It's the "Christmas" season, and it feels different this year. Not in a loud, obvious way. In a quiet, almost unsettling way. Growing up, I always knew we would end up at my aunt's house and we'd swing by my Papa's house. Simple. Familiar. It came with an understanding of where I’d be—home with the family. My world was small but steady. As I got older, the focus became the kids, the house, and usually gifts for the kiddos Just a gesture that said, "Merry Christmas" with love. Now people ask, “What are you doing for the holidays?” And that question hits harder than it should. Because the honest answer is… I don’t know. Zoé was born in December and spent time in the NICU. Her 1st Christmas was in the NICU and I had a hard time splitting my attention between opening gifts with the family and wanting to get to her incubator and sit with her.... This year, she's 12 and I feel like I'm right back in that moment of what do I do for Christmas.... there’s no assumed rhythm. No Grandmommie or Papa. No shared moment with my first cousins that says, we still know each other in this way. Instead, there’s space. And space is emotional. It forces you to notice what’s missing. It makes you realize how much of your identity was wrapped up in times long passed. This year I've said I'm a Scrooge... we're not really celebrating. The tree is up but not decorated and that's not usually me. This year isn’t different because something bad is happening. It’s emotional because I'm acknowledging that something ended. And with it, the version of holidays I was used to. It's been slowly happening for 12 years.... But here’s the truth I’m leaning into: different doesn’t mean worse. It just means unfinished. This holiday isn’t about plans or parties. It’s about acknowledging that I’m standing in a transition. I’m allowed to feel a way. I’m also allowed to imagine a future where this season looks like something I want to take part in—not something that just happens around me. So if Christmas is quiet, that’s okay. I just have to convince my kids and grandkids.....

Discipline is everything

If you're flipping houses, building wealth through real estate, or planning your investment strategy for 2025 and beyond, this is HUGE. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act just became law, and it's packed with permanent tax advantages for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Let me break down what actually matters: 🏠 KEY WINS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS: 1. Mortgage Interest Deduction – NOW PERMANENT The $750K cap on mortgage interest deductions is locked in permanently. If you're leveraging debt to build your portfolio (and you should be), this stays in your favor. 2. Capital Gains Tax – 0% Rate Still Available For 2025, single filers with taxable income under $48,350 and married couples under $96,700 can still take advantage of 0% long-term capital gains. Strategic timing on your flips and sales just got more valuable. 3. SALT Deduction Cap Increased State and Local Tax deductions got a boost for 2025-2029. More money stays in YOUR pocket instead of going to taxes. 4. Estate Tax Exemption – PERMANENT INCREASE Family-owned real estate businesses can now pass wealth to the next generation without confiscatory taxes. This is generational wealth protection. 5. Bonus Depreciation & Interest Deductibility Extended The TCJA provisions that made real estate investing more profitable? They're extended and in some cases enhanced. BOTTOM LINE: This bill makes it easier to leverage debt, protect profits, and build generational wealth through real estate. The game just got better for those who know how to play it. And You may not agree with his politics on other matters don't we don't discuss in this group but we will find the Angles that will help us as entrepreneurs... This is the Art of War as Business people so you must check your emotions and stay focused on your goal. You are training yourself to become a samurai in the battlefield of business so don't let social media mess with your head... What does this mean for YOUR strategy? - Review your 2025 flip timeline for capital gains optimization - Consider how estate planning fits into your long-term wealth building - Maximize deductions while they're at their peak

What's up FLPPD Family! I just dropped a new video that EVERY entrepreneur and content creator needs to watch RIGHT NOW. YouTube is rolling out automatic dubbing for all channels—meaning your videos will automatically be translated into 20+ languages with AI-generated voice tracks. Let that sink in for a second... Your house flipping tips? Now reaching investors in Mexico City. Your real estate strategies? Now teaching entrepreneurs in São Paulo. Your business insights? Now inspiring hustlers in Mumbai, Tokyo, Paris, and beyond. This isn't just about more views. This is about: ✅ Multiplying your impact 10X-100X overnight ✅ Tapping into underserved international markets ✅ Building a GLOBAL brand while everyone else stays local ✅ Creating once, distributing everywhere ✅ Future-proofing your business for the borderless economy Here's what this means for YOU as a FLPPD member: If you're creating content about house flipping, real estate investing, or entrepreneurship—you now have the ability to become an international authority WITHOUT doing any extra work. YouTube handles the translation. You just keep creating value. The Question Is: Are You Going To Take Advantage? While 90% of creators are sleeping on this opportunity, the FLPPD community is going to be AHEAD of the curve. We're already thinking bigger. We're already building empires. And now we have the tools to do it globally. 🎯 Action Steps: 1. Watch the full breakdown video (link in comments) 2. Keep creating quality content—the better your original, the better the dubbed versions 3. Think strategically about what services/products you can offer internationally 4. Start optimizing your content for global SEO 5. Drop a comment below: What language market are you most excited to dominate? Remember: Your empire has no borders. Your hustle doesn't stop at the language barrier. And your legacy is meant to be WORLDWIDE. Let's build something global together. 💪🔥 Drop the 🌍 emoji if you're ready to go international!

Why some Investors Are Looking at Colombian Real Estate and abroad Right Now The Opportunity Everyone's Talking About While everyone's fighting over overpriced properties in the U.S., smart investors are quietly building wealth in one of the most undervalued markets in the Western Hemisphere: Colombia. I just got back from Cartagena, and what I saw blew my mind. We're talking Miami Beach vibes at 1/3 the price, with cash flow that makes U.S. properties look like a joke. Let me break down the numbers. The Dreams Karibana Example: Real Numbers Property: 3-bed/3-bath beachfront resort condo Purchase Price: $250,000 USD Location: Caribbean coast, world-class resort amenities Annual Revenue: - High season rates: $280-$350/night - Average occupancy: 70-85% - Gross annual income: $65,000-$80,000 Operating Expenses: - Management, HOA, utilities, cleaning, maintenance - Total expenses: $37,000-$40,000/year Net Annual Cash Flow: $28,000-$40,000 That's a 11-16% cash-on-cash return, PLUS 6-10% annual appreciation. Compare that to U.S. markets where you're lucky to see 6-8% returns after expenses. Why Colombia? Why Now? 1. Entry Cost is 50-70% Lower Than U.S. You can own a beachfront property outright for what a down payment costs in Miami or California. 2. Tourism is EXPLODING - 15%+ annual growth in international visitors - New infrastructure (airports, highways, resorts) - Digital nomads and expats flooding in 3. You Earn in Dollars, Spend in Pesos Airbnb pays you in USD, but your expenses are in Colombian pesos. When the peso weakens, your profit margins increase. 4. Appreciation Upside Cartagena today is where Tulum was 10 years ago, where Miami was 20 years ago. You're getting in early. 5. Lifestyle Bonus This isn't just an investment—it's YOUR Caribbean beachfront property. Use it, enjoy it, write off the trips. The Wealth-Building Strategy Here's how everyday people are making this happen: Step 1: Build Your Capital - Service business income (tax prep, consulting, freelancing) - Strategic crypto investments (BTC/ETH with disciplined DCA) - W-2 income + aggressive saving