Ever feel like you’re giving it your all but still not seeing the results? Like you’re stuck in the middle of your journey towards you goals, wondering if the hard work with payoff? You’re not alone - and you’re not done.

In this episode of Paths To Fortunes, Heidi Fore shares real, practical steps to help you push through discouragement and find your inner strength—even when the numbers don’t reflect the effort yet. You’ll learn how to create momentum with micro-wins, shift your energy when motivation runs low, and stay aligned with your purpose when the plan feels like it’s falling apart.

This is your reminder: The results are coming. Your effort still counts. Don’t quit - keep going.

🎧 Listen now to get:

Mindset shifts for the “messy middle”

Physical energy resets that actually work

Books and songs and affirmations that reignite belief

Encouragement to stay in the game - no matter how hard it feels now.

In this episode of Paths to Fortunes, host Heidi Fore breaks down the seven most common ways people earn money and build long-term wealth. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to add income streams, understanding these seven paths can help you choose one that best aligns with your personality, lifestyle, and goals.

#1 Employees become millionaires by getting a good job and living below their means

#2 People who are self-employed build income around their skills

#3 Active business owners create income through systems and scaling

#4 Investors can earn passive income from businesses and properties they don’t manage

#5 Some people become wealthy by buying and selling assets

#6 Income can be made by lending money to banks, people, and the government

#7 Rental income - It can come from more than just houses

Listen to this episode to get examples of ways to make money from these seven sources of cash. If you’ve ever wondered how wealthy people actually make their money, this episode gives you things to think about and talk about, so you can decide which income paths might be right for you.

Looking for the best cities to invest in rental properties this year? In this episode of Paths to Fortunes, I break down a step-by-step filtering system to find the most profitable cash-flowing markets—no guessing, no rumors, just real data-driven strategies.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to filter down states to cities to zip codes for finding properties with maximum cash flow

✅ We'll discuss when to use the 1% rule and Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM), cap rate, and cash-on-cash return to analyze deals

✅ Why factors like job markets, property taxes, and landlord-tenant laws matter

✅ Five example cities cash-flow investors should research in 2025

Before you invest in your next property, listen to this episode and make sure you're choosing the right market!

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This podcast is all about creating real wealth for real people—people who have a job and normal financial struggles and real responsibilities. People who dream of leaving a lasting legacy for their family and making memories along the way. I’ll share tips on investing in rental properties, teaching kids good financial habits, passing wealth to the next generation, and saving money so you can invest more money.

I promise that in every episode, I will share specific, actionable steps toward financial freedom day—the day you work because you want to, not because you have to.

This podcast is about creating lasting wealth and a life you love not just working all the time without enjoying it. Your path to a fortune starts here. Subscribing is your next step on the path. So hit that subscribe button. I’m Heidi Fore here at Paths To Fortunes, and I look forward to being a guide on your journey.