How to Make Your W-2 Work For You to Accelerate Your Investing Journey - Jay Helms

Are you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Click the link HERE.  Going Long Podcast Episode 256: How to Make Your W-2 Work For You to Accelerate Your Investing Journey ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.  or go to https://youtu.be/RVF2jgMk7GA ) In the conversation with today's guest, Jay Helms, you'll learn the following:   [00:35 - 03:27] Show introduction with comments from Billy. [03:27 - 08:48] Guest introduction and first questions. [08:48 - 15:32] The backstory and decisions made that led Jay to this point in his journey. [15:32 - 21:22] How Jay found the impetus to make the contrarian decision to invest in Real Estate long-distance and out of State, rather than sticking to his local, home market location.  [21:22 - 23:53] Jay explains how, when he decided to not go ahead with a deal after learning some information about the potential investing partner, they were able to part ways (in a business sense) amicably. [23:53 - 27:03] How Jay came up with his own list of criteria which helps him more easily know the people he isn't prepared to invest with.  [27:03 - 32:11] How Jay deals with and battles past fear. [32:11 - 36:43] Jay shares his thoughts on Masterminds, how he is incorporating them today, and the additional value he is seeing through Masterminding.  Here's what Jay shared with us during today's conversation:    Where in the world Jay is based currently: Gulf Breeze, Florida. The most positive thing to happen in the past 24 hours: Jay made amends with his wife after a bit of a disagreement, and is happy to continue on with their good relationship!  Favourite place in Europe: Sicily, Italy.  A mistake that Jay would like you to learn from so that you don't have to pay full price: Do your proper and full due diligence - trust, but verify! It's on you to make the right decision.  Book Recommendations: The Road Less Stupid, by Keith J. Cunningham - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269    Be sure to reach out and connect with Jay Helms by using the info below:     Website: https://w2capitalist.com/  Phone / SMS message: (USA) 205-249-0248  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayhelms  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2capitalist/?hl=en      To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life.   Are you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Go to https://www.firstgencp.com/goinglong   Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels