How To Build A Path To Financial Freedom with Paige Sturgeon

Resources Mentioned:Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie MungerThe Richest Man in Babylon by George S. ClasonThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Notes: (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! Blake introduces Paige Sturgeon to the show!(1:55) Paige gives a brief background of himself(4:00) Study abroad in Germany(6:00) Pivoting from law to international finance(10:30) Building a career in real estate(12:00) Early challenges and growing pains being new to the industry (15:30) Specializing in FHA 203(k) loans(18:20) “Those on the business card say loan officer mortgage broker. No, I say mortgage planner because I'm planning for their financial future because real estate could be a bucket for financial independence or passive income.”(18:30) Building relationships and integrity(27:30) Key lessons from early investment failures(31:00) Investment strategies - diversifying with large, mid, and small caps(33:00) Three types of mortgage channels (37:30) Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis(46:00) Real Estate, stocks, and retirement funds(49:00) Current economic outlook and predictions(52:00) Realities of living on credit cards and leveraging equity (58:00) Closing thoughts --- Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing forComfortCommunities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.