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How $100 Can Unlock Cash Flow & Kickstart Your Rental Portfolio
I want to build wealth through real estate, and I’m guessing you do too. But traditional real estate investing is not always convenient and eas…
Friday Flight: Appealing ARMs, Iterating Investments, & College Cost Cuts – Episode 960
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
How Do Employee Stock Purchase Plans Work
Employee stock purchase plans, or ESPPs, can be a great way to invest at a discount. The post How Do Employee Stock Purchase Plans Work appeared firs…
This Investor Has $1.8 Million Trapped in Real Estate Purgatory
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insight…
The Rule of 72: How it Works for Your Investments
The Rule of 72 is a simple yet powerful formula—a quick mental math shortcut that lets you estimate how long it will take to double your money at a g…
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things …
BUILD, Don’t Buy: The Rookie-Friendly Investing Strategy with 6-Figure Upside
A single-family home could give you some extra cash flow, but what if there was a way to make six-figure returns from “rentals” that breathe new life…
Episode #200: “Should we pay off our massive debt? Or invest more?”
Wilson (46) and Shannon (35) have built a strong financial foundation—owning a vacation rental, maxing out Roth IRAs, and earning solid income…
Lazy Portfolios You Can Build Right Away (+ How It Works)
If you want a simple, low-maintenance investment strategy that grows your wealth with minimal effort, a lazy portfolio is exactly what you need. In t…
Managers Don’t Beat Markets (Why Index Funds Are the Best Way to Invest in the Stock Market)
Many investors, even white coat investors, think they or their money manager can beat the market. Here's why they're all probably wrong. The post Man…
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…
529 Plan Strategies For A Stock Market Drop
With the stock market down, should families adjust their 529 plan investments? Learn the best strategies based on your child’s age. The post 529 Plan…
The Best Short-Term Investments (4 smart ways to grow your money)
Short-term investments are financial vehicles designed to grow your money over one to five years while keeping your funds relatively accessible. Thes…
Short-Term Investments (A Complete Guide)
Short-term investments are financial vehicles designed to grow your money over one to five years while keeping your funds relatively accessible. Thes…
Best Portfolio Analysis Tools For 2025
Portfolio analyzer tools can help you evaluate your investing strategy and compare investment products. Check out our top picks! The post Best Portfo…
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 …
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…
Buy Once, Cry Once: 8 Rules for Investing in Quality > Quantity
A few years ago, my brother bought me a Patagonia jacket for my birthday. I was shocked, because if you know me, you know I’m the king of cheap cloth…
Cultivating a Wealthy Mindset w/ Shang Saavedra – Episode 756
Living on one partner’s income, stepping away from corporate America, firing up a serious side hustle… these are just a few of the topics we’re discu…