★★★★★ “I only invest in things I can understand and can control.”

First Trust Deeds enable me to benefit from retail mortgage rates with excellent security while at the same time using a laddered-approach to Tax Free Municipal Bonds.  Because I have bonds being refunded every year, while at the same time there are periodic payoffs on my First Trust Deeds, I am able to maximize my cash-flow and move money back-and-forth between the two investments to deal with the ever changing federal tax policy.

With Trust Deeds I know the exact character of the investment, and can confidently select the risk/reward ratio.  And, I have complete management control and visibility after making the investment.

They enable me to invest in a specific property, where my name is on the title and I have complete control of the investment.  I feel they are secure and financially rewarding when the loan to value ratio is rational.  Thanks to my First Trust Deed investments, I as able to retire at the age of 52.