What do real people say about passive income?
19 people recorded interviews about passive income across 7 organisations. 4 of them mentioned revenue or income growth in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about passive income in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Revenue growth4 of 19 mentioned it
“I have acquired 4 tax liens and a house, a piece of property, and I'm excited to flip it, and continue my journey of exploring, acquiring more tax liens, and more property, and creating passive income.”Anne Long - UTL
- More clients3 of 19 mentioned it
“And then the other part is just the... picking the property If you're sitting on the fence, my recommendation to you would be don't give up, just try, be patient, My pain point before I started this journey was just o…”UTL-Cynthia Parker
- Better systems3 of 19 mentioned it
“So as soon as my interest gets above $10, it automatically invest the $10 back into the bond since they're $10 each. a hesitancy when things are significantly better than the norm.”Jan Älsen
- Confidence2 of 19 mentioned it
“I feel that I can put my earnings - my hard-earned money - into a company which is reliable, which I can trust, And it's so much better than any other products I have seen out there.”Andy Martinez Armenteros
- Family & relationships2 of 19 mentioned it
“"If you can have something to make your life easier, why would you choose to do it yourself?" I've gained more time with my family, my sanity, the more assurance that things are taken care of correctly. which is just…”Lauren Jamison
- Less pain1 of 19 mentioned it
“And then the other part is just the... picking the property If you're sitting on the fence, my recommendation to you would be don't give up, just try, be patient, My pain point before I started this journey was just o…”UTL-Cynthia Parker
- Felt supported1 of 19 mentioned it
“So as I searched more about it, went on the app and I thought just how transparent it was, They were really responsive in answering all of my questions, really detailed.”Leslie Gansel*
- Mood & stress1 of 19 mentioned it
“I don't feel the stress of having to figure out how to earn more and save more.”Nancy Bhasin*
How long it took
- Over a year · 1
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 19 interviews.
WatchCynthia Parker Secures Retirement Stability Through Tax Lien and Deed EducationCynthia Parker utilized Tax Lien Wealth Builders to prepare for retirement after a 37-year career. By working with a coach for one year, she learned to identify pending property liens and select deeds. This education provided the stability and additional inco…UTL-Cynthia Parker · Tax Lien Wealth Builders
WatchAchieving Financial Stability with 8.5% Returns and Seamless Daily GrowthLeslie Gansel achieved an 8.5% return on her investment with Compound Real Estate Holdings, a significant increase over the sub-1% rates offered by her traditional banks of 20 years. Gansel highlights the seamless app experience and daily compounding interest…Leslie Gansel* · Compound Real Estate Holdings
WatchCollege Professor Achieves Passive Income Through Transparent Mobile Home Park Fund InvestingStephen Thomas, a college professor and business owner, reports an extremely positive experience with Sunrise Capital Investors. He highlights their transparency and the stability of mobile home park lot rents as a continuous income stream. Thomas values the…Stephen Thomas · Sunrise Capital Investors
WatchPassive Property Ownership Through Efficient Communication and Remote Management SystemsAdam Tucker recommends McWright Property Management for transforming remote property ownership into a smooth, worry-free experience. Over a five-year partnership, Adam achieved a passive investment model where the firm handles all maintenance and tenant relat…Adam Tucker · McWright Property Management
WatchSeamless Transition to Professional Management Provides Peace of Mind and SanityLauren Jamison turned to Dream Big Property Management to handle her Riverside and Moreno Valley rentals. By transitioning from self-management to Brian’s professional oversight, she gained peace of mind regarding California regulations and rent collection. T…Lauren Jamison · dream big property management
WatchSecured Top Dollar and Quality Tenants for High-End Dallas Property ManagementDoug Chapman recommends Brickyard Property Management for delivering a low-maintenance, high-quality ownership experience. By handling tenant screening and property management for his high-end Dallas home, Brickyard secured top dollar and professional tenants…Doug Chapman · Brickyard Property Management
