An Ignoble Experiment: Earning More Doesn’t Equal Living More

Dear Investor,

If you're reading this, you're someone who has already taken the first step toward freedom—freedom of time, of money, and of purpose. Taken together, these prevent burnout. You understand that financial independence requires more than a physician income. You know the value of time freedom after the countless hours you've spent in med school, residency, long shifts, and everything in between.

Physician burnout is reaching a crisis point, with over 60% of doctors reporting signs of burnout, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a growing sense of being trapped in a relentless cycle. Long hours, increasing administrative burdens, and a lack of control leave many physicians feeling drained and disconnected from the passion that once fueled them.

Multiple streams of income through passive real estate investing offers more than dollars—it offers freedom. Freedom to step back, reclaim time with loved ones, pursue personal passions, or even practice medicine on your terms.

By way of disclosure, we have an advertising relationship with Black Swan Real Estate, meaning we get paid for making this introduction and sharing this content. As always with these types of deals, consider this an introduction and not a recommendation. Every deal is unique and the responsibility to vet any and every deal you invest in still lies with you. This opportunity is for accredited investors only.

As a physician-owned company, Black Swan Real Estate has a unique perspective on real estate investing. They've not only walked the path themselves, they've helped physicians just like you replace stress with peace, trading burnout for a life of purpose, fulfillment, and legacy. Because freedom isn't just about money—it's about having the time and energy to truly live. Black Swan Real Estate specializes in helping high-income professionals like you build passive income, create time freedom, and leave a lasting legacy through real estate investments.

While in medical school, Elaine Stageberg and her husband Nick often discussed their future. Growing up in poverty gave them a deep desire to create something different—not only for themselves, but for their children. Elaine knew that her future physician salary would exceed in a year what her parents earned in a decade, but she also understood it wasn't enough on its own. Even a high income doesn't guarantee freedom if you're constantly trading time for money. Together, they decided to take action, apply the same work ethic and values they learned from careers at the Mayo Clinic, and build something that could work for them: a real estate portfolio.

Black Swan

Fast-forward to today: real estate is no longer a side project for the Stagebergs; it's their full-time focus. They now own and operate Black Swan Real Estate, a vertically integrated real estate company with $375M in assets under management, fueled by the desire to deliver returns to create freedom for others. Their hands-on approach has been instrumental in not just growing, but growing safely–they have never had a capital call and have never lost money on a real estate deal.

They understand the demands and burnout many professionals face, especially those in high-pressure fields like medicine. By helping others access the power of real estate—without the challenges of managing it day to day—they are passionate about creating opportunities for others to achieve the freedom they have found.

If you've read this far, it means you're ready to explore what's possible beyond the relentless grind of medicine. You've worked tirelessly to care for others, sacrificing time, energy, and peace of mind. Now, it's time to care for yourself. Real estate isn't just an investment strategy—it's a path to reclaiming your life. To waking up without the weight of financial stress. To spending afternoons with your family, pursuing passions long set aside, and practicing medicine because you choose to, not because you have to.

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Whatever stage you're at on your investing journey, know this: you're not alone. They would love to have a 1:1phone call with you, hear your story, and learn how they can help you start the next chapter. You can also check out their website where you can get insights from their mailing list, free live monthly master class, or one of their life-changing in-person events.

Black Swan Real Estate is a family-owned, physician-led real estate investment firm specializing in value-add, recession-resistant opportunities in blue ocean markets. With $375 million in assets under management and a proven track record of delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns, Black Swan is trusted by high-income professionals and investors seeking passive wealth creation and financial freedom.

Led by Dr. Elaine Stageberg and her team, Black Swan combines deep market expertise, hands-on operational excellence, and a commitment to aligned interests, with no GP-level fees whatsoever and a radical investor-first approach. Black Swan Real Estate empowers busy professionals to build generational wealth while creating a legacy of freedom and financial independence.

Are you looking for a high fixed rate of return with a liquidity option? The Secure Freedom Fund meets those needs! It pays a 10% fixed rate of return with monthly payments, OR you can allow your returns to accrue and compound every month, which raises your annualized rate of return to an incredible 10.47% fixed.

There are exclusive opportunities available for White Coat Investors! If you would like to know more, please visit their website, or you can reach Dr. Elaine Stageberg directly at elaine@blackswanteam.com or their Director of Communications, Rachel Bernard at rachel@blackswanteam.com