network and the community's prosperity. She is a military spouse from New Orleans, Louisiana that values strong partnerships with others and a fabulous crawfish boil!

Alex believes that it is essential to smile because life is short and that it is important to make conscious choices each day for success.

Outline of the episode:

  • [1:55] ‘Real Estate Hazing’: The two common options presented to newcomers in real estate investing.
  • [3:33] How serendipity occasionally steps into our lives.
  • [12:09] What is good about Private Lending?
  • [16:22] A thing or two about being a landlord and working with an active investor.
  • [17:37] The slight pros of working without institutional ties.
  • [19:58] Taking home half of the positive outtake is better than taking in full – nothing.
  • [20:30] The essence of Private Lending: What else is it?
  • [23:27] A problematic mindset that most beginners in real estate suffer and the lesson to learn.
  • [28:18] The two necessary steps to start enhancing your real estate resume.
  • [31:56] “How you do anything is how you do everything.”
  • [35:15] What is it about a deal that should excite?
  • [50:09] The mindset to have when entering real estate investing.
  • [52:06] When should you start talking to private lenders? Knowing their playbook.
  • [53:27] An advice to anyone entering Private Lending.
  • [1:04:09] Alex’s words on an abundance mindset.

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Advice to an 18-20-year old: There are more options in real estate than just rentals and house flips!

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Recommended resource(s): American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL)

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Get connected to a VA Realtor and/or Lender: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor/

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Linkedin:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/infiniteroadinvestments

Private Lending Lessons on Facebook (Group):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/privatelendinglessons

American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL):

https://aaplonline.com/

Follow our journey:

Blog:                      https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/

YouTube:             https://www.youtube.com/c/Frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/groups/1735593999901619/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

 

Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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Building PRYCD While Active Duty to Help Land Investors Purchase More Deals with Ryan Doucet and Max Edson

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020

Episode: 122

Ryan Doucet and Max Edson with PRYCD

Join your hosts, David Pere and Alex Felice, with their guests, Ryan Doucet and Max Edson, as they talk about land investing and the experience of starting a business whose services focus on automating the processes of land liquidation and investments.

Before their current venture, Ryan and Max partnered in a crypto app project that their target users didn't receive well. The project eventually arrived at its ultimate failure. Despite the hurdle they faced as creators, their collaborative spirit glued them to continue to their now growing project: LandX.

In this episode, Ryan and Max put the limelight on the making of their platform and the whole mindset of creating something that the market needs. All of that and more as you tune in.

About Ryan Doucet and Max Edson:

Max has been involved with real estate for the past two years and is a program manager with a background in economics and business management.  He is currently getting his lean six sigma green belt certification that focuses on process improvement techniques and strategies.  In his free time, Max enjoys building data analytics models for various industry sectors.

Ryan is a software engineer with a background in computer science and web application development. He is currently getting his masters at UT Austin in Computer Science with a focus in Artificial Intelligence. In his free time, Ryan loves to develop software and build computers.

Outline of the episode:

 

  • [01:25] Integrating backgrounds in land investment and software.
  • [03:20] Entering an interesting niche – Land investing.
  • [03:48] LandX: A platform for rapid land property investments.
  • [04:45] Automating direct marketing campaigns.
  • [08:09] Blind offers: The primary stage of a deal.
  • [09:14] The variables in land investing and what makes it less risky. 
  • [11:01] Your target market demographic.
  • [13:45] LandX's website feature that helps categorize lands by codes.
  • [15:25] LandX: The different processes and cost of sending out a letter.
  • [18:36] On ensuring growth for a better LandX.
  • [32:22] Realizing competition where it mostly is.
  • [34:18] On lime lighting the lessons of the Pareto Principle – know your vital few.
  • [35:36] An advice to anyone who wants to make investments or start a business.
  • [40:30] Pen and paper-ing – plan and understand your ideas, get feedback!

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Advice to an 18-20-year old: Understand the work ethic and go for it…it is okay if you fail early on!

