Summary: After 12 years serving in the military and over 20 years running a successful private practice, Ross Stryker realized if he didn’t alter his course he’d be trading hours for dollars forever. It was this belief that led him to launch Smart Asset Opportunities. He’s helped raise almost $100 million in total costs, and owns 40+ single family homes, 14 ATM’s, a coffee farm in Panama, apartment complexes, office parks, storage units, and ownership in a Belizean resort. Ross is living proof that your money is better off of Wall Street, and you can achieve financial freedom.<br> <br> Just four years after his “awakening,” Ross’s investments and passive real estate income streams have surpassed his former transactional income (i.e. hours for dollars). With over $2.5 million out in total commercial project loans, Ross has an eye for tangible assets that have a proven tax advantage, high returns, and allow for stable, continuous cash flow.<br> <br> Ross shares his wealth of real estate knowledge in a weekly blog and in his two books. To be an SAO investor is to understand your “why,” beyond extra zeros in your bank account. For Ross, it’s sharing everything he knows, so that others may find their own financial success and freedom. When he’s not working on real estate deals, you might find him boating with Robert Kiyosaki, better known as Rich Dad Poor Dad.<br> <br> Key Points<br> From dentist to real estate investor<br> Having an exit strategies to your earned income<br> Getting started with the help of a mentor group<br> Making the mistake of going at it alone<br> Lightning Questions<br> What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?<br> Ross overcame his limiting mindset, by realizing he is capable of investing in real estate<br> Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?<br> Ross starts his day with exercise and a plan<br> Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?<br> Zoom.com<br> Podcasts<br> What book would you recommend to the listeners and why?<br> Real Estate Note Investing by Dave Van Horn<br> If you were to give advice to your 20 year old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be?<br> Invest in yourself first, and then take action.<br> Resources<br> Visit Audible for a free trail and free audio book download!<br> <br> Smart Asset Opportunities<br> <br> Mention The Real Estate Way to Wealth and Freedom podcast for Ross' free book!
