Hola, beautiful souls! 🌞
Today, we’re diving into the sparkling seas of investments. Let’s chat about the million-dollar question: Do you want to get rich fast or slow? Grab your snorkels, because we’re going deep! 🏝️💸
First things first, getting rich quickly? Well, it’s a wild ride. Think of crypto—a roller coaster of ups and downs that might just have you checking your phone obsessively like it’s the last cookie in the jar. 🍪 For me, it’s a bit too much of an emotional roller coaster. Yes, I have some crypto and stocks, but my heart belongs to property. Ah, good old bricks and mortar. They don’t vanish overnight, do they?
Let me tell you a little story. Picture this: 15 years ago, I moved to a tiny island called Gili Air, nestled between Bali and Lombok, as a scuba instructor. 🐠 I found investors for a big project (over a million dollars!), and I’ve been running this little paradise for almost 11 years. Passive income is a beautiful thing, my friends. ❤️
But today, let’s talk about my true love—property. In 2015, I moved here permanently and set up my business. At the time, my partner was a charming Swiss man who built a gorgeous house for us. Five years later, he decided to return to Switzerland but generously let me stay in the house rent-free for two years (official document and all). Two years later, I bought the house for double what he invested, and guess what? It’s worth more than double now. Talk about a win-win! 🎉
Here’s the kicker: I never even wanted to buy a house because I’m a traveler at heart! But my wise business partner said, Julie, it’s an investment. Rent it out when you’re not there, sell it when you’re ready to move on, and watch its value grow. And he was spot on. 🌿
As I approach the fabulous age of 40, I’ve come to a realization—no retirement funds from the state for me. So, I thought, why not invest in properties in my favorite places? Rent them out, and if the going gets tough, sell one to stay afloat. I’ve been doing just that, and I’m so close to my goal. 🤞
In Belgium, buying a house can set you back 500k (hello, 25-year mortgage!), but in other parts of the world, you can snag a beauty for under 50k. Sure, it’s high risk, high reward, but the return on investment is worth it. 🌊
Once I have my three homes, I won’t have to work the dreaded wage slavery anymore. I mean, I’m a workaholic, so I’ll still be hustling, but on my own terms. 💪
Here’s the lesson: True freedom isn’t just about what you earn; it’s also about what you spend. I learned the hard way that you don’t need to spend all your money to be happy. Feel in your heart what you truly need and cut out the unnecessary expenses. Invest wisely, and you’ll find your freedom. 🇮🇩
By 40, I’ll have my three dream homes in different countries. I’ll be able to travel, check on my businesses, and live the life of freedom I’ve always dreamed of. And you can too! ✨
Join the tribe and follow my journey. Let’s find freedom together, one wise investment at a time!
Lots of love from Gili,
Julie 💖
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