Before I studied Neuroscience, my focus was on Physics. I even published on semiconductors, but my real fascination was with time.
The Theory of Relativity tells us that the faster you go, the slower time passes. That has been proven in science, but it is not what life feels like.
In our daily lives, time seems to speed up. Halloween just passed, and now the holiday season is almost here. In my household, we celebrate big: my daughter was born on Halloween, and my wife’s birthday is the day before. Back-to-back celebrations make it a season we take seriously.
The book of Ecclesiastes says, “There is a time for everything.” That truth shows up in how we live and how we invest. Early in life, we trade our time for money. Later, if we are fortunate, we trade our money to buy back our time. The past cannot be purchased, but the present and future can be shaped.
Why Time Is the Real Return on Investment
The biggest thing we do at Oak Street Assets is give people time. That may sound strange for an investment company, but here is how it works.
Better returns on investments mean you can reach your financial goals faster, gain more control over your schedule, and spend your time where it matters most.
If your money is sitting in low-yield accounts, you are losing ground to inflation and settling for single-digit returns. That means you will have to work longer, save more aggressively, and give up more time before you reach freedom.
When you own assets that generate income and appreciate in value, your money starts working harder for you. Cash flow can replace part of your income, and equity growth builds your nest egg faster.
The Hands-Off Advantage
Many investors start out thinking they want to be hands-on real estate owners until they see the time commitment. Between managing tenants, overseeing maintenance, and navigating regulations, they realize their time could be better spent elsewhere.
That is where we come in.
We source, vet, and share real estate opportunities that give investors the benefits of ownership without the day-to-day demands. You still get cash flow and long-term growth, but your calendar stays open for what matters most to you.
Time Is the Only Non-Renewable Asset
Money can be earned, lost, and earned again. Time can only be spent once. The more your money works for you, the sooner you can free up the hours, days, and years you want for your family, passions, and life goals.
At Oak Street Assets, we believe smart investing is about more than returns. It is about reclaiming the one asset you cannot get back.
