John C. Howard @SoCalJohnnyc

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Why I keep investing in Real Estate: I can take or pick up my kids to and from school work 2-3 hours per day from my laptop Go surfing, skiing, biking, swimming, boating, gym or get out into nature whenever I want. My rental portfolio makes money and gives me time freedom

What I'm doing to avoid regret after retirement age: Analyzing and buying Real Estate Prioritizing finding a partner Continuous planning Continuous learning Growing my network Prioritizing my health by healthy eating and active living Showing my kids successful investing

You can have a 9-5 job and still: Open a company Find properties to rent Close landlords Furnish properties List them online Profit $2,000 per month per property Anyone can use their 9-5 job to fuel their rental portfolio until the portfolio exceeds their jobs income.

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Sales? Buy Investment property. Doctor? Buy Investment property. Tech? Buy Investment property. Lawyer? Buy Investment property. Teacher? Buy Investment property. Entrepreneur? Buy Investment property. Cash flow, Appreciation, Amortization, Tax benefits, expand borrowing.

This is how to buy a house if you're broke: USDA rural development loan. Govt gives us money to purchase a property in a rural area. These rural areas are typically 30 minutes + outside the city. Purchase a home with $1000 in your bank, 620 Min FICO and 2 years on the job.

Real Estate Acronmys of importance: PSF - Per Square Foot EOI - Expression of Interest LTV - Loan To Value HNI - High Net Worth Individual POA - Power Of Attorney LOI - Letter Of Intent AMC - Annual Maintenance Charges PMC - Property Management Company AOS- Agreement to Sell

Industrial Real Estate Cheat Sheet What to look for when buying a property: Highway access Flexible zoning and outdoor storage 1 dock per 10,000 square feet 18 ft + clear height 120 ft shipping court Flex office 10% - 20% Big box office 10%

Industrial Real Estate Cheat Sheet What to look for when buying a property: Highway access Flexible zoning + outdoor storage 1 dock per 10,000 sq ft 18 ft + clear height 120 ft shipping court Flex office 10% - 20% Big box office 10% Column spacing: wider = better

If your main circle isn't discussing: Escaping an unfulfilling 9-5 Staying Active and/or Fitness Self improvement Launching independent consulting or a business Efficient Investing Then its time to optimize your circle! Your network is powerful and its effects compound!

A sure and consistent way to a wealthier future is to have a two income household with someone that has the same goals as you. One income pays the bills and the other income stacks investments. If done consistently this can compound more quickly than a single income.

Path to a millionaire in 2025: Spend < than you earn invest 20% of income each month Increase income every year with your job, assets, skills or side gigs Own assets: Index funds, real estate, a business Eliminate high interest debt Use tax shelters: Roth IRA, 401K, IUL's

If you earn $150k per year in W2 income you'll pay ~$36,722 in taxes. If you earn $150k per year in stocks with long term capital gains you'll pay ~$12,998 in taxes. If you earn $150k per year with Real Estate or a business, you'll likely pay $0 in taxes + offset other income.

Signs you're doing above average financially: Investing for retirement (37% aren't) Don't have consumer debt ($23K+ is average) Have an emergency fund (37% don't have $400 saved) Have a mortgage under 5% (7% is the current rate) Have no car payment ($740 is current average)

Money can't buy happiness. But it can buy real estate

Each investment property you purchase has a percentage of freedom acquired. If one investment property = 20% freedom, purchase 5 and achieve 100% freedom. All you need is the down payment for the first and a 660 FICO score for DSCR loan. Use property equity for the other 4.

If I died tomorrow or soon, my son would have ~$200k per year in rental income + ~$3 million in rental property in CA to help pay for his life. And this is just the beginning, how he could start his adult life. Investment property has a valuable place in life and family.

Doing one real estate deal is worth way more than reading hundreds of books about it. Reading a book and getting prepared is certainly a great start and a good idea, but it doesn't replace real world live experience.