Founders should avoid semi-passive real estate to protect human capital
John Bowen · EP 316: He's The Secret Financial Consultant to Silicon Valleys Wealthiest · Jun 5, 2016 · at 11:04
Financial consultant John Bowen explains to Nathan Latka why entrepreneurs should not divert focus to side real estate investments.
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“If you're doing it as kind of a semi-passive, semi-active investment, I would suggest you shouldn't do that. It's going to take a fair amount of your time. Your time is the most valuable asset, the human capital that you have.”
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