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Recommended resource(s): Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, and

www.biggerpockets.com

www.retipster.com

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Sponsor: Carrot websites https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/carrot

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Website:              https://www.landxperience.com/home

Linkedin:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxedson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-doucet-4194501a1

Emails:  acquisitions@landxperience.com

support@prycd.com

                                max.edson@prycd.com

ryan.doucet@prycd.com

 

R.E. Tipster by Seth Williams:

https://retipster.com/

 

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki:

https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle-ebook/dp/B0175P82RA

 

Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom by Robert T. Kiyosaki:

https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial-ebook/dp/B0175P5MZU/ref=pd_sbs_351_3/147-5492694-9609859?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0175P5MZU&pd_rd_r=edf5e8a2-5735-4353-929e-983f2bd5d7c8&pd_rd_w=mUh2m&pd_rd_wg=GSSl3&pf_rd_p=ed1e2146-ecfe-435e-b3b5-d79fa072fd58&pf_rd_r=888Y01GC9ZGMK6Y883EN&psc=1&refRID=888Y01GC9ZGMK6Y883EN

 

Follow our journey:

 

Blog:                      https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/

YouTube:             https://www.youtube.com/c/Frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/groups/1735593999901619/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

 

Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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How to Buy Into a Winning Franchise Business with Joel Stewart

Friday Dec 18, 2020

Friday Dec 18, 2020

Episode: 121

Joel Stewart

Join your hosts David Pere and Alex Felice as they sit down and talk about their guest, Joel Stewart’s inspiring milestone towards his business in franchise consulting; a venture in his life that no matter how different from his background – he considers his passion and success. 

 

Joel is an MBA and is the CEO of the International Franchise Marketplace (IFM) and of newly, The Veteran Franchise Initiative, which he had just started this summer. Joel is an acknowledged lead in franchising and connecting investors with veterans who are planning to get into business and entrepreneurship.

 

In this episode, Joel opens the experience with severe illness during military service and a seated moment that he considers as a turning point in his life. He shares how pursuing a master’s degree, discovering new fields, and entering entrepreneurship geared him to break down the barriers of disability – no matter how grueling.

 

About Joel Stewart:

 

Joel Stewart founded the International Franchise Marketplace in 2019 to provide franchise education and marketing throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This is accomplished through American Chamber of Commerce and Embassy coordinated events and conferences.

 

After several successful international events, Joel decided to roll his operation in the United States, Integrity Commercial, under the International Franchise Marketplace as well. Now IFM is creating value for franchise focused businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs around the world through free consultations and value-added referrals.

 

If you are a franchisor, a potential franchisor, an investor looking to use franchising as a vehicle, or an entrepreneur looking to strike out on your own, contact us today and see how the International Franchise Marketplace can help!

 

Outline of the episode:

 

  • [03:18] An epiphany during recovery: “If you're focusing on all the things you can't do, you're missing out on all the things you can do.”
  • [9:24] The difference between business brokerage and franchise consulting.
  • [11:48] Why people need to look into franchising more.
  • [12:38] The values in commercial real estate.
  • [19:11] On MLM – From the book of The Value of Equation.
  • [23:06] The different franchising niches of 2021: The good and bad.
  • [34:50] A little bit about The Veteran Franchise Initiative.
  • [41:30] A general advice to anyone who wants to chase their own success.
  • [43:38] On perceived value and controlling your potential – From the book of The Value of Equation.
  • [45:24] A book recommendation to read for people getting into entrepreneurship.
  • [47:47] The Value of Equation: Your life is your business; what does equal to money?
  • [49:08] On hiring underqualified candidates; what employers need to look into when hiring; on strategic employment, and the need for every job to be skill-based.
  • [50:12] Defining what a dead-end job is.

 

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Advice to an 18-20-year old: Focus on what you CAN do!

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Recommended resource(s): The E-Myth Revisited

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Sponsor: Mastermind Group Email: wrmastermind@gmail.com

 

Resources:

 

Website:              https://integritycommercial.biz/

Linkedin:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelstewartmba

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/joelstewartmba

 

The Value of Equation by Joel Stewart:

https://www.amazon.com/Value-Equation-Joel-Stewart-ebook/dp/B08PDNZ7KP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1607166687&refinements=p_27%3AJoel+Stewart&s=books&sr=1-1

 

E myth by Michael E. Gerber:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-E-Myth-Revisited-Audiobook/B002V1LGZE?source_code=GO1DH13310082090OZ&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAiA_Kz-BRAJEiwAhJNY77mOT9pGRiLKkgPEu_WvzY4z0XYWffxINNdjYF7wo-ssyckKcE7wqhoCYCYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Follow our journey:

 

Blog:                      https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/

YouTube:             https://www.youtube.com/c/Frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/groups/1735593999901619/

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

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Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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Getting Your Real Estate License isn't Worth it for Investors! with Trevor West

Friday Dec 11, 2020

Friday Dec 11, 2020

Episode: 120

Trevor West

Join David Pere and Trevor West as they talk about building wealth as a service member and having the power to choose through real estate investing.

