“Many come to me for help, but the innate drive is missing in most...even to read a simple book.”
I have bought and given away at least a dozen copies of “The Millionaire Next Door.” I doubt a single recipient read the book.
Congratulations on a successful life. I never achieved what I wanted, but I am comfortably retired. I own everything I have possession of. Other than some house loans, I have never had any debt. All of those are paid off and I have seven rentals. (Oh, gosh, I’d like to get rid of them as I’m tired of dealing with people like my renters. The bad ones. Right now, I have only good ones, but the bad ones generally leave the place in such bad shape it takes me months to repair the damage. I’m just not up to that anymore.)
Thank you for sharing that! Sounds like you are crushing it!! I hope to have as many rentals as you’ve accumulated, but there’s NO WAY I’d manage tenants as you have. I’ll get a 7% fee property manager and just take less positive cash flow. You’re more man than I am. Also, will check out “Millionaire Next Door”! I totally believe your friends likely didn’t read your gift. I’ve handed out thousands of dollars in free advice, but it’s just lost. I now understand why Gurus charge for their education. It seems to be the only way to get some people to pay attention and invest in themselves.