DeAnn Donovan is the President & CEO of AHP Servicing which uses crowdsourced funds to purchase past due loans at a discount. As an investor, benefits include earning a competitive return of up to 10%, monthly dividends, and best efforts liquidity. Additionally, funds are open to both accredited and non-accredited investors.
When you invest with AHP Servicing, you are rebuilding communities, keeping borrowers in their homes, and inspiring hope for those who need it the most.
During this episode, DeAnn shares talk about what mortgage servicing is, how it works, and how you can make a passive income while getting monthly payouts. Learn how AHP is protecting investors, borrowers, and proprietary information. Find out if this investment puts you in a strong possession regardless of an up or down market.
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Sam Marks and Johnny FD has officially hit FIRE, meaning that they are financially independent with an early retirement. They’ve both reached their success in such unique ways that will inspire you!
During this episode, Sam and Johnny FD will share how they hit FIRE including how YOU can do the same. Find out how much money you actually need to retire and how to calculate it. Understand the 4% rule and learn to apply it to your life. Listen to the end to hear about the downside to the FIRE movement and what you can do even after you hit your ultimate FI number.
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Connor O’Brien is the CEO and President of O’Shares, a rules-based ETF designed to provide investors with the means to invest in some of the largest global companies that derive most of their revenue from the Internet and e-commerce sectors that exhibit quality and growth potential. Mr. O’Brien has extensive global investment experience encompassing over 25 years of involvement in the Canadian, U.S. and international markets.
During this episode, Mr. O’Brein will share a series of ETFs designed to be core long-term investment holdings. He will talk about the rule-based approach that provides attractive performance and limited volatility with an emphasis on income. Expect to truly learn how to ‘Invest Like a Boss’ with this simple and straightforward strategy.
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John Thomas is one of the founding fathers of the modern hedge fund industry. He broadens the public understanding of the techniques and strategies employed by the most successful hedge funds so that they may more profitably manage their own money.
In his free time, John climbs mountains, does long distance backpacking, practices karate, performs aerobatics in antique aircraft, collects vintage wines, reads the Japanese classics, and engages in a wide variety of public service and philanthropic activities.
During this episode, John will share some of the investing principals that he’s used to yielding him up to 35% returns. Learn about the trade alerts, his favorite platforms to use, and how traveling the world has only improved his success. Expect to hear about his thoughts on passive verse active investing. After hearing this you might want to adjust your strategy.
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DANIEL PERIS, Ph.D., CFA, is Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Federated Investors, Inc., in Pittsburgh where he oversees $20 billion dollars in equity portfolios the firm's dividend-oriented funds.
Before transitioning into asset management, Peris was a historian focuses on modern Russian history. He is the author of two prior books in investing, The Strategic Dividend Investor, and The Dividend Imperative, and the new book Back to Business.
During this episode, Daniel will talk about how you can bring some common sense back to your investing. He’ll speak on some old strategies that just don’t work anymore including why Modern Portfolio theory may not be the answer. Expect to learn how to achieve higher yields including tips to managing your Index funds, Mutual funds, and SMAs. Find out if you really need a financial advisor to get the most out of your investing and how to choose one properly.
Listen to the end for insight into Sam Marks and Johnny FDs percent earnings and thought on incorporating this concept into their portfolio.
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Explore the future of money with Sam Marks and Brian Whorley, found of Paytient, an innovative startup that is improving access to affordable healthcare.
The Money2020 Conference is where leaders, innovators, and disruptors unite to drive change and revolutionize the future of money. It’s a 4-day experience that facilitates the right conversations and insightful learnings, leaving you inspired and equipped to reach your goals.
Although tickets could have been up to $5,000 you’ll gain insights from Sam and Brians perspective on the ways our market is revolutionizing the future of money. Expect to hear key takeaways of their experience from JP Morgan’s after part to conversations with super high-level thought leaders. Listen to the end for ways to cover unplanned out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
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Sam Marks & Johnny FD are back for another quarterly update on their finances, investments, and personal portfolio.
