by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 4, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Asset Protection: Never hold investment properties in your personal name. Use land trusts for anonymity and LLCs or holding companies for liability protection—especially in states like Wyoming or Delaware. Create a separate property management...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 1, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How Budgeting Works Today: Traditional budgeting often leads to burnout. Instead, focus on building a mindful relationship with money and spending aligned with your values. Whitney Elkins-Hutton categorizes spending into destructive, protective,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 1, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Self-Directed IRAs: A self-directed IRA lets you invest in non-traditional assets like real estate, private businesses, and cryptocurrency—offering broader diversification than a standard IRA. While SDIRAs offer flexibility, they come with strict...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 1, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog |
The Big (And Real) Picture on Being A Landlord: Despite popular belief, owning rental properties requires significant time and effort. Michael Raki, with over $300 million in real estate transactions, highlights that landlording involves deal sourcing, financing,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Buying Back Your Time With Real Estate Investing: Nick Sicilian’s journey into real estate began with the realization that time, not money, is the ultimate asset. Despite earning over $200,000 annually as an offshore engineer, the extended periods...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 15, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How To Build A Business Around Your Passion: Sarah Weaver turned her love of travel and real estate into a business by solving a real problem: helping introverted investors network meaningfully through small, immersive retreats. Investor Adventures...