What is the criteria of an “Ideal Business”? What is the criteria of an “Ideal Business”? Most of my readers know that I prefer real estate investing over owning any business. But I am involved in many businesses such as my real estate syndications, the education company, the tax reduction company, the real estate management company and soon we will be launching a full fledged crowd funding website and portal. In all of my business listed above there is a direct connection to REAL ESTATE. As I analyzed each business I took time to compile a list of criteria for an “Ideal Business”. Please read it and add to it as you see fit in the comments below. Here is my list so far:1) Unlimited Global Market2) Product needed by people (a basic human need)3) Low to no market price resistance4) Profitable through residual income5) Unique values not available anywhere else6) Minimum labor7) Low overhead8) Low inventory requirements9) Low capital cost requirements10) Low to no credit required11) No equipment12) Income in cash (no account receivables)13) Fewer to no government regulations or intervention14) No complicated permits or licenses to own or operate15) Portable – movable or can be handled from anywhere16) Interesting, fun, intellectually stimulating17) Truly helps others18) Compounds over time19) Frees your time – controlling schedule20) Several avenues of profit21) Low taxes (incentives and rebates)22) Easy to pass on (to loved ones)23) No direct exchange of unit of time for unit of income24) Can be systematized for predictable work and returns25) Can be automated through people and processes26) Can be leveraged (bank desirable)27) Can be scaled and expanded through duplication (going public)28) No special degree or complicated/on going education29) Can work through different economic cycles (up and down markets)30) Gives you a great reputation and support from others Again, feel free to add to it in case you feel I missed something. And BTW if you know what kind of business that could be— please share it with everyone you know. The closest I came up with was real estate. Cherif MedawarCEO Founder of the ideal businessCrowdFundExpress.comLaunching in the 2nd quarter of 2017Once we get final approval from FINRA and SEC Latest Posts What is the criteria of an “Ideal Business”? 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Communicate or else! 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized The Perfect City for a Real Estate Investor 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized How to make 20% net after tax using a real estate hedge fund 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Newsflash Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All Make money in RE:1) Buy and sella) Buy and sell as isb) Buy, fix and sell 2) Buy and hold:a) Buy and hold based on per unit priceb) Buy and hold based on a per sq ft price Sooner or later you will mature enough to:1) Buy and hold instead of keep buying and selling2) Buy and hold the type of properties that require the least amount of marketing, management and finance. Lose money in flipping RE:1) Buying at a high price2) Buying at the wrong time/market3) Buying in the wrong place4) Buying the wrong property with physical obsolescence5) Fixing at too high a price6) Fixing too much – too little or the wrong things7) Under marketing property8) Selling at too low a price9) Having no cash reserves10) Having wrong people involved (partners, investors, contractors, brokers, bankers, appraisers etc.) Lose money in holding RE:All of the above plus:1) Renting to the wrong tenant2) Bad lease, price and terms3) Not maintaining the property4) Not resolving matters with finalityObviously this is a very short list. Please give me feedback and let’s add to the list of how and why some people lose money in real estate.

Communicate or else! Communicate or else! ​Do you know what causes lawsuits, divorce and even wars? The main cause is NO Communication. When people cut off communication with each other the only remedy becomes fighting.  I think if two people communicate long enough, eventually they will find some points of agreement on reality and when they do, they will start to build affinity for each other. More communication is always a better solution in comparison to less or no communication.  Just don’t wait too long, because once a lawsuit is filed and attorneys are in motion, no direct communication should take place, otherwise it could complicate matters.  ​As a personal policy, I have never cut off communication with anyone. But I have had my fair share of people who get either scared or their big ego gets in the way of their better judgment and so, they shut down when something goes wrong. Instead of communicating more openly and respectfully so we could brainstorm some solutions to the issues at hand, and find a reasonable compromise, they become too sensitive and withdraw, then out of fear they go complaining to a lawyer.  ​As the saying goes, “never ask a barber if you need a hair cut”. The lawyer usually verifies if there is “merit” to the case and usually finds one and persuades his/her new client to go on a retainer plus a percentage of the settlement to start the process of litigation. (This seems to be most prevalent way to pay attorneys in today’s market).  And that’s when things go from bad to worse. ​I have always tried to take responsibility for the problems I get involved in. I usually quickly apologize instead of argue and offer to make amends or I find a reasonable settlement based on what I think is fair and just between the parties. If the other side becomes an opponent and postures as if they want to fight, I quickly shift my position and turn the heat way up high. I go all the way and tie up the matter in court for as long as legally possible to drain their energy, bank account and frustrate their very existence.  ​This process itself should be looked at as if it was a game. Just like any other game, the sooner you know the rules and conditions, the better off you will be so you could play by the rules and win. The goal is to keep a certain distance though, so as to not get too engulfed or overwhelmed by the process. ​The highest form of the game of business is cooperation. It is having a team that communicates and works well together for a common purpose that contributes to the greater good. ​The lowest form of the game of business is competition. It is having a form of a business war where even if one side wins, they end up weaker. You can almost always trace such behavior back to bad or no communication between the parties. You always have a choice, especially in the beginning of any conflict:a) You can communicate more and find some points of agreements to play the game at the highest level where everyone wins. Like in the real estate investing game, where you can structure business models for everyone to come out ahead and business growth becomes synergistic between the parties and eventually society in general.  Or  b) You can shut off communication and play the game at its lowest level where everyone loses. ​​​​​​​​ Like in the litigation game, where there are only degrees of losses. And over time, the demise of those involved becomes assured as no substantive recovery could make up for the time, money or effort spent on fighting. In conclusion: Every now and then, you may achieve harmony through conflict. But yet again, when that happens, it is because the parties decided to communicate directly, openly and respectfully. Otherwise, it becomes a game of self destruction even if you think you won. Communication is the ultimate panacea, so you must make every effort to communicate better, more often and with everyone’s interest in mind. I hope you believe when I say: “Communicate or else”! Latest Posts Communicate or else! 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized The Perfect City for a Real Estate Investor 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized How to make 20% net after tax using a real estate hedge fund 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Newsflash Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All Make money in RE:1) Buy and sella) Buy and sell as isb) Buy, fix and sell 2) Buy and hold:a) Buy and hold based on per unit priceb) Buy and hold based on a per sq ft price Sooner or later you will mature enough to:1) Buy and hold instead of keep buying and selling2) Buy and hold the type of properties that require the least amount of marketing, management and finance. Lose money in flipping RE:1) Buying at a high price2) Buying at the wrong time/market3) Buying in the wrong place4) Buying the wrong property with physical obsolescence5) Fixing at too high a price6) Fixing too much – too little or the wrong things7) Under marketing property8) Selling at too low a price9) Having no cash reserves10) Having wrong people involved (partners, investors, contractors, brokers, bankers, appraisers etc.) Lose money in holding RE:All of the above plus:1) Renting to the wrong tenant2) Bad lease, price and terms3) Not maintaining the property4) Not resolving matters with finalityObviously this is a very short list. Please give me feedback and let’s add to the list of how and why some people lose money in real estate.

