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Are You Headed for FIRE or the Middle-Class Trap? (Finance Friday)

Are You Headed for FIRE or the Middle-Class Trap? (Finance Friday)

If there’s an issue that keeps aspiring early retirees up at night, it’s the dreaded middle-class trap. At just 28 years old, this financially savvy …

Stop Buying Rentals (You Have Enough) and Do THIS Instead (Rookie Reply)

Stop Buying Rentals (You Have Enough) and Do THIS Instead (Rookie Reply)

Should you STOP buying rentals? How do you structure a seller financing deal? Can you invest out of state without a property manager? Whether you’re …

The Overlooked “Upside” That Will Make Future Landlords Rich

The Overlooked “Upside” That Will Make Future Landlords Rich

Your rental properties are about to make even more money. There’s one often overlooked real estate investing “upside” that, over time, makes rental p…

Did You Get a Tax Refund? Here Are 7 Ways to Invest It In Real Estate

Did You Get a Tax Refund? Here Are 7 Ways to Invest It In Real Estate

Unfortunately, many Americans blow their tax refunds on instant gratification: new gadgets, new clothes, and maybe even a flashier car. Spoiler alert…

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Offset Tariffs?

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Offset Tariffs?

If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented h…

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?

If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented h…

Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off

Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off

“Tariff Tuesday” just hit, and the economic ripple effects are already in motion. The stock market saw a significant sell-off, key recession indicato…

Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%? Here’s What Could Trigger Low Rates

Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%? Here’s What Could Trigger Low Rates

Mortgage rates have hit a new low for 2025, hovering around 6.75%, down from their peak of 7.25%. This is serious interest rate relief for homebuyers…

5 Questions to Gauge Your Risk Tolerance Before Getting Landlord Insurance

5 Questions to Gauge Your Risk Tolerance Before Getting Landlord Insurance

Choosing the right landlord insurance is not just about picking a policy—it’s about understanding your risk tolerance and how much financial responsi…

The “Reluctant Landlord” and How They’re Shifting the Industry

The “Reluctant Landlord” and How They’re Shifting the Industry

There’s a school of thought among many real estate investors that you should never sell your property. However, for some property owners, renti…

How to Invest in Real Estate with an AVERAGE Salary (Under $75K) in 2025

How to Invest in Real Estate with an AVERAGE Salary (Under $75K) in 2025

If you want to know how to invest in real estate in 2025, even if you earn an average salary, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we’re going…

BRRRR for Beginners: How to Build Massive Wealth with This “Dead” Strategy

BRRRR for Beginners: How to Build Massive Wealth with This “Dead” Strategy

The BRRRR strategy is arguably the fastest way to build wealth with real estate. Just ask Leka Devatha, a Seattle-based investor. She’s got ONE BRRRR…

Build-to-Rent: A Pathway to Long-Term Growth and Stability for Investors

Build-to-Rent: A Pathway to Long-Term Growth and Stability for Investors

The real estate market is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the growing demand for build-to-rent…

The Tax-Free Retirement Strategy 95% of Americans Don’t Know About

The Tax-Free Retirement Strategy 95% of Americans Don’t Know About

The wealthy are using one unique retirement account to build their fortunes tax-free. You may have never heard of it, but knowing about it can change…

Have We Entered a “Landlord-Friendly” Era?

Have We Entered a “Landlord-Friendly” Era?

According to the Wall Street Journal, landlords have a reason to rejoice: A “landlord-friendly era” of real estate is about to unfold. The high cost …

Q&A: Early Retirement Doesn’t Equal “Done”—It’s a Pivot

Q&A: Early Retirement Doesn’t Equal “Done”—It’s a Pivot

Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insight…

5 Investments You Can’t Hold in an IRA

5 Investments You Can’t Hold in an IRA

Real estate investors are increasingly looking for ways to grow their portfolios, and self-directed IRAs offer a way to invest in real estate while d…

17 Units in 3 Years During High Rates with This Low-Risk “BRRRR” Strategy

17 Units in 3 Years During High Rates with This Low-Risk “BRRRR” Strategy

These two college teammates built a sizable real estate portfolio in just three years by using what they call the “delayed BRRRR strategy.” They’ve u…

Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Recession Fears Rise

Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Recession Fears Rise

Mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in months, giving homebuyers and real estate investors some much-needed relief. But it isn’t all good ne…

Scaling from 0 to 30 Deals (While Working 9-5) and Starting with $0

Scaling from 0 to 30 Deals (While Working 9-5) and Starting with $0

30 real estate deals in two years, starting with very little money, AND doing it all while working a nine-to-five? After listening to Tim Yu, you’ll …