
ELJAY Blog
What if there’s more to life than what we’re allowing ourselves to experience?
As physicians, we’ve built careers rooted in service—often at the expense of parts of ourselves. In our pursuit of the greater good, many of us have compromised pieces of who we are: creativity, intuition, and a bold intelligence that, when suppressed, diminish not just our potential but our true value to the world.
The Power of Entrepreneurship for Physicians: A Path to Freedom and Fulfillment
Last post, I reflected on the profound impact of providing homes for others—how meaningful it is to give people a sense of stability and security.
The Real Impact of Real Estate
We often discuss the benefits of real estate investments for investors and managers, but it’s crucial to remember the profound impact on tenants' lives.
From Salaried Employee to Real Estate Entrepreneur: A Journey of Mindset Transformation
Transitioning from a salaried employee to a real estate entrepreneur is not just a career shift; it’s a profound change in mindset.
From Scalpel to Syndication: How a Cancer Surgeon Found Success in Real Estate Investing
Transitioning from a high-stakes career in cancer surgery to the equally challenging world of real estate investing wasn't a path I initially envisioned for myself.
Rural Living Unlocks Rare Real Estate Opportunities in NE Indiana.
Real Estate is “Real”: Real estate stands out as a tangible asset, offering stability and physical presence that stocks and bonds can't match.
Build Your Real-Estate Empire - Knowledge is Power!
I've curated a list of influential books that offer invaluable insights and practical advice to elevate your understanding of the industry.
Learning to learn and valuation metrics, Installment 3: The Internal Rate of Return
The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a critical financial metric used in real estate investment to assess the profitability of potential investments.
Learning to Learn and Valuation Metrics: Installment 2: Cash-on-Cash Return
Cash on Cash Return is a valuable metric in real estate investing, offering a straightforward and practical measure of an investment's profitability.
Learning to Learn and Valuation Metrics: Installment 1: Cap rate
Learning to learn, always being open to new information, is a strategy that compounds in life, where as learning facts alone has limited upside, applicable only in a particular time and place.
Evolution of the Why
In my previous post, I talked about how real estate investing can provide freedom and legacy.
Why Multifamily Real Estate?
After years of contributing 15% of my monthly income to mutual funds, I realized that I had saved only enough to take a fixed draw starting at 67 years of age, which would provide about one-half of the income I had while working, but only until I reached 90 years.