Diversify your real estate portfolio by investing across property types—residential, commercial, industrial—to build balance and resilience. Residential properties offer stability and tax advantages; commercial brings higher income but more volatility; industrial offers long leases and lower management. Add geographic spread and varied investment vehicles (REITs, crowdfunding, direct ownership) to improve returns and weather changes in the market.

As May begins, it’s a great time to reassess your finances. First, evaluate your investment portfolio—rebalance, assess performance, cut high fees, and ensure diversification. Then, explore additional income streams: freelance work, passive income via dividends or REITs, or monetizing a skill. These steps can help you build financial resilience and move closer to your goals.

Every business owner eventually faces the question of how to exit. This article outlines 8 exit strategies for business owners—from selling to a third party or passing the company to family, to ESOPs and liquidation. Understanding your options, along with valuation, tax, and timing considerations, can help you plan a transition that protects both your wealth and your legacy.