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Author: Terence Critchlow

I have been investing in Real Estate for over 30 years, primarily in small properties,  and only recently found what I consider to be an optimal strategy for busy professionals – investing in syndications to provide passive income streams. This strategy has allowed me to break my dependency on my paycheck without it creating another job. 

I started MBC to share the opportunity with you.

Within MBC, I apply the writing, project management, and organization skills I developed running complex, multi-year, multi-organization software projects in a 20+ year career in tech (culminating as a Principal Technical Program Manager at Amazon) to my real estate investment projects. 

In particular, I focus on cash flowing real estate with partners that have demonstrated a strong track record. I mainly invest in a small number of asset classes and target markets.

For more details about me, connect with me on LinkedIn. 

Check out our newsletters for details on why I love syndications. If you have any questions, reach out at info@mbc-rei.com 

Recent Newsletter Articles

  • #60 Yield on Cost vs Cash-on-Cash and IRR

    #60 Yield on Cost vs Cash-on-Cash and IRR

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    Terence Critchlow

    You’re likely familiar with the challenge of evaluating investment opportunities. With sponsors presenting different metrics to showcase their deals, it’s crucial to understand which numbers truly matter for your investment decisions. Recently, Yield on Cost (YoC) has gained popularity, with some sponsors even suggesting it should be the primary metric for evaluating deals. But is…

  • #59 Book Review: Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done

    #59 Book Review: Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done

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    Terence Critchlow

    Most of us have a pile of half-finished projects and abandoned goals. With this being the season where most new resolutions are added to that pile, I wanted to share a book that helps you stay on track and accomplish your goals. In his groundbreaking book “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done,” Jon Acuff…

  • #58  Two Unfortunate Trends in Sponsor Communication

    #58  Two Unfortunate Trends in Sponsor Communication

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    Terence Critchlow

    As passive real estate investors, we often focus on the numbers – IRR, equity multiples, and cash-on-cash returns. But I’ve discovered that a sponsor’s communication patterns can tell you more about their operational excellence and investment philosophy than any pro forma. Recently, I’ve observed two concerning trends in sponsor communications that every Limited Partner should…

  • #57 Note Investing 101

    #57 Note Investing 101

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    Terence Critchlow

    One of my favorite asset classes for cash flow is notes – also known as mortgages, hard money loans, or private money loans. Think of it as becoming the bank – without the bureaucracy. There are two common ways to invest in notes. The first is to invest directly in a specific note against a…

  • Breaking the “Never Sell” Myth

    Breaking the “Never Sell” Myth

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    Terence Critchlow

    You’ve heard the conventional wisdom – “never sell your real estate investment” – but is that always the right move? Spoiler alert: It’s not. Absolutes are rarely your friend. As with any professional activity, real estate investing requires continuous optimization, strategic thinking, and a willingness to evolve your strategy.  As an investor, you need to…

  • Side-Gigs: Passion Project, Profit Generator, or Both

    Side-Gigs: Passion Project, Profit Generator, or Both

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    Terence Critchlow

    For many successful tech professionals, the idea of starting a side gig can be both appealing and confusing. While your day job provides a comfortable income, you might find yourself drawn to additional ventures – whether for passion, profit, or both. However, before diving in, it’s crucial to understand what truly drives this desire. From…

  • Consistent strategy, evolving tactics

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    Terence Critchlow

    There is a fundamental difference between your overall strategy – the long term vision of what you want to do – and the tactics that you use to make progress on that strategy. My strategic vision has been to I use my personal investment philosophy [1] as the framework within which I take action. The…

  • Book Review: The Lifestyle Investor

    Book Review: The Lifestyle Investor

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    Terence Critchlow

    I recently re-read The Lifestyle Investor by Justin Donald [1]. While a new version of the book came out n April, I read my copy of the original.

  • How compounding supercharges your net worth

    How compounding supercharges your net worth

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    Terence Critchlow

    “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it,” is a quote attributed to Albert Einstein. Whether he actually said it or not is unclear [1].