 

Trevor is a veteran, multifamily investor, and CEO of HYVE Community Investments. In the last year, he has purchased 13 units while transitioning out of the military and getting his real estate license. And he's done very well in all of it!

 

In this episode, Trevor shares some valuable lessons about things that he did during his transition from military to civilian life and practical ideas that will help you out as just an average everyday person.

 

About Trevor West:

 

A firm believer in the power to choose, Trevor West, CEO and visionary of HYVE Community Investments, creates foundational relationships and leads with positivity and a “treat people right” mentality.

 

Trevor is a MultiFamily real estate broker focused primarily on investment advisory and sales from single-family homes to commercial assets – all after eight years of service as an intelligence analyst in the United States Air Force.

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Advice to an 18-20-year old:

Invest in Yourself!

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Recommended resource(s):

Black Hole Focus: https://amzn.to/2JaScMe

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Sponsor:

For an introduction to our hard money lender fill out this short form: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/hard-money-lender/

 

Outline of the Episode:

  • [03:36] Experiencing an extreme shift in mindset after a leg injury
  • [05:21] Building financial literacy and taking action
  • [09:06] Establishing your reputation as an investor
  • [12:47] Buying properties from wholesalers using hard money
  • [14:30] Why systems and processes are important. Make a checklist!
  • [17:29] Getting a partner that compliments your strengths & weaknesses
  • [20:10] Real estate - from contingency plan to primary option!
  • [25:12] The advantage of being both a real estate investor and agent
  • [29:03] Selling a property through an agent versus doing FSBO (For Sale By Owner)
  • [32:56] Taking advantage of available career programs for service members
  • [35:48] Starting HYVE Community Investments
  • [41:59] Investing in yourself through education, personal development, fitness, and good health

 

Resources:

 

Follow our journey!

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Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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How to Replace your Active Duty Pay with Passive Income Through Real Estate - with Vince Gethings

Friday Dec 04, 2020

Friday Dec 04, 2020

Episode: 119

Vince Gethings

Join David Pere and Vince Gethings as they talk about achieving financial freedom while on active duty and successfully transitioning from military to civilian life.

 

Vince is a multifamily investor, real estate investment coach, and the co-founder and chief operating officer at Tricity Equity Group, all while being an active-duty airman. His frugal ways, solid saving techniques, and entrepreneurial spirit allowed him to explore the multifamily investing space and build multiple streams of income along the way. Now in his 15 years of service, he has successfully reached financial independence and is looking to transition to a civilian career soon.

 

In this episode, Vince shares how he managed to create passive income and cash flow through multifamily investing, why personal development should be a constant thing, and how service members can best prepare for civilian life. Stay tuned!

 

About Vince Gethings:

 

Vincent has over seven years of multifamily investing experience and currently has 120 units valued at over $5M under management. He specializes in market research, due-diligence, strategic planning, project development, and execution. He recently held the position of Resource Advisor for the U.S Air Force, where he drafted and managed the operational funds and projects for a $1.4B enterprise. He is finishing up on a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautics, holds a Green Belt in LEAN Six Sigma Process Improvement, and is completing the Real Estate Finance and Investment Certification from the prestigious REFM. Lastly, Vince lives out his passion for education as a real estate investment coach at the Wheelbarrow Profits Academy, founded by Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro. They have over 1,500 apartment units, which also aid as his mentors and advisors.

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Advice to an 18-20-year old:

Find new friends! Hang out with winners who support you and your goals.

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Recommended resource(s):

Recommended books: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

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Sponsor:

For an introduction to our hard money lender fill out this short form: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/hard-money-lender/

 

Outline of the Episode:

  • [02:23] Being frugal and having great saving techniques while on active duty
  • [03:26] Looking into real estate and multifamily as an alternative investing vehicle
  • [05:23] Diving into the large multifamily space
  • [08:37] The benefits of having coaches and being part of mastermind groups
  • [12:25] How SkillBridge can help you transition from active duty to a civilian career
  • [17:19] The importance of personal development and self-care
  • [20:50] Hawaii's strict COVID-19 restrictions and how it affects their economy
  • [24:40] Turning your vision a reality through the right vehicle, mindset, and habits
  • [29:56] Deciding to exit the military life
  • [34:48] Putting roots down closer to the family after retirement
  • [37:22] Having an entrepreneurial spirit when you're in a structured job. It's hard to strike a balance.
  • [41:00] Achieving financial freedom while in the military is possible!
  • [44:01] Vince's advice for young service members
  • [49:17] Why you should consider rereading books you've already finished before
  • [52:44] The importance of having multiple streams of income

 

Resources:

 

Follow our journey!