The Perfect City for a Real Estate Investor The Perfect City for a Real Estate Investor Have you ever been to a place where you thought to yourself, “Wow this is a cool place! I like it here.” If so, have you asked yourself, why you had this impression? What was it that you liked so much about that particular city or town? Well, as a real estate investor and hedge fund manager, I have always paid attention to what I like and what other people find alluring in a specific city. In the past, I had the privilege to live in a variety of places around the world like Egypt, the Middle East, France and Switzerland, throughout Europe, various cities in the U.S. (mainly California), Cancun, Mexico and also Old San Juan Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean. I have had many residences for over a decade now and have enjoyed the beauty and uniqueness of all these different places. But I have come to realize that there is a set of criteria, when met, any city becomes attractive to its locals and most of its visitors. Here is a short list I developed after 3 decades of travels, while always keeping an eye on beauty of architecture and attitude of locals that impact the overall lifestyle in a particular location. To feel like a great place a city or a town must have: Order: Balance, symmetry and a variety in forms and colors. Its layout must be organized in a way that flows well with nature even in its complexity. Visible life: The streets should be alive with activities, full of life, energy and excitement. It must give you a sense that a lot is going on and you don’t want to miss out on something. You want people walking, talking, sitting in restaurants and cafes enjoying life; not just cars or people hustling and bustling for work. It has to be as much on display as possible. Compact: While you want space, you also want decent density. Having the balancing, moderating influence of living close to other people in an uplifting surroundings. Tightly packed well-ordered cities, with lots of squares, plazas and places where we can hang out. The art of the square is a having good size, symmetry and height of buildings. Having great statues and maybe a water fountain in the center. You want to have a place that is private within the public space, surrounded by cool places to hang out. Orientation and Mystery: You want to get a bit lost in the back streets that are cozy and and quaint. A place that is both cool and warm. Anonymous and mysterious yet personable and familiar. Where you get the sense of the old respected history and the new modern energy. You want to sense the newness of the place as well as some intimate old familiar surrounding. Scale: You don’t want it packed with commercial interest posted on high rises. You want a variety of places of worship, museums, culinary places and shops. No more than 5 stories high buildings are always more welcoming. Sizes and spaces with density that does not make you feel too small or too big. Local influence: You want to immediately feel that there is a uniqueness to the character and feel of the place. You want to see people and architecture that reflect the local customs, way of life and history. Climate: An inviting climate that makes you feel you are at the right place, no matter the time. Safety: You want to feel that you can go venture on your own and discover without having to worry about your own security or well being. Friendly and happy: You want to feel that everyone around you is happy to see you there. Making you feel welcome, appreciated and wanted. I like places where people take time to share their stories and carve time out of their schedules to involve you in what is happening in their surrounding. It is great to feel open and connected. Especially when look you in the eye, smile and greet you and each other which gives you a sense of warmth and welcome. Educational: You want to learn something new to be able to share with you friends back at home. Museums, local customs etc. In the early 2000’s I found such a city— and it is called Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the oldest historic zone under a U.S. flag. This area features all of the criteria I wrote above and more. It has hotels, museums, churches, restaurants, art galleries and great shopping. This enchanting city is all nestled into some unique and colorful colonial buildings with narrow streets covered by blue stone-casts that were brought over as ballast on Spanish ships in the 1500 and 1600s. This area is very charming and I have worked hard and invested millions into the area to restore the beauty and integrity of its colonial buildings. My goal has been to make everyone enjoy the history and charm of this Old City. That city offers everyone, locals, tourists, first time visitors (coming off the cruise ships) to returning guests an opportunity to connect with each other and with the historic architecture and the story that is very much part of nature in its design and creation. Come and visit Old San Juan, PR and you may just fall in love with it as I did back a decade and a half ago. Latest Posts The Perfect City for a Real Estate Investor 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized How to make 20% net after tax using a real estate hedge fund 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Newsflash Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All Make money in RE:1) Buy and sella) Buy and sell

