EPISODE · Aug 22, 2022 · 31 MIN
Are You a Slumlord or a Benevolent First-Time Real Estate Investor? Pick One
from The Financial Griot · host Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Alainta Alcin
With all the wealth building conversation centered around Real Estate Investing, the Financial Griot podcast tackles how not to be a Slumlord RE investor.Lawrence shares his journey to becoming a first-time real estate investor. His approach to investing in real estate; location, opportunity, and intentionally building wealth. Thinking ahead and investing for the future and the next generation; with the right level of help. Social Media and Real EstateSocial media makes real estate investing appear an easy lot of work and contracts you must read and understand. It's pivotal to choose the right type and quality tenants to prevent a bad real estate experience and high financial liability.Resources: Aparment.com is a great systemic infrastructure for landlords. The website has a screening system with a criminal background and credit checks to use for potential tenants. You can set up a guarantor if the credit check for tenants is not great. Detailed show notes, www.theneighborhoodfinanceguy.com About Us:The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity and embracing changes. Beyond that we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah it's possible. 80% of millionaires are first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers that welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Find the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcinLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelusLawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy
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With all the wealth building conversation centered around Real Estate Investing, the Financial Griot podcast tackles how not to be a Slumlord RE investor. Lawrence shares his journey to becoming a first-time real estate investor. His approach to investing in real estate; location, opportunity, and intentionally building wealth. Thinking ahead and investing for the future and the next generation; with the right level of help.
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