 

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Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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Military Money Expert Explains the Importance of Financial Management for Service Members - with Lacey Langford

Friday Nov 27, 2020

Friday Nov 27, 2020

Episode: 118

Lacey Langford

Join David Pere and Alexander Felice with Lacey Langford as they discuss the importance of financial management for military service members.

 

Lacey is an accredited financial counselor, military wife, mom, and veteran. She is also the creator and host of The Military Money Show.

 

Being a military wife and frequently transferring to different places has made it hard for her to find work. So, she leveraged her knowledge of investing and building wealth and started her own coaching business to help other service members, veterans, and their families get their financial lives running smoothly.

 

In this episode, Lacey shares her insight on living below your means, preparing for your retirement while on active duty, and why you should save 30% of your income while you’re still young. Stay tuned!

 

About Lacey Langford:

 

Lacey Langford, AFC® is The Military Money Expert® and the founder of LaceyLangford.com, a personal finance blog specializing in the unique world of the U.S. military. Lacey’s the creator and host of The Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to helping the military community with personal finance.

 

Besides being a financial coach, Lacey teaches other financial professionals to build a portable and profitable coaching business through her Financial Coaching Business Builder course.

 

She’s an Accredited Financial Counselor® with over 15 years of experience in financial planning, counseling, and coaching. Her education includes an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Duke University and a B.S. in Finance from the Unversity of North Carolina at Wilmington.

 

As a U.S. Air Force Veteran, military spouse, financial coach, speaker, and writer, she changes people’s mindset from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it.

 

She likes long walks on the beach, cross-stitch, and opera. Just kidding. She loves reality, TV, chili-cheese Fritos, and laughing.

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Advice to an 18-20-year old:

Save 30% of your income!

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Recommended resource(s):

Learn to budget!

On base financial resources / Military One Source3140

Dave Ramsey books: https://amzn.to/3ku8Y6N

David Bock books: https://amzn.to/34pDGs8

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Sponsor:

For an introduction to our hard money lender fill out this short form: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/hard-money-lender/

 

Outline of the Episode:

  • [02:44] Building a career when you're a military spouse
  • [06:54] The amazing things you can accomplish by just trying
  • [09:35] Saying yes to opportunities that come your way
  • [12:22] How self-reflection helps you overcome a bad day
  • [15:23] Two common financial hurdles military service members have
  • [18:13] How to deal with uncoachable clients. You have to draw the line at some point!
  • [22:55] The challenges in coaching couples about financial management
  • [26:53] Making sacrifices to get out of debt. You have to do the dirty work!
  • [33:09] Why you should take care of your finances when you're still on active duty
  • [35:39] Saving money for two people - yourself and your 85-year-old self.
  • [39:36] How much money should young service members put away as savings?
  • [43:27] The freedom of not having to live paycheck to paycheck
  • [46:35] Why you should not touch your tsp.
  • [51:11] G fund and F fund - what's the difference?
  • [52:39] Saving 30% of your income while you're still young
  • [54:52] Lacey's recommended resources

 

Resources:

 

Follow our journey!

 

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Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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Why Having a Natural Curiosity is the Greatest Trait for Investors with J Scott

Friday Nov 20, 2020

Friday Nov 20, 2020

Episode: 117

J Scott

Join David Pere and Alexander Felice with J Scott as they talk about natural curiosity, podcasting, partnerships, and other life hacks that go beyond real estate.

 

J is the co-host of the BiggerPockets Business Podcast, a Top 50 business podcast with over 150,000 downloads per month. He is also the author of the books on Flipping Houses, Estimating Rehab Costs, Negotiating Real Estate, and Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing. His natural curiosity for learning and exploring new things gave him the edge not just in the real estate space but in the areas of economics, investing, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and even horse racing!

 

In this episode, J shares his 80/20 rule, why the shiny object syndrome and Reddit are not such bad stuff, and how an introvert can build a network and run a successful podcast. Stay tuned cause you’re in for a treat!

 

About J Scott:

 

J Scott (he goes by "J") is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and co-host of The BiggerPockets Business Podcast.

