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Losing $150K, Starting Over, and STILL Retiring Early | Life After FIRE
Think you’ve blown your chances of achieving FIRE? You haven’t! Just ask Nik Johnson, who spent years growing his nest egg, only to have it completel…
How to Unlock Your Home’s Hidden Passive Income Stream (ADUs 101)
There’s a hidden passive income stream in your basement, backyard, or garage, and only one investing strategy can unlock it. More and more homeowners…
How to Stay Rich During FIRE by Dodging the 4 Financial “Horsemen”
You’ve worked so hard to finally achieve FIRE (financial independence, retire early); the last thing you want is your wealth to dwindle or disappear …
Who Is Turnkey New Construction Right For?
The beauty of real estate investing is that different strategies can work for other people. Do you love a challenge and bringing something from…
How Capital Gains Taxes are Hurting More and More Homeowners
Recently, a fascinating discussion unfolded on the BiggerPockets forum. It concerns capital gains taxes and how homeowners who stay in their quickly …
Building HUGE Equity With 100% Hands-Off Investing
House flipping can make you wealthy. Everyone has seen the TV shows, podcast interviews, and the high-priced renovations, even in their own neighborh…
Stocks Tank as Recession Threat Grows, but Real Estate HASN’T Cracked
Stocks are struggling, recession fears are ramping up, and investors are starting to worry. The stock market has been falling for weeks, major indexe…
Waiter to Financial Freedom in 18 Months (5 Rentals & $5,000/Month Cash Flow)
Think you can’t create cash flow in this housing market? Think again! Today’s guest will introduce you to a strategy that can take a regular rental p…
Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost
Immigration is a particularly contentious issue these days. It came in second amongst Republicans and fifth overall as the most important issue for v…
Do Zillow’s Top 10 Housing Markets Work For Airbnbs?
Every year, Zillow releases its list of the top U.S. housing markets for 2025 based on projected home value growth, job trends, and buyer competition…
Investing in Short-Term Rentals With an IRA: What You Need to Know
Short-term rentals (STRs) have become an increasingly popular investment strategy, with platforms like Airbnb and VRBO making it easier than ever to …
Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”
Stock prices are falling, and Americans are fearful. Tariffs, trade wars, economic tension, and interest rates are putting pressure on asset prices. …
If Your Rental Property Is Doing THIS, You Should Sell It (Rookie Reply)
Is it time to SELL your rental property? Not so fast! Bad cash flow isn’t the end of the world if you’re banking on appreciation, and there are sever…
Can I Hit Financial Independence by 50 with THIS FI Number? (Finance Friday)
Is your FI number TOO high? Whether you are ultra-conservative with your finances or want a lavish retirement lifestyle, setting a high bar could mak…
Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?
Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-app…
How the Top 1% Beat Inflation (and How You Can Too)
Inflation is a silent thief that erodes your wealth, reducing what your money can buy over time. For high-income earners and small business owners, i…
Stock Market Volatility Makes Real Estate Look a Whole Lot Better
After President Trump refused to rule out a recession on Sunday, the stock market’s dramatic free fall on Monday showed how unpredictable relyi…
Ditch Corporate! Start Taking the “Slow” Path to Retirement
The “death march to FI” isn’t for everyone. If you’re tired of climbing the corporate ladder or lacking a sense of purpose at your W2 job, it’s not t…
Pro’s Guide to Property Management: Work Less, Make More from Your Rentals!
Property management can make or break your real estate portfolio, and most new investors don’t know where to start. Do you hire a property manager or…
How to Buy Your First Rental Property in THIS Market (2025 Ultimate Guide)
Tired of spending your money on rent or stashing it in a traditional savings account? You could make your money work harder for you and get on the pa…