“Can I pursue wealth… and still be faithful to God?”

Some feel ashamed for dreaming bigger. Others feel conflicted about profit, growth, or financial success.
And many Christian entrepreneurs live with an unspoken tension.

The first truth we must understand is this:

The servants did not own the talents.
They were entrusted with them.

This tells us three powerful principles

The master trusted the servants before they produced results.

Which means:

Your income, skills, ideas, network, and opportunities are not accidents. They are assignments.

Biblical wealth begins when we stop saying:

“This is mine”

And start saying:

“This is entrusted to me”

When you understand stewardship, entitlement dies and responsibility rises.

The master didn’t say:
“Protect it.”
He didn’t say:
“Preserve it.”
He didn’t say:
“Hide it.”

He expected engagement.

Many Christians call fear “wisdom.”
They call inaction “waiting on God.”
They call stagnation “contentment.”

But Jesus called it wicked and lazy. That’s strong language.

The servant’s problem wasn’t lack of ability it was lack of obedience.

“I’d rather do nothing than risk doing something wrong.”

But biblical faith moves.

Faith starts businesses.
Faith invests.
Faith learns.
Faith grows.

And God rewards faithfulness not perfection.

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If I asked you why you want to invest in real estate, most people would answer with one word: money.
But here’s the problem: most beginners don’t actually know which kind of money they’re chasing.

Let’s start with cash flow because this is where beginners either win early… or struggle unnecessarily.

Cash flow is simple
It’s the money left over after all expenses are paid:

If money is still coming in after all that, you have cash flow.

Now here’s what most beginners don’t realize.

👉 Cash flow is not about getting rich fast.
👉 Cash flow is about staying in the game long enough to get rich at all.

Now let’s talk about appreciation the shiny object that attracts most new investors.

Appreciation is the increase in property value over time.

And yes it’s powerful.
Many fortunes were built on appreciation.

But here’s the danger.

If your deal only works because the market keeps going up, you’re not investing you’re speculating.

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Every problem in the marketplace carries value, and entrepreneurs are paid in proportion to the size of the problem they’re willing to handle. www.francoisentrepreneur.org

Employees delay decisions to avoid mistakes.
Entrepreneurs decide, then adjust.

Entrepreneurs make decisions with the future in mind, not present comfort. They understand that indecision has a cost and often costs more than making the wrong move and learning.

Growth requires:

Decisions shape direction. Direction shapes destiny.

Entrepreneurs don’t wait to “feel ready.” They move because that’s who they are becoming.

Here’s the truth:

Your income reflects your thinking before it ever reflects your effort.

You don’t become an entrepreneur by filing paperwork.
You become one by changing how you see time, problems, decisions, and yourself.

Employees survive by waiting.
Entrepreneurs grow by building.

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The Bible doesn’t say God helps you own. It says God already owns.

That means:

Ownership says: “This is mine.”
Stewardship says: “This is entrusted to me.”

And here’s the key distinction:
Owners measure success by accumulation.
Stewards measure success by faithfulness.

When you internalize Psalm 24:1, money stops being an idol and starts becoming an assignment.

Stewardship isn’t passive. It’s not spiritual laziness dressed as faith. In Scripture, stewards are accountable.

Jesus made this crystal clear in the Parable of the Talents.
The servants weren’t judged by how much they had but by how they managed what was entrusted to them.

God rewards faithfulness, not comparison

Many new investors chase appreciation, equity, and big future paydays, but quietly struggle month after month because the property doesn’t support their life today. The truth is this: Real estate doesn’t fail people; poor cash flow thinking does.

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Cash flow refers to the money left over after all expenses have been paid.
Taxes, insurance, repairs, utilities, management, everything goes out.

When your property pays you every month, even a small amount, it gives you margin for error.

Repairs don’t feel like emergencies. Vacancies don’t feel like disasters. Without cash flow, every problem feels personal.

When a property doesn’t cash flow

A property can look “good on paper.”
But if it drains your bank account every month, it’s not an asset to you.

It’s a liability wearing a disguise.

Cash flow is what keeps you mentally calm, financially stable, and active as an investor.

Without it, most people quit before the rewards ever show up.

One of the fastest ways to destroy a business isn’t a bad idea, a weak product, or even a lack of customers. It’s something far more common and far more dangerous. Mixing your personal money with your business money. www.francoisentrepreneur.org

When you mix funds:

In simple terms:
👉 If your business and personal finances look the same, the law may treat them the same.

That means:
Your house, your savings, your car — all potentially at risk.

Professional entrepreneurs understand this principle:
Separation equals protection.

Separate bank accounts.
Separate cards.
Separate mindset.

Your business must stand on its own financially and legally.

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Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
That includes your income, your savings account, your business, your investments.

Ownership says:
“This is mine. I earned it. I control it.”

Stewardship says:
“This has been entrusted to me. I am responsible for managing it well.”

This reframing changes everything.

When you see yourself as an owner, money becomes emotional.
When you see yourself as a steward, money becomes intentional.

Stewardship is not passive. It’s not spiritual laziness disguised as humility.
It is an active responsibility.

A good steward:

Faith-based finance is not about rejecting wealth; it’s about respecting responsibility.

And here’s a truth many people miss:
God does not bless chaos. He blesses order.

If you want peace around money, stewardship is the starting line.

What if, one year from today, you could look at your real estate portfolio and realize… It’s twice the size without doubling your stress, your hours, or your risk? Most small investors believe scaling fast is only for people with deep pockets, massive teams, or insider connections. That’s not true, and today, I’m going to prove it. www.francoisentreprener.org

The BRRRR strategy stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat.
Most investors understand the first four steps… but very few truly optimize the refinance.

Here’s the key mindset shift:
  Refinancing is not about pulling cash, it’s about recycling capital.

Timing matters more than almost anything else.

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The entire success of the BRRRR strategy rests on step one: Buy. You are not looking for a move-in ready house; you are hunting for a distressed, undervalued property, a property where you can force massive appreciation through renovation.

Once the rehab is done, we move to step three: Rent. This step is critical because the bank won’t refinance a speculative property; they refinance an income-producing asset.

This is the BRRRR step that separates portfolio builders from one-off investors: Refinance. You’re getting a new, long-term loan based on the property’s new, higher After Repair Value.

Think about that power for a moment. You started with a chunk of money, you applied the BRRRR process, and now you own a stabilized, income-producing asset, and you have your original money back. You didn’t lose any capital; you recycled it. That’s how you break free from the traditional saving-up-for-the-next-down-payment cycle. The BRRRR method is the blueprint for aggressive, strategic portfolio growth. To learn more, check out our book. Click this link below

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We’ll walk through the four non-negotiable checks you need to pass before you invest a single dollar. If you follow these steps, you’ll move from dreaming about wealth to strategically building it. Let’s dive into assessing your financial situation.

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The first step is simple, but often avoided: know your numbers. We need absolute clarity on your current financial health. This starts with a comprehensive budget.

Once your budget is clear, the next critical metric is your Debt-to-Income Ratio, or DTI. This ratio is essentially a lender’s primary health check on you. It tells them if you can handle additional debt, like a new mortgage for an investment property.

Real estate requires capital upfront money for down payments and closing costs. But more important than the initial cash is your emergency fund. This is your financial shield.

The 3-to-6 Month Rule: The goal is to save at least three to six months’ worth of living expenses in an easily accessible, liquid account. This cushion provides peace of mind. It ensures that when you start investing, you are doing it from a position of strength, not desperation. Don’t compromise your personal financial stability for an investment opportunity.