How to make 20% net after tax using a real estate hedge fund How to make 20% net after tax using a real estate hedge fund My MIGSIF Hedge Fund has invested in real estate properties since 2009. Investors’ capital is secured by all the properties held in the Fund for added safety and security. I want to explain in this writing the power of compounding the earned returns and how some people work less and make more over time. Say you place $1,000,000 in MIGSIF. Your return would be 8% interest per year and you would have the right to reinvest the dividend interest payouts every 6 months (Payouts are made on Feb 28 and Aug 31). This method would compound your returns and double your money in 9 years. You can use any online calculator link this one – You doubled your money in 9 years. Your $1 Mil invested is now $2 Mil and the cash is sitting in your MIGSIF account. Take the $1Mil you made in profit and divide by 9 years and you will find out that your yearly average returns equal 11% and not 8%. This is due to the compounding effect. But wait, it gets more exciting: 
If you leave your money invested and continue to compound the future payouts, say for another 9 years (18 years in total) your account would now have $4Mil in cash. You quadrupled your money in double the time. Your $1Mil invested is now $4Mil and the capital is available in your MIGSIF account. Take $3mil in profit and divided by the 18 years period and you will find out that your average yearly returns equal 16.5% and not 8% again due to the power of compounding. Another 9 years and your $1 Mil would be now $8Mil. That is 25.9% per year, not 8%! If you then cash out your money and pay taxes (All that is required to cash out of MIGSIF is an email request to withdraw all or part of the capital and you get cashed out within 12 months). The tax impact would be only once on your $7 Mil profit over the years. You actually would end up with a net of around $5.5 Mil. This gives you a net after-tax return of 20.3% per year. (Remember MIGSIF has no subscription fee, no management fee, and no withdrawal fee). That is the best way I can explain to you the magic of compounding. And that’s how you can beat inflation, taxes, worries, and hard work in addition to capitalizing on my expertise, connections, momentum, and experience in real estate. I have seen many competitors offer investors some short-term high-paying buy/sell (Flip) opportunity that may return say 15%. But the money is only collateralized by that one property. It is all based on a local market and timing. The promoters usually do not file with the SEC for added compliance and needed a regulatory structure to protect everyone. And most importantly these promoters do not explain that even if all goes well, the flip will get taxed as ordinary gains, which is the highest tax, usually at 35% plus state tax. So you have held your breath and taken a risk to end up with less on average than if you would’ve invested in MIGSIF. I have always watched the tax impact on the investments I undertake and worked hard to structure opportunities that offer low to no risk with decent returns and low to no tax impact. There are ways for everyone to join MIGSIF and benefit over a short and a long period of time. But nothing beats the opportunity to predictably compound your returns over and over with such a high margin of safety. Keep in mind that the end goal is simplicity so let’s begin with simplicity. MIGSIF helps investors achieve a high level of wealth, freedom, and peace of mind. If you like excitement and are addicted to activities for constant stimulation that cost you a bit more in taxes, then, by all means, do not invest all your money in MIGSIF, leave some on the side for the wild ventures that keep you excited and enjoy a good balance in your portfolio. In closing, I cannot see how and why everyone would not be investing in MIGSIF. Contact me to discuss the ways you can join the Fund a.s.a.p. Every day you delay cost you money, and that is called “opportunity cost”…. I have covered the subject in another writing. Looking forward to our growth together. Sincerely, Cherif Medawar Hedge Fund Manager www.MIGSIF.com Latest Posts The Perfect City for a Real Estate Investor 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized How to make 20% net after tax using a real estate hedge fund 07 Apr 2022 Uncategorized Newsflash Two Basic Ways to Make Money in Real Estate and a Dozen Ways to Lose it All Make money in RE: 1) Buy and sell a) Buy and sell as is b) Buy, fix and sell 2) Buy and hold: a) Buy and hold based on per unit price b) Buy and hold based on a per sq ft price Sooner or later you will mature enough to: 1) Buy and hold instead of keep buying and selling 2) Buy and hold the type of properties that require the least amount of marketing, management and finance. Lose money in flipping RE: 1) Buying at a high price 2) Buying at the wrong time/market 3) Buying in the wrong place 4) Buying the wrong property with physical obsolescence 5) Fixing at too high a price 6) Fixing too much – too little or the wrong things 7) Under marketing property 8) Selling at too low a price 9) Having no cash reserves 10) Having wrong people involved (partners, investors, contractors, brokers, bankers, appraisers etc.) Lose money in holding RE: