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Peace of Mind: The Most Precious Gift of All
By Linda Pliagas, Publisher
Thank you for joining us once again by visiting our website and reading our news blog. It’s a pleasure to produce our publications, as it is our mission to help others also realize their financial goals with real estate.
As many of you already know, our company also produces expos and conferences around the country. At these events, motivational speakers always emphasize the WHY when it comes to investing. Why are we sacrificing the joy of spending on feel-good items today, so that we can instead invest our income for the potential of future gain?
Well my WHY certainly became apparent recently when I ended up in the emergency room of my local hospital. I had been in pain for three days from a debilitating migraine that would not let up. It was excruciating, a constant pounding and throbbing. It caused me the inability to perform even the simplest of tasks, like working, driving and cleaning. Even walking was painful. Because I have lost so many friends already to early death from disease and accidents, my mind automatically thought the absolute worse. What if THIS was it?
Many of our regular readers know that our beloved magazine assistant, Morgan Schaal, passed away due to liver failure less than a year ago. Of course having gone through that trauma, my mind went to the darkest place of all: death. What would my family do without me? How could I ensure that my 17-year-old daughter would be taken care of?
Lying on the bed in ER, all these things and more came to mind in between throbbing aches and nausea. And you know what? Although I was in a lot of pain and in fear for my health, in between all that chaos, I had PEACE. My mind was tranquil because I knew that my family would be alright financially without me.
You see, over 20 years ago, my husband and I made a commitment to invest in real estate. Sure it was very difficult at first to pass on that new car, to not buy that beautiful $2,000 purse, and to walk away from the temptation of being the first one to own that nifty new tech gadget.
It certainly wasn’t easy when we had to put our property taxes on our credit card that first year of being homeowners because we didn’t have the money to pay them outright. At times, it was a little awkward to be the only couple at a party without stories and photographs of exotic places we had trekked to for an impromptu vacay.
I’m not going to say we did not sacrifice in order to become landlords because that would be a complete lie. We did sacrifice, we did scrimp and save, and I did break down many times because I felt things weren’t going in the right direction or that our goals were taking too long to materialize. Sacrifice builds character… and WEALTH.
Fast forward to my stay in the hospital and I can assure you that the only thing I was thinking about was my family’s future. I wasn’t focused on the toys I longed for, the vacations I still yearned to take, nor that fancy restaurant I had hoped to dine in. During my painful stint in the emergency room all I could think about was: Is my husband going to be alright without me? Will my daughter be able to have a bright future if I’m gone?
I’m happy to report that YES, my family will be just fine if something happens to me! Because I was proactive, willing to sacrifice and made the commitment early on to defer instant gratification for a future benefit, they will be just fine.
The peace of mind I had that moment in the hospital made me realize that I had made all the right decisions. If I died early, my family would have a monthly income stream from our rentals. Knowing my daughter would have her college education paid for, plus inherit a home to live in, as well as have a steady flow of monthly income made all the difference.
Peace of mind is certainly not something you can purchase. Just like happiness it is not attributed to something concrete or materialistic. Yet, I think peace of mind is so valuable. I’d rather have peace of mind than a shiny new toy any day!
Luckily, my health has been improving. The experience of going through a difficult illness for a few weeks certainly made me realize how blessed I am. Plus, I came out with renewed vigor to help as many people as I possibly can to also realize their real estate goals and financial dreams.
I want everyone to have that same peace of mind that I had in the hospital. I want everyone to know that their family will be taken care of once they are gone. If I can help more people reach that level of peace, I know my life had purpose, meaning and that I made a difference.
Folks, it’s about leaving a legacy… and that is more lasting and precious than any new luxury vehicle.
Stay Blessed,
Linda Pliagas
Young South Florida Entrepreneur LEADS THE WAY in Enhancing the Community – Meet John Aaron
Young Entrepreneur John Aaron reveals his thoughts on the direction of the Florida market, and where he sees the most attractive opportunities ahead…
Interview by Tim Houghten
Going from small town to leading a popular brand in the Magic City of Miami, John Aaron demonstrates where his company is going and what’s possible with serious focus, commitment, and a leap of faith.
