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Why Aren’t We Seeing Mortgage Rate Relief Yet?
If you’ve been watching the markets and wondering why mortgage rates remain stubbornly high—despite whispers of economic softening—you’re not alone. …
How to FIRE in Your 40s on a Teacher’s Salary (or Average Income) (Finance Friday)
Is it possible to reach FIRE by 45, even on a teacher’s salary or an average income? Today’s guest is proving that, yes, you can retire early, regard…
3 Things YOU Can Do to Find More Real Estate Deals That Cash Flow (Rookie Reply)
You’ve got some money. You’ve got your strategy. You’ve even analyzed a bunch of rentals. But you still can’t find real estate deals that cash flow. …
Home Renovation Q&A: Permits, Building a Scope of Work, & Managing Renovations
Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or…
7 Ways to Retire on Tax-Free Real Estate Investments
The average American loses over half a million dollars ($524,625, to be exact) to taxes over their lifetime. And let’s be honest: The average BiggerP…
Tariffs Pause, Stocks Erupt, But the Volatility Could Be Far From Over
Tariffs are now on PAUSE! And just like that, the stock market is flying back up again. Is this a signal for us all to breathe a sigh of relief, […
A “Signal” That Multifamily Is Finally Bottoming Out (Time to Buy?)
Large multifamily, for the most part, has been an “uninvestable” asset for the past few years. Tons of new inventory hitting the market, short-term l…
Real Estate Investors—You Should Be Very Concerned About Stagflation
America could be facing months of stagflation—a combination of high inflation, high unemployment, and slow economic growth—in light of President Trum…
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…