How to replace your job with investments

Welcome to the 1st edition of “The Greenline Spotlights”.

After 2 years of writing about investing and personal finance, I found most people KNOW what they are supposed to do.

But, they don’t do it out of fear, lack of confidence or plain laziness. 

There’s nothing as inspirational as learning from actual people’s stories.

So the purpose of these spotlights is to bring you the lessons from: 

• Busy Professionals turned investors

•  Investment/Finance Professionals who offer services for Busy Professionals

We have the pleasure of telling Mohamad Kurdi’s story

→ Media & Tech professional turned full time Dubai real estate investor.

Let’s get to it!

How to replace your job with real estate investments:

Mohamad had been working in Tech & Media in Dubai for 10 years.

He loved it.

But, he wanted to protect himself from 3 things:

1. Residence was tied to his employment

2. Didn’t want to rent forever

3. Had 1 income stream

It was time to put his resources (Time & Money) to work.

Like any beginner, his 1st question was: "What should I invest in ?"

*Lesson 1: Choose an asset you understand

“I chose my field because it aligns with my personal interests and activities. 

I started by investing in real estate and then thought, why not open my own real estate agency? 

Similarly, since I play football regularly, I considered opening my own football pitch to rent out.

I believe in building businesses around things I already love and do, so they integrate seamlessly into my daily life without disrupting it.

Over time, I saw the value in real estate through property appreciation and the strong rental ROI I was earning. That’s when I realized the power of investing over saving and decided to keep building my portfolio.”

In parallel, he diversified his income 👇

*Lesson 2: Leverage your unique skills.

While real estate was a longer term vision, Mohamad began creating branded content for influencers and celebrities to create recurring revenue and diversify.

This specific income stream he created leveraged his 10 years in Tech & Media.

His 1st projects came from an often overlooked source

*Lesson 3: Start with your connections

Mo started managing his wife's’(Fiona Erdmann)brand partnerships

+ helping friends and family with real estate

The new lifestyle was hard to manage

until

*Lesson 4: Create the right systems

Mohammad and Fiona:

→are full time parents

→Run a real estate agency

→Create influencer Branded content

→Manage their own Real Estate Portfolio

This was overwhelming.

But, with the right processes, it all fell into place.

“I learned everything on my own, diving in and getting my hands dirty. 

It wasn’t easy, I had to be the coach, striker, goalkeeper, and even the referee all at once. 

Balancing all these roles was challenging, but once I figured out the processes and 

streamlined them, things started to fall into place and became much easier to manage.”

*Bonus Questions:

1. What tips do you have for people interested in Real Estate investing ?

   
   Start small and research thoroughly, location, market, and developer reputation are key.
   Factor in all costs, think long-term, and ensure you have a safety net for unexpected challenges.
   Patience and staying informed are essential for success.
   

2. Who do you think Real Estate investing is for ?

   This investment is for long-term thinkers who aspire to achieve financial freedom.
   
   To succeed, you need to start with some savings and a stable source of income. Over time, it becomes less about relying on a job and more about leveraging the assets you’ve built.
   It also challenges you to push yourself to earn more, pay off existing investments, and reinvest again, creating a cycle of growth and opportunity

Recap:

1. Choose an asset you understand

2. Leverage your unique skills

3. Start with your connections

4. Create the right systems

PS: Have you had investing success and want to tell your story ?
Drop me an email and let’s see if The Greenline Spotlights is
the right stage for You.

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