Travis Makes Money Make Money by Following This Advice from Brad Lea
Sep 17, 2025
Brad Lea shares insights on financial discipline, advising against spending on flashy cars and instead focusing on smart investments. Wealth isn't about immediate gratification; it's about building assets first. Skepticism about achieving a 10% return is addressed with humor, highlighting the divide between informed investors and critics. The conversation stresses prioritizing investments like real estate while recognizing the long-term benefits of delayed luxury purchases. Personal anecdotes reinforce that true wealth often comes from practicality, not status.
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Let Investments Pay For Toys
- Invest cash instead of buying depreciating luxury items so the investment generates returns you can spend.
- Use investment income to buy toys rather than spending principal on things that lose value.
Use Active Income To Buy Assets First
- Don't waste active income on depreciating items; park it in assets that return money over time.
- Then use the investment cashflow as 'play money' for nonessential purchases.
Regrets From Early Flexing
- Brad and Travis both admitted they bought flashy items early and later regretted it.
- Travis says he'd park that cash in multifamily real estate and still be able to buy the things later.