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From Making $28,000/Year to Replacing Her W2 in Just 5 Years Thanks to Rentals
Could rentals give YOU financial freedom? Today’s guest took a giant leap of faith to invest in real estate, and it allowed her to quit her low-payin…
The One True “Inflation-Proof” Investment (EVEN with Tariffs)
Inflation is eating away your net worth, and if you don’t do something about it, you could be worse off in the future. What’s the best inflation-proo…
The #1 Thing That Made Our FIRE Grind Easier (and More Fun!) | Life After FIRE
The path to FIRE (financial independence, retire early) isn’t easy. You’re working a lot, saving a lot, all while seeing many of your friends out tra…
How Does a 1031 Exchange Work?
One of the most widely known tax hacks in the real estate investing world is the 1031 exchange. Chances are, if you’ve read the famed Rich Dad,…
What the Last Six Recessions Say About Today’s Housing Market
What will likely happen to real estate during the next recession? I cannot see the future, and I’m sure to be wrong. But I’ll look at what happened i…
I FIREd with Index Funds, She FIREd with Rentals: Which is Better (& Faster)?
There’s no arguing that real estate and stocks are the two most proven ways to build wealth, but which one comes out on top in a race to FIRE? Stay […
10 Important 1031 Exchange Requirements You Must Know as a Real Estate Investor
If you’re a real estate investor, chances are you’ve heard of the 1031 exchange. However, if you’ve never done one before, understanding how they wor…
Mortgage Rates Fall Fast as Tariffs Trigger Mass Stock Selloff, Economy at Risk
Last week’s tariff announcement from the Trump administration put the stock market in a freefall. Major indexes are now past correction territory and…
Nearing Financial Independence with Just ONE “Luxury” Rental
Seeing investors with hundreds of rental units can be intimidating, but you DON’T need a massive real estate portfolio to achieve your financial goal…
Buying ONE Rental Changed My Life: 4 Years Later, I Quit My Job
Just buy ONE rental property and watch your life change. Today’s guest was working multiple jobs, and a single property purchase allowed her to final…
Major Insurance Trends Landlords Need to Watch For This Year
As the real estate market heats up in the spring, many first-time investors and seasoned landlords want to acquire new properties. While analyzing de…
How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan div…
Teacher ($44K/Year Income) FIREs in 10 Years Making the RIGHT Sacrifices
You may not make six figures, but you want to achieve FIRE and retire early. You might be struggling to get by, let alone saving and investing to hit…
Housing Market Flips from Seller’s to Buyer’s Market in Much of the Country
The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the m…
How to Start Investing in Real Estate with $25,000 or Less (Rookie Reply)
Do you have around $25,000 saved? Good news—you can invest in real estate! There are several ways to get started, but which investing strategy reigns…
Americans Are Late on Their Mortgages: Why I’m NOT Worried About THAT Chart
Mortgage delinquencies are up…or are they? One chart that’s been circulating on social media would have you believe that a growing number of homeowne…
Why Investing Out-of-State Can Help You Reach Your Investment Goals Faster
With countless investment options available today, choosing the right path to achieve your financial goals can feel overwhelming. Real estate remains…
April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out)
Over the past month, I’ve decided to make a big move that will greatly affect my real estate portfolio. This was a decision I made after seeing sever…
How I’m Finding Profitable Properties in 2025 (Shotgun Method)
Have high interest rates and home prices affected your ability to buy cash-flowing real estate deals? If you’re struggling to find properties that pe…
FIRE at 50 by Creating “FI Paychecks” That Fund My Early Retirement! | Life After FIRE
Would you delay your early retirement for years to feel safer and secure once you FIRE? That’s what Mark Trautman did, FIRE-ing before discovering th…