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About Mostly Passive Income
We got sold on the dream of passive income! It sounds amazing. Get money without working!
However, we realized it does not actually exist. It is a paradox… by definition:
- Passive = Do nothing
- Income = Money received for work or investing (i.e. active work)
We will provide the truth around these alternative investment options that are actually somewhat passive, but require some time or upfront investment!
“100% of passive income is, at some point, active work.”
Articles
Why Are People Raising Money for Real Estate Investments? What is a Real Estate Syndication?
Have you recently been pitched an investment opportunity involving real estate? You may be wondering:Why are people raising money for real estate investments? What is a real estate "syndication"? If it's such a good deal, why doesn't someone else invest? Is it risky?...
What is IRR? In Plain English
The term "IRR" is thrown around quite a bit by sponsors / gurus / the internet. It's in all the pitch decks. It's the result of every financial model that is supposed to make you excited. "We're projecting a 33% IRR!!!" But do your eyes glaze over when you read it?...
Cap Rates Defined and Why They Don’t Tell The Whole Story
When you make an investment you want to make as much money as possible. Ideally. So you think you want a high cap rate because that means you make more money? Not necessarily! First, let's define a cap rate… it's very easy. Cap Rate Defined In very simple terms, it is...