WatchFrom Squatter Headaches to Passive Income with Expert Property ManagementJames Bruner recommends Hartford Property Management for transforming his experience from a stressed do-it-yourself landlord to a hands-off investor. After facing a squatter and managing repairs from 1,500 miles away, Bruner credits HPM’s team—Mitch, Jennifer…James Bruner · hartford property management
WatchAcquired Four Tax Liens and One Property Within Eight WeeksAnne Long achieved rapid success with Tax Lien Wealth Builders, acquiring four tax liens in Alabama and a house in Michigan within just eight weeks of starting. Through private coaching with Travis Young, she transitioned from a business owner to a real estat…Anne Long - UTL · Tax Lien Wealth Builders
WatchRetired Business Owner Achieves 8.5% APY and Seamless Liquidity via Compound Real Estate BondsJan Älsen uses Compound Real Estate Bonds to earn an 8.5% return on his capital, significantly outperforming his bank's 3.5% rate. A customer for 16 months, Älsen highlights the platform's liquidity, noting he successfully tested withdrawals early on and now…Jan Älsen · Compound Real Estate Holdings
WatchPersonalized Property Management Delivering Passive Investment Results and Total Peace of MindAmy Castillo reviews Brickyard Property Management as a long-term client who achieved a completely hands-off investment experience. Castillo reports that the team, specifically Michael, manages her properties as if they were their own, providing highly respon…Amy Castillo · Brickyard Property Management
WatchVisually Impaired Investor Achieves Success Purchasing Tax Liens Within One MonthGena Hall achieved success with Tax Lien Wealth Builders by purchasing her first tax lien within one month of attending a live event. Despite being visually impaired, Gena used one-on-one coaching with Joe to navigate the real estate market, eventually purcha…Gena Hall · Tax Lien Wealth Builders
WatchMarketing Manager Achieves Financial Security Through Easy 8.5% Interest Real Estate BondsNancy Bhasin, a marketing manager, found success with Compound Real Estate Holdings by investing in their 8.5% interest rate bonds. She highlights the ease of the app-based process, the ability to reinvest earnings seamlessly, and the security of earning a re…Nancy Bhasin* · Compound Real Estate Holdings
What people were sceptical about first
- “So if something needs to get done, they go in, they do it, and they do it for reasonable price.”Adam Tucker
- “Anne Long was initially hesitant because she had to pay before knowing if she would be successful. However, she recommends jumping in 100% because she made multiple purchases within her first two months.”Anne Long - UTL
- “There is a hesitancy when things are significantly better than the norm. Banks are probably averaging 3.5% maybe 4.5% now. I'm comfortable with it after having had money in and out, and with Zelle, it goes very quickly.”Jan Älsen
Frequently asked
- Will my pension and 401k be enough to live on during retirement?
- Cynthia Parker felt her estimated pension and 401k amounts were insufficient to maintain her lifestyle. She turned to Tax Lien Wealth Builders to create a stable source of additional income to protect her retirement savings. — UTL-Cynthia Parker
- Is tax lien investing too difficult for someone with no experience?
- Cynthia admitted she had no prior knowledge that this field existed. However, through coaching sessions, she learned how to look for deeds and check if properties have pending issues, giving her the confidence to move forward. — UTL-Cynthia Parker
- What kind of support does Tax Lien Wealth Builders provide?
- Cynthia describes the support as 'very great,' specifically highlighting the one-on-one sessions where she learned the technical aspects of property selection and lien verification. — UTL-Cynthia Parker
- How does Compound Real Estate compare to traditional bank interest rates?
- Leslie Gansel noted that after working with traditional banks for over 20 years, most offered less than 1% interest. She found Compound's 8.5% rate to be a significant improvement that motivated her to switch her capital. — Leslie Gansel*
- Is the Compound Real Estate Bonds app easy to use?
- Leslie described the app as extremely seamless and straightforward. She was able to put in her information, set up her account right away, and navigate the transition from her traditional bank accounts without difficulty. — Leslie Gansel*
- Does Compound Real Estate provide good customer support?
- Yes, Leslie reported that the company was very responsive and detailed in answering all of her questions during the sign-up process, which contributed to her feeling that her money is in safe hands. — Leslie Gansel*