 

He has bought, built, rehabbed, sold, lent-on, and held over $70M in property all around the country.

 

J is the author of four books on real estate investing, with sales of over 250,000 copies.

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Advice to an 18-20-year old:

Start buying shit!

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Recommended resource(s):

The Goal: https://amzn.to/3dSAs3u

Theory of Constraints: https://amzn.to/2HB5gtE

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/USMC3140

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Sponsor:

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Outline of the Episode:

  • [08:23] Getting out of the 80-hour workweek through real estate
  • [10:23] The 80/20 rule in learning a skill or finding a career niche
  • [12:56] Doing things based on muscle memory and gut feel
  • [15:25] The advantage of having a natural curiosity to learn new things
  • [19:07] Going further than the shiny object syndrome
  • [22:19] Learning about portfolio management from horse racing
  • [27:21] Why you should not be scared of asking dumb questions
  • [32:24] Introverts and networking: pushing yourself out of your comfort zone
  • [38:19] Having a personal mentorship opportunity through podcasting
  • [44:25] The mutually beneficial value in podcasting
  • [52:30] How a 52-unit property can help you get good at real estate
  • [53:18] The importance of getting the right partner. They make all the difference!
  • [55:46] What to look for in a partnership?
  • [1:00:43] Why you should start buying hard assets early on
  • [1:06:27] J's recommended resources
  • [1:09:02] Why teaching somebody is an effective way to get good at something

 

Resources:

 

Follow our journey!

 

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Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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How to Build a Real Estate Empire in California with Aaron Mazzrillo

Friday Nov 13, 2020

Friday Nov 13, 2020

Episode: 116

Aaron Mazzrillo

Join David Pere and Aaron Mazzrillo as they talk about becoming an expert in your niche and staying true to what you want as a real estate investor.

 

Aaron served in the US Navy for six years before exploring a career in the real estate space. While working as an estimator for a construction company, he bought a pre-foreclosure listed house and worked on rehabbing it himself. He decided to quit his day job and go full time on real estate investing. Aaron is a licensed real estate broker, doing his own deals and managing his own company. He owns several houses and apartment buildings in Southern California and has also wholesaled and flipped hundreds of houses. He remains focused on his niche and his goal of flipping ten houses at a time, which he considers the sweet spot to his business’s operation.

 

In this episode, Aaron shares some solid advice on single-family investing, getting clear with your goals, having the right mindset about wealth, and living a happy and contented life. Stay tuned!

 

Outline of the Episode:

 

  • [05:12] Entering the Navy to escape a life of poverty.
  • [07:13] Exploring his career options outside the military after six years of service.
  • [09:51] Getting into the real estate space and learning how to rehab an entire house.
  • [13:37] Leaving his day job and going full time into real estate
  • [17:25] Focusing on education and on building his network by attending various meetups.
  • [22:42] Sticking to his target market and creating a good reputation with his real estate products.
  • [26:11] The advantages of investing in single-storey properties.
  • [28:27] What are the challenges of investing in ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)?
  • [34:42] The importance of having control over your data. We're in a data-driven world!
  • [39:03] Why you should consider being your own real estate agent?
  • [40:57] The increase in demand for houses with backyards because of the pandemic. It's been phenomenal for flippers!
  • [41:46] Being clear with the direction you want for your real estate business. It's all about intention and focus.
  • [43:39] What's the most in-demand piece of real estate in the world?
  • [45:36] The riches are in niches!
  • [50:27] Why real estate is a lot like fishing?
  • [54:21] There's a period of sacrifice, and we're all going to pay it.
  • [57:36] Money makes interest. Knowledge earns profits.
  • [59:00] Banking experiences and staying true to what makes you happy.
  • [01:03:46] Get off of Netflix and learn everything you can from Youtube.

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Advice to an 18-20-year old:

“You will have a period of sacrifice. You can do it now, or when you’re old.”

“Money makes interest, Knowledge makes profit!”

People are lending you money, not the asset…so learn about money!

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Resources:

 

 

Follow our journey!

 

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BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (use code DAVID for 20% discount on pro membership)

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Sponsors:

https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/carrot

https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/audible

Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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Investing In Real Estate From Overseas with Naaman Taylor

Friday Nov 06, 2020

Friday Nov 06, 2020

Episode: 115

Naaman Taylor

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Join David Pere and Alexander Felice, with Naaman Taylor, as they talk about building wealth through real estate while serving in the US Army overseas.

