Passive Investing: 9 Mistakes to Avoid & What I’d Change Next Time

🎙Welcome to Passive Pockets! In this episode, Jim Pfeifer and Paul Shannon share 9 crucial mistakes to avoid when it comes to passive investing. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your strategy, these insights will help you make smarter investment decisions. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 1:00 - #1: Not Asking The Right Questions 4:05 - #2: Thinking Passive Investing is 100% Passive 12:46 - #3: Thinking Preferred Return = Steady Cash Flow 12:46 - #4: Thinking Preferred Return = Steady Cash Flow (Yes, it’s repeated!) 15:55 - #5: Failing to Align Your Investment Strategy with Your Goals 17:31 - #6: Failing to Prioritize a Diversified Investment Strategy 24:48 - #7: Going All-In with Syndication Real Estate Without Thinking About Liquidity 28:03 - #8: Not Reading the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) 31:35 - #9: Not Joining a Community Like Passive Pockets 34:45 - Outro In the episode, we also refer to a valuable resource to help you ask the right questions when talking with syndication sponsors. Explore the list of 50 Questions All Passive Investors Should Ask at this link: https://passivepockets.com/learn/evaluating-the-sponsor/50-questions-all-passive-investors-should-ask-when-talking-with-syndication-sponsors/ 🔔 Don’t forget to hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the bell icon so you never miss an episode! 🔔 Check out more resources and join our community at Passive Pockets to connect with fellow investors and experts. 🔗 Links: Website: https://passivepockets.com/ Resource Mentioned in the Video: https://passivepockets.com/learn/evaluating-the-sponsor/50-questions-all-passive-investors-should-ask-when-talking-with-syndication-sponsors/ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. All host and participant opinions are their own. Investment in any asset, real estate included, involves risk, so use your best judgement and consult with qualified advisors before investing. You should only risk capital you can afford to lose. Remember that past performance is not indicative of future results. This podcast may contain paid advertisements or other promotional materials for real estate investment advisers, investment funds, and investment opportunities, which should not be interpreted as a recommendation, endorsement or testimonial by PassivePockets, LLC or any of its affiliates. Viewers must conduct their own due diligence and consider their own financial situations before engaging with any of the advertised offerings, products or services. PassivePockets, LLC disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, consequential or other damages arising out of reliance on information and advertisements presented in this podcast.