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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.”

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What is IRR? In Plain English

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

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...