During the episode, co-hosts Sam & Johnny talk about the downturn of this quarter in the stock market and the implications it brings. They gave comments on each investment they ventured in that has been significantly affected by this fall. Also, they share their new investments for this quarter and their plans for the upcoming one.
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Kevin She is the owner of SC Storage, Hong Kong's leading low-cost self-storage provider with over 60 convenient locations in Hong Kong and Macau, and more than 18,000 self-storage units. He started his self-storage business 18 years ago and has consistently grown in locations and customers. When it comes to self-storage, he is the king!
On this episode, Kevin reveals the step-by-step process of setting up a self-storage facility - from choosing the location to promoting the business. He explains the fundamentals of self-storage and why it is a perfect real estate investment scheme. This discussion teaches entrepreneurs some tips and strategies on how to build a million dollar business, self-storage or not.
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Omar Khan is a real estate investor with over 10 years of global investment experience. He is one of the people behind Boardwalk Wealth, a private equity firm in Dallas, Texas which connects International investors with US-based multifamily real estate opportunities. He is responsible for capital raising, strategic planning, and investor relations. His vast knowledge in the real estate makes him the perfect person to discuss the fundamentals of cap rates.
On this episode, Omar provides a better understanding of what cap rates are for people who are not very familiar with the terminologies in the real estate industry. He explains how cap rates work and what external factors affect its value. He gives away tips and strategies on how to assess real estate yields in order to optimize investment returns. This episode helps you understand the value of the properties or assets you buy or sell.
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Frank Valencia, Sr. Managing Partner, and Victor Sanchez, Operations Manager, are part of Bongo PM Team. Their company, Bongo PM, focuses on AirBnB Property Management for vacation and short-term rentals. Their mission is to find the best real estate services for people looking for a home to rent or a vacation property to stay.
This is a special episode where the guests answer the listeners’ questions from The Boss Lounge about short-term rentals. If you are a property owner or a traveler looking for a place to rent, this is a perfect episode to start your real estate journey. Frank and Victor explain what services their company provides and the fundamentals of short-term rentals. They will answer several questions that you yourself might be asking, including the best cities for property rentals, profitability, taxes, and income potential.
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David Hauser is an entrepreneur and a speaker based in Las Vegas. He is the founder of Grasshopper, Chargify, and Angel Investor. Grasshopper is a virtual phone system company which was sold to Citrix for almost $175M. His passion in the business industry has led him to build more startups. This successful exit has led him to realize what he really cares about – and that is to inspire others.
On this episode, David shares his journey after selling the company that he built and managed for over 12 years. He reveals the emotional struggle he went through after his big exit and what he did with his money after that. David gives his perspective on what financial freedom means. He also shares his investment strategies including the investment platforms he ventured in. This conversation gives you several tips and advice on how to manage and grow your wealth.
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Ted Rossman is an Industry Analyst at CreditCards.com and writes the "Wealth and Wants" column. He has seven years of experience in the credit card and personal finance industries as a member of the award-winning communications department at CreditCards.com and its sister sites, The Points Guy and Bankrate.
During the episode, Ted gives away the tricks and tips in choosing the perfect credit card that will suit your lifestyle. Since credit cards are used by most of the people, understanding its use is of great benefit. He explains how credit score works and what its associations are. He also helps us understand the credit points, reward redemptions, and credit bonuses for different people with different needs. This is surely an episode we all can relate to!
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Marshall Taplits is the co-founder and chief strategy officer at NYNJA, a company building global operating system for the future of work. NYNJA Group is creating the first international mobile communications app with an on-demand marketplace and its own cryptocurrency ecosystem. Marshall began his career in software quality assurance 18 years ago and has acquired vast knowledge and expertise on online trends and developments including the popular Initial Coin Offering (ICO).
On this episode, Marshall explains the fundamentals of ICOs and its impact on the present generation. Since we have reached the era of the internet, much digital advancement has been introduced. As an expert in ICOs, Marshall educates us on what an ICO is and what benefits we get out it. This is an enlightening conversation about coin ownership, launching ICOs, and ICO investing.
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Marshall - China
Sam - Santiago
Johnny - Ukraine
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11:11 – What is his definition of an ICO?
