From Bitcoin to bonds, there are so many investment options today it’s hard to choose. We asked these millionaires and advisors in The Oracles about the best investments they ever made — and their predictions for the future.
Work for companies that give you equity, like I did at my first startup 2Market and later at AOL. There are so many out there, and they’re not all in Silicon Valley anymore. Also, understand what stock options are. Take a class if you need to. If it scares you or you don’t understand, figure it out. Don’t leave it for someone else to.”
—Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint Inc.; creator of The Kara Network, a digital resource for entrepreneurs; and host of the “Unstoppable” podcast; follow Kara on Twitter and Instagram
Work for companies that give you equity, like I did at my first startup 2Market and later at AOL. There are so many out there, and they’re not all in Silicon Valley anymore. Also, understand what stock options are. Take a class if you need to. If it scares you or you don’t understand, figure it out. Don’t leave it for someone else to.”
“In 2011, I purchased a 125-unit multifamily real estate project that had been foreclosed on twice in the past 10 years. The property was built in 1974 and suffered badly from neglect. We spent $1.25 million on renovations that included a new HVAC and roof, LED lights, and upgrades to the amenity areas like the laundry room, fitness room, and leasing office. We also added a playground and oversized BBQ area and updated the old interiors.
