General Business

Jeff • April 10, 2024

If you are paying attention, you know postage rates have increased three times in the last two years. The USPS is likely going to raise rates again in January 2024. The rapid increases have prompted many of our clients to look into cheaper methods of getting mail to their prospect's mailbox. This article will discuss postage costs and expected postal delivery times. For real estate investors, there are two primary ways mail gets sent. First Class Mail and Marketing Mail. In simple terms, First… read more

Jeff • October 18, 2023

If you follow financial experts online (The word "expert" is very subjective.), you will find a lot of them talking about a recession in America just around the corner. We are certainly overdue, as we have not had a significant downturn since the 2008 financial crisis. There are a bunch of indicators pointing to that outcome. Whether that is accurate or not, it is a good idea to prepare yourself just in case. When it comes to real estate investing, there's no such thing as being too prepared.… read more

Jeff • October 17, 2023

I saw a story today with the headline "Dad Dies in Front of Children as Wife Films Attempt at Viral Trend: 'She Recorded His Death'" The guy who died was attempting to copy a TikTok challenge where you get in a boat going at a high rate of speed, and jump off the side of the boat. Under normal circumstances, most people would think it crazy to attempt such a stupid and dangerous stunt. But we live in a world where the lines between reality and fantasy have been blurred. The blurring is… read more

Jeff • August 2, 2023

Ever heard of impostor syndrome? I hadn’t until I read an article about it recently. It sounded like another politically correct term that some intellectual came up with that had no meaning in the real world. Those types of things are everywhere, and I tend to ignore them. But after reading a bit, I realized despite the fancy word – there’s something to the idea. Impostor syndrome describes a feeling most of us get when despite our talent, hard work, and deep knowledge – we have moments where… read more

Jeff • July 5, 2023

I’m an avid reader of Entrepreneur Magazine, which often features lists of the top franchises in the world. After seeing one of their most recent lists, I was surprised by how much money it takes to start each franchise. Of the top 10 franchises in the world, the lowest start-up cost was $45,000, and eight of the top 10 had start-up costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. The top honor, though, went to a taco franchise that cost a lofty $3.4 million to start a single restaurant. This got me… read more