Promise yourself…

✅ To invest in yourself.

✅ To honor your instincts.

✅ To never invest based on emotion.

✅ To negotiate with a win/win mindset.

✅ To find a need and fill it.

✅ To persist until you win!

YOU really can make a million bucks in your own backyard!

It’s been over a year, but some memories never fade. Our King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Cooper, was more than a pet—he was a part of our family. His presence, his spirit, his loyalty... it was like living with a little, hairy person for ten incredible years. Until we scatter his ashes, we hold onto the love and the lessons he left behind.

Owning real estate isn’t just about buying a home—it’s about securing your financial future. The Four-Home Formula is a path to wealth that anyone can follow, even without starting capital.

Show Notes:

In this powerful episode of Backyard Millionaire Radio, we uncover timeless principles of wealth-building, local investment, and living with purpose. Get inspired, stay informed, and start building your future fortune today!

• The Backyard Millionaire Creed
• Invest in yourself and trust your instincts.
• Avoid emotional investments; focus on win-win negotiations.
• Persist until you succeed—your backyard holds your fortune!
• Path to Wealth
• You can’t save your way to wealth, but you can invest your way there.
• Start small: Save, then invest, and let your money work for you.
• Story from The Backyard Millionaire: How saving helped August transform his life.
• Backyard Blues
• Local matters: Prioritize local purchases and investments to secure your future.
• Keep corporate giants like Blackrock out of your backyard—support small businesses.
• Rally behind "Make America Local Again" (MALA).
• The Compass of Conviction
• Let your convictions guide you through life’s challenges.
• Stand firm on your core values, but find common ground where possible.
• Start where you are with what you’ve got!
• Mortgage Moment with Stephen Gist
• Get the latest on mortgage rates and investor loan options.
• FHA vs. conventional loans: Which one is right for you?
• Questions about down payments, credit scores, and more!
• Opinion Spotlight: 3,000 Years a Slave
• Is our tax system outdated? Chris Story shares bold ideas for reform, focusing on fairness and stability.
• Mind Bender Trivia (Sponsored by AJ’s Steakhouse)
• Question: What is the legal document used to transfer real estate ownership?
• Text your answer to 907-299-7653 for a chance to win!

Resources & Links:

• Grab The Backyard Millionaire: ILoveHomerAlaska.com
• Mortgage guidance with Stephen Gist: StephenGist.com
• Trivia Sponsor: AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse

Closing Thought:

Your future fortune lies in your own backyard. Start small, dream big, and invest in yourself today!

www.ILoveHomerAlaska.com

Show Notes:

• Fair Tax Act: Listener "Butch" shares a heartfelt story about Prop 13 saving his grandmother’s home in Northern California.
• Millionaire Maker: Chris discusses Step 5 of the Millionaire Maker process, helping you master the art of negotiations.
• California Wildfires:
• Tips to ensure you’re adequately insured, including additional living expenses and tenant insurance.
• A deeper dive into the ethics of rental rate increases during emergencies and the impact of supply and demand (13,000–20,000–23,000).
• Mind Bender: Presented by AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse in Homer. Question of the day: Is it moral for landlords to raise rental rates during a wildfire emergency? Share your thoughts at 907-299-7653.
• 7 Ways to Make People Feel Important: Insights from Brian Tracy on building meaningful connections.

Tune in for practical tips, thought-provoking discussions, and strategies to create wealth where you are with what you’ve got!