12:00 – Big ICOs including Bitcoin and Ethereum
15:04 – Benefits in using Ethereum when launching an ICO
17:05 – How an ICO launch works?
18:07 – Qualifications for issuing an ICO
20:18 – Difference between a token and a coin
21:14 – Accessing the new coin
24:12 – Selling or trading coins
28:26 – Value of coin owners in the company
31:06 – What makes a successful ICO?
34:46 – Developing new coins that he is excited about
38:20 – Standard road map in funding ICOs
45:03 – How Ninja started and what they do
47:32 – Ninja coin
48:01 – What are they building at Ninja?
54:02 – The process of investing in ICOs
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Invest Like A Boss podcasts celebrates a new reaching as it launches its 100th episode. In order to give thanks to all the listeners, Sam & Johnny welcomed questions from the audiences so that they too can be part of this investment journey! Both hosts have personally participated in various investments that they learned through this show. Featuring several financial experts, this podcast has opened limitless possibilities in the investment arena.
On this special episode, Sam & Johnny answers questions from listeners based on their own knowledge and experience. This conversation reveals so many tips and strategies that would help you take control of your finances!
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Johnny - Ukraine
Sam - Arizona
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06:43 – Strategies during an economic recession
20:25 – What to buy when everything is down
27:26 – Recommendations for young non-accredited investors
32:34 – Ranking for young investors
41:59 – What it takes to become an accredited investor
50:56 – Best strategy that made the most impact on their finances
53:43 – What were their quickest decisions and how they felt about it?
57:08 – Tips and strategies to increase productivity
1:00:08 – Paying debt vs. Investing
1:06:24 – What net worth number would make them satisfied?
1:12:57 – Investments below $500
1:14:32 – Cost-Benefit of Traditional College Education
1:16:54 – Going into AirBnB investment
1:18:33 – Enjoying Investments
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Co-hosts Sam & Johnny are up again for another quarterly update on all investment ventures they are personally participating. They have been giving updates on the performances of their investments as well as their new investments every three months to give light on the subject for all the investors and investors-to-be who are on the process of figuring out which investment platform to choose.
On the episode, Sam & Johnny reveal the performances of their investments during this quarter. They have been discussing various investment platforms in the past episodes and they will share which funds they invested in and how it turned out. If you are an investor or you want to become one, listen to this episode and learn new trends in the world of funds and investments.
Where we are:
Sam & Johnny - Spain
Discussed:
ILAB 90 – HSAs 101, Health Savings Accounts with Evan Prokup of HSAedge
ILAB 86 – Index Fund Allocation Modeling with Johnny & Sam
ILAB 62 – Q2 Investing Updates + Early Retirement
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06:30 – Keeping track of your finances using Personal Capital
09:37 – Johnny’s net worth
13:18 – Building wealth through passive income
18:55– Johnny’s investment updates
23:10 – Johnny’s ETF updates
29:40 – American Homeowners Preservation (AHP) Fund
34:39 – What’s going on in the crypto world?
38:00 – YieldStreet Fund updates
40:53 – Municipal bonds updates
44:27 – Comprehending the taxes around investment returns
55:48 – Fund Rise updates
1:02:05 – Self-storage investment
1:05:06 – Financial growth through compounding interest
1:12:16 – Sam’s new investments
1:13:59 – Latest travel journey
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Jefferson Lilly is a mobile home park investment expert who co-founded Park Street Partners which owns 17 Mobile Home Parks coast-to-coast. He is the host of the Mobile Home Park Investors podcast with over 10,000+ D/L per month. He spent seven years investing his own capital acquiring and operating mobile home parks. He is definitely the go-to-person when it comes to mobile home park investing.
During the episode, Jefferson educates us on what a mobile home park is and what investment opportunities surround it. He corrects the misconception of most people when it comes to mobile home owners. He presents the ups and downs of owning and operating mobile homes. He explains the Who, What, and How in the world of mobile homes. This is a very unique investment platform that will surely get you hooked!
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Johnny - Ukraine
Sam - Barcelona
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12:14 – How he got into Mobile Home Park Investing
15:49 – What got him into value investing
17:39 – What is a Mobile Home?
20:52 – Problems in building a Mobile Home Park
23:07 – Mobile Home Parks vs. Other types of Real Estate
25:43 – Who are Mobile Home Parks for?
28:53 – Moving of Mobile Homes
30:03 – Timespan of tenants
32:21 – How long has he been in this business?
36:31 – His journey in this business
39:20 – Average size of a Mobile Home Park
43:18 – What is a Cap Rate?
48:47 – Investment Opportunities
50:52 – Returns
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Chris Harrison and his girlfriend just got their new home. But, instead of cutting down expenses from renting, they spent more on fixing the house they just bought. While the inspection went perfectly well, they discovered so many shortfalls few days after they moved in. The house failed in so many aspects that the couple had to take legal action against the people who apparently ripped them off.
On this episode, Chris shares the appalling experience of buying their first home. He enumerates the flaws they discovered in the house including the electrical system, the plumbing, and the termite infestation. He sheds light on the idea of buying a starter home and gives his takeaways from the experience that will surely help those who are planning to buy their own house.
Where we are:
Sam & Chris - Florida
Johnny - Ukraine
Discussed:
ILAB 96 – 6 Keys to Protecting your Properties from Lawsuits with Scott Smith
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07:08 – How they decided to buy a house
09:03 – What went wrong in the house
15:36 – The good-for-nothing inspection
17:05 – How did he find his Realtor?
21:21 – The process of buying a house
23:12 – Taking legal actions
28:34 – What are they going after in the lawsuit?
31:51 – Recommendations on getting your house
33:55 – The mortgage process
35:51 – His takeaways from this unfortunate event
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Scott Smith is the owner of Royal Legal Solutions, an asset protection company for real estate investors which develops strategies to maximize tax savings and protect from lawsuits. He himself is a real estate investor who holds real estate investments in 10 states. He believes that if a person is building a real estate empire, he is bound to get sued and being one step ahead is the wisest way to protect his assets.
During the episode, Scott explains the 6 keys that would help property owners protect their assets from devastating lawsuits. In the real estate world, getting sued is a common thing and a very expensive one. He explains the foundation of asset protection and several ideas that go with it. Listen in and find out why real estate investors need professional asset protection.
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Johnny - Ukraine
Sam - Florida
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07:57 – His journey to Real Estate Investing
12:28 – The foundation for protecting assets
17:45 – Lawsuits from accidents
20:21 – The truth about Insurance Companies
22:10 – Getting started with Asset Protection
23:37 – Series LLC
28:43 – Insurance and other asset protection
31:17 – Recommendations for what insurance to choose
32:51 – Umbrella Policy
33:33 – Separation of the asset with your personal name
34:37 – Compartmentalization of Assets
37:43 – The Unanimity Structure
40:20 – What do Royal Legal Solutions do?
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Michael teaches personal finance at Trinity University and writes a weekly finance column for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express News. He previously sold bonds for Goldman Sachs, and used to run a distressed debt hedge fund. He is not your typical finance professor as he gives you the real-life perspective of how to manage your money.
During the episode, Michael reveals several tips in growing wealth which you did not learn from school. He believes that venturing into investments at an early age promises a future of fortune. He explains how compound interest works, why we need to understand it, and what benefits it could provide. You might not be interested in learning such early in life, but once you listened to this episode, you’ll have a whole new outlook at your finances.
Where we are:
Johnny - Bulgaria
Sam - Florida
Book:
The Financial Rules for New College Graduates
Discussed:
ILAB 11 – Advice for 17-24 Year Olds on Money, College, Credit and Finances
Time Stamps:
07:52 – Why professors experience difficulty understanding and teaching finance
13:05 – His personal finance course
16:55 – Students in debt vs. Students investing
24:00 – Investment advice for young adults
32:12 – Explaining compound interest to young adults
38:53 – US Tax Code
43:10 – Saving money based on income
49:04 – Advise for youngsters in getting an investment adviser
56:47 – The use of Robo-Advisor
1:00:28 – Favorite investment books
1:05:21 – What to look forward to in his book
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Zach, Sam’s new road trip buddy, is a nomad who had a successful exit from his business and is now on the quest of finding the perfect lifestyle. He loves flying kites, wandering the ocean, and experiencing freedom. After the big exit, he went on the process of learning new skills which eventually led him to discover his real passion.