 

Staff Sgt. Naaman Taylor is an active duty army currently stationed in Germany. He's also a real estate investor, with 15 doors and counting, and has been using VA loans as a real estate investment tool. He recently got into the BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy, and he’s doing it long distance, out of the country, during the pandemic. How cool is that?

 

In this episode, Naaman shares his no excuse mentality to real estate investing. Stay tuned!

 

About Naaman Taylor:

 

  • Works at the U.S. Army
  • Went to Horizon Science Academy
  • From Cleveland, Ohio

 

Outline of the Episode:

  • [02:58] Acquiring properties through VA loans, then using the house hacking strategy to pay utilities and build cashflow
  • [06:06] The wrong notion that you can't make any money in the military.
  • [12:07] Having the guts to try something new and take action
  • [14:07] Getting into the BRRRR strategy in the middle of COVID and while abroad
  • [16:43] The law of reciprocity; the more you give in this business, the more you will get!
  • [18:02] Taking advantage of online platforms to reach out to potential mentors
  • [24:59] Having the risk tolerance to outsource all the work long distance
  • [31:23] Taking care of your tenants so they can take care of you
  • [33:53] Section eight is not bad; don’t judge it.
  • [36:01] Why you should travel as much as you can

Advice to an 18-20-year old:

Travel! See the world, and experience other cultures.

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Recommended resource(s):

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight https://amzn.to/365RzNi

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Resources:

Follow our journey!

Sponsor:

Carrot: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/carrot

Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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From Building Several Businesses to Operating an Empire with Ryan Murdock "The Mercenary"

Friday Oct 30, 2020

Friday Oct 30, 2020

Episode: 114

Ryan Murdock

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Join David Pere and Ryan Murdock as they talk about staying engaged, being open to new opportunities, and maintaining a good work-life balance. 

Ryan was in the semiconductor manufacturing industry before deciding to quit his W2 job and get into real estate through house hacking a duplex. Since then, he’s been a licensed real estate broker, got into property management, and has slowly built his own residential and rental properties portfolio. He relocated to Maui to start open door capital with Brandon Turner, and they’ve been doing some cool stuff with mobile home parks and have been hitting their goals in less than three years since they started. 

In this episode, Ryan shares some awesome advice on getting into rental properties, starting your own property management business, scaling with the right team, and other cool lessons he learned from his journey. Stay tuned!

About Ryan Murdock:

Ryan Murdock spent ten years in the electronics manufacturing industry before transitioning to real estate investing and property management in 2007. He has extensive management experience in many facets of real estate, including retail, office, multi-family, HOA, and especially mobile home parks - including nationwide consulting and turn-around projects. Ryan has been a licensed real estate broker since 2008 and owns and operates a portfolio of residential rental properties.

Outline of the Episode:

  • [03:29] From a W2 job to real estate investing and property management
  • [06:10] Doing property management for others as a side hustle, while self-managing his own rental units
  • [08:33] You don't have to quit your day job to get into real estate and achieve financial freedom.
  • [13:05] Having passive income streams give you the power to choose
  • [15:56] Being intentional in blocking out time to do fun things
  • [18:12] Why invest in mobile home parks?
  • [21:45] How to incentivize people to move into a mobile home park?
  • [23:21] Striking a balance between making the investors and the community happy.
  • [26:52] The importance of having clearly defined goals and scaling with the right partners
  • [32:24] How to find the right people for your team?
  • [38:47] Holding people accountable for their goal rather than having to pour stuff down their throats
  • [45:07] Staying engaged and being around people that are doing what you want to do.

 

Advice to an 18-20-year old:

Stay Engaged – Be around people who are doing what you want to do!

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Recommended resource(s):

BiggerPockets!

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Resources:

 

Follow our journey!

Sponsor:

Real Estate Investing Course: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/teachable-rei

Audible: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/audible

Recommended books and tools: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/kit/

Become an investor: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investor/

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SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE

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Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire/

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My name is David Pere, I am an active duty Marine, and have realized that service members and the working class use the phrase "I don't get paid enough" entirely too often. The reality is that most often our financial situation is self-inflicted. After having success with real estate investing, I started From Military to Millionaire to teach personal finance and real estate investing to service members and the working class. As a result, I have helped many of my readers increase their savings gap, and increase their chances of achieving financial freedom! - Click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE to the channel for more awesome videos!

THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR’S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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