Most people simply turn to either banks or investment institutions when deciding how to invest their savings. Banks take your money and pay you as little as possible so they can go lend it at a higher rate and make money for themselves. Investment institutions take your money and invest it in all kinds of creative ways, take all kinds of “management fees” and leave you hoping that they actually achieve their projected returns. The following are 6 reasons why I chose to start the LinkedIn Group: California Trust Deed Investment Group, and to help people understand why they should consider trust deeds as an alternative:

1. You can earn between 9% and 12% on your money with trust deed investments. At .4% (which is what most IRA money market accounts and banks are paying right now) your $500,000 will grow to $501,401.92 in 7 years. At 10% your IRA will grow to $1,003,960.01. So, if you leave it there and do nothing, you will be leaving over $500,000 on the table. The investment group can show you where to find these returns.
2. If you choose to move your money to a mutual fund or hand it over to some financial advisor you may get a nice return and be just fine, or NOT. At my age, or at any age, I would argue that you are better off staying in control of your money and knowing what you’re getting into. The California Trust Deed Investment Group can help you understand how trust deeds and other real estate investments work.
3. Trust Deed investment returns are backed by California residential real estate and your returns are documented in a contract called a Promissory Note. However, if you are the type of person that wants to shoot for even higher returns and are okay with “Projected” returns, we will be discussing other real estate alternatives within the investment group as well. But, you always stay in control of your investment.
4. Not all 1^st trust deeds are created equal. You do need to know how to evaluate any trust deed being offered. I am so conservative that I have spent the last four years educating myself on where to find them, how to create them, and how to manage them. We will be sharing and exchanging knowledge, experiences, and contacts among the group members.
5. We’re not simply looking to push 1^st trust deeds, but it is the predominant investment that I am currently choosing to invest in. Nevertheless, this group consists of many sophisticated investors and we want to openly discuss and compare alternative investments.
6. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, during my years as a Certified Financial Planner I always told people that I could bring them more value in telling them what NOT to do than I could in telling them what to do. My point was simply that there are plenty of so- called experts out there promoting investments that should be avoided. This group can help you understand almost any investment that you might be considering, and perhaps help prevent you from making the wrong investment decision.

We are connecting with people through the internet and will soon announce monthly meetings that will include educational speakers and networking opportunities. Please feel free to send any suggestions or comments to info@trustdeedcapital.com.