As I was sitting in an airport, delayed for over 8 hours for weather, I dug into a new book I brought along. I discovered a passage in this book that so specifically explains “The Why” of militaryinvestornetwork.com that I had to share. In his new book, The Legacy Journey, Dave Ramsey dares the reader to do the following, and I will encourage everyone reading this blog to do the same. Go get this book! And read it…twice!
“Building wealth isn’t for wimps. Being diligent in managing your income and actually building some wealth is hard work. Managing that wealth for the kingdom is harder. And so I dare you. I dare you to build wealth and use it as a tool to serve your family. I dare you to build wealth so you can truly leave an inheritance to your children’s children. I dare you to build wealth so you can change not only your family tree but also your whole community. I dare you to be a good steward because Scripture is clear that good stewards are given more to manage. The diligent are going to prosper, and that means if you really follow God’s ways of handling money, you are going to build wealth. But that’s not the goal. This is not about you; it’s not about some hocus-pocus, pseudo-Christian formula so you can get rich. I’m not about you getting rich; I’m about God being rich and you managing it well for Him! So go out there and be successful – I dare you”.
Besides wanting to create a legacy for my own children, and my children’s children, I want to create a legacy for my community. My community is filled with brave men and women who have chosen to serve their country by joining the U.S. military, and I truly believe they all deserve to learn how to build wealth so they can serve their own family and learn how to manage God’s riches. My community is like no other. They put their own lives, their family, and their personal goals on hold to provide the freedoms that we all enjoy. They deploy for months to years at a time, put themselves in harm’s way, train and dedicate countless hours to perfecting their trade, and sacrifice many of their own freedoms to protect those at home. Many have even made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Although I am nowhere close to where I want to be, I have learned that real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth, allowing my family to serve others and give back to those in need. There are incredible opportunities in real estate if you are well educated, willing to take calculated risks, and know how to manage the investments and maximize the rewards. Besides continuing to learn so I can realize my own goals, I hope to serve those in my community by teaching others what I know, and offering opportunities that many may never have. I also hope that others with similar knowledge and opportunities share as well. As the network builds, I hope that this medium offers the chance for the community to grow, prosper, and leave a legacy for their children, and their children’s children. They definitely deserve it.
Written by Stuart Grazier