During the episode, Zach, Sam, and Johnny talk about investing not with money, but with time and knowledge. If we have achieved our financial goal, what then? They discuss what financial freedom really means and what the perfect lifestyle is for each one of them. For expats who love traveling, where in the world would they want to settle? The journey to finding the life you dream of takes times, money, and knowledge. Listen in and learn some tips on how to be financially free and become truly happy.
Where we are:
Zach - Columbia
Sam - Columbia
Johnny - Bulgaria
Discussed:
ILAB 23 – From $0 to Self Made, How to 300X Your Investment
Time Stamps:
06:30 – The Road Trip
10:50 – The process of choosing his lifestyle
15:05 – Chasing after the dream
19:34 – Setting up a place in the US
21:57 – The Ideal life set up
24:28 – His top 5 places to settle
46:36 – What does financial freedom mean?
49:26 – Goal to financial freedom
52:15 – Managing money and happiness
55:16 – When to stop worrying about money?
1:01:48 – Selecting two base locations in the world
1:06:42 – Financial Freedom: Then, Now, and in the Future
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Ed Conard is an AEI visiting scholar who authored two top 10 New York Times bestselling books: The Upside of Inequality: How Good Intentions Undermine the MiddleClass (2016) and Unintended Consequences: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About the Economy Is Wrong (2012). He has written op-eds for most major news outlets and has made hundreds of media appearances. He is a retired partner at Bain Capital, where he headed the firm’s New York office.
On this episode, Ed corrects the misconceptions about the middle-class wagers being squeezed by the top 1% as we are all made to believe. He gives a fresh perspective of the upsides of inequality relative to economic growth. He also shares his vision of what the U.S. economy would be like in the next couple of years. At the end of this episode, Ed discloses his own personal portfolio including how he manages his money and where he invests.
Where we are:
Johnny - Bulgaria
Sam - Florida
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Books:
The Upside of Inequality: How Good Intentions Undermine the Middle Class
Unintended Consequences: Why Everything You've Been Told About the Economy Is Wrong
Time Stamps:
04:30 – The Middle Class vs. the Top 1%
06:21 – What’s driving slow growth for the middle class?
09:32 – Understanding the American economy
16:04 – Measuring GDP
18:57 – Financial stability of households now and then
23:30 – American households’ savings
26:44 – Taxes on Government Services
30:02 – To what point will taxes slow down growth?
33:38 – His stand on the Trump Economy
35:12 – What he sees in the future economy
38:32 – Ed’s personal asset allocation
41:09 – Long-term upsides of inequality
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Co-hosts Sam & Johnny are up for the first quarterly update of 2018 as investors, entrepreneurs, and travelers who share their own experiences. During the first 3 months of this year, they have interviewed several experts in the field of investing and have tried some investment platforms that they learned during the show.
On this episode, Sam & Johnny share their investment updates including the significant investments they ventured in and the downturns of some of their investments during the 1st quarter. They also share their work progress in the past 3 months and how their returns and income look like. They show us their trail during their travels and the countries that made the most impact on them. Listen to this episode to learn some tips and strategies for investing, building businesses, and traveling.
Where we are:
Sam - Tampa, Florida
Johnny - Kathmandu, Nepal
Q1 Travel
Sam – SE USA Road Trip >> Brazil > Denver > Tahoe > Napa > Tampa
Johnny – Chiang Mia >> Nepal
Q1 Book Reading
- Principles
- Home Dues
- Upside of Inequality
- The Path to War
- CryptoAssets
Discussed:
ILAB 84 – Note Investing 101, with Dave Van Horn
ILAB 88 – Structuring Tax-Free Income, Puerto Rico Act 22 – Jorie Roberts
ILAB 90 – HSAs 101, Health Savings Accounts with Evan Prokup of HSAedge
Time Stamps:
06:20 – Johnny’s investment updates
10:45 – How to become an accredited investor?
