EP090 High Risk Investing, Disaster Preparation, and Why You Need to take your Insurance Agent to Lunch, with Ann Finkler

EP090 High Risk Investing, Disaster Preparation, and Why You Need to take your Insurance Agent to Lunch, with Ann Finkler

Ann Finkler describes herself as an Explorer, Entrepreneur, Investor, and High Risk Taker. Whether she's Buying an empty Industrial or Office Building, turning a Historic House into a Successful Bed & Breakfast, or Restoring Damaged Homes, she has learned to look at everything with a Creative Eye in order to find Profit and Cash Flow in areas other people would avoid.

Today on the show, Ann tells us how she looks for properties that she can fit businesses into, and how that led her to purchase an industrial building that was only 30% occupied. She also shares why she is cautious about taking on commercial debt and how she funds her deals using private money.

Ann also shares tips and advice on how to protect your home after a disaster, and why getting to know your insurance agent is so important. Ann also looks for strategic partnerships, and shares the qualities she likes to see in potential partners. You'll also learn how Ann was able to retire early, but changed her mind after the events of 9/11.

There's a lot of great experience and information packed into this conversation. Please take a moment to let us know how much you enjoy the show by going to itunes to subscribe, rate & review!

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