If you’ve ever heard of Sebring, Florida you know it is a little town without much going on. That’s were John Aaron grew up. There aren’t many options when you grow up in that type of environment. If you do really well you might eventually get a job at the local hospital, or perhaps get a football scholarship and a pass to a faraway college. Sebring doesn’t even have any interstate highways going through it. That didn’t stop this hungry entrepreneur from pursuing his passion and dream.
During a recent interview with Katrina Campins (The Apprentice) he is described as one of the few next generation young entrepreneurs that have both hustle and work ethic. Early on he knew he wanted to do something with real estate, and he believed Miami was the place where you could really make the magic happen.
Initially starting as an agent John quickly through in the towel and started investing. John formed the Aaron Organization in late 2012 and began hunting for his own property deals. While he insists that real estate investing is not a get rich quick gig, his first deal which landed him a check for $19,000 got him hooked and only emboldened his mission.
In the last four years the Aaron Organization team has flipped over 200 single family homes in the tri-county area of South Florida. However, John tells Realty 411 that more than just being about the money, his focus and persistence has really paid off in proving the ability for you to achieve what you believe in, in whatever field you are willing to take a leap of faith towards. The Aaron Organization has a great brand and blossoming company culture, but in John’s words the team is also winning in “creating something positive” by enhancing the community and giving job opportunities.
As John experienced; there will always be the pessimists, the bears, and those that have given up on their dreams willing to offer their negativity or two cents. Aaron Organization’s founder insists “It’s always a great market, if you have the right strategy.”
Aaron Organization is definitely on the rise in South Florida, and boasts a growing team including Acquisition Manager Darlenys Castillo who is young, hungry, and has been with Aaron organization for 2 years. Darlenys has helped acquire of over 80 homes and counting. Paola Vizcaino has been with the Organization for over a year and is closing transactions every week.
Aaron Organizations thoughts on the market now is that there may be more Florida buyers and investors using loans for leverage today than a few years ago, but for those that have ever visited Miami; you already know the international attention it commands and its role as a major global banking stronghold, playground for the wealthy, and investment haven for wealthy domestic and foreign investors.
These are trends only likely to continue and grow with the recent finishing of the Panama Canal widening which is pegged to dramatically bolster the Florida economy.
This year John reveals that Aaron Organization has gone beyond its stronghold of renovating single family homes to enhancing the way of life in the region through developing commercial properties. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach have well built up areas, but despite that fact they still have pockets which are ripe for development and revitalization.
John tells us that this is where the biggest opportunities are for both having the greatest returns for investors who are seeking better value and spreads than can be found in Miami’s more congested neighborhoods and districts and also have positive impact for the community.
Meet John Aaron in person at our next event in Ft. Lauderdale. For information, CLICK HERE or above.
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Saturday Networking Coming Soon this September!
Synergy Financial Partners to Visit California
Get ready for the next phase in SFP’s expansion into California with two more meetings in August in Northern California and Southern California.
SFP CEO Jeff Huggins will host both events!
Northern California
August 11th – BPM & Training August 12th – Follow-Up Interviews
Waterfront Plaza Hotel
110 W. Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95202
Southern California
August 13th – BPM & Training August 14th – Follow-Up Interviews
Los Angeles, CA
Embassy Suites
9801 Airport Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Agenda (For Both Cites)
Day One-
6:30pm Doors Open
7:00pm Business Presentation Meeting
8:00pm Leader Training
(Dress is business or sharp business casual)
Day Two
8:00am-10:00pm Follow-Up Interviews
Free admission for guests and SFP leaders are $20. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Don’t miss this exciting chance to be part of the historical growth by inviting guests to these two events! The Next Great California Gold Rush is On!
