“To be successful, you have to start with your mindset. I’ve yet to meet a rich pessimist.” — Ben Stewart Taking control of your financial future is as simple as: 1. Work, 2. Spend less than you make and 3. Invest. In this episode, Brian Buffini invites a panel of financial and real estate experts to share their valuable experiences and timeless tips for building long-term wealth. The panel includes top Realtor, Joe Niego, who shares his tips for investing in real estate; Ben Stewart, President of Stewart Wealth Managament, who shares his best advice for investing wisely; and San Diego Realtor, Jamie Hopkins, who discusses owning short-term/vacation rental properties. You’ll learn why your mindset is crucial to a successful investment strategy, why investing should be viewed as another business and the top three mistakes people make when purchasing a short-term rental property. If you’re ready to take the next step on the journey to financial freedom, you won’t want to miss this episode.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The way to get ahead in life is to work” — Brian Buffini “Spend less than you make.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a wise thing to invest.” — Joe Niego “You gotta get the dead presidents working for you.” — Joe Niego “To be successful, you have to start with your mindset.” — Ben Stewart “I have yet to meet a rich pessimist.” — Ben Stewart “People capture half the upside of the markets because they make decisions based on fear.” — Ben Stewart “Invest in what you know and think long term.” — Jamie Hopkins “Investment real estate is a business that’s disguised itself as an investment.” — Joe Niego “[Owning real estate] is a working man’s path to wealth.” — Joe Niego “It’s not a pure investment; it’s another business.” — Joe Niego “No one will care for your money like you will yourself.” — Joe Niego “Play to win the game. It’s a long game; stay in it.” — Ben Stewart “Invest in what you know.” — Jamie Hopkins   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave