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Cash Flow vs Profits

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The Difference Between Cash Flow and Profits

Did you know there’s a difference between cash flow and profits? Actually, there’s a significant difference.

Cash flow is the money flowing in and out of your bank account every month to fuel a project from start to finish. The trick is to match incoming money to outgoing money. If cash flow is negative, you’ll spend more time juggling who gets paid and how instead of focusing on finishing and selling the project.

Profits are what you make after everything is paid. Basically, they’re the BIG payday at the end of a project. Profits replenish the pool of money you get to play with, apply toward your next project, and use to lower costs on your next deal. They can also help your cash flow by showing lenders you’re worthy of better products and rates. In their eyes, you’re successful and able to repay them.

Ready to boost your cash flow AND profits? Then contact us!

 

Motivational Monday – Price and Value

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Friday Fun – Yes, but No

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Motivational Monday – Own It

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Friday Fun – Contractors

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What’s Your 2-Year Plan

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Close your eyes. Clear your mind. Take a deep breath.

Now, let’s pretend we’re talking to each other two years from now. What happened during that time period that made you proud and put a smile on your face? How does your cash flow look? What kind of work schedule do you have? How does life look for you and your family?

When it comes to investing, we have discovered that thinking ahead two years leads to the most success. Why two years? Well, it’s short enough to imagine without being overwhelming, and it’s long enough to create tangible, positive change in your life.

Coming up with a plan is as easy as one, two, three:

Step 1: Imagine where you want to be in two years.

Step 2: Evaluate where you’re starting at today.

Step 3: Create a plan that connects your current reality to your future dreams.

How do you formulate an actual plan? Well, that’s what our team is here to help you do. It’s just a matter of picking up the phone and giving us a call to chat.

One conversation can change your future…and your life!

Motivational Monday – Beat Down the Door

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Friday Fun – Hmmm

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Loan Optimizer

Loan Optimizer Explainer

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Looking for a powerful tool to analyze the financing of your next project? Then check out our new explainer about the Loan Optimizer!

If you’re ready to download this beneficial tool, click here.

 

 

Fix and Flip Escalator: Bigger and Better

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When you use the Fix and Flip Escalator, you’ll quickly realize it’s not magic. It’s SIMPLE math.

This week, let’s use the escalator to see what your money does when you complete four deals per year.

 

Hard Money > Soft Money

Profits increase by­ $12,000

$12,000 x 4 deals = $48,000

 

Hop up another step to bank financing, and this happens:

 

Hard Money  > Banking

Profits increase by $17,000

$17,000 x 4 deals = $68,000

 

Then look at how your profits skyrocket over the course of two years:

Hard Money > Soft Money

$48,000 x 2 years = $96,000

 

Hard Money > Banking

$68,000 x 2 years = $136,000

 

You know what these numbers mean, right? Yes, instead of losing $136,000, you’re making $136,000. That’s money you can reinvest or spend on…anything! Hey, it’s your money. You can do whatever you want with it.

Are you ready to hop on the escalator yet? If so, contact us!