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The Housing Market Might Be “Stuck”—But You Can’t Afford to Wait
There’s a new word to describe the U.S. real estate market: stuck. Real estate transactions haven’t picked up as expected, even after conscious cuts …
How Much SHOULD You Put Down on an Investment Property? (Rookie Reply)
How much should your down payment for investment property be? Should you increase your down payment to maximize cash flow, or does putting all your f…
FIRE at 50: The 4-Year Journey That Made Early Retirement a Reality
Could a few years of aggressive saving put you in the fast lane for financial independence? Is the grind even worth it? Today’s guest was well on his…
BiggerNews: How Much of a Return Should Your Investment Property Produce?
What makes a “good” real estate deal in 2025 and beyond? How much of a return should your investment property be producing? Are real estate returns g…
Estimating Your 2024 Tax Bill
I was annoyed that the online calculator I previously used to estimate my taxes wasn’t updated for 2024 tax data. So I decided to just build on…
2025 Housing Market Predictions (+ How’d We Do Last Time?)
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for—our 2025 housing market predictions! We’re sharing where we think home prices, interest rates, and real estate …
Opinion: There Could Be Financial Risks Under a Trump Presidency—Here’s How to Hedge Against Them
With the presidential election now in the rearview mirror, it’s time to plan and execute your financial strategy, given the new policies likely under…
Investors, Are We Barreling Toward More Inflation?
The Fed’s latest rate cut comes as inflation ticks back up to 2.6%. Although the second rate cut in 2024 was only half the size of the first one at […
Don’t FLOP On Your Next FLIP—What I Wish I Knew When I Started Flipping Houses
When I first dipped my toes into the world of house flipping, I was filled with excitement and a fair share of naiveté. I had dreams of turning rundo…
How to Start Flipping Houses for Huge Profits in 2025 (Step-by-Step!)
Can you still make huge profits from real estate in today’s market? While high interest rates and inflated home prices can make it difficult to find …
The Massive Opportunity of Overlooked On-Market Deals
Today, we’re talking about the easiest way to find profitable rental properties in 2024 (and 2025!). It’s not through cold calling homeowners, sendin…
Debt as a Recession Tool
Shortly after moving back to the US in mid-2021, an extended COVID-19 hangover meant excessive economic angst for large swaths of the population. Peo…
Do You Need Debt to Reach FIRE? How to Use Leverage to Build Wealth
Is paying off debt or investing (and potentially using more debt) the best way to reach FIRE? The average American has $104,215 in mortgages, student…
How You Can Automate Your Short-Term Rental In Just a Few Steps
You signed up for short-term rentals (STRs) to make extra cash and get a little passive income. But fast-forward to today, and you’re practically glu…
New Freddie Mac Report Basically Says There’s Never Been a Better Time to Invest in Real Estate
According to government-backed housing lender Freddie Mac, there are currently 30 renter households for each house for sale. For real estate investor…
President Trump and the future of stock returns
Since last Wednesday, depending on your political leanings, you have been celebrating or in mourning. Or maybe you greeted the news with indif…
Redefining the Terms
A few weeks ago, I watched The Substance through my hands. During particularly bloody scenes, I would study Thomas’s face as he grimaced, attempting …
Can You Afford the American Dream?
The American Dream was once an everyday reality for most Americans. Now, it’s seemingly impossible for even high-income-earning households to achieve…
“BRRRRing” His Way to Financial Independence EVEN in a Tough Housing Market
Can you still find great deals in today’s cutthroat housing market? Of course! But you may need to go off the beaten path. Rookie investor Karl Dento…
5 Rentals and 4 Flips WITHOUT Needing a W2!
Clay White has done the seemingly impossible. He’s bought five rental properties, completed multiple flips, and done it all in the past fifteen month…