16:36 – Sam’s investment updates
19:49 – Taxes on unrealized gains
22:23 – Sam’s significant investments
29:11 – Downturn in various investment platforms
30:35 – Returns & Income
31:34 – Diversification of accounts and investments
33:15 – Taxes on income & investments
38:10 – Sam’s work updates
42:00 – Johnny’s work updates
45:27 – Johnny’s travels
48:25 – Sam’s travels
1:19:00 – Tips and advices in investing
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Laura Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in Finance at California State University with over 10 years of experience in teaching finance courses. One of the studies she took interest in is behavioral finance in peer to peer (P2P) lending which they conducted an experiment on it.
During the episode, Laura reveals the major biases of lenders in terms of approving loans apart from their credit information. She explains the theory of beauty premium which significantly influence the decision of lenders. She also explains how they conducted the experiment to test this theory and what considerable indications were acquired.
Where we are:
Sam - Florida
Johnny - Nepal
References:
Discussed:
ILAB 13 - PeerStreet vs. Lending Club
ILAB 45 – Behavioral Finance and How Betterment is Optimizing Around It
Time Stamps:
05:31 – Laura’s background
07:07 – History of P2P lending
11:40 – Growth of the P2P market
13:09 – P2P platforms
16:08 – Major biases in approval of loans
19:22 – Beauty Premium
24:01 – The conduct of the experiment
25:02 – Findings and indications
30:00 – Outcome based on biases
32:39 – What to consider when lending someone
34:49 – Information available on Prosper
37:02 – Repayment success rate in various countries
39:23 – Prosper vs. Lending Club
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Evan Prokup is the man behind HSAedge, a leading website on Health Savings Account (HSA) information. HSA are savings accounts for medical expenses which are triple tax-advantaged and allows holders to lower their cost of medical care over time. HSA contributions can be invested in a wide variety of assets and can even be used in retirement.
During the episode, Evan explains the fundamentals of Health Saving Accounts (HSA) including its aspects and benefits. He also explains the HSA triple tax advantage, eligibility, investment opportunities, and income requirements. This episode answers all the basic questions you have on HSA which helps you decide in opening up an account.
Where we are:
Sam - Nevada
Johnny - Nepal
Links:
Website - HSA Edge
Email - evan@hsaedge.com
Discussed:
ILAB 31 – The Landlord: How I Acquired 485 Properties in 12 months
Time Stamps:
04:35 – How he took interest in HSA?
05:47 – The background of HSA
07:02 – What is HSA?
09:43 – Aspects of Triple Tax Advantage
11:53 – Record Keeping
13:50 – Allowable yearly contribution
17:13 – Who is HSA eligible?
25:39 – Investment opportunities through HSA
30:28 – Qualified Medical Expense
34:30 – Socialization of medical care
37:39 – Investment options for HSA
42:24 – Income requirement for contributing to HSA
45:14 – Downsides of HSA
48:05 – Contribution dates
49:12 – Transfer to a beneficiary
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Frank Valencia is the Sr. Managing Partner at Bongo Property Management; a fast-growing AirBnB property management which helps your short-term rental business becomes a success. They are currently operating in the United States, Latin America, and Europe – and are planning to expand to new cities later on.
During the episode, Frank explains the services they provide at Bongo PM. As an expert in the business industry, he describes the benefits of having their company manage your properties for short-term rentals. Listen in and learn a lot about the short-term rental market, including size demands, occupancy rates, investment returns, and the ideal countries to own properties.
Where we are:
Johnny - Nepal
Sam - Denver
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Time Stamps:
09:07 – Who is Frank?
10:06 – The growth of Bongo PM
10:27 – AirBnB
12:39 – Return on investment
15:12 – Bongo PM analytic service
16:44 – Expanding to new cities
17:42 – Impact of reviews
19:23 – Property types and its demands
21:43 – Occupancy rates
23:03 – Optimizing seasons
24:14 – Insurance options for Risks of damages
26:03 – Length of agreement
29:07 – Ideal properties for short-term rental
31:21 – Investment opportunities in Bongo PM
32:25 – The future of Bongo PM in the industry
38:29 – Bongo PM Rates
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