I’m a dividend income investor—personally and professionally. It’s a simple philosophy: what I buy for my clients, I buy for myself. My approach to is built entirely around this principle. Now, I’ll admit I have a rogue position in Facebook that I picked up back in 2012 and maybe a few shares of Twitter from 2015 after hearing a compelling case from Bill Miller. But that’s where my dalliance with growth stocks ends.
Imagine getting into real estate investing without the headache of managing tenants or saving up a massive down payment for a single property. What if you could buy into a portfolio of properties as easily as you buy stocks? This is the world of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, and it's designed to open the doors of property investment to everyone.
When people talk about building a , the conversation often turns to a simple but powerful idea: passive income. So, ? At its core, it’s a way of earning money where you do the heavy lifting upfront—creating a product or service one time—and it continues to generate revenue for you over the long term with minimal ongoing effort. The biggest benefit here isn't just the money; it's the time you get back.