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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?
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
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
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
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 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
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 …
A Short History of Public Housing in the United States
Housing affordability (or the lack thereof), as well as public housing, were major issues in the last presidential election. Vice President Kamala Ha…
The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025
Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budg…
7 Best (Beginner) Markets to Buy Rental Properties in 2025 (Rookie Reply)
Where should YOU invest in 2025? Stay tuned because we’re going to share our top seven real estate markets for buying rental properties this year. We…
How I Turned $9,000 into My Dream Home By “Level-Up” Investing
Can you afford your “dream house” right now? The one with the pool and the ocean views, space for the kids to run around, and a huge pantry. The secr…
Scott and Virginia Trench Talk Goal Setting, Spending, Prenups, and Future Plans
How has Scott achieved so much financial success already in his early 30s? He’s got a secret weapon nobody else has: Virginia Trench! That’s right, t…
Weaker Home Prices Ahead | Zillow Downgrades 2025 Home Price Forecast
Only two months into 2025, Zillow has significantly changed its original housing market prediction. With rising inventory, suppressed buyer demand fr…
Traditional Investment Advice is Outdated—Why the 60/40 Portfolio is Dead
In the 1950s, economist Harry Markowitz developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, proposing the 60/40 portfolio as a balance between stocks and bonds. M…
DOGE Takes Aim at Section 8—Will Vouchers Lose Funding?
DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been ripping through the federal government like a chainsaw. No department is immune, including th…
How to Find “Hidden” Deals That Most Investors Miss (Even as a Beginner)
There are all kinds of “hidden” real estate deals floating around, and if you take action in this housing market, you could beat everyone else to the…
High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations for Any Budget ($5K – $50K+)
Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor into hundreds of more dollars…
Teacher Retires Early at 45 Thanks to Strategic Living (FIRE in Paradise!)
Teachers aren’t known for their high salaries, so how did this one reach early retirement and FIRE at just 45 years old? Through “aggressive” saving …
The Myth of Cash Flow
One dead giveaway that a real estate influencer is really more of a fake guru is an overemphasis on cash flow. Sure, it’s not as big a giveaway as ha…
Debt Fund Investing 101
There is a rising interest (pun intended) among investors about the returns offered by debt funds, so I thought I’d write an introduction to approach…