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Leaving His Job at 36 to Give Back, NOT Get Rich During FI
For many of us, FI (financial independence) isn’t just about having the biggest bank account. Growing wealth is one thing, but getting rich isn’t the…
3 Cash-Flowing Real Estate Deals in 2025 (& Where We Found Them)
There are still real estate deals even in 2025. To prove it, we’re taking three real (on-market!) deals and analyzing them three ways: as a long, med…
From Job Loss Risk to $6,000/Month Cash Flow & 10 Rentals in 2 Years
Are you tethered to your W2 job as your main (or only) source of income? What if it disappeared tomorrow? After a huge wake-up call, today’s guest re…
Warren Buffett Sounds Off on Real Estate, Boomers Leaving “Problem” for Gen Y
Warren Buffett just dropped a blunt take on why real estate may not deliver the same upside as stocks. Is he onto something—or overlooking key factor…
What Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” Can Teach Real Estate Investors in 2025
The principles of economics laid out in Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations continue to shape how we think about housing markets today. His discussion…
How to Become a Millionaire Through Real Estate (Beginners)
Everyone wants to know how to become a millionaire in real estate. And surprisingly, getting there isn’t all that hard. You can create a seven-figure…
How to Keep Tariffs from Derailing Your Renovations (Rookie Reply)
The economic landscape is shifting fast. With tariffs driving up material costs, does the BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) method still wo…
If No One Follows the 4% Rule, What IS the Right Withdrawal Rate?
Most people assume the “safe withdrawal rate” for retirement (or early retirement) is 4%. But, if that’s the case, why is it SO hard to find anyone w…
98% of Housing Markets “Weaker” Than Last Year: Good News for Investors?
49 of the nation’s 50 largest metro area housing markets are showing “weaker” home price growth in 2025. For some, this signals a long-predicted cras…
New 2025 & 2026 Rent Growth Prediction (A BIG Bounce Back?)
Rent growth has slowed significantly since the massive hikes of 2020-2023, but could we be close to another major rebound? A surge in multifamily sup…
No 401(k)? No Problem—Smart Retirement Strategies for the Self-Employed
When you’re self-employed, you gain flexibility, freedom, and control over your income—but you also lose something many full-time employees tak…
Why Mobile Home Investing is Gaining Momentum in 2025 (and How Rookies Can Get Started)
When most new investors think about getting into real estate, they picture buying a single-family home or maybe a small multifamily property. But wit…
Can You Use the Same Tax Loopholes as Billionaires to Slash Your Tax Bill?
You can stamp your foot and complain about the wealthy using loopholes to lower their tax bills. Or you can learn those tax loopholes yourself. Try t…
When’s the Right Time to Start Investing? (Age, Money, Lifestyle)
When is the right time to invest in real estate? We’ve all asked ourselves this, and if you’ve been thinking about buying rentals, you probably have,…
No, Taxes Won’t Derail Your FIRE: Here’s What You’ll Really Pay in Retirement
Taxes in retirement have been called a “silent wealth killer” for those pursuing FIRE—but does the data tell a different story? If you’re worried abo…
Money Moves to Make Once You Hit a $250K Net Worth
Your needs change as you build wealth and mature financially. Just like you don’t live in a dorm room anymore, what got you by when you were a scrapp…
Why Your Lease Agreement Might Be One of Your Biggest Liabilities
When I first became a landlord, I was more worried about finding a tenant than about the lease. I downloaded a template I found online, filled in the…
America’s Credit Rating Downgraded—And Why It’s Another Headwind For Housing
Last Friday, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. As a result, Treasury yields surged Monday morning, with th…
Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)
Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Tod…
Could New Builds Hurt Your Market? These Areas Are Most at Risk
New builds are popping up everywhere. But some markets have a lot more new homes on the way. This could be risky for real estate investors in these a…