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Geographic Arbitrage: The Secret Weapon of Today’s Real Estate Investor

Geographic Arbitrage: The Secret Weapon of Today’s Real Estate Investor

Investing where you live is out. Investing where the math works is in.  When I first got started in real estate, I invested in the same market I…

Know Why You Own Each of Your Investments

Know Why You Own Each of Your Investments

Let's go through each piece of our publicly traded portfolio and discuss why we own what we own and why you should know, too. The post Know Why You O…

10 Investing Myths That Are Costing You Money

10 Investing Myths That Are Costing You Money

I want to talk about something crucial that often gets twisted in the world of investing: common myths. These are ideas that sound perfectly logical,…

The Data Says the Market is Shifting—Here’s How Investors Should Be Adjusting

The Data Says the Market is Shifting—Here’s How Investors Should Be Adjusting

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the right time to invest in real estate again, this is your signal: The buyer’s market has arriv…

This Real Estate “Rule” Is Costing You Wealth! (Rookie Reply)

This Real Estate “Rule” Is Costing You Wealth! (Rookie Reply)

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This tim…

The Wealth-Building Lessons That Doctors Can Learn from Dentists

The Wealth-Building Lessons That Doctors Can Learn from Dentists

Dentists and doctors oftentimes think differently about employment and stacking income. Here's what physicians can take away from dentists. The post …

How Well Does Real Estate Hedge Against an Overpriced Stock Market?

How Well Does Real Estate Hedge Against an Overpriced Stock Market?

By historical metrics, the U.S. stock market is overvalued—to put it mildly. The S&P 500 has a price/earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.75 at the time of…

Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained

Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained

Learn how the Dogs of the Dow strategy works and why it appeals to income-focused investors. The post Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained a…

Loan Budgeting Made Simple (Pay Off Debt and Build Wealth)

Loan Budgeting Made Simple (Pay Off Debt and Build Wealth)

Loan budgeting means having a plan to pay off debt while still living your life — without the stress of constantly juggling payments. Why Most People…

2025 Long-Distance Investing Blueprint (Listen Before Buying)

2025 Long-Distance Investing Blueprint (Listen Before Buying)

Can’t make the numbers work in your local market? No worries—long-distance real estate investing is the natural next step. We’ve done it before, many…

How To Plan Your Portfolio For A Stock Market Crash

How To Plan Your Portfolio For A Stock Market Crash

Worried that the stock market might be due for a pullback? Here are the steps you can take to plan your portfolio for a stock market crash. The post …

Fidelity Investments Review: Pros, Cons, and More

Fidelity Investments Review: Pros, Cons, and More

Fidelity provides a great service to those who want simplicity, low rates per trade, mobile accessibility, and in-depth research. The post Fidelity …

The Dumbbell Investing Strategy: Balancing Risk and Safety

The Dumbbell Investing Strategy: Balancing Risk and Safety

Ever since I left my day job in 2012, I’ve used a form of the dumbbell investing strategy to grow my wealth while protecting against large losses.…

Win a personally autographed copy of the revised edition of The Simple Path to Wealth

Win a personally autographed copy of the revised edition of The Simple Path to Wealth

For a while now I have noticed people quoting me from my books. At first it was just charming and brought a smile to my face. But then, as they conti…

From Rejection to Repeatable Wealth: How I Optimized the BRRRR Flywheel

From Rejection to Repeatable Wealth: How I Optimized the BRRRR Flywheel

When I bought my first fixer-upper, I was full of optimism, adrenaline, and the kind of blind confidence you only get from bingeing real estate podca…

Find an Investor-Friendly Agent With These Five Simple Questions

Find an Investor-Friendly Agent With These Five Simple Questions

If you’ve been around real estate investing long enough, you’ve heard: “Oh yeah, I work with tons of investors.” Most of the time, that just means th…

Stocks For Wealth, Bonds for Sanity

Stocks For Wealth, Bonds for Sanity

This is why we own both stocks and bonds. They serve simple, important, and drastically different purposes.

Building Long-Term Wealth With Just 3 Properties (Less = More!)

Building Long-Term Wealth With Just 3 Properties (Less = More!)

Think you need a dozen rental properties to create generational wealth or retire with real estate? Today’s guest is proof that less is often more, es…

The Stock Market Hits A New High

The Stock Market Hits A New High

Woohoo! The stock market just reached a new all-time high. It’s party time. In April, the stock market dropped precipitously due to tariffs, uncertai…

The Real Estate Rookie Implementation Guide: How to Restart Your Portfolio with Small Multifamily Properties

The Real Estate Rookie Implementation Guide: How to Restart Your Portfolio with Small Multifamily P…

This implementation guide is based on episode 555 of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast, where Ashley shared exactly how she would start building a real …