2025, Issue No. 25
A Personal Look at Growth, Gratitude, and Everyday Investing
✨ Quote of the Week
Trust Your Instinct.
đź’Ś Letter to Our Investors and Friends
Every October feels like a reset for me. Maybe it’s the birthday energy, maybe it’s the slower mornings and cooler air, but it always makes me stop and take stock of life, both at home and in business.
This past year was a mix of long workdays, unexpected turns, and small wins that added up quietly. Some deals flowed easily; others took patience and extra coffee. Through it all, I kept learning the same truth: steady beats flashy.
Whether it’s a loan file that finally clears or a property that starts cash-flowing after months of waiting, growth happens one ordinary day at a time.
🌿 The Path of a Loan Originator
The path of a loan originator has been a daily lesson in balance, numbers on one side, people on the other. It’s about listening closely, solving puzzles, and finding calm when things don’t go as planned.
Just like choosing the right terms and rates, it’s about adjusting to surprises and catching opportunities when they show up. The road isn’t always smooth, but it’s rewarding, especially when clients trust me to walk through it with them.
Most days start with calls, updates, and a few problem-solving moments before lunch. But every so often there’s that message
— “We closed!”, and it reminds me why this work matters.
🏡 Investor Corner: Building a Real-Life Legacy
Lately I’ve been thinking about legacy in a more practical way. Not just what we’ll leave behind someday, but how our choices today are shaping the next five or ten years.
Building a strong portfolio is like building a good habit, you do a little, often.
You review your numbers. You learn from mistakes. You stay consistent when the market feels messy.
Here are a few thoughts I keep close:
1. Cash flow is your calm.
If a property pays you every month, it buys you time to think clearly.
2. Good debt is a tool.
The right loan lets your money work while you rest.
3. Keep something liquid.
Having a cushion means you don’t have to panic when rates or life change.
4. Think long, act short.
Have a 10-year vision, but make small, smart moves each week.
5. Remember why you started.
Every investor’s “why” is different — family, freedom, stability — but it’s the fuel that keeps us patient when things take longer than planned.
Real estate isn’t just about owning doors; it’s about creating options — for travel, for time with family, for the kind of days you actually want to live.
đź’« Gratitude & Everyday Moments
When I look back on this past year, I think of the people first.
The clients who text updates long after closing.
The partners who answer late-night emails without complaint.
The mentors who remind me to breathe and trust the process.
And at home, my husband’s constant support, the kids’ laughter, the chaos of family dinners between Zoom calls. Those moments remind me that balance isn’t perfect, but it’s possible when you love the work you do and the people you do it for.
🌅 Final Note
Birthdays make you realize how fast time moves. The days blur, but the work we do and the people we serve leave a mark.
So this year, my focus is simple: keep building… one client, one property, one good decision at a time.
Thank you for being part of this story, for trusting me with your goals, and for reminding me that progress happens in the small, consistent steps that make up our everyday lives.
Here’s to calm mornings, clear decisions, and a future we’re building together. 🥂
Alanna Avalone – Private Lender
This newsletter is my weekly take on lending, markets, and mindset, from someone who still loves helping people get deals done.
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