thecoach
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SO I typed an EPIC novel of a post and it logged me out when I hit submit and lost it. Here's a quick summary.
I'm 31, live in Saskatchewan, Canada. I'm a long term/big picture kind of guy. Not looking for a get rich quick scheme. I'm looking for long term cashflow and wealth. I suffer from equal parts of lack of knowledge on how to finish the things I've started, analysis paralysis, and sometimes procrastination, but I'm generally a highly self motivated person and when I focus on something I want, I ALWAYS get it or "die trying".
#1 I have been a tire kicker looking in from the sidelines of the real estate game for the better part of a decade. Always wanted to get in, but never had a confidence or guidance to do it. Own my house with $100,000 in equity, but have issues in getting it out (not impossibilities, just some temporary road blocks). I currently have a renter in my basement (have had them off and on for a couple years) paying me enough to cover my mortgage and property taxes with $50 in cashflow left over. Want to take the plunge into real estate/revenue properties, but don't know how to really start. Read a few books but would like to learn the ropes and 'job shadow'/mentor a little before diving in head first. Also need to learn more about the seller financing thing until I can resolve the issues preventing me from getting at the equity in my house.
#2 Have a half written set of books and DVD's and an outline for an idea for a supporting website relating to a specialized coaching position I am currently in. I have no clue on how to get it from a Word Document to the book store shelves when I get around to finishing it. Been a back burner project for a couple years. Pick it up every 6 months and write another chapter or start the next book in the series, then get busy and put it aside (mainly becuase I don't know what I'd do with it when it's done, so there's not point in rushing to finish it..lol)
#3 I'm currently a self employed financial advisor. I bought a 'bruised and battered' block of business from a retiring advisor that has given be some relatively passive income (LOTS of life and health insurance where it's set up and nothing needs to be done with it until a death claim comes in, aside from the odd banking info change and firing out a birthday card once a year type thing). Most weeks I'll put in 5-10 hours at most into this, unless it's a busy time of year like RRSP/tax season.
I have no clue where to find a mentor. I would prefer it to be someone somewhat local (for the ease of job shadowing and knowledge of local business landscape, taxation and laws), but would appreciate anyones advice and input in helping be get my **** together and getting these opportunities laid out in and organized and efficient order to move be from weaving in and out of the fastlane, to full speed ahead.
I'm 31, live in Saskatchewan, Canada. I'm a long term/big picture kind of guy. Not looking for a get rich quick scheme. I'm looking for long term cashflow and wealth. I suffer from equal parts of lack of knowledge on how to finish the things I've started, analysis paralysis, and sometimes procrastination, but I'm generally a highly self motivated person and when I focus on something I want, I ALWAYS get it or "die trying".
#1 I have been a tire kicker looking in from the sidelines of the real estate game for the better part of a decade. Always wanted to get in, but never had a confidence or guidance to do it. Own my house with $100,000 in equity, but have issues in getting it out (not impossibilities, just some temporary road blocks). I currently have a renter in my basement (have had them off and on for a couple years) paying me enough to cover my mortgage and property taxes with $50 in cashflow left over. Want to take the plunge into real estate/revenue properties, but don't know how to really start. Read a few books but would like to learn the ropes and 'job shadow'/mentor a little before diving in head first. Also need to learn more about the seller financing thing until I can resolve the issues preventing me from getting at the equity in my house.
#2 Have a half written set of books and DVD's and an outline for an idea for a supporting website relating to a specialized coaching position I am currently in. I have no clue on how to get it from a Word Document to the book store shelves when I get around to finishing it. Been a back burner project for a couple years. Pick it up every 6 months and write another chapter or start the next book in the series, then get busy and put it aside (mainly becuase I don't know what I'd do with it when it's done, so there's not point in rushing to finish it..lol)
#3 I'm currently a self employed financial advisor. I bought a 'bruised and battered' block of business from a retiring advisor that has given be some relatively passive income (LOTS of life and health insurance where it's set up and nothing needs to be done with it until a death claim comes in, aside from the odd banking info change and firing out a birthday card once a year type thing). Most weeks I'll put in 5-10 hours at most into this, unless it's a busy time of year like RRSP/tax season.
I have no clue where to find a mentor. I would prefer it to be someone somewhat local (for the ease of job shadowing and knowledge of local business landscape, taxation and laws), but would appreciate anyones advice and input in helping be get my **** together and getting these opportunities laid out in and organized and efficient order to move be from weaving in and out of the fastlane, to full speed ahead.
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