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STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
STEP 1: CREATE A BUDGET Start planning where your money goes, not wondering where it went. Don't be overwhelmed, just take it one day at...

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Success Stories: Lessons In Failures
In the spirit of our goal to create financial freedom and build a life of travel and adventure, this is our last BLOG for a while. It’s...

Louise Barnard


Paying It Forward: EMPWR - The Empowerment Plan
Veronica Scott is paying it forward. Veronica Scott lived in a homeless shelter growing up. To get out of her incredibly difficult life...

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SUCCESS STORIES: DEFINING SUCCESS
In this weeks BLOG we would like to share some simple and powerful wisdom from our trusted friend and mentor Mendell Gosnell. Mendell...

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STAYS BLOG: THANKFUL THURSDAY
Welcome to “Thankful Thursday”, here is what we are enjoying or pondering: What we are thankful for: When there are family challenges...

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TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: THINK YOU CAN’T AFFORD IT?
This week we want to begin the conversation about how you can build a life filled with travel and experiences, while you are on your path...

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SUCCESS STORIES: PAT & EMILY - BUYING OUR FIRST INVESTMENT PROPERTY
In our last BLOG we talked about budgeting and paying down “bad debt”. This week we want to introduce Pat & Emily. They have worked very...

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REAL ESTATE: VACATION RENTAL BY ACCIDENT
1. VACATION RENTAL BY ACCIDENT Our first vacation rental came about by accident. The intention was to buy an oceanfront vacation home on...

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RECOMMENDED READS: BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE
Becoming financially educated is more important that buying a property. Save yourself from making mistakes and start reading before you...

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BEFORE & AFTER: WHISTLER, CANADA
IMPROVE TO ADD VALUE: VISUAL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE HAVE ADDED VALUE TO VACATION PROPERTIES. Before: After: Interior Design by Light & Dwell...

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BEFORE & AFTER: PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
IMPROVE TO ADD VALUE: VISUAL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE HAVE ADDED VALUE TO VACATION PROPERTIES Before: After: Interior Design by Light & Dwell...

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BEFORE & AFTER: CORVALLIS, OREGON
IMPROVE TO ADD VALUE: VISUAL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE HAVE ADDED VALUE TO VACATION PROPERTIES Before: After: Interior Design by Light & Dwell...

Louise Barnard


HAROLD'S WISDOM: PART 3 OF 3
Written by Harold Cornock’s Nephew I started out helping Uncle Harold with his bees. I thought I was just working for him. But I soon...

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HAROLD'S WISDOM: PART 2 OF 3
Written by Denise O’Gorman, daughter of Harold Cornock That old saying “The harder you work, the luckier you get” was a favorite of my...

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HAROLD'S WISDOM: PART 1 OF 3
Written by Louise Barnard, granddaughter of Harold Cornock My grandfather was my first mentor, he said: “I will not give you money, I...

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LIZ NABLE: BUILDING A BRAND
Written by Liz Nable, article published by Business Chicks “I hate going to the gym.” It’s not the kind of admission you expect to hear...

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REAL ESTATE: FAQ
Below are answers to questions we are often asked about our rental properties, investments and real estate experience. WHY WOULD I WANT...

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REAL ESTATE: FRANCHISE BUSINESSES
Buying a Franchise business can be a great way to learn. A good franchise will teach you how to run a business, rather than a business...

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RECOMMENDED READS: DEEPER MEANING
The journey of creating financial freedom creates time to enjoy the deeper meaning of life. Click the photos below to take you to the...

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REAL ESTATE: HIGH VS. LOW RISK
HIGH RISK: REMOTE LOCATION WITH SMALL RENTAL RETURN We purchased a three bedroom home in Elvina Bay, NSW, Australia which is a remote...

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