10 Rules Passive Investors Must Follow Straight From Top Gun | Ep 73

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Join James and Jessi on the Furlo Capital Real Estate Podcast as we dive into the intricacies of Top Gun and passive real estate investing. We discuss powerful lessons from Top Gun, like having clear investment objectives, choosing reliable partners, managing risks, and playing the long game. Tune in for actionable insights and become a top performer in your investment journey!

// Key Moments00:00 Intro

02:18 Lesson 1: Don't Think, Just Do

03:29 Lesson 2: Choose Your Pilot Carefully

04:51 Lesson 3: Competence Isn't Enough, Character Matters

06:05 Lesson 4: Thorough Pre-Mission Briefings

07:38 Lesson 5: Trust Your Wingman

08:17 Lesson 6: Timing is Everything

09:21 Managing Risks in Investments

12:06 Knowing When to Abort the Mission

15:25 Playing the Long Game

// 6 Key Lessons

Character is just as critical as competence: A skilled but self-interested sponsor can create unnecessary risk. Look for integrity and team-first leadership.

Treat due diligence like a mission briefing: Great operators review the plan multiple times. You should too—dig into assumptions, risks, and the numbers before deploying capital.

Speed matters—but only when you're prepared: Good deals don’t wait. Have your capital ready and be clear on what you're looking for so you can act quickly and confidently.

Know when to eject: Emotional attachment or sunk costs can cloud judgment. Be willing to pass on a deal if it doesn’t align—even after putting in time.

Balance conviction with discipline: Confidence is important—but so is patience. Don’t let short-term emotions push you into long-term mistakes.

Focus on the long-term arc, not short-term fluctuations: Great investing is about staying consistent over decades, not chasing trends or reacting to short-term noise.

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// Disclaimer

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