The Quiet Way To Get Rich - The World of Trust Deed Investing - 4K

Описание: 🎙️ How Trust Deed Investing Builds True Passive Income | Jeff LaMotte – President of Val-Chris Investments

In this episode of Growth Minded, I sit down with Jeff LaMotte, President of Val-Chris Investments, to explore a powerful and often overlooked investment strategy: trust deed investing.

Timecodes
00:00 - Introduction & Jeff’s Background
01:05 - From History Major to Finance: Career Journey
02:01 - Why Finance? Power of Compounding & Growth
02:56 - Learning Finance On the Job
04:10 - Education vs Experience in the Finance Industry
05:15 - Becoming President at Val-Chris Investments
06:32 - What Is Trust Deed Investing? Explained Simply
09:19 - Real Estate as Collateral & Role of Val-Chris
10:37 - Trust Deeds vs Traditional Bank Loans (Borrower View)
14:22 - Trust Deeds vs Stocks & Bonds (Investor View)
18:12 - What Is Passive Income?
19:30 - Risks of Trust Deed Investing
21:10 - Handling Defaults & Foreclosure Process
25:11 - How Risky Is Trust Deed Investing?
27:17 - Getting Started: New Investor Guidance
29:09 - Val-Chris: Reputation, Longevity & Business Culture
31:04 - Growth Strategy & State Expansion
35:21 - Why Trust Deeds Aren’t Mainstream
36:27 - Retaining Clients & Communication Style
39:09 - Is Real Estate Overvalued? Market View
43:00 - Jeff’s Personal Investment Strategy
44:30 - Most Important Life Lesson: Time Is Money
45:45 - Where to Find Jeff & Val-Chris

Whether you're an investor seeking steady monthly income, a borrower in need of fast financing, or just someone curious about real estate-backed opportunities outside of the stock market—this episode is for you.

Jeff shares his personal journey from being a history major at UC Irvine to leading a private lending firm that's been thriving for over 55 years. We dive into how trust deed investing works, its benefits and risks, and why it's considered “dividends on steroids” by those who want mailbox money—the kind of passive income that can help you reach financial freedom.

🔑 Key topics we cover:

What trust deed investing really is (explained simply)

How it compares to stocks, bonds, and dividend investing

The risks and protections involved (collateral, default handling, etc.)

How Val-Chris Investments evaluates deals and supports investors

Jeff’s personal investment strategy and life lessons on money & time

Expansion strategies, investor education, and company culture

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio with fixed income from real estate-backed loans, this episode offers a complete inside look.

👇 Watch till the end to hear Jeff’s #1 life lesson on financial freedom and time.

🔗 Connect with Jeff